LA County Sanitation District
Tulare Lake Compost, California, United States
JOB POSTING NOTICE OF EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT POSTING #SB-221-21 LOCATION: SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT, OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING SECTION, TULARE LAKE COMPOST, KETTLEMAN CITY, CA NOTE: Tulare Lake Compost is a Districts facility near Kettleman City, California. For more information about this facility and the operations, please visit: http://www.lacsd.org/wastewater/wpp/tularelakecompost.asp ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform a variety of increasingly more difficult para-professional engineering duties, in support of engineering programs including composting operations; water, wastewater, and stormwater systems; health and safety; or other related technical assignments. JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Compost Facility Superintendent and the technical guidance of the site engineer, the incumbent's duties include conducting a variety of field sampling, testing, data gathering, data recording, calculations, or office assignments providing technical support using computer applications; collecting, compiling, calculating, and presenting data; preparing reports and evaluating data; preparing tabular and graphical summaries of data; performing statistical calculations; conducting industrial hygiene monitoring; troubleshooting problems identified from irregular data from the composting system or other compost equipment failures; performing physical or photographic inspections; operating equipment by using protocol of instrumentation used in data or sample collection; maintaining and calibrating sampling equipment based on established protocol; performing basic chemical field tests; drawing diagrams and basic maps; checking and reviewing plans and specifications; preparing routine correspondence and technical reports; preparing and updating equipment logs; preparing and updating regulatory-related inspection sheets and logs; and performing related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must possess a valid California Class C driver license; - AND - at the COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I level, related coursework/experience is desirable, but not required. At the COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II level, applicants must possess: Option A : One year of experience with the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County performing the duties of an Engineering Technician I or equivalent; - OR - Option B : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an engineering, scientific or related field. At the COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III level, one year of experience performing the duties of an Engineering Technician II or equivalent. EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA For BOTH CLASSES: Knowledge of : Basic chemistry of compost and amendments, industrial waste, hazardous waste, methane gas, water treatment, flow monitoring, or corrosion control; methods of preparing and interpreting maps, charts, graphs, plans and technical reports; engineering and scientific nomenclature; sampling procedures and measurement techniques for solids, liquids, and gases; terminology and procedures related to flow measurement, gas measurement, and leachate control; mathematical calculations; applicable safety practices and procedures; hazardous waste materials and required documentation; methods of interpreting and presenting technical data verbally and in reports; and sample preservation techniques. Ability to : Test samples and collect data; locate monitoring stations; perform sampling and installation procedures; evaluate data; use word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer applications; perform math calculations; work in confined spaces; monitor equipment, gas meters, compost piles and wells, or hazardous and industrial waste disposal; communicate clearly both orally and in writing; and prepare routine correspondence and data reports. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice. TO APPLY: Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or on-line application. Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please confirm your email address is included in our application, and add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework. Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the written examination. The selection process will consist of a written test weighted 50%, and an interview weighted 50%. Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process. Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted. NOTE: The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, which includes a drug and alcohol test, a criminal records/fingerprint check, and are also subject to review of DMV records for moving violations, chargeable accidents, or more serious charges. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework. Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the written examination. The selection process will consist of a written test weighted 50%, an interview weighted 50%. The interview panel will consist of Richard Kish, and Carl Glass. Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage qualified minorities, women and disabled persons to apply. To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste in to resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources REMOVE FROM BULLETIN BOARD: AUGUST 3, 2021 REPLACEMENT FOR: J. Grunwald Closing Date/Time: Continuous
JOB POSTING NOTICE OF EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT POSTING #SB-221-21 LOCATION: SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT, OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING SECTION, TULARE LAKE COMPOST, KETTLEMAN CITY, CA NOTE: Tulare Lake Compost is a Districts facility near Kettleman City, California. For more information about this facility and the operations, please visit: http://www.lacsd.org/wastewater/wpp/tularelakecompost.asp ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform a variety of increasingly more difficult para-professional engineering duties, in support of engineering programs including composting operations; water, wastewater, and stormwater systems; health and safety; or other related technical assignments. JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Compost Facility Superintendent and the technical guidance of the site engineer, the incumbent's duties include conducting a variety of field sampling, testing, data gathering, data recording, calculations, or office assignments providing technical support using computer applications; collecting, compiling, calculating, and presenting data; preparing reports and evaluating data; preparing tabular and graphical summaries of data; performing statistical calculations; conducting industrial hygiene monitoring; troubleshooting problems identified from irregular data from the composting system or other compost equipment failures; performing physical or photographic inspections; operating equipment by using protocol of instrumentation used in data or sample collection; maintaining and calibrating sampling equipment based on established protocol; performing basic chemical field tests; drawing diagrams and basic maps; checking and reviewing plans and specifications; preparing routine correspondence and technical reports; preparing and updating equipment logs; preparing and updating regulatory-related inspection sheets and logs; and performing related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must possess a valid California Class C driver license; - AND - at the COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I