Minimum Qualifications Austin Water Electrician I Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in the electrical trade including electrician helper and licensed apprentice which must be in commercial/industrial installations. Experience may be acquired before and/or after licensing. Licenses and Certifications Required: Must possess a State of Texas Electrical Apprentice License. Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Austin Water Electrician II Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one year of experience in all phases of work as a journeyman-level electrician installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems such as medium voltage distribution equipment, motor controls, facility building equipment, and lighting systems at a water or wastewater treatment plant or industrial production plant. OR Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two years of experience in all phases of work as a journeyman-level electrician, including directly related utility electrical experience performing installations and diagnostics experience working at voltages of 1000V-15kV installing, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of electrical machinery and equipment in permanent building systems, power generation plants, water or wastewater treatment plants, or industrial plants. Experience must include commercial or industrial wiring, installing and repairing electrical conduit systems, and troubleshooting industrial motor control systems, mechanical motor starters, soft starters, and variable frequency drives. Licenses and Certifications Required: Must possess a valid State of Texas Electrical Journeyman License. A valid Texas Class C Driver License. Notes to Applicants This position will perform apprentice-level electrical diagnostics on motors and motor controls, substation switch-gear and electrical distribution systems, and lighting systems within Austin Water process facilities. Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more - click HERE for more information. Additionally, this position offers a career progression plan, which provides a unique opportunity to promote without having to go through the competitive process. As employees go through on-the-job training to develop new skills and abilities and obtain the appropriate license, they are eligible to submit for Career Progression, which allows them to demonstrate knowledge and skills without having to interview for the promotion. Retention Incentive Bonus: This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000! $500 after 90 days. $500 after 180 days. $1,000 after 1 year. $1,000 after 2 years. This position will be filled at one of the following levels: AWU Electrician I: Salary Range: $34.34 per hour AWU Electrician II: Salary Range: $34.34 - $42.14 per hour The incumbent in this position may be asked to report to one or more of the following locations: Lift Stations Various locations Hornsby Bend Biosolids Plant 2210 S. FM 973, Austin, TX 78725 South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant 1017 Fallwell Lane, Austin TX, 78717 Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 7113 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724 Davis Water Treatment Plant 3500 W. 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703 Water Treatment Plant 4 6800 North F. M. 620, Austin, Texas 78732 Ullrich Water Treatment Plant 1000 Forest View Dr., Austin, Texas 78746 Pump Stations & Reservoirs - South Service Support Center 3616 S. First St., Austin, Texas 78704 Work location and shift assignment for candidates selected will be determined based on business need and is subject to change at management’s discretion. This position is considered essential and as such we are response ready 24/7. During bad weather events we may be called in to respond and work 12-hour mandatory shifts to provide uninterrupted service to our customers. This position will require you to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, outside of normal operating hours. It will also require you to participate in an on-call shift rotation program and respond to after-hours emergencies. Both the overtime and on-call shifts may require you to work nights, weekends, and holidays. When completing the City of Austin employment application: This position requires experience in commercial/industrial electrical installations, not residential. Please include all of your relevant work experience that meets this requirement and indicate for each job whether the work you performed was industrial, commercial, or residential. Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Your work history should include the duties you performed, the environment you worked in (industrial/commercial/residential), the voltage that you worked with, and any related equipment and computer software used for each employer listed on your application. If you are selected to interview: Your skill level in some of the competency areas of this job will be assessed through a skills testing appointment. Appointments are offered virtually using Microsoft Teams or in person at an Austin Water facility. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. Technical Licensure: This position requires the employee to hold a valid State of Texas Electrical Journeyman or Apprentice License. To determine your eligibility, please review the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Guidelines Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class “C” Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Physical Requirements: This position will require that you be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations: carrying or lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., sitting, standing, walking, lying, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, kneeling, crawling, stooping/bending, twisting, repetitive foot and hand movement, driving, grasping and squeezing, exposure to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric conditions, hazardous conditions, and very loud noise. Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered. Candidates must be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing heights of up to 200 feet is required on ladders that support up to 400 lbs. Selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position, which includes a Functional (FC) strength/agility test. Secondary Employment: All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department. AW must review all secondary employment. Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering Secondary Employment. All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range See Notes to Applicants Hours Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Job Close Date 04/04/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 3616 South First Street, Austin, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Knowledge, training, and experience performing installations, maintenance, and diagnostics on 600v-5kv class motors and motor controls, switchgear and 15kv class electrical distribution systems. Experience working with solid state devices used in the operations of substation distribution equipment and process/motor control systems. Experience working in a water utility or similar industrial environment. Experience working on energized electrical power systems. Basic computer skills. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Austin Water Electrician I Austin Water Electrician II Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Austin Water Electrician I Austin Water Electrician II Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for the Austin Water Electrician I are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in the electrical trade, including electrician helper and licensed apprentice, which must be in commercial/industrial installations. Experience may be acquired before and/or after licensing. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * Which of the following best describes your current electrical licensure status? I have a current State of Texas Electrical Master License I have a current State of Texas Electrical Journeyman I have a current State of Texas Electrical Apprentice License I have a license from another state that is eligible for reciprocity for a Texas Electrical Journeyman or Master License I have a license from another state that is eligible for reciprocity for a Texas Electrical Apprentice License I do not have an electrical license * Select the items that describe your experience related to the installation, maintenance and diagnostics of electrical distribution and process/motor control systems on equipment rated greater than 600 volts and 15kv electrical substation distribution equipment and process/motor control systems. (Select all that apply) I have experience with 15kv class electrical substation distribution equipment I have experience with 15kv class process/motor control systems I have experience with 600v - 5kv class process/motor control systems I have experience with equipment rated greater than 600 volts I have experience with equipment rated less than 600 volts in a commercial setting I have experience with 120/240 volt systems I do not have any of the above experience * Select which types of electrical test equipment you have experience working with. (Select all that apply) Low voltage multimeters Medium voltage meters Ammeters 5kv megohmmeter 15kv megohmmeter Transformer turns ratio meter Smart relay test set Phasing sticks None of the above * Select the electrical environment(s) you have experience working in. (Select all that apply) Residential Commercial Light Industrial Heavy Industrial Private/Public Utility Energized Electrical Systems I do not have any of the above experience * Please select the safety and personal protective equipment you have experience using. (Select all that apply) Low voltage rated electric gloves Medium voltage rated electric gloves Hazardous air monitor Confined space entry equipment Fall protection harnesses Arc Rated flash suits Hard hat Safety glasses Leather gloves FR uniforms Safety toed boots None of the above * This position will require you to be able to occasionally carry, lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted, wear personal protective equipment, be exposed to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric and hazardous conditions and very loud noise. In addition, you will be required to be able to perform duties with confidence descending into confined spaces and climbing heights of up to 200 feet on ladders that support up to 400 lbs. Are you able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations? Yes No * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Austin Water Electrician I Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in the electrical trade including electrician helper and licensed apprentice which must be in commercial/industrial installations. Experience may be acquired before and/or after licensing. Licenses and Certifications Required: Must possess a State of Texas Electrical Apprentice License. Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Austin Water Electrician II Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one year of experience in all phases of work as a journeyman-level electrician installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems such as medium voltage distribution equipment, motor controls, facility building equipment, and lighting systems at a water or wastewater treatment plant or industrial production plant. OR Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two years of experience in all phases of work as a journeyman-level electrician, including directly related utility electrical experience performing installations and diagnostics experience working at voltages of 1000V-15kV installing, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of electrical machinery and equipment in permanent building systems, power generation plants, water or wastewater treatment plants, or industrial plants. Experience must include commercial or industrial wiring, installing and repairing electrical conduit systems, and troubleshooting industrial motor control systems, mechanical motor starters, soft starters, and variable frequency drives. Licenses and Certifications Required: Must possess a valid State of Texas Electrical Journeyman License. A valid Texas Class C Driver License. Notes to Applicants This position will perform apprentice-level electrical diagnostics on motors and motor controls, substation switch-gear and electrical distribution systems, and lighting systems within Austin Water process facilities. Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more - click HERE for more information. Additionally, this position offers a career progression plan, which provides a unique opportunity to promote without having to go through the competitive process. As employees go through on-the-job training to develop new skills and abilities and obtain the appropriate license, they are eligible to submit for Career Progression, which allows them to demonstrate knowledge and skills without having to interview for the promotion. Retention Incentive Bonus: This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000! $500 after 90 days. $500 after 180 days. $1,000 after 1 year. $1,000 after 2 years. This position will be filled at one of the following levels: AWU Electrician I: Salary Range: $34.34 per hour AWU Electrician II: Salary Range: $34.34 - $42.14 per hour The incumbent in this position may be asked to report to one or more of the following locations: Lift Stations Various locations Hornsby Bend Biosolids Plant 2210 S. FM 973, Austin, TX 78725 South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant 1017 Fallwell Lane, Austin TX, 78717 Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 7113 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724 Davis Water Treatment Plant 3500 W. 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703 Water Treatment Plant 4 6800 North F. M. 620, Austin, Texas 78732 Ullrich Water Treatment Plant 1000 Forest View Dr., Austin, Texas 78746 Pump Stations & Reservoirs - South Service Support Center 3616 S. First St., Austin, Texas 78704 Work location and shift assignment for candidates selected will be determined based on business need and is subject to change at management’s discretion. This position is considered essential and as such we are response ready 24/7. During bad weather events we may be called in to respond and work 12-hour mandatory shifts to provide uninterrupted service to our customers. This position will require you to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, outside of normal operating hours. It will also require you to participate in an on-call shift rotation program and respond to after-hours emergencies. Both the overtime and on-call shifts may require you to work nights, weekends, and holidays. When completing the City of Austin employment application: This position requires experience in commercial/industrial electrical installations, not residential. Please include all of your relevant work experience that meets this requirement and indicate for each job whether the work you performed was industrial, commercial, or residential. Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Your work history should include the duties you performed, the environment you worked in (industrial/commercial/residential), the voltage that you worked with, and any related equipment and computer software used for each employer listed on your application. If you are selected to interview: Your skill level in some of the competency areas of this job will be assessed through a skills testing appointment. Appointments are offered virtually using Microsoft Teams or in person at an Austin Water facility. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. Technical Licensure: This position requires the employee to hold a valid State of Texas Electrical Journeyman or Apprentice License. To determine your eligibility, please review the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Guidelines Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class “C” Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Physical Requirements: This position will require that you be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations: carrying or lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., sitting, standing, walking, lying, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, kneeling, crawling, stooping/bending, twisting, repetitive foot and hand movement, driving, grasping and squeezing, exposure to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric conditions, hazardous conditions, and very loud noise. Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered. Candidates must be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing heights of up to 200 feet is required on ladders that support up to 400 lbs. Selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position, which includes a Functional (FC) strength/agility test. Secondary Employment: All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department. AW must review all secondary employment. Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering Secondary Employment. All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range See Notes to Applicants Hours Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Job Close Date 04/04/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 3616 South First Street, Austin, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Knowledge, training, and experience performing installations, maintenance, and diagnostics on 600v-5kv class motors and motor controls, switchgear and 15kv class electrical distribution systems. Experience working with solid state devices used in the operations of substation distribution equipment and process/motor control systems. Experience working in a water utility or similar industrial environment. Experience working on energized electrical power systems. Basic computer skills. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Austin Water Electrician I Austin Water Electrician II Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Austin Water Electrician I Austin Water Electrician II Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for the Austin Water Electrician I are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in the electrical trade, including electrician helper and licensed apprentice, which must be in commercial/industrial installations. Experience may be acquired before and/or after licensing. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * Which of the following best describes your current electrical licensure status? I have a current State of Texas Electrical Master License I have a current State of Texas Electrical Journeyman I have a current State of Texas Electrical Apprentice License I have a license from another state that is eligible for reciprocity for a Texas Electrical Journeyman or Master License I have a license from another state that is eligible for reciprocity for a Texas Electrical Apprentice License I do not have an electrical license * Select the items that describe your experience related to the installation, maintenance and diagnostics of electrical distribution and process/motor control systems on equipment rated greater than 600 volts and 15kv electrical substation distribution equipment and process/motor control systems. (Select all that apply) I have experience with 15kv class electrical substation distribution equipment I have experience with 15kv class process/motor control systems I have experience with 600v - 5kv class process/motor control systems I have experience with equipment rated greater than 600 volts I have experience with equipment rated less than 600 volts in a commercial setting I have experience with 120/240 volt systems I do not have any of the above experience * Select which types of electrical test equipment you have experience working with. (Select all that apply) Low voltage multimeters Medium voltage meters Ammeters 5kv megohmmeter 15kv megohmmeter Transformer turns ratio meter Smart relay test set Phasing sticks None of the above * Select the electrical environment(s) you have experience working in. (Select all that apply) Residential Commercial Light Industrial Heavy Industrial Private/Public Utility Energized Electrical Systems I do not have any of the above experience * Please select the safety and personal protective equipment you have experience using. (Select all that apply) Low voltage rated electric gloves Medium voltage rated electric gloves Hazardous air monitor Confined space entry equipment Fall protection harnesses Arc Rated flash suits Hard hat Safety glasses Leather gloves FR uniforms Safety toed boots None of the above * This position will require you to be able to occasionally carry, lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted, wear personal protective equipment, be exposed to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric and hazardous conditions and very loud noise. In addition, you will be required to be able to perform duties with confidence descending into confined spaces and climbing heights of up to 200 feet on ladders that support up to 400 lbs. Are you able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations? Yes No * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
CITY OF KINGMAN, AZ
City of Kingman, Arizona, United States
Job Summary CITY OF KINGMAN PART-TIME ELECTRICIAN ii PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING DEPARTMENT $24.05 - $33.67/HOURLY Overview The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai mountain ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader’s Digest named Kingman one of the “Nicest Places in Arizona” for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes and the Colorado River. With more than 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high-quality customer service, safety and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive. For more information about the City of Kingman, please see our Open Finance Portal , Choose Kingman Economic Development page and our Go Kingman tourism page for more information. *Depending on education and experience, may fill as: Electrician I $21.82 - $26.18 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Performs advanced journey trades work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical devices and equipment. The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform highly skilled level electrical work involving installation, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repairs of electronic equipment, controls, devices and components in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade. This position is distinguished from the Electrician classification due to more responsibility and involvement in the more complex and technical work situations, the independence with which duties are performed, project responsibility, the flexibility to be able to assist in other areas of the City of Kingman and decision-making authority within scope of project. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of a crewleader, construction maintenance supervisor or superintendent. Work is reviewed by meeting of department/division standards, results obtained and for conformance with technical standards. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May provide instruction, daily work assignments within scope of project, and review work completed of others assigned to assist with projects, and provides technical resource advice to other employees on an assignment basis. May supervise temporary employees, community service workers, and DOC Inmate workers as directed, or as assigned by Superintendent. Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience: Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by technical/trade school coursework or apprenticeship in electrical trades work. Completion of a recognized four year electrical apprenticeship program, or equivalent training, or three years of experience as a skilled Electrician/Traffic Signal Technician/Utility Electrician performing two (2) or more years of electrical work in commercial/industrial environment, preferably in public sector traffic control, signage and/or utilities (water, wastewater). Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License at a minimum level of Class B or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire to position. Assigned to Building Maintenance. May require certification or demonstrated competence as electrician Based on assignment, may be required to participate and obtain NIMS (National Incident Management System) training certifications. Essential Functions ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Locates and repairs electrical problems in facilities and systems in accordance with mechanical and electrical codes; works independently, and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience and level of expertise; duties may vary according to job assignment. Performs electrical repair and maintenance activities with scope of authority, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; notifies supervisor of repair problems beyond scope of authority and expertise. Maintains electrical equipment and systems using technical skills, mechanical proficiency and knowledge of electrical systems; inspects work to verify compliance to quality and safety standards. Locates short and open circuit conditions in wiring systems. Performs electronics repair work on a wide variety of electronic equipment. Inspects defective electronic equipment to determine malfunctions. Reads and interprets blueprints, schematic diagrams, logic charts, and manufacturer’s manuals to isolate malfunctioning components. Inspects, tests, calibrates, installs, maintains and repairs electrical systems, components, and devices; reads and interprets diagrams, schematics and blueprints; prepares project cost estimates. Examines equipment malfunctions to determine cause and troubleshoot actual and potential problems. Examines components to be repaired and determines the proper repair techniques; studies schematics to determine needed repairs or replacement of components; replaces faulty components, and tests finished job to determine system capability; updates wiring diagrams as needed. Inspects a variety of electrical equipment; assures equipment functions meet job specifications and technical codes; maintains and updates daily log of activities; keeps current on issues and trends in electrical and electronic equipment. Documents information on preventive maintenance file on electrical equipment and machinery and monitors a preventative maintenance program. Operates aerial equipment and pneumatic equipment in the installation and repair of electrical equipment. Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations; responds to emergencies as needed. Responds to emergency call outs. Operates crane truck for removal and placement of poles and equipment. Operates a bucket truck for aerial work. Replenishes electrical parts and supplies. Maintains parts inventory. Performs construction and maintenance work as needed or assigned. Performs mechanical repairs on industrial and automotive equipment as required. Cleans and maintains tools and equipment. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Supervises and leads DOC Inmate Labor as trained and assigned. Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Provides excellent customer service to all contacts. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity. May be required to work early mornings, evenings, nights, holidays or weekends as needed. Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Performs related work as required. PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Maintains effective contact with other city departments when making electrical repairs. Maintains effective contact with vendors to obtain electrical parts and supplies. Performs related duties as required. Performs special assignments as requested. Performs electrical maintenance of city buildings as needed. Miscellaneous Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge: Thorough knowledge and skill in use of methods, materials and tools used in electrical construction and maintenance work, including installation of all sizes of electrical conduit, cables, wires, switches, automatic starting equipment, and pole line construction; Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the trade; National Electric Code and relevant City codes; Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems and ability to apply this knowledge to work situations; Test equipment and testing procedures used in the calibration and repair of digital and analog electronic equipment; Interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variable; Use of computers and basic software applications; Appropriate use of lock out/tag out safety procedures Skills: Skill in performing advanced journey-level trades electrical installation and maintenance and locating and adjusting faulty or defective electrical systems and equipment; Care and use of hand tools, utility locating equipment and other related equipment necessary to perform various electrical repair tasks in a safe and effective manner; Identifying maintenance needs and mechanical and electrical problems and correcting or referring for repair; Troubleshooting problems; Preparing and maintaining accurate records; Using a computer and related software applications; Working in a team environment; Providing customer service; and Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; Application of first aid methods including artificial respiration. Abilities: Ability toread, interpret, and analyze applicable federal, state, and city codes, Traffic Signal and Pole Lighting manuals, industry periodicals and electrical diagrams, schematics, blueprints, specifications and sketches; Install, inspect, maintain and repair traffic signal and pole-mounted outdoor lighting; Perform electrical system diagnostics; operate and work from an aerial bucket truck; Work at heights greater than 10 feet; Work according to prescribed safety and professional standards; Direct jobs safely, efficiently and economically; Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; Work under varying weather conditions; Perform basic mathematical calculations; Respond to after hours and emergency calls after normal working hours and on weekends and holidays; Distinguish between the full range of colors in the color spectrum to work with electrical wires, electronic components, traffic signal and street lights; Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others; Observe and adhere to proper safety precautions; Perform associated manual labor to complete work; Establish effective, cooperative working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public; Wear OSHA required personal protective equipment including safety restraints, hard hat. COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND WELLNESS It is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable. The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness. All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes. FIND YOUR REWARDING CAREER WITH US! Personal Growth Opportunities ~ Meaningful and Challenging Work ~ Public Service Community Spirit ~ Training and Development This position is not eligible for benefits except for AZ Sick Leave Accruals earned @ 1hr for every 30 hrs worked. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Part Time
Job Summary CITY OF KINGMAN PART-TIME ELECTRICIAN ii PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING DEPARTMENT $24.05 - $33.67/HOURLY Overview The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100 miles southeast of Las Vegas and 195 miles northwest of Phoenix nestled between the beautiful Cerbat and Hualapai mountain ranges along historic Route 66. In 2019, Reader’s Digest named Kingman one of the “Nicest Places in Arizona” for its thoughtful residents and spirit of generosity. In addition to its small-town look and feel, the area also offers a wide range of recreational activities that include hiking, bike and ATV trails, camping, golf, beautiful parks, historical attractions, nearby lakes and the Colorado River. With more than 400 full and part-time employees across 30 divisions, the City of Kingman provides exceptional public services to over 30,000 residents. Our focus on high-quality customer service, safety and teamwork underpins our efforts to foster an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive. For more information about the City of Kingman, please see our Open Finance Portal , Choose Kingman Economic Development page and our Go Kingman tourism page for more information. *Depending on education and experience, may fill as: Electrician I $21.82 - $26.18 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Performs advanced journey trades work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical devices and equipment. The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform highly skilled level electrical work involving installation, inspection, maintenance, alteration and repairs of electronic equipment, controls, devices and components in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade. This position is distinguished from the Electrician classification due to more responsibility and involvement in the more complex and technical work situations, the independence with which duties are performed, project responsibility, the flexibility to be able to assist in other areas of the City of Kingman and decision-making authority within scope of project. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of a crewleader, construction maintenance supervisor or superintendent. Work is reviewed by meeting of department/division standards, results obtained and for conformance with technical standards. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May provide instruction, daily work assignments within scope of project, and review work completed of others assigned to assist with projects, and provides technical resource advice to other employees on an assignment basis. May supervise temporary employees, community service workers, and DOC Inmate workers as directed, or as assigned by Superintendent. Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience: Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by technical/trade school coursework or apprenticeship in electrical trades work. Completion of a recognized four year electrical apprenticeship program, or equivalent training, or three years of experience as a skilled Electrician/Traffic Signal Technician/Utility Electrician performing two (2) or more years of electrical work in commercial/industrial environment, preferably in public sector traffic control, signage and/or utilities (water, wastewater). Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License at a minimum level of Class B or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire to position. Assigned to Building Maintenance. May require certification or demonstrated competence as electrician Based on assignment, may be required to participate and obtain NIMS (National Incident Management System) training certifications. Essential Functions ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Locates and repairs electrical problems in facilities and systems in accordance with mechanical and electrical codes; works independently, and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience and level of expertise; duties may vary according to job assignment. Performs electrical repair and maintenance activities with scope of authority, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; notifies supervisor of repair problems beyond scope of authority and expertise. Maintains electrical equipment and systems using technical skills, mechanical proficiency and knowledge of electrical systems; inspects work to verify compliance to quality and safety standards. Locates short and open circuit conditions in wiring systems. Performs electronics repair work on a wide variety of electronic equipment. Inspects defective electronic equipment to determine malfunctions. Reads and interprets blueprints, schematic diagrams, logic charts, and manufacturer’s manuals to isolate malfunctioning components. Inspects, tests, calibrates, installs, maintains and repairs electrical systems, components, and devices; reads and interprets diagrams, schematics and blueprints; prepares project cost estimates. Examines equipment malfunctions to determine cause and troubleshoot actual and potential problems. Examines components to be repaired and determines the proper repair techniques; studies schematics to determine needed repairs or replacement of components; replaces faulty components, and tests finished job to determine system capability; updates wiring diagrams as needed. Inspects a variety of electrical equipment; assures equipment functions meet job specifications and technical codes; maintains and updates daily log of activities; keeps current on issues and trends in electrical and electronic equipment. Documents information on preventive maintenance file on electrical equipment and machinery and monitors a preventative maintenance program. Operates aerial equipment and pneumatic equipment in the installation and repair of electrical equipment. Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations; responds to emergencies as needed. Responds to emergency call outs. Operates crane truck for removal and placement of poles and equipment. Operates a bucket truck for aerial work. Replenishes electrical parts and supplies. Maintains parts inventory. Performs construction and maintenance work as needed or assigned. Performs mechanical repairs on industrial and automotive equipment as required. Cleans and maintains tools and equipment. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Supervises and leads DOC Inmate Labor as trained and assigned. Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Provides excellent customer service to all contacts. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity. May be required to work early mornings, evenings, nights, holidays or weekends as needed. Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Performs related work as required. PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Maintains effective contact with other city departments when making electrical repairs. Maintains effective contact with vendors to obtain electrical parts and supplies. Performs related duties as required. Performs special assignments as requested. Performs electrical maintenance of city buildings as needed. Miscellaneous Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge: Thorough knowledge and skill in use of methods, materials and tools used in electrical construction and maintenance work, including installation of all sizes of electrical conduit, cables, wires, switches, automatic starting equipment, and pole line construction; Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the trade; National Electric Code and relevant City codes; Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems and ability to apply this knowledge to work situations; Test equipment and testing procedures used in the calibration and repair of digital and analog electronic equipment; Interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variable; Use of computers and basic software applications; Appropriate use of lock out/tag out safety procedures Skills: Skill in performing advanced journey-level trades electrical installation and maintenance and locating and adjusting faulty or defective electrical systems and equipment; Care and use of hand tools, utility locating equipment and other related equipment necessary to perform various electrical repair tasks in a safe and effective manner; Identifying maintenance needs and mechanical and electrical problems and correcting or referring for repair; Troubleshooting problems; Preparing and maintaining accurate records; Using a computer and related software applications; Working in a team environment; Providing customer service; and Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; Application of first aid methods including artificial respiration. Abilities: Ability toread, interpret, and analyze applicable federal, state, and city codes, Traffic Signal and Pole Lighting manuals, industry periodicals and electrical diagrams, schematics, blueprints, specifications and sketches; Install, inspect, maintain and repair traffic signal and pole-mounted outdoor lighting; Perform electrical system diagnostics; operate and work from an aerial bucket truck; Work at heights greater than 10 feet; Work according to prescribed safety and professional standards; Direct jobs safely, efficiently and economically; Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; Work under varying weather conditions; Perform basic mathematical calculations; Respond to after hours and emergency calls after normal working hours and on weekends and holidays; Distinguish between the full range of colors in the color spectrum to work with electrical wires, electronic components, traffic signal and street lights; Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others; Observe and adhere to proper safety precautions; Perform associated manual labor to complete work; Establish effective, cooperative working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public; Wear OSHA required personal protective equipment including safety restraints, hard hat. COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND WELLNESS It is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. It requires that every person in the organization assumes the responsibility of individual and organizational safety. Injury and illness losses from incidents are costly and preventable. The City of Kingman will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness. All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities including the following: reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to their supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes. FIND YOUR REWARDING CAREER WITH US! Personal Growth Opportunities ~ Meaningful and Challenging Work ~ Public Service Community Spirit ~ Training and Development This position is not eligible for benefits except for AZ Sick Leave Accruals earned @ 1hr for every 30 hrs worked. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Cal State University (CSU) LA
5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032, USA
Job No: 511980; 3/15/2022 ELECTRICIAN (2 POSITIONS) Electrical Shop Salary Range: $6,151 - $7,942/Monthly Work Schedule : Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; temporary appointment, expires on or before one year from the date of hire, may be extended, may become permanent; non-exempt classification. Essential Functions : Under the general direction of the Supervising Electrician, the incumbents are responsible for the full range of skilled electrical work including the installation, maintenance, modification and repair of electrical apparatuses, equipment and systems. Incumbents inspect, isolate; troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions using various test instruments; operate electrical power-generating. plants and other electrical equipment and systems; maintain and repair low voltage systems; test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency; plan the layout and wiring of new or remodeled installations; fabricate electrical parts; advise in the selection and storage of electrical equipment; inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations; inspect related work performed by contractors; estimate cost, time and materials for electrical projects; participate in the maintenance and operations of an electrical shop; clean, maintain and service tools and equipment. Required Qualifications & Experience : Four years of varied experience in electrical installation and repair work or a combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard electrician's apprenticeship program. The incumbent must possess a California Driver's License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to maintain and operate. The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the electrical theory and the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the electrical trade for the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical apparatuses, equipment and systems; of the applicable state and federal codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical trade, including the National Electric Code and Electrical Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety of the State of California. The incumbent must have the ability to assemble, install, maintain and repair electrical apparatuses; operate all applicable tools and equipment necessary to perform skilled electrical work; to read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications; to make rough sketches; estimate the cost, time and materials of electrical work; to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and computerized record-keeping systems; prepare standard reports; to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations; to read and write at a level appropriate to the position: and to perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the California State University. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University employees who may apply for the position. California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California Desired Qualifications : Journeyman Electric License. Closing Date : Review of applications will begin on March 29, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer. To obtain employment information for the impaired call: TDD Line (323) 343-3670 24-hour Dial-A-Job Line (323) 343-3678 Advertised: Mar 15 2022 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Mar 07, 2024
Job No: 511980; 3/15/2022 ELECTRICIAN (2 POSITIONS) Electrical Shop Salary Range: $6,151 - $7,942/Monthly Work Schedule : Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; temporary appointment, expires on or before one year from the date of hire, may be extended, may become permanent; non-exempt classification. Essential Functions : Under the general direction of the Supervising Electrician, the incumbents are responsible for the full range of skilled electrical work including the installation, maintenance, modification and repair of electrical apparatuses, equipment and systems. Incumbents inspect, isolate; troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions using various test instruments; operate electrical power-generating. plants and other electrical equipment and systems; maintain and repair low voltage systems; test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency; plan the layout and wiring of new or remodeled installations; fabricate electrical parts; advise in the selection and storage of electrical equipment; inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations; inspect related work performed by contractors; estimate cost, time and materials for electrical projects; participate in the maintenance and operations of an electrical shop; clean, maintain and service tools and equipment. Required Qualifications & Experience : Four years of varied experience in electrical installation and repair work or a combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard electrician's apprenticeship program. The incumbent must possess a California Driver's License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to maintain and operate. The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the electrical theory and the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the electrical trade for the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical apparatuses, equipment and systems; of the applicable state and federal codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical trade, including the National Electric Code and Electrical Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety of the State of California. The incumbent must have the ability to assemble, install, maintain and repair electrical apparatuses; operate all applicable tools and equipment necessary to perform skilled electrical work; to read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications; to make rough sketches; estimate the cost, time and materials of electrical work; to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and computerized record-keeping systems; prepare standard reports; to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations; to read and write at a level appropriate to the position: and to perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the California State University. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University employees who may apply for the position. California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California Desired Qualifications : Journeyman Electric License. Closing Date : Review of applications will begin on March 29, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer. To obtain employment information for the impaired call: TDD Line (323) 343-3670 24-hour Dial-A-Job Line (323) 343-3678 Advertised: Mar 15 2022 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
College Park, Georgia, United States
General Description and Classification Standards Employee performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involved with electrical systems. Electrical work may be performed in a number of areas including runways, taxiways, and security gates. Work involves technical application of electrical principles. This is a fully seasoned skilled level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the discipline. This level would be attainable by multiple incumbents in a work group (not necessarily by all), but would not be an "automatic" promotional level. Supervision Received Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned Maintains runway and taxiway lights; troubleshoots to identify the problem and repair as needed. Inspect and make repairs to taxiway lights and signs that are powered by 2400 volts and current transformers. Performs emergency repairs to runway lights and signs when required. Installs, repairs and services specialized electrical equipment and machinery. Constructs and maintains service equipment. Reads electrical circuit diagrams. Operates power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment. Requisitions material and supplies from stockroom; calls vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies, and recommends purchases and suppliers. Transfers primary power from one power source to another. Sets poles, strings overhead lines and does overhead line maintenance. Supervises other regular employees during a minor portion of the employee's work time; duties include assigning and reviewing work to other staff. Decision Making Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines. Leadership Provided Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Knowledge of industrial electrical troubleshooting; knowledge of electrical theory and methods, materials, tools, equipment and systems used in the electrical trade; Knowledge of applicable state and federal codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical trade; knowledge of computer logic and programming; Knowledge of methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment; Knowledge of safety precautions to be observed in the maintenance and installation of electronic and mechanical equipment; Knowledge of airfield terminology. Skilled in operating basic hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools; Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely; Ability to assemble, install, maintain, and repair electrical apparatuses; Ability to make rough sketches; Ability to estimate cost, time and materials of electrical work; Ability to analyze and respond safely and appropriately to emergency situations; Ability to perform preventive maintenance on switch gears and transformers; Ability to read and comprehend plans and blueprints as appropriate to trade; Ability to perform heavy physical labor; ability to train and direct the work of other classified staff in the area; Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions; Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Five years electrical experience and Class I Restricted Electrical Contractor License Preferred Education & Experience Associates Degree with a course of study Electricity and /or Welding or similar area and 5 year of related experience in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting. Licensures and Certifications Class I Restricted Electrical Contractor License. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
General Description and Classification Standards Employee performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involved with electrical systems. Electrical work may be performed in a number of areas including runways, taxiways, and security gates. Work involves technical application of electrical principles. This is a fully seasoned skilled level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the discipline. This level would be attainable by multiple incumbents in a work group (not necessarily by all), but would not be an "automatic" promotional level. Supervision Received Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned Maintains runway and taxiway lights; troubleshoots to identify the problem and repair as needed. Inspect and make repairs to taxiway lights and signs that are powered by 2400 volts and current transformers. Performs emergency repairs to runway lights and signs when required. Installs, repairs and services specialized electrical equipment and machinery. Constructs and maintains service equipment. Reads electrical circuit diagrams. Operates power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment. Requisitions material and supplies from stockroom; calls vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies, and recommends purchases and suppliers. Transfers primary power from one power source to another. Sets poles, strings overhead lines and does overhead line maintenance. Supervises other regular employees during a minor portion of the employee's work time; duties include assigning and reviewing work to other staff. Decision Making Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines. Leadership Provided Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Knowledge of industrial electrical troubleshooting; knowledge of electrical theory and methods, materials, tools, equipment and systems used in the electrical trade; Knowledge of applicable state and federal codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical trade; knowledge of computer logic and programming; Knowledge of methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment; Knowledge of safety precautions to be observed in the maintenance and installation of electronic and mechanical equipment; Knowledge of airfield terminology. Skilled in operating basic hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools; Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely; Ability to assemble, install, maintain, and repair electrical apparatuses; Ability to make rough sketches; Ability to estimate cost, time and materials of electrical work; Ability to analyze and respond safely and appropriately to emergency situations; Ability to perform preventive maintenance on switch gears and transformers; Ability to read and comprehend plans and blueprints as appropriate to trade; Ability to perform heavy physical labor; ability to train and direct the work of other classified staff in the area; Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions; Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Five years electrical experience and Class I Restricted Electrical Contractor License Preferred Education & Experience Associates Degree with a course of study Electricity and /or Welding or similar area and 5 year of related experience in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting. Licensures and Certifications Class I Restricted Electrical Contractor License. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
General Description and Classification Standards Employee performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involved with electrical systems. Electrical work may be performed in a number of areas including runways, taxiways, and security gates. Work involves technical application of electrical principles. This is a fully seasoned skilled level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the discipline. This level would be attainable by multiple incumbents in a work group (not necessarily by all), but would not be an "automatic" promotional level. Supervision Received Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned Maintains runway and taxiway lights; troubleshoots to identify the problem and repair as needed. Inspect and make repairs to taxiway lights and signs that are powered by 2400 volts and current transformers. Performs emergency repairs to runway lights and signs when required. Installs, repairs and services specialized electrical equipment and machinery. Constructs and maintains service equipment. Reads electrical circuit diagrams. Operates power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment. Requisitions material and supplies from stockroom; calls vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies and recommends purchases and suppliers. Transfers primary power from one power source to another. Sets poles, strings overhead lines and does overhead line maintenance. Supervises other regular employees during a minor portion of the employee's work time; duties include assigning and reviewing work to other staff. Decision Making Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines. Leadership Provided Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Knowledge of industrial electrical troubleshooting; knowledge of electrical theory and methods, materials, tools, equipment and systems used in the electrical trade; Knowledge of applicable state and federal codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical trade; knowledge of computer logic and programming; Knowledge of methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment; Knowledge of safety precautions to be observed in the maintenance and installation of electronic and mechanical equipment; Knowledge of airfield terminology. Skilled in operating basic hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools; Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely; Ability to assemble, install, maintain, and repair electrical apparatuses; Ability to make rough sketches; Ability to estimate cost, time and materials of electrical work; Ability to analyze and respond safely and appropriately to emergency situations; Ability to perform preventive maintenance on switch gears and transformers; Ability to read and comprehend plans and blueprints as appropriate to trade; Ability to perform heavy physical labor; ability to train and direct the work of other classified staff in the area; Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions; Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Three years electrical experience Preferred Education & Experience Associates Degree with a course of study Electricity and /or Welding or similar area and 3 year of related experience in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting. Licensures and Certifications Driver License Journeyman Card and Professional Electrical Certifications Preferred Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
General Description and Classification Standards Employee performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involved with electrical systems. Electrical work may be performed in a number of areas including runways, taxiways, and security gates. Work involves technical application of electrical principles. This is a fully seasoned skilled level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the discipline. This level would be attainable by multiple incumbents in a work group (not necessarily by all), but would not be an "automatic" promotional level. Supervision Received Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned Maintains runway and taxiway lights; troubleshoots to identify the problem and repair as needed. Inspect and make repairs to taxiway lights and signs that are powered by 2400 volts and current transformers. Performs emergency repairs to runway lights and signs when required. Installs, repairs and services specialized electrical equipment and machinery. Constructs and maintains service equipment. Reads electrical circuit diagrams. Operates power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment. Requisitions material and supplies from stockroom; calls vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies and recommends purchases and suppliers. Transfers primary power from one power source to another. Sets poles, strings overhead lines and does overhead line maintenance. Supervises other regular employees during a minor portion of the employee's work time; duties include assigning and reviewing work to other staff. Decision Making Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines. Leadership Provided Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Knowledge of industrial electrical troubleshooting; knowledge of electrical theory and methods, materials, tools, equipment and systems used in the electrical trade; Knowledge of applicable state and federal codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical trade; knowledge of computer logic and programming; Knowledge of methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment; Knowledge of safety precautions to be observed in the maintenance and installation of electronic and mechanical equipment; Knowledge of airfield terminology. Skilled in operating basic hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools; Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely; Ability to assemble, install, maintain, and repair electrical apparatuses; Ability to make rough sketches; Ability to estimate cost, time and materials of electrical work; Ability to analyze and respond safely and appropriately to emergency situations; Ability to perform preventive maintenance on switch gears and transformers; Ability to read and comprehend plans and blueprints as appropriate to trade; Ability to perform heavy physical labor; ability to train and direct the work of other classified staff in the area; Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions; Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Three years electrical experience Preferred Education & Experience Associates Degree with a course of study Electricity and /or Welding or similar area and 3 year of related experience in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting. Licensures and Certifications Driver License Journeyman Card and Professional Electrical Certifications Preferred Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CA
City of Escondido, California, United States
Summary This position is open until filled. A first review of applications will take place during the week of April 7, 2024. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location , consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Electrician Assistant in our Public Works Department/Streets Division. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website. Under general supervision (Electrician Assistant) or direction (Electrician/Streets), performs skilled electrical work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment; performs a variety of electrical duties including repairing traffic signals, City street lights, school beacons, and traffic beacons by replacing bulbs, lenses, polls, wiring, fuses, and signal head parts; troubleshoots, diagnoses, and calibrates electrical equipment and systems; installs cable and conduit; performs predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance as assigned; maintains a variety of records; and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Electrician Assistant: This is the first level in the Electrician series with incumbents assisting higher level staff in a wide range of electrical duties and responsibilities. Electrician Assistant incumbents are eligible to progress to the Electrician/Streets level based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions, possession of required licenses and certifications, completing the progression criteria established by the Department, and upon review and approval of the department head. The Electrician Assistant classification is distinguished from the Electrician/Streets in that the Electrician Assistant classification is responsible for performing less complex electrical repair and maintenance work. The primary duty of the Electrician Assistant is performing a variety of electrical duties including repairing traffic signals, City street lights, school beacons, and traffic beacons by replacing bulbs, lenses, polls, wiring, fuses, and signal head parts. As knowledge of complex electrical concepts is acquired, incumbents progressively perform more responsible work. Electrician/Streets: This is the full journey level class within the Electrician series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Electrician Assistant by the performance of a full range of assigned duties including more complex and responsible electrical repair and maintenance work. The Electrician/Streets class also provides direction and training to Electrician Assistants. Key Responsibilities The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Performs skilled electrical and electronic installation, repair, service, and maintenance work on a variety of electrical installations, systems and equipment. Operates an aerial bucket truck and/or crane truck in the performance of a variety of electrical duties including repairing traffic signals, City street lights, school beacons, and traffic beacons by replacing bulbs, lenses, polls, wiring, fuses, and signal head parts. Installs, maintains, inspects, diagnoses malfunctions, and repairs traffic signal systems including traffic sensing mechanisms, traffic signal circuits, controllers, switches, relays, electronic controls, loop detection systems, and other electrical apparatus. Installs and maintains overhead and underground traffic signal communication cabling; pulls wires and makes electrical connections required to tie in wiring, signals, vehicle detectors, and control cabinets. Repairs traffic signals, City street lights, school beacons, and traffic beacons by replacing bulbs, wiring, fuses, circuit breakers, ballasts, and signal head parts. Marks out underground utilities and irrigation lines as necessary including connecting and locating lights and lines. Performs predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance on equipment and structures. Inspects newly installed electrical equipment and lighting to ensure safe and satisfactory functioning. Operates and maintains a variety of hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, trucks, and other equipment in the performance of assigned duties. Prepares and maintains a variety of written records and reports; reads and interprets electrical and mechanical drawings and specifications. Meets and works with contractors regarding electrical issues as necessary; responds to questions and inquires. Observes and complies with federal, state, and local electrical codes. Responds to electrical calls and emergencies as necessary. Provides direction and training to lower level staff. Provides vacation and temporary relief as needed. Performs related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Operational characteristics of electrical systems and internal components. Principles, practices, techniques, tools, and materials used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical or electronic systems and equipment. Principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems. Operating characteristics and application of electrical test equipment. Methods and techniques of troubleshooting and calibrating electric and electronic systems and components. Preventive and corrective maintenance techniques. Use and maintenance of a variety of power and hand tools. Precautions necessary for working with electricity. Blueprint and symbol identification. Basic principles of mathematics. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations including Electrical Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety, California Electrical Code, the National Electric Code, and Cal/OSHA safety rules, regulations, and other safe work practices Ability to: Perform a variety of installation, repair, and maintenance duties on electrical equipment and systems. Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and electronic malfunctions. Operate a variety of electrical testing, maintenance, repair, and installation equipment in a safe and effective manner. Use electrical test equipment. Operate hand and power tools competently and safely. Operate and maintain a computerized traffic control system and keep accurate and detailed records. Handle a variety of tasks with minimum supervision. Maintain required work logs, records, and related operational and maintenance data. Prepare clear and concise written reports. Perform accurate mathematical calculations. Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, electrical diagrams and schematics, manufacturer instructions, and directions. Perform assigned work in accordance with appropriate safety practices and regulations. Operate office equipment including computers. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Minimum Requirements Electrician Assistant Electrician/Streets Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the electrical trade. Training in a formal apprentice program is desirable. Electrician Assistant Experience: Three years (full-time equivalent) of responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical systems. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Class C driver's license. Supplemental Information NOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing. SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®. The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire. New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment. Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion. A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the City's receipt. VETERANS' PREFERENCE Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria: Served in the U.S. armed forces Received an honorable discharge Did not retire from military service Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time. Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for veterans' preference. Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed. Veterans' preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination. ABOUT OUR CITY The City of Escondido is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County. Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living. Escondido is a diverse, vibrant community with many amenities. The city offers attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, a variety of art galleries, entertainment venues, and a state of the art hospital. Established in 1888, the city's rich past brings charm and stability to the community; yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise. EOE The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. The City of Escondido offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The Benefits of Choice program offers you a range of benefits. You choose the coverage that is right for you, your family and your budget. Read this e-Guide for an overview of your options, with links to additional details and forms. For a more detailed overview of this benefits package, please visit the Maintenance & Operations Benefit Summary. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 26, 2024
Full Time
Summary This position is open until filled. A first review of applications will take place during the week of April 7, 2024. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location , consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Electrician Assistant in our Public Works Department/Streets Division. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website. Under general supervision (Electrician Assistant) or direction (Electrician/Streets), performs skilled electrical work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment; performs a variety of electrical duties including repairing traffic signals, City street lights, school beacons, and traffic beacons by replacing bulbs, lenses, polls, wiring, fuses, and signal head parts; troubleshoots, diagnoses, and calibrates electrical equipment and systems; installs cable and conduit; performs predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance as assigned; maintains a variety of records; and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Electrician Assistant: This is the first level in the Electrician series with incumbents assisting higher level staff in a wide range of electrical duties and responsibilities. Electrician Assistant incumbents are eligible to progress to the Electrician/Streets level based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions, possession of required licenses and certifications, completing the progression criteria established by the Department, and upon review and approval of the department head. The Electrician Assistant classification is distinguished from the Electrician/Streets in that the Electrician Assistant classification is responsible for performing less complex electrical repair and maintenance work. The primary duty of the Electrician Assistant is performing a variety of electrical duties including repairing traffic signals, City street lights, school beacons, and traffic beacons by replacing bulbs, lenses, polls, wiring, fuses, and signal head parts. As knowledge of complex electrical concepts is acquired, incumbents progressively perform more responsible work. Electrician/Streets: This is the full journey level class within the Electrician series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Electrician Assistant by the performance of a full range of assigned duties including more complex and responsible electrical repair and maintenance work. The Electrician/Streets class also provides direction and training to Electrician Assistants. Key Responsibilities The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Performs skilled electrical and electronic installation, repair, service, and maintenance work on a variety of electrical installations, systems and equipment. Operates an aerial bucket truck and/or crane truck in the performance of a variety of electrical duties including repairing traffic signals, City street lights, school beacons, and traffic beacons by replacing bulbs, lenses, polls, wiring, fuses, and signal head parts. Installs, maintains, inspects, diagnoses malfunctions, and repairs traffic signal systems including traffic sensing mechanisms, traffic signal circuits, controllers, switches, relays, electronic controls, loop detection systems, and other electrical apparatus. Installs and maintains overhead and underground traffic signal communication cabling; pulls wires and makes electrical connections required to tie in wiring, signals, vehicle detectors, and control cabinets. Repairs traffic signals, City street lights, school beacons, and traffic beacons by replacing bulbs, wiring, fuses, circuit breakers, ballasts, and signal head parts. Marks out underground utilities and irrigation lines as necessary including connecting and locating lights and lines. Performs predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance on equipment and structures. Inspects newly installed electrical equipment and lighting to ensure safe and satisfactory functioning. Operates and maintains a variety of hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, trucks, and other equipment in the performance of assigned duties. Prepares and maintains a variety of written records and reports; reads and interprets electrical and mechanical drawings and specifications. Meets and works with contractors regarding electrical issues as necessary; responds to questions and inquires. Observes and complies with federal, state, and local electrical codes. Responds to electrical calls and emergencies as necessary. Provides direction and training to lower level staff. Provides vacation and temporary relief as needed. Performs related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Operational characteristics of electrical systems and internal components. Principles, practices, techniques, tools, and materials used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical or electronic systems and equipment. Principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems. Operating characteristics and application of electrical test equipment. Methods and techniques of troubleshooting and calibrating electric and electronic systems and components. Preventive and corrective maintenance techniques. Use and maintenance of a variety of power and hand tools. Precautions necessary for working with electricity. Blueprint and symbol identification. Basic principles of mathematics. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations including Electrical Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety, California Electrical Code, the National Electric Code, and Cal/OSHA safety rules, regulations, and other safe work practices Ability to: Perform a variety of installation, repair, and maintenance duties on electrical equipment and systems. Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and electronic malfunctions. Operate a variety of electrical testing, maintenance, repair, and installation equipment in a safe and effective manner. Use electrical test equipment. Operate hand and power tools competently and safely. Operate and maintain a computerized traffic control system and keep accurate and detailed records. Handle a variety of tasks with minimum supervision. Maintain required work logs, records, and related operational and maintenance data. Prepare clear and concise written reports. Perform accurate mathematical calculations. Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, electrical diagrams and schematics, manufacturer instructions, and directions. Perform assigned work in accordance with appropriate safety practices and regulations. Operate office equipment including computers. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Minimum Requirements Electrician Assistant Electrician/Streets Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the electrical trade. Training in a formal apprentice program is desirable. Electrician Assistant Experience: Three years (full-time equivalent) of responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical systems. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Class C driver's license. Supplemental Information NOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions. Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing. SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process. When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®. The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire. New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment. Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion. A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the City's receipt. VETERANS' PREFERENCE Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria: Served in the U.S. armed forces Received an honorable discharge Did not retire from military service Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time. Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for veterans' preference. Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed. Veterans' preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination. ABOUT OUR CITY The City of Escondido is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County. Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living. Escondido is a diverse, vibrant community with many amenities. The city offers attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, a variety of art galleries, entertainment venues, and a state of the art hospital. Established in 1888, the city's rich past brings charm and stability to the community; yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise. EOE The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. The City of Escondido offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The Benefits of Choice program offers you a range of benefits. You choose the coverage that is right for you, your family and your budget. Read this e-Guide for an overview of your options, with links to additional details and forms. For a more detailed overview of this benefits package, please visit the Maintenance & Operations Benefit Summary. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years Experience in a field related to the job Thirty semester hours of college credit in power technology, electronics, communications technology, engineering technology, industrial technology or related field may substitute for one year of the general required experience with a maximum substitution of two years. Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas Class C Drivers License Notes to Applicants The Meter Electrician II will inspect, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, verify and calibrate all types of metering to include as follows; large capacity and primary and generation station meter equipment, transformer rated, single phase and three phase meters, recorders, totalizers, power analyzers, communication devices, and AMI network devices. Perform related duties such as interpret phase angles and power factor calculations. Install, test and repair or remove all load management equipment. Provide technical direction, assistance and training to other Metering Operations employees and internal/external customers. Perform down to board level repair, diagnosis, programming, verifying, interrogating, testing and calibration of metering installations, monitoring devices and associated components. Interpret, update, and develop drawings and documentation for meter equipment and installations of all types. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Employment Application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application. Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed. Assessments: Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. This position requires a criminal background investigation. Driving Requirement: This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Safety Program requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than eight City Driver Points ( CDP ) within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Work Schedule: This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule. Pay Range $31.81 - $39.76 Hours Monday through Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This position is considered an Essential position. Please see “Notes to Applicants” below for more information on Essential Personnel requirements. Job Close Date 04/02/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 4411 Meinardus Dr, Austin Texas 78744 (St. Elmo) Preferred Qualifications Experience installing, maintaining, trouble shooting and replacing single phase self contained and instrument rated (CT) electric meters Experience installing, maintaining, trouble shooting and replacing three phase self contained and instrument rated (CT) electric meters Experience using AMANDA 7 and Oracles Customer Care & Billing ( CCB ) Experience using Landis & Gyr Grid Stream-Command Center and ADMS Field Client Experience using a Oracles Mobile Workforce Management ( MWM ) system Experience using a portable three phase electric metering test equipment Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Install and maintain electric Transmission; Distribution and Generation Metering Systems Develop daily work schedule and train personnel in performance of job duties. Attend technical presentations, including training sessions. Train others in use of procedures, special tools, and computer equipment used in preventive maintenance and programming of electronic meters Use tools & various types of test equipment required to test and calibrate electric & electronic meters Interpret/explain/enforce all Austin Energy/ COA and OSHA safety rules and regulations with zero tolerance for violations Interpret/explain/enforce City policies and procedures, building codes, specifications, and ordinances. Proficiently use a computer to program, interrogate and troubleshoot electric metering devices Create and use tabular and graphical spreadsheets, databases, and office applications Maintain accurate documentation of daily work transactions related to customers and metering Manage multiple projects and priorities while working alone or in a team Plan/organize/implement test procedures and design standards Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for leading and training other meter electricians. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of methods, procedures, tools and equipment in testing electrical and electronic metering devices Knowledge of installation and maintenance of electric Transmission; Distribution and Generation Metering Systems Knowledge of computer operating systems and basic PC skills Knowledge of the laws, theories, rules and standards pertaining to electrical metering Knowledge of technical aspects of Austin Energy’s Transmission; Distribution and Generation Systems Knowledge in Austin Energy standards and work procedures Knowledge of all relevant safety rules and regulations Knowledge of communications and software applications Knowledge of industry’s meter specifications and standards Skill in interpretation of technical drawings Skill in speaking, writing, listening, mediating, negotiating, and conflict resolution Skill in use of tools & various types of test equipment required to test and calibrate electric & electronic meters Ability to train others and work in team environment Ability to bend, climb, crouch, lift, walk, carry or use a force equal to lifting fifty pounds or greater Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job. Thirty semester hours of college credit in power technology, electronics, communications technology, engineering technology, industrial technology or related field may substitute for one year of the general required experience with a maximum substitution of two years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. (Open Ended Question) * This position is classified as an “essential” position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements? Yes No * This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that internal hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions cannot have more than eight City Driver Points (CDP) within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * Describe your field experience inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing single phase utility electric meters for self-contained services. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your field experience inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing three phase utility electric meters for instrument rated services. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with Work Management Systems such as Oracle Mobile Workforce Management (MWM), ADMS Field Client, Electric Office (EOWeb). Also, list in which position(s) on your application where you gained this experience. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with Oracle Customer Care and Billing (CC&B), Landis, Gyr Grid Stream - Command Center, AMANDA 7 or Maximo. Also, list in which position(s) you gained this experience from. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience using electric utility metering test equipment. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience leading and training other meter electricians. (Open Ended Question) * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Mar 27, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years Experience in a field related to the job Thirty semester hours of college credit in power technology, electronics, communications technology, engineering technology, industrial technology or related field may substitute for one year of the general required experience with a maximum substitution of two years. Licenses or Certifications: Valid Texas Class C Drivers License Notes to Applicants The Meter Electrician II will inspect, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, verify and calibrate all types of metering to include as follows; large capacity and primary and generation station meter equipment, transformer rated, single phase and three phase meters, recorders, totalizers, power analyzers, communication devices, and AMI network devices. Perform related duties such as interpret phase angles and power factor calculations. Install, test and repair or remove all load management equipment. Provide technical direction, assistance and training to other Metering Operations employees and internal/external customers. Perform down to board level repair, diagnosis, programming, verifying, interrogating, testing and calibration of metering installations, monitoring devices and associated components. Interpret, update, and develop drawings and documentation for meter equipment and installations of all types. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Employment Application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application. Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed. Assessments: Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. This position requires a criminal background investigation. Driving Requirement: This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Safety Program requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than eight City Driver Points ( CDP ) within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Work Schedule: This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule. Pay Range $31.81 - $39.76 Hours Monday through Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This position is considered an Essential position. Please see “Notes to Applicants” below for more information on Essential Personnel requirements. Job Close Date 04/02/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 4411 Meinardus Dr, Austin Texas 78744 (St. Elmo) Preferred Qualifications Experience installing, maintaining, trouble shooting and replacing single phase self contained and instrument rated (CT) electric meters Experience installing, maintaining, trouble shooting and replacing three phase self contained and instrument rated (CT) electric meters Experience using AMANDA 7 and Oracles Customer Care & Billing ( CCB ) Experience using Landis & Gyr Grid Stream-Command Center and ADMS Field Client Experience using a Oracles Mobile Workforce Management ( MWM ) system Experience using a portable three phase electric metering test equipment Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Install and maintain electric Transmission; Distribution and Generation Metering Systems Develop daily work schedule and train personnel in performance of job duties. Attend technical presentations, including training sessions. Train others in use of procedures, special tools, and computer equipment used in preventive maintenance and programming of electronic meters Use tools & various types of test equipment required to test and calibrate electric & electronic meters Interpret/explain/enforce all Austin Energy/ COA and OSHA safety rules and regulations with zero tolerance for violations Interpret/explain/enforce City policies and procedures, building codes, specifications, and ordinances. Proficiently use a computer to program, interrogate and troubleshoot electric metering devices Create and use tabular and graphical spreadsheets, databases, and office applications Maintain accurate documentation of daily work transactions related to customers and metering Manage multiple projects and priorities while working alone or in a team Plan/organize/implement test procedures and design standards Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for leading and training other meter electricians. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of methods, procedures, tools and equipment in testing electrical and electronic metering devices Knowledge of installation and maintenance of electric Transmission; Distribution and Generation Metering Systems Knowledge of computer operating systems and basic PC skills Knowledge of the laws, theories, rules and standards pertaining to electrical metering Knowledge of technical aspects of Austin Energy’s Transmission; Distribution and Generation Systems Knowledge in Austin Energy standards and work procedures Knowledge of all relevant safety rules and regulations Knowledge of communications and software applications Knowledge of industry’s meter specifications and standards Skill in interpretation of technical drawings Skill in speaking, writing, listening, mediating, negotiating, and conflict resolution Skill in use of tools & various types of test equipment required to test and calibrate electric & electronic meters Ability to train others and work in team environment Ability to bend, climb, crouch, lift, walk, carry or use a force equal to lifting fifty pounds or greater Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job. Thirty semester hours of college credit in power technology, electronics, communications technology, engineering technology, industrial technology or related field may substitute for one year of the general required experience with a maximum substitution of two years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. (Open Ended Question) * This position is classified as an “essential” position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements? Yes No * This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that internal hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions cannot have more than eight City Driver Points (CDP) within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * Describe your field experience inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing single phase utility electric meters for self-contained services. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your field experience inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing three phase utility electric meters for instrument rated services. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with Work Management Systems such as Oracle Mobile Workforce Management (MWM), ADMS Field Client, Electric Office (EOWeb). Also, list in which position(s) on your application where you gained this experience. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with Oracle Customer Care and Billing (CC&B), Landis, Gyr Grid Stream - Command Center, AMANDA 7 or Maximo. Also, list in which position(s) you gained this experience from. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience using electric utility metering test equipment. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience leading and training other meter electricians. (Open Ended Question) * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. Posting Expires: Open Until Filled Salary: $19.50/hr General Description and Classification Standards Employee performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involved with electrical systems. Electrical work may be performed in a number of areas including COA Parks, COA Recreation Centers and District Maintenance Buildings. Work involves technical application of electrical principles. This is a fully seasoned skilled level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the discipline. This level would be attainable by multiple incumbents in a work group (not necessarily by all) but would not be an "automatic" promotional level. Supervision Received Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. OT as needed Troubleshoots to identify the problem and repairs as needed in the following: IN PARKS -Perform highly skilled troubleshooting, maintenance, installation and/or repair of work involved with electrical systems to include, but not limited to, ballfield and tennis sports lighting systems, basketball court systems, pavilion lighting and power, time clocks, photocell control, lighting contactor systems, solar lighting systems and other associated power and lighting systems. IN RECREATION CENTERS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITIES -Perform highly skilled troubleshooting, maintenance, installation and/or repair of work involved with electrical systems to include, but not limited to, parking lot, and building security lighting, interior lights, ballasts, lighting contactors, exit and emergency lights, occupancy sensors, service distribution systems, panelboards and disconnects. Provide recommendations and installation of system upgrades to provide more efficient and economical operation of electrical systems. Ability to work 30’-60’ above ground and operate aerial equipment to include, but not limited to, ladders, scissors lifts, one-man lifts, bucket trucks and install overhead services and drops. May be required to respond to afterhours calls and work overtime as needed. Installs, repairs and services specialized electrical equipment and machinery. Constructs and maintains service equipment. Reads electrical circuit diagrams. Operates power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment. Requisitions material and supplies from stockroom and recommends purchases and suppliers. Strings/connects overhead lines and does overhead line maintenance Supervises other regular employees during a minor portion of the employee's work time; duties include assigning and reviewing work to other staff. Decision Making Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines upon Supervisor’s approval. Leadership Provided Provides guidance, training, and assistance to COA Parks and Recreation staff, interns, and temporary employees, etc. as associated with this position Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Knowledge of industrial electrical troubleshooting; knowledge of electrical theory and methods, materials, tools, equipment and systems used in the electrical trade; knowledge of applicable state and federal codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical trade; knowledge of computer logic and programming; knowledge of methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment; knowledge of safety precautions to be observed in the maintenance and installation of electronic and mechanical equipment. Skilled in operating basic hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools; skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely; ability to assemble, install, maintain, and repair electrical apparatuses; ability to make rough sketches; ability to estimate cost, time and materials of electrical work; ability to analyze and respond safely and appropriately to emergency situations; ability to perform preventive maintenance on switch gears and transformers; ability to read and comprehend plans and blueprints as appropriate to trade; ability to perform heavy physical labor; ability to train and direct the work of other classified staff in the area; ability to follow and give oral and written instructions; ability to maintain cooperative working relationships. Ability to maintain trade licensing and take classes to improve knowledge of skill set and people skills. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience • Completion of Technical or Vocational course of study Electricity and/or Electronics • 5 years of related experience in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations environment. Preferred Education & Experience • Associates Degree with a course of study Electricity and/or Welding or similar area • 1 year of related experience in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations environment. • Will consider minimum 10 years of documented commercial and/or industrial experience in lieu of State of Georgia Class I Contractor License Licensures and Certifications • State of Georgia Class I Electrical Contractor License (Preferred) • Must possess State of Georgia Commercial Driving License (CDL) or ability to obtain within 6 Months from date of hire. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, manual dexterity and sensory capabilities are required to perform this job safely and successfully Subject to hazards associated with working in electrical rooms, around electrical equipment and other environmental conditions associated with this job. DPR2024
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. Posting Expires: Open Until Filled Salary: $19.50/hr General Description and Classification Standards Employee performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involved with electrical systems. Electrical work may be performed in a number of areas including COA Parks, COA Recreation Centers and District Maintenance Buildings. Work involves technical application of electrical principles. This is a fully seasoned skilled level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the discipline. This level would be attainable by multiple incumbents in a work group (not necessarily by all) but would not be an "automatic" promotional level. Supervision Received Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. OT as needed Troubleshoots to identify the problem and repairs as needed in the following: IN PARKS -Perform highly skilled troubleshooting, maintenance, installation and/or repair of work involved with electrical systems to include, but not limited to, ballfield and tennis sports lighting systems, basketball court systems, pavilion lighting and power, time clocks, photocell control, lighting contactor systems, solar lighting systems and other associated power and lighting systems. IN RECREATION CENTERS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITIES -Perform highly skilled troubleshooting, maintenance, installation and/or repair of work involved with electrical systems to include, but not limited to, parking lot, and building security lighting, interior lights, ballasts, lighting contactors, exit and emergency lights, occupancy sensors, service distribution systems, panelboards and disconnects. Provide recommendations and installation of system upgrades to provide more efficient and economical operation of electrical systems. Ability to work 30’-60’ above ground and operate aerial equipment to include, but not limited to, ladders, scissors lifts, one-man lifts, bucket trucks and install overhead services and drops. May be required to respond to afterhours calls and work overtime as needed. Installs, repairs and services specialized electrical equipment and machinery. Constructs and maintains service equipment. Reads electrical circuit diagrams. Operates power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment. Requisitions material and supplies from stockroom and recommends purchases and suppliers. Strings/connects overhead lines and does overhead line maintenance Supervises other regular employees during a minor portion of the employee's work time; duties include assigning and reviewing work to other staff. Decision Making Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines upon Supervisor’s approval. Leadership Provided Provides guidance, training, and assistance to COA Parks and Recreation staff, interns, and temporary employees, etc. as associated with this position Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Knowledge of industrial electrical troubleshooting; knowledge of electrical theory and methods, materials, tools, equipment and systems used in the electrical trade; knowledge of applicable state and federal codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical trade; knowledge of computer logic and programming; knowledge of methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment; knowledge of safety precautions to be observed in the maintenance and installation of electronic and mechanical equipment. Skilled in operating basic hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools; skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely; ability to assemble, install, maintain, and repair electrical apparatuses; ability to make rough sketches; ability to estimate cost, time and materials of electrical work; ability to analyze and respond safely and appropriately to emergency situations; ability to perform preventive maintenance on switch gears and transformers; ability to read and comprehend plans and blueprints as appropriate to trade; ability to perform heavy physical labor; ability to train and direct the work of other classified staff in the area; ability to follow and give oral and written instructions; ability to maintain cooperative working relationships. Ability to maintain trade licensing and take classes to improve knowledge of skill set and people skills. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience • Completion of Technical or Vocational course of study Electricity and/or Electronics • 5 years of related experience in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations environment. Preferred Education & Experience • Associates Degree with a course of study Electricity and/or Welding or similar area • 1 year of related experience in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations environment. • Will consider minimum 10 years of documented commercial and/or industrial experience in lieu of State of Georgia Class I Contractor License Licensures and Certifications • State of Georgia Class I Electrical Contractor License (Preferred) • Must possess State of Georgia Commercial Driving License (CDL) or ability to obtain within 6 Months from date of hire. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, manual dexterity and sensory capabilities are required to perform this job safely and successfully Subject to hazards associated with working in electrical rooms, around electrical equipment and other environmental conditions associated with this job. DPR2024