level, related coursework/experience is desirable, but not required. At the COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II level, applicants must possess: Option A : One year of experience with the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County performing the duties of an Engineering Technician I or equivalent; - OR - Option B : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an engineering, scientific or related field. At the COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III level, one year of experience performing the duties of an Engineering Technician II or equivalent. EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA For BOTH CLASSES: Knowledge of : Basic chemistry of compost and amendments, industrial waste, hazardous waste, methane gas, water treatment, flow monitoring, or corrosion control; methods of preparing and interpreting maps, charts, graphs, plans and technical reports; engineering and scientific nomenclature; sampling procedures and measurement techniques for solids, liquids, and gases; terminology and procedures related to flow measurement, gas measurement, and leachate control; mathematical calculations; applicable safety practices and procedures; hazardous waste materials and required documentation; methods of interpreting and presenting technical data verbally and in reports; and sample preservation techniques. Ability to : Test samples and collect data; locate monitoring stations; perform sampling and installation procedures; evaluate data; use word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer applications; perform math calculations; work in confined spaces; monitor equipment, gas meters, compost piles and wells, or hazardous and industrial waste disposal; communicate clearly both orally and in writing; and prepare routine correspondence and data reports. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice. TO APPLY: Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or on-line application. Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please confirm your email address is included in our application, and add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework. Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the written examination. The selection process will consist of a written test weighted 50%, and an interview weighted 50%. Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process. Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted. NOTE: The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, which includes a drug and alcohol test, a criminal records/fingerprint check, and are also subject to review of DMV records for moving violations, chargeable accidents, or more serious charges. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework. Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the written examination. The selection process will consist of a written test weighted 50%, an interview weighted 50%. The interview panel will consist of Richard Kish, and Carl Glass. Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage qualified minorities, women and disabled persons to apply. To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste in to resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources REMOVE FROM BULLETIN BOARD: AUGUST 3, 2021 REPLACEMENT FOR: J. Grunwald Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LA County Sanitation District
Tulare Lake Compost, California, United States
JOB POSTING THE SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY invites applications for the position of: SENIOR COMPOST ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN Tulare Lake Compost The Sanitation Districts are a non-civil services public agency with over 1,700 employees. Tulare Lake Compost (TLC) is a state-of-the-art, 175-acre facility located near Kettleman City in Kings County, California. At the facility, an eco-friendly process is used to combine agricultural green wastes from the Central Valley with biosolids from Los Angeles County to create an optimal mixture for composting. The facility currently has the capacity to transform up to 100,000 wet tons per year (wtpy) of anaerobically digested and dewatered biosolids into valuable, nutrient rich, Class A Exceptional Quality compost. TLC is owned and operated by the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County as part of their diversified biosolids management program. LOCATION: SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT, OPERATIONS & ENGINEERING SECTION, TULARE LAKE COMPOST, KETTLEMAN CITY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform complex, specialized work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of computer process control and high voltage electrical equipment and systems, and to work in conjunction with the other Senior Compost Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians at this facility in support of the daily operations and maintenance of the composting facility. JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the site operations superintendent, the incumbent assembles, installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots and repairs and/or replaces sophisticated electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment or systems, including high voltage electrical equipment or computer-based process control systems; operates, maintains, calibrates and repairs pneumatic or electronic testing and measuring instruments; maintains records and prepares reports on maintenance and repair work, calibration readings and related data; assesses inventory and orders parts, supplies, and equipment; instructs and trains lower-level classes; reads, interprets and prepares schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications; drives to and performs inspections and conducts tests on new construction and repair work to determine conformance with design requirements; estimates labor and material costs; organizes, cleans and maintains a maintenance shop; ensures the safety of those who enter the maintenance shop area and those assisting in performing electrical maintenance tasks; plans and coordinates preventive maintenance programs; coordinates the work of contractors; maintains NFPA70E certification, and performs related duties as required. This position may require emergency and scheduled overtime, weekend and holiday work and may require on call duty or rotational weekend standby duty as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A valid California Class C driver license - AND - One year of experience in the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County performing the duties of a Compost Electrical and Instrumentation Technician or Electrical and Instrumentation Technician - OR - Three years of journey level experience performing installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems - OR - Two years of journey level experience with an associate's degree in electrical, electronic or instrumentation technology, or a closely related field. EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA A knowledge of: Theories, principles, practices, tools and safety considerations used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems; high voltage electrical equipment and computer-based process control systems; plant operational systems; composting operational systems; occupational hazards and safety regulations of both of the trades -AND- the ability to: Utilize specialized tools and equipment of both trades; independently troubleshoot and repair sophisticated electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital or analog control equipment and systems, high voltage electrical equipment and computer-based process control systems; read, interpret and prepare schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications; maintain records and prepare reports; estimate labor and material costs; coordinate work with contractors and other trades; independently perform difficult assignments; instruct and train lower-level apprentices in trade techniques. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice. The salary listed is tentative and subject to meet and confer obligations and final approval. TO APPLY: Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or on-line application. Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please confirm your email address is included in our application, and add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework. Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the written examination. The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 30%, a performance test weighted at 40% and an interview weighted at 30%. Written Test and Performance Test will be conducted at the Tulare Lake Compost facility. Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted. NOTE: The recommended candidate must undergo a job related pre-employment physical, which includes a drug and alcohol test. Candidates are also subject to a review of their DMV records for moving violations, chargeable accidents or more serious charges. Initial salary placement will be based on the candidate's qualifications. As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage qualified minorities, women and disabled persons to apply. To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste in to resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources Closing Date/Time: Continuous
JOB POSTING THE SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY invites applications for the position of: SENIOR COMPOST ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN Tulare Lake Compost The Sanitation Districts are a non-civil services public agency with over 1,700 employees. Tulare Lake Compost (TLC) is a state-of-the-art, 175-acre facility located near Kettleman City in Kings County, California. At the facility, an eco-friendly process is used to combine agricultural green wastes from the Central Valley with biosolids from Los Angeles County to create an optimal mixture for composting. The facility currently has the capacity to transform up to 100,000 wet tons per year (wtpy) of anaerobically digested and dewatered biosolids into valuable, nutrient rich, Class A Exceptional Quality compost. TLC is owned and operated by the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County as part of their diversified biosolids management program. LOCATION: SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT, OPERATIONS & ENGINEERING SECTION, TULARE LAKE COMPOST, KETTLEMAN CITY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform complex, specialized work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of computer process control and high voltage electrical equipment and systems, and to work in conjunction with the other Senior Compost Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians at this facility in support of the daily operations and maintenance of the composting facility. JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the site operations superintendent, the incumbent assembles, installs, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots and repairs and/or replaces sophisticated electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment or systems, including high voltage electrical equipment or computer-based process control systems; operates, maintains, calibrates and repairs pneumatic or electronic testing and measuring instruments; maintains records and prepares reports on maintenance and repair work, calibration readings and related data; assesses inventory and orders parts, supplies, and equipment; instructs and trains lower-level classes; reads, interprets and prepares schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications; drives to and performs inspections and conducts tests on new construction and repair work to determine conformance with design requirements; estimates labor and material costs; organizes, cleans and maintains a maintenance shop; ensures the safety of those who enter the maintenance shop area and those assisting in performing electrical maintenance tasks; plans and coordinates preventive maintenance programs; coordinates the work of contractors; maintains NFPA70E certification, and performs related duties as required. This position may require emergency and scheduled overtime, weekend and holiday work and may require on call duty or rotational weekend standby duty as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A valid California Class C driver license - AND - One year of experience in the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County performing the duties of a Compost Electrical and Instrumentation Technician or Electrical and Instrumentation Technician - OR - Three years of journey level experience performing installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems - OR - Two years of journey level experience with an associate's degree in electrical, electronic or instrumentation technology, or a closely related field. EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA A knowledge of: Theories, principles, practices, tools and safety considerations used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital and analog control equipment and systems; high voltage electrical equipment and computer-based process control systems; plant operational systems; composting operational systems; occupational hazards and safety regulations of both of the trades -AND- the ability to: Utilize specialized tools and equipment of both trades; independently troubleshoot and repair sophisticated electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, digital or analog control equipment and systems, high voltage electrical equipment and computer-based process control systems; read, interpret and prepare schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches and equipment specifications; maintain records and prepare reports; estimate labor and material costs; coordinate work with contractors and other trades; independently perform difficult assignments; instruct and train lower-level apprentices in trade techniques. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice. The salary listed is tentative and subject to meet and confer obligations and final approval. TO APPLY: Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or on-line application. Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please confirm your email address is included in our application, and add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework. Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the written examination. The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 30%, a performance test weighted at 40% and an interview weighted at 30%. Written Test and Performance Test will be conducted at the Tulare Lake Compost facility. Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted. NOTE: The recommended candidate must undergo a job related pre-employment physical, which includes a drug and alcohol test. Candidates are also subject to a review of their DMV records for moving violations, chargeable accidents or more serious charges. Initial salary placement will be based on the candidate's qualifications. As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage qualified minorities, women and disabled persons to apply. To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste in to resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources Closing Date/Time: Continuous