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the electric utility field as a Distribution, Network, or Transmission lineworker. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within ninety (90) days of employment. Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record. Notes to Applicants Position Summary: The Distribution Electrlclan Ill (Journey Level Lineworker) Is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and removal of overhead and underground electrical equipment associated with Austin Energy’s distribution system. Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. Employment Application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Salary is established as an entry rate of pay for this position and is nonnegotiable. Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed. Assessments: Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. This position requires a criminal background investigation. Commercial Driver’s License: This position requires a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire one and/or endorsements within 90 days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job offer may be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test and thereafter, comply with Department of Transportation, Federal Regulations and the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing rules as outlined by the City of Austin Drug and Alcohol Policy for Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles. The position requires adherence to all DOT regulations and City of Austin Personnel Policies. Work Schedule: This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule. FLSA Designation: Non-exempt Pay Range $35.04 - $44.67 Hours Work/Location Schedule Notes: Monday through Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position is considered an Essential position. Please see Notes to Applicants for more information on Essential Personnel requirements. Job Close Date 04/03/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 2412 Kramer Lane, Austin, TX 78758 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the hazards associated with working around energized lines and equipment involving high and low voltage Experience climbing wood electric utility poles and structures, up to 100 feet, while utilizing fall restraint equipment and devices Experience working with electric utility design and construction standards Experience with construction of all types of transformer Installations serving single and three phase loads - Overhead / Underground Experience with troubleshooting a Distribution electric utility system Successful completion of an electrical apprenticeship program (verification required) Currently working or have worked as a journey-level lineworker at a distribution electric utility and/or a distribution electric contractor within the last two (2) years. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Climbs utility poles and structures (steel/wood/fiberglass/concrete), uses approved hand and powered tools, and drives various electric utility vehicles to assist with trouble call response, construction, and maintenance of Austin Energy’s (AE’s) electrical transmission, network, or distribution system. Responds to on-call, emergency call back, and after hour outages due to weather related events or system disturbances. Determines work requirements for jobs based on reviewing job packets, which include: blueprints (plan and profile views), material list, workorder, and job summary. Works on and around high voltage energized lines and equipment, and performs troubleshooting of electrical systems using various test equipment (i.e. Multi-Range Voltage Detector [ MRVD ], phasing sticks, rotation meters, Digital Multi-Meters [ DMM ], and clamp-on amp meters). Performs pulling, installing, repairing, or moving high voltage wires, cable, and other material on AE’s electrical distribution, network, or transmission system. Performs installation, framing, construction, and maintenance of structures, hardware, and equipment on AE’s overhead and underground electrical distribution system, network distribution system, and/or transmission system, according to AE’s standards and work practices. Performs set up and operation of electric utility aerial equipment (i.e. cranes, boom trucks, digger derricks, bucket trucks, etc.) and other equipment (i.e. wire tensioner/puller, cable reel truck, cable trailer, wire trailer, skid-steer loader, bulldozer, backhoe, and forklift). Operates high-voltage transmission, substation, and/or distribution switching devices and equipment, using proper Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) and Personal Protective Devices ( PPD ), to de-energize and isolate circuits. Attends refresher, cyclical, and annual training to keep up with new technology and rescue techniques. (Distribution only) Installs and connects single-phase and three-phase electrical services to AE’s residential and commercial customers, and installs and connects overhead and underground transformers, switches, cutouts, etc. (Distribution only) Performs cutting, splicing, terminating, and taping of Underground Residential Distribution ( URD ) and power cable on AE’s electrical system. (Network only) Locates faults on AE’s underground network and substation getaways, and installs and connects network transformers and protectors. (Network only) Performs cutting, splicing, terminating, and taping of Underground Residential Distribution ( URD ) and power cable on AE’s electrical system, and builds power cable risers for substation feeder exits. (Network only) Installs and services: network vaults and vault equipment, electrical service to downtown residential and commercial customers, and small cell and streetlight equipment. (Transmission only) Plans various types of transmission installations and maintenance projects (i.e. structure change outs, pulling in or changing conductors, and pulling in or changing fiber optic cable). (Transmission only) Constructs and maintains transmission equipment and structures with circuit voltages of 69kV, 138kV, and 345kV. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of AE, COA , and/or State of Texas requirements for vehicle inspections. Knowledge of the electrical theory and principles related to electricity, magnetism, circuits, and electrical equipment. Knowledge of the hazards involved in working on and around high-voltage energized lines and equipment. Knowledge of various transformer connections and the procedures for proper transformer phasing. Knowledge of installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment, apparatus, and instruments. Skill in planning and organizing personnel and work assignments. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in operating computers and related software applications. Skill in setting up and operating electric utility aerial equipment. Skill in applying knowledge of AE safety rules, regulations, work practices, standards, and procedures associated with each craft when working on energized electrical systems. Skill in using the necessary air monitoring equipment prior to entering enclosed or confined spaces. Skill in properly using, inspecting, maintaining, and safely storing Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) and Personal Protective Devices ( PPD ). Skill in performing installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and electrical/electronic instruments. Skill in troubleshooting electrical systems using electronic test equipment (i.e. Multi-Range Voltage Detector [ MRVD ], phasing sticks, rotation meters, Digital Multi-Meters [ DMM ], and clamp-on amp meters). Skill in working on and around high-voltage energized lines and equipment. Skill in reading, preparing, interpreting, and modifying blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and drawings. Skill in performing all phases of installing, framing, constructing, and maintaining AE’s electric system. Ability to understand oral and written instructions. Ability to climb poles and structures to various heights (Distribution and Network - up to 80 ft, Transmission - up to 250 ft), following AE guidelines for personal fall arrest systems. Ability to climb ladders, work in enclosed spaces, and work as an enclosed space attendant (confined spaces for the Network craft). Ability to apply knowledge and skills obtained from training in the classroom and on the job. Ability to read and understand written instructions, technical manuals, blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and drawings. Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards in the COA Driver Safety Program. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with City employees, customers, and the public. Ability to organize, inspect, and safely use various hand and powered tools, equipment, materials, cables, and conductors. Ability to properly interpret and follow manufacturers load charts when operating cranes, boom trucks, digger derricks, and bucket trucks. Ability to lead and mentor less tenured DE’s. Ability to perform strenuous work in all types of weather conditions. Ability to work with frequent interruptions, changes in priorities, and rotating shifts as assigned. Ability to properly lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the electric utility field as a Distribution, Network, or Transmission lineworker. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. (Open Ended Question) * This position requires a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License and/or endorsements within 90 days of employment? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that external new hires meet the City's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three (3) moving violations or a total of six (6) Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI). * This position is classified as an "essential" position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements? Yes No * Are you willing and able to respond to trouble calls after hours, on holidays and weekends? Yes No * Describe your experience with the hazards associated with working around energized lines and equipment involving high and low voltage. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience climbing wood electric utility poles and structures, up to 100 feet, while utilizing fall restraint equipment and devices. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience working with electric utility design and construction standards. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with construction of all types of transformer installations serving single and three phase loads. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience troubleshooting a distribution electric utility system? (Open Ended Question) * Have you successfully completed an electrical apprenticeship program? (Verification Required) Yes No * Describe your experience working as a Journey-level Lineworker at a distribution electric utility and/or an distribution electric utility contractor within the last two (2) years? (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Mar 14, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the electric utility field as a Distribution, Network, or Transmission lineworker. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within ninety (90) days of employment. Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record. Notes to Applicants Position Summary: The Distribution Electrlclan Ill (Journey Level Lineworker) Is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and removal of overhead and underground electrical equipment associated with Austin Energy’s distribution system. Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. Employment Application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Salary is established as an entry rate of pay for this position and is nonnegotiable. Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed. Assessments: Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. This position requires a criminal background investigation. Commercial Driver’s License: This position requires a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire one and/or endorsements within 90 days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job offer may be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test and thereafter, comply with Department of Transportation, Federal Regulations and the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing rules as outlined by the City of Austin Drug and Alcohol Policy for Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles. The position requires adherence to all DOT regulations and City of Austin Personnel Policies. Work Schedule: This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule. FLSA Designation: Non-exempt Pay Range $35.04 - $44.67 Hours Work/Location Schedule Notes: Monday through Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position is considered an Essential position. Please see Notes to Applicants for more information on Essential Personnel requirements. Job Close Date 04/03/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 2412 Kramer Lane, Austin, TX 78758 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the hazards associated with working around energized lines and equipment involving high and low voltage Experience climbing wood electric utility poles and structures, up to 100 feet, while utilizing fall restraint equipment and devices Experience working with electric utility design and construction standards Experience with construction of all types of transformer Installations serving single and three phase loads - Overhead / Underground Experience with troubleshooting a Distribution electric utility system Successful completion of an electrical apprenticeship program (verification required) Currently working or have worked as a journey-level lineworker at a distribution electric utility and/or a distribution electric contractor within the last two (2) years. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Climbs utility poles and structures (steel/wood/fiberglass/concrete), uses approved hand and powered tools, and drives various electric utility vehicles to assist with trouble call response, construction, and maintenance of Austin Energy’s (AE’s) electrical transmission, network, or distribution system. Responds to on-call, emergency call back, and after hour outages due to weather related events or system disturbances. Determines work requirements for jobs based on reviewing job packets, which include: blueprints (plan and profile views), material list, workorder, and job summary. Works on and around high voltage energized lines and equipment, and performs troubleshooting of electrical systems using various test equipment (i.e. Multi-Range Voltage Detector [ MRVD ], phasing sticks, rotation meters, Digital Multi-Meters [ DMM ], and clamp-on amp meters). Performs pulling, installing, repairing, or moving high voltage wires, cable, and other material on AE’s electrical distribution, network, or transmission system. Performs installation, framing, construction, and maintenance of structures, hardware, and equipment on AE’s overhead and underground electrical distribution system, network distribution system, and/or transmission system, according to AE’s standards and work practices. Performs set up and operation of electric utility aerial equipment (i.e. cranes, boom trucks, digger derricks, bucket trucks, etc.) and other equipment (i.e. wire tensioner/puller, cable reel truck, cable trailer, wire trailer, skid-steer loader, bulldozer, backhoe, and forklift). Operates high-voltage transmission, substation, and/or distribution switching devices and equipment, using proper Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) and Personal Protective Devices ( PPD ), to de-energize and isolate circuits. Attends refresher, cyclical, and annual training to keep up with new technology and rescue techniques. (Distribution only) Installs and connects single-phase and three-phase electrical services to AE’s residential and commercial customers, and installs and connects overhead and underground transformers, switches, cutouts, etc. (Distribution only) Performs cutting, splicing, terminating, and taping of Underground Residential Distribution ( URD ) and power cable on AE’s electrical system. (Network only) Locates faults on AE’s underground network and substation getaways, and installs and connects network transformers and protectors. (Network only) Performs cutting, splicing, terminating, and taping of Underground Residential Distribution ( URD ) and power cable on AE’s electrical system, and builds power cable risers for substation feeder exits. (Network only) Installs and services: network vaults and vault equipment, electrical service to downtown residential and commercial customers, and small cell and streetlight equipment. (Transmission only) Plans various types of transmission installations and maintenance projects (i.e. structure change outs, pulling in or changing conductors, and pulling in or changing fiber optic cable). (Transmission only) Constructs and maintains transmission equipment and structures with circuit voltages of 69kV, 138kV, and 345kV. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of AE, COA , and/or State of Texas requirements for vehicle inspections. Knowledge of the electrical theory and principles related to electricity, magnetism, circuits, and electrical equipment. Knowledge of the hazards involved in working on and around high-voltage energized lines and equipment. Knowledge of various transformer connections and the procedures for proper transformer phasing. Knowledge of installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment, apparatus, and instruments. Skill in planning and organizing personnel and work assignments. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in operating computers and related software applications. Skill in setting up and operating electric utility aerial equipment. Skill in applying knowledge of AE safety rules, regulations, work practices, standards, and procedures associated with each craft when working on energized electrical systems. Skill in using the necessary air monitoring equipment prior to entering enclosed or confined spaces. Skill in properly using, inspecting, maintaining, and safely storing Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) and Personal Protective Devices ( PPD ). Skill in performing installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and electrical/electronic instruments. Skill in troubleshooting electrical systems using electronic test equipment (i.e. Multi-Range Voltage Detector [ MRVD ], phasing sticks, rotation meters, Digital Multi-Meters [ DMM ], and clamp-on amp meters). Skill in working on and around high-voltage energized lines and equipment. Skill in reading, preparing, interpreting, and modifying blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and drawings. Skill in performing all phases of installing, framing, constructing, and maintaining AE’s electric system. Ability to understand oral and written instructions. Ability to climb poles and structures to various heights (Distribution and Network - up to 80 ft, Transmission - up to 250 ft), following AE guidelines for personal fall arrest systems. Ability to climb ladders, work in enclosed spaces, and work as an enclosed space attendant (confined spaces for the Network craft). Ability to apply knowledge and skills obtained from training in the classroom and on the job. Ability to read and understand written instructions, technical manuals, blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and drawings. Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards in the COA Driver Safety Program. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with City employees, customers, and the public. Ability to organize, inspect, and safely use various hand and powered tools, equipment, materials, cables, and conductors. Ability to properly interpret and follow manufacturers load charts when operating cranes, boom trucks, digger derricks, and bucket trucks. Ability to lead and mentor less tenured DE’s. Ability to perform strenuous work in all types of weather conditions. Ability to work with frequent interruptions, changes in priorities, and rotating shifts as assigned. Ability to properly lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the electric utility field as a Distribution, Network, or Transmission lineworker. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. (Open Ended Question) * This position requires a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License and/or endorsements within 90 days of employment? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that external new hires meet the City's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three (3) moving violations or a total of six (6) Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI). * This position is classified as an "essential" position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements? Yes No * Are you willing and able to respond to trouble calls after hours, on holidays and weekends? Yes No * Describe your experience with the hazards associated with working around energized lines and equipment involving high and low voltage. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience climbing wood electric utility poles and structures, up to 100 feet, while utilizing fall restraint equipment and devices. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience working with electric utility design and construction standards. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with construction of all types of transformer installations serving single and three phase loads. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience troubleshooting a distribution electric utility system? (Open Ended Question) * Have you successfully completed an electrical apprenticeship program? (Verification Required) Yes No * Describe your experience working as a Journey-level Lineworker at a distribution electric utility and/or an distribution electric utility contractor within the last two (2) years? (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
City of Vallejo
Vallejo, California, United States
Description PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY THE POSITION This recruitment is being conducted to fill two full-time vacancies. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year. The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for two Instrument Technician positions, as collaborative members of the City's Water Department. Instrument Technicians will be able to effectively, efficiently and safely perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, installation, and repair of a variety of instrumentation and electrical equipment. They will have knowledge of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of a large variety of instrumentation and electrical systems, controls and equipment commonly used in large municipal drinking-water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks and reservoirs. They will also have knowledge of variable frequency drives, motor control centers, motors, digital and analog instruments, water quality and process control analyzers, high medium, and low voltage equipment, sub stations, co-generation systems, solar and emergency power systems, transfer switches, controls, valve operators, rectifiers, cathodic protection systems, pump control systems, PLC's, SCADA, radio communication and various network systems. Instrument Technician I - Ideal candidates will possess at least one year of experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electromechanical and electronic circuitry repair, the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and have completed of a two-year formal electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology. Instrument Technician II - Ideal candidates will possess at least two years of experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electromechanical and electronic circuitry repair, the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and have completed of a two-year formal electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology. While not required, possession of a California Department of Public Health Distribution Operator D1 or D2 License, California Department of Public Health Treatment Operator License T1 or T2, a California State Division of Industrial Standards Electrician's license, ISA certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II certificate, and a California Water Environment Association Electrical Instrumentation Technician Grade I or II Certification are highly desirable licenses and certifications. THE DEPARTMENT The Vallejo Water Department is a dynamic organization engaged in growth and positive change for the benefit of our customers and community. The Department provides potable water to121,000 customers through a highly complex system including multiple raw water sources, three treatment plants, a Sludge Dewatering Facility, 600 miles of distribution pipes, 8 pressure zones,27 pump stations, and 37,000 service connections. Vallejo Water is a Treatment-5/Distribution-5system. In 2017, Vallejo water services transitioned from a division of Public Works, to a standalone Water Department reporting directly to the City Manager. This change gives drinking water-related operations and issues greater visibility and strategic direction for the benefit of rate-payers. The Water Department's strategic goals include: infrastructure reliability, public trust, sustainability, organizational performance, and financial viability. The Water Department has six Divisions: Water Treatment, Engineering, Distribution, Watershed and Facilities Management, and Administration/Conservation. The Water Quality Division of the Water Department is an important stakeholder in projects unfolding in Vallejo and the Advance Water Treatment Plant Operator is a key member of the team. SALARY Instrument Technician I: Hourly: $36.5503 - $44.4271 | Bi-weekly: $2,924.02 - $3,554.17 | Monthly: $6,335.39 - $7,700.70 | Annually: $76,024.62- $92,408.37 Instrument Technician II : Hourly: $40.5914 - $49.3391 | Bi-weekly: $3,247.31 - $3,947.13 | Monthly: $7,035.84 - $8,552.11 | Annually: $84,430.11 - $102,625.33 THE CITY OF VALLEJO The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instrument Technician I - This is the entry level class in the Instrument Technician series. This class is distinguished from the Instrument Technician II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including maintenance, repair, replacement, design and calibration of controllers, instrumentation, and equipment as knowledge and experience grow and develop. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited related work experience. This type of experience is typically found in refinery, manufacturing, process control plant, and or college course work related to process instrumentation and industrial electrical/control maintenance and repair. Instrument Technician II - This is the full journey level class within the Instrument Technician series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Instrument Technician I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including all maintenance, repair, replacement, design and calibration of all instruments, controls and equipment used in all City water treatment plants, pumping stations and hydroelectric power plant; and other duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Instrument Technician I-level when they have demonstrated journey-level knowledge and skills, or when filled from the outside, have prior, directly related experience. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Instrument Technician I - Receives immediate supervision from more experienced staff, supervisory and management staff. Instrument Technician II - Receives general supervision from more experienced staff, supervisory and management staff. May provide functional and technical work direction to less experienced staff. Essential Functions EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Instrument Technician I - Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following : Installs, maintains, calibrates, and repairs microcomputer-based data acquisition and control systems, including telemeters, programmable logic controllers, monitoring and process control equipment and instrumentation. Makes inspections and performs periodic preventative maintenance on various control, metering, recording and display equipment; cleans, lubricates, calibrates and/or adjusts equipment as needed. Troubleshoots and diagnoses electronic, electro-mechanical instrumentation malfunctions; completes component level repairs or advises system contractor(s) of other repair requirements as appropriate. Uses software diagnostic routines and tests equipment to verify and/or adjust control system equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations. Installs, maintains and repairs multi-channel system radio and telephone, and calibrates microwave electronic equipment, antennas, battery backup power supplies and grounding systems including connections to existing systems. Reads and interprets wiring schematics, mechanical drawings and specifications as necessary to install, service and/or repair equipment in accordance with related regulations. May make estimates of labor, materials and supplies necessary for the performance of specific assignments. Keeps records and makes verbal and written reports of work performed. Installs, maintains, monitors, overhauls, calibrates and tests a wide variety of electronic recording, indicating, controlling, telemetering and other test instruments including but not limited to programmable logic controllers, communications systems, digital and/or analog instrumentation, printed circuits, magnetic flow meters, differential pressure transducers, multiplex equipment, flow meters, process control equipment, loss-of-head indicators, level indicators, solid state equipment, alarm circuits and systems, pressure and temperature regulators, gauges and recorders, chemical feeder controllers and telemetering receivers and transmitters. Performs other related duties as assigned. Instrument Technician II - In addition to the duties established for Instrument Technician I: May direct the work of other maintenance employees as required; ensures proper adherence to safety precautions. May inspect relevant work performed by contractors installing new electronic equipment in City facilities. Maintain and operate high voltage switch gear. Minimum Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Instrument Technician I Knowledge of: Some familiarity with methods, practices and tools used in maintaining, repairing, testing and calibrating electro-mechanical recording and metering instruments, programmable logic controllers, process control equipment, and mechanical linkage and telemetering systems. General safety practices, precautions and procedures pertaining to the work. Computer based data acquisition and control systems; microwave point to point and point-to-multi-point channel radio data communications equipment; telephone line interface for data communications; software diagnostic routines and test equipment; metering instruments and open and closed loop control systems. Common equipment, tools and materials used in electronic and instrument maintenance and repair. Applied principles of electronic and electrical theory, including Ohm's law; basic D.C. circuit analysis; A.C. circuit analysis; and, applicable mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry as related to specific work applications. Ability to: Learn to diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic difficulties/malfunctions in instrumentation, programmable logic controllers, control and telemetering systems. Read and interpret wiring schematics, diagrams, mechanical drawings and specifications. Make repairs to electronic, electro mechanical metering and process control instruments. Estimate labor and materials to effect repair or replacement as needed. Keep accurate records and make oral and written reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Perform skilled maintenance, calibration and repair of a variety of plant, electronic, and electro-mechanical instrumentation. Lift and carry tools, supplies, and equipment which may exceed 50 pounds. Use a variety of tools, including a variety of test equipment as required. Work independently, efficiently and accountably under general direction. Install metal or PVC electrical conduit. Assist with maintenance of high voltage switch gear. Instrument Technician II In addition to the knowledge and abilities established for Instrument Technician I: Knowledge of: Considerable knowledge of all areas specified under Instrument Technician I sufficient for performing journey-level work. Principles, techniques and operations involved in water treatment and distribution. Ability to: Perform the full range of duties for this class at the journey-level. Direct the work of other employees. Respond to emergency call outs. Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Instrument Technician I Experience: Preferably completion of a formal, two-year electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology. OR Some experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electro mechanical and electronic circuitry repair, at least some of this time having involved work on instrumentation, field and process controls. Training: Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent. License or Certificate: Must possess and maintain a valid, appropriate California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Instrument Technician II Experience: Completion of a two-year formal electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology. OR Two years of experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electro mechanical and electronic circuitry repair, at least some of this time having involved work on instrumentation, field and process controls equivalent to that of an Instrument Technician I with the City of Vallejo. Training: Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent. License or Certificate : Must possess and maintain a valid, appropriate California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. *Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with City of Vallejo. For continued employment with City of Vallejo, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must be medically approved for wearing a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and remain shaven of facial hair at all times as required to wear respiratory protection equipment. Must maintain the ability to perform required duties while wearing SCBA. Must be able to work safety while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Work on an unscheduled basis for emergency situations; must be willing to work any day and any shift within a 24-hour period as assigned, including rotations, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed. Must be able to pass a stringent background check to enter the Travis Air Force Base Water facility. Additional Information SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Working Conditions Must possess physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class, including sufficient physical agility to work in high or confined spaces. Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and work overtime as needed. The Recruitment & Selection Process Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, April 5, 2024. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered. NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of April 8, 2024. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of April 8, 2024. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of April 22, 2024. Oral Panel Interviews are weighted at 100% of the candidates' score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year. The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Sukari Dixon at (707) 648-4398 or send an email to: sukari.dixon@cityofvallejo.net no later than April 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. PRIOR TO HIRE The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States. Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE ) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Closing Date/Time: 4/5/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Mar 09, 2024
Full Time
Description PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY THE POSITION This recruitment is being conducted to fill two full-time vacancies. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year. The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for two Instrument Technician positions, as collaborative members of the City's Water Department. Instrument Technicians will be able to effectively, efficiently and safely perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, installation, and repair of a variety of instrumentation and electrical equipment. They will have knowledge of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of a large variety of instrumentation and electrical systems, controls and equipment commonly used in large municipal drinking-water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks and reservoirs. They will also have knowledge of variable frequency drives, motor control centers, motors, digital and analog instruments, water quality and process control analyzers, high medium, and low voltage equipment, sub stations, co-generation systems, solar and emergency power systems, transfer switches, controls, valve operators, rectifiers, cathodic protection systems, pump control systems, PLC's, SCADA, radio communication and various network systems. Instrument Technician I - Ideal candidates will possess at least one year of experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electromechanical and electronic circuitry repair, the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and have completed of a two-year formal electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology. Instrument Technician II - Ideal candidates will possess at least two years of experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electromechanical and electronic circuitry repair, the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and have completed of a two-year formal electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology. While not required, possession of a California Department of Public Health Distribution Operator D1 or D2 License, California Department of Public Health Treatment Operator License T1 or T2, a California State Division of Industrial Standards Electrician's license, ISA certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II certificate, and a California Water Environment Association Electrical Instrumentation Technician Grade I or II Certification are highly desirable licenses and certifications. THE DEPARTMENT The Vallejo Water Department is a dynamic organization engaged in growth and positive change for the benefit of our customers and community. The Department provides potable water to121,000 customers through a highly complex system including multiple raw water sources, three treatment plants, a Sludge Dewatering Facility, 600 miles of distribution pipes, 8 pressure zones,27 pump stations, and 37,000 service connections. Vallejo Water is a Treatment-5/Distribution-5system. In 2017, Vallejo water services transitioned from a division of Public Works, to a standalone Water Department reporting directly to the City Manager. This change gives drinking water-related operations and issues greater visibility and strategic direction for the benefit of rate-payers. The Water Department's strategic goals include: infrastructure reliability, public trust, sustainability, organizational performance, and financial viability. The Water Department has six Divisions: Water Treatment, Engineering, Distribution, Watershed and Facilities Management, and Administration/Conservation. The Water Quality Division of the Water Department is an important stakeholder in projects unfolding in Vallejo and the Advance Water Treatment Plant Operator is a key member of the team. SALARY Instrument Technician I: Hourly: $36.5503 - $44.4271 | Bi-weekly: $2,924.02 - $3,554.17 | Monthly: $6,335.39 - $7,700.70 | Annually: $76,024.62- $92,408.37 Instrument Technician II : Hourly: $40.5914 - $49.3391 | Bi-weekly: $3,247.31 - $3,947.13 | Monthly: $7,035.84 - $8,552.11 | Annually: $84,430.11 - $102,625.33 THE CITY OF VALLEJO The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instrument Technician I - This is the entry level class in the Instrument Technician series. This class is distinguished from the Instrument Technician II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including maintenance, repair, replacement, design and calibration of controllers, instrumentation, and equipment as knowledge and experience grow and develop. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited related work experience. This type of experience is typically found in refinery, manufacturing, process control plant, and or college course work related to process instrumentation and industrial electrical/control maintenance and repair. Instrument Technician II - This is the full journey level class within the Instrument Technician series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Instrument Technician I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including all maintenance, repair, replacement, design and calibration of all instruments, controls and equipment used in all City water treatment plants, pumping stations and hydroelectric power plant; and other duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Instrument Technician I-level when they have demonstrated journey-level knowledge and skills, or when filled from the outside, have prior, directly related experience. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Instrument Technician I - Receives immediate supervision from more experienced staff, supervisory and management staff. Instrument Technician II - Receives general supervision from more experienced staff, supervisory and management staff. May provide functional and technical work direction to less experienced staff. Essential Functions EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Instrument Technician I - Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following : Installs, maintains, calibrates, and repairs microcomputer-based data acquisition and control systems, including telemeters, programmable logic controllers, monitoring and process control equipment and instrumentation. Makes inspections and performs periodic preventative maintenance on various control, metering, recording and display equipment; cleans, lubricates, calibrates and/or adjusts equipment as needed. Troubleshoots and diagnoses electronic, electro-mechanical instrumentation malfunctions; completes component level repairs or advises system contractor(s) of other repair requirements as appropriate. Uses software diagnostic routines and tests equipment to verify and/or adjust control system equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations. Installs, maintains and repairs multi-channel system radio and telephone, and calibrates microwave electronic equipment, antennas, battery backup power supplies and grounding systems including connections to existing systems. Reads and interprets wiring schematics, mechanical drawings and specifications as necessary to install, service and/or repair equipment in accordance with related regulations. May make estimates of labor, materials and supplies necessary for the performance of specific assignments. Keeps records and makes verbal and written reports of work performed. Installs, maintains, monitors, overhauls, calibrates and tests a wide variety of electronic recording, indicating, controlling, telemetering and other test instruments including but not limited to programmable logic controllers, communications systems, digital and/or analog instrumentation, printed circuits, magnetic flow meters, differential pressure transducers, multiplex equipment, flow meters, process control equipment, loss-of-head indicators, level indicators, solid state equipment, alarm circuits and systems, pressure and temperature regulators, gauges and recorders, chemical feeder controllers and telemetering receivers and transmitters. Performs other related duties as assigned. Instrument Technician II - In addition to the duties established for Instrument Technician I: May direct the work of other maintenance employees as required; ensures proper adherence to safety precautions. May inspect relevant work performed by contractors installing new electronic equipment in City facilities. Maintain and operate high voltage switch gear. Minimum Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Instrument Technician I Knowledge of: Some familiarity with methods, practices and tools used in maintaining, repairing, testing and calibrating electro-mechanical recording and metering instruments, programmable logic controllers, process control equipment, and mechanical linkage and telemetering systems. General safety practices, precautions and procedures pertaining to the work. Computer based data acquisition and control systems; microwave point to point and point-to-multi-point channel radio data communications equipment; telephone line interface for data communications; software diagnostic routines and test equipment; metering instruments and open and closed loop control systems. Common equipment, tools and materials used in electronic and instrument maintenance and repair. Applied principles of electronic and electrical theory, including Ohm's law; basic D.C. circuit analysis; A.C. circuit analysis; and, applicable mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry as related to specific work applications. Ability to: Learn to diagnose mechanical, electrical and electronic difficulties/malfunctions in instrumentation, programmable logic controllers, control and telemetering systems. Read and interpret wiring schematics, diagrams, mechanical drawings and specifications. Make repairs to electronic, electro mechanical metering and process control instruments. Estimate labor and materials to effect repair or replacement as needed. Keep accurate records and make oral and written reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Perform skilled maintenance, calibration and repair of a variety of plant, electronic, and electro-mechanical instrumentation. Lift and carry tools, supplies, and equipment which may exceed 50 pounds. Use a variety of tools, including a variety of test equipment as required. Work independently, efficiently and accountably under general direction. Install metal or PVC electrical conduit. Assist with maintenance of high voltage switch gear. Instrument Technician II In addition to the knowledge and abilities established for Instrument Technician I: Knowledge of: Considerable knowledge of all areas specified under Instrument Technician I sufficient for performing journey-level work. Principles, techniques and operations involved in water treatment and distribution. Ability to: Perform the full range of duties for this class at the journey-level. Direct the work of other employees. Respond to emergency call outs. Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Instrument Technician I Experience: Preferably completion of a formal, two-year electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology. OR Some experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electro mechanical and electronic circuitry repair, at least some of this time having involved work on instrumentation, field and process controls. Training: Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent. License or Certificate: Must possess and maintain a valid, appropriate California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Instrument Technician II Experience: Completion of a two-year formal electrical apprenticeship program and/or training in electronic technology. OR Two years of experience performing skilled field work in pneumatic, mechanical, electro mechanical and electronic circuitry repair, at least some of this time having involved work on instrumentation, field and process controls equivalent to that of an Instrument Technician I with the City of Vallejo. Training: Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent. License or Certificate : Must possess and maintain a valid, appropriate California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. *Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with City of Vallejo. For continued employment with City of Vallejo, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must be medically approved for wearing a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and remain shaven of facial hair at all times as required to wear respiratory protection equipment. Must maintain the ability to perform required duties while wearing SCBA. Must be able to work safety while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Work on an unscheduled basis for emergency situations; must be willing to work any day and any shift within a 24-hour period as assigned, including rotations, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed. Must be able to pass a stringent background check to enter the Travis Air Force Base Water facility. Additional Information SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Working Conditions Must possess physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class, including sufficient physical agility to work in high or confined spaces. Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and work overtime as needed. The Recruitment & Selection Process Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, April 5, 2024. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered. NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of April 8, 2024. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of April 8, 2024. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of April 22, 2024. Oral Panel Interviews are weighted at 100% of the candidates' score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year. The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Sukari Dixon at (707) 648-4398 or send an email to: sukari.dixon@cityofvallejo.net no later than April 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. PRIOR TO HIRE The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States. Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE ) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Closing Date/Time: 4/5/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
City of Vallejo
Vallejo, California, United States
Description PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY THE POSITION This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year. The ideal Plant Maintenance Supervisor will have at least four years of journey-level experience performing instrumentation/electrical or mechanical installation or repair work which includes the maintenance, repair, and alteration of industrial instrumentation/electrical mechanical systems and equipment like those found in large municipal water treatment plants and have the ability to supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of Water Department Facilities staff responsible for maintenance and repair services for the City's water treatment and pumping facilities, systems and equipment. While not required at time of hire, the following licenses and certifications are required within specified period below: First Aid CPR certification (within 18 months from time of appointment). Forklift Operator certification (within 18 months from time of appointment). Aerial Lift platform certification (within 18 months from time of appointment). California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Mechanical Technologist Grade 3 certification (within 24 months from time of appointment). State Water Resources Control Board (SWRBC) Grade 3 Distribution Operator license (within 24 months from time of appointment). National Commission for Certified Crane Operators (NCCCO) Operators and Riggers license (within 24 months from time of appointment). Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) Maintenance and Reliability Technician certification (highly desirable). State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Grade 2 Treatment Operator license (highly desirable). Association of Boards (ABC) Plant Maintenance Technologist III certification (highly desirable). THE DEPARTMENT The Vallejo Water Department is a dynamic organization engaged in growth and positive change for the benefit of our customers and community. The Department provides potable water to 121,000 customers through a highly complex system including multiple raw water sources, three treatment plants, a Sludge Dewatering Facility, 600 miles of distribution pipes, 8 pressure zones, 27 pump stations, and 37,000 service connections. Vallejo Water is a Treatment-5/Distribution-5system. In 2017, Vallejo water services transitioned from a division of Public Works, to a standalone Water Department reporting directly to the City Manager. This change gives drinking water-related operations and issues greater visibility and strategic direction for the benefit of rate-payers. The Water Department's strategic goals include: infrastructure reliability, public trust, sustainability, organizational performance, and financial viability. The Water Department has six Divisions: Water Treatment, Engineering, Distribution, Watershed and Facilities Management, and Administration/Conservation. The Water Quality Division of the Water Department is an important stakeholder in projects unfolding in Vallejo and the Advance Water Treatment Plant Operator is a key member of the team. THE CITY OF VALLEJO The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the full supervisory level classification in the City's Water Department. Incumbents are expected to provide supervision and coordination of work, and to perform the full range of duties for their assigned unit. This class is distinguished from subordinate mechanical and instrumentation/electrical maintenance staff by the level of responsibility, complexity of duties, and high degree of independence in the performance of their duties. This classification is designated as at-will. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the Water Facilities Superintendent. Exercises direct supervision over plant maintenance instrumentation/electrical or mechanical staff, depending on assigned unit. Essential Functions EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following: Receive general written and/or oral work assignments from the Water Facilities Superintendent; assist in determining the type of equipment, personnel, and materials needed, as well as the relative priority of multiple tasks and projects. Plan, prioritize, schedule, assign, supervise and review the work of subordinate staff. Participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement disciplinary procedures when necessary. Participate in the daily inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, installation, and repair of a variety of instrumentation and electrical equipment or mechanical equipment, depending on assigned unit. Read, interpret, and modify electrical or mechanical schematics, mechanical drawings, and specifications as necessary to install, service and/or repair equipment in accordance with related regulations; may design instrumentation, and electrical or mechanical system components and drawings, depending on assigned unit. Depending on assigned unit, install, maintain, monitor, repair, modify, calibrate, test and perform routine preventive maintenance work on water treatment and distribution plant equipment, including a wide variety of mechanical equipment or electronic recording, analyzing, indicating, controlling, telemetering and other test instruments used in large municipal water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks and reservoirs. Use diagnostic routines, and test equipment to verify and/or adjust control system equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations, and/or utility needs. Perform light building maintenance on pump stations, plant facilities, tanks, and reservoirs, including light carpentry, masonry, concrete, electrical and HVAC work. Prepare various reports on operations and activities. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; assist in the development and planning of unit programs; establish schedules and methods for providing maintenance and repair services; coordinate with other departments/divisions for the repair of equipment as required; implement policies and procedures. Participate in the preparation and administration of the assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures. Obtain quotes and prepare specifications for material and equipment purchases; requisition supplies and materials as needed; ensure inventory remains stocked in warehouse. Maintain field and/or shop records including cost estimates and supplies, materials, equipment, and/or personnel used in the course of work performed. Ensure the adherence to City, departmental and safety policies and procedures by personnel; conduct training sessions with employees regarding safety, equipment operation procedures and related topics. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen or staff inquiries and complaints. Investigate liability claims submitted to the City; provide information to appropriate staff; coordinate repair actions if required. Assist in preparation of work site for service and ensure that materials and tools are clean, properly located on the job, in the shop area, or in the service vehicle in preparation for daily work; help keep the shop area and service vehicles generally clean and orderly; clean-up work area after job is completed. Assist in the preparation of maintenance contracts for work to be performed by outside contractors; assist in the preparation of instrumentation/electrical or mechanical repair and alteration plans and specifications; oversee and inspect the work of contractors related to instrumentation/electrical or mechanical maintenance services; ensure work is accomplished in a timely and appropriate manner; ensure compliance with applicable codes. Assist in a variety of Department and Division operations; perform special projects and assignments as requested. Inspect City facilities for needed maintenance and repairs; coordinate a system for preventive maintenance. Inspect work sites before, during, and after completion to ensure work is completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. When Assigned to the Instrumentation and Electrical Unit: Perform a wide variety of field and shop instrumentation/electrical work, including the installation, monitoring, repair, modification, calibration, testing, daily inspection, and preventative maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, SCADA, and telemetry equipment, and other test instruments used in large municipal water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, and reservoirs. Use a variety of hand and power tools, gauges, measuring and testing instruments common to the instrumentation and electrical trades such as multi meters, amp meter, megohm meters, signal generator, high voltage testers. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high, medium, and low voltage equipment, substations, co-generation systems, solar systems, emergency power systems, transfer switches, motors, variable frequency drives, circuits, controls, motor control centers, valve operators, rectifiers, cathodic protection systems, pump control systems, meters, digital and analog instruments, printed circuits, differential pressure transmitters, multiplex equipment, process control equipment, loss-of-head indicators, level indicators, solid state equipment, alarm circuits and systems, pressure and temperature regulators, gauges and recorders, chemical feeder controllers, water quality analyzers, PLC's (Programmable Logic Controls), SCADA, radio communications, various network systems, and other utility related components. When Assigned to the Mechanical Unit: Perform a wide variety of field and shop mechanical work, including the installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment used in large municipal water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, and reservoirs. Use a variety of hand and power tools, gauges, and measuring and testing instruments common to the mechanical maintenance trades such as cutting torches, welders, impact wrenches, band saws, pipe threading machines, taps and dies, drill presses, grinders, milling machines, scales, micrometers, dial indicators, and Vernier calipers. Install, maintain, and repair pumps, valves, piping/plumbing, chemical systems, air and hydraulic systems, clarifiers, ozone generators, co-generation equipment, emergency power equipment, and other utility related components. Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install pumps, motors, mixers, gearboxes, bearings, valves, hydraulic controls, regulators, piping systems, chemical feed devices, oxygen systems, ozone gas production and distribution equipment, compressors, gas/diesel engines or generators, co-generation equipment, and other related equipment and machinery used in a water treatment plant and related facilities; change filters, check belt tensions, lubricate moving parts and bearings, and in inspect pumps, motors, compressors, plant equipment and facilities for proper operation and condition. Perform, and assist in the disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly of all related plant mechanical equipment. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Principles, practices, techniques, and operations involved in water treatment, pumping facilities, systems and equipment; specifically, as they relate to instrumentation/electrical or mechanical systems. Principles, practices, and techniques of supervision. Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive maintenance and repair program for water treatment and pumping system facilities. Procedures, methods, practices, materials, and equipment commonly used in an electrical or mechanical maintenance and repair program for water treatment and pumping system facilities. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices associated with an electrical or mechanical maintenance and repair program in a water treatment and pumping system environment. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations. Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting. Principles of municipal budget preparation and control. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. When Assigned to the Instrumentation and Electrical Unit: Methods, practices, and tools used in maintaining, repairing, testing, and calibrating electro-mechanical recording and metering instruments, programmable logic controllers, process control equipment, mechanical linkage, and telemetering systems. Lead supervision and training, safety practices, precautions and procedures pertaining to the work, computer-based data acquisition and control systems, microwave point-to-point and point-to-multi-point channel radio data communications equipment, telephone line interface for data communications, software diagnostic routines and test equipment, metering instruments and flow in open channel and closed loop systems. Principles, techniques, and operations involved in water treatment and distribution; common equipment, tools and materials used in electronic and instrument maintenance and repair; applied principles of electronic and electrical theory including Ohm's law, basic D.C. circuit analysis, A.C. circuit analysis; and applicable mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry as related to specific work applications. When Assigned to the Mechanical Unit: Methods, practices, and tools used in maintaining, repairing, testing, identification and use of standard stationary, hand and power tool; the materials, terms, practices, and equipment common to mechanical trades, arithmetic and mechanical principles related to shop and field work. Lead supervision and training, safety practices, precautions and procedures pertaining to the work. Principles, techniques, and operations involved in water treatment and distribution; common equipment, tools and materials used in mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; applied principles of mechanical theory. Ability to: Perform a variety of advanced journey level instrumentation/electrical or mechanical work involved in the maintenance and repair of the City's water treatment plants and related facilities. Diagnose, disassemble, perform extensive repair, and rebuilding of various instrumentation/electrical or mechanical equipment and systems used in large municipal water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks and reservoirs. Assist in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation/electrical or mechanical equipment and machinery including pumps, valves, valve operators, and chemical feed equipment. Supervise, organize, and review the work of subordinate personnel; select, supervise, train and evaluate staff; oversee the work of outside contractors. Interpret, explain and enforce City and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure crew compliance with Federal, State and local rules, laws and regulations. Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports. Perform responsible and difficult work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Conduct studies, prepare comprehensive reports, and determine cost effective ways for conducting the assigned plant maintenance operations. Operate and maintain machinery and equipment related to the maintenance and repair of water treatment and pumping facilities. Accurately determine work required and estimate the hours, materials and cost of such work. Read, interpret, explain, and follow electrical and mechanical blueprints, drawings, specifications, technical manuals, and oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public, coworkers, and vendors. Work underground in tanks, channels, or other structures while assisting in the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities. Perform rigging as required for the lifting and placement of heavy machinery or equipment. Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, telescoping boom trucks, stationary cranes, and man lifts. Perform various landscape and vegetation control duties within service areas. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job assignments/working environments. Perform confined space entries, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weighing up to 40 lbs. for extended periods of time. Respond to emergency and after hours calls. Must be willing to carry and operate a smart phone in support of 24-hour operations in assigned area of responsibility or to respond to emergency situations in off hours as required. Must be able to pass a background/criminal investigation to gain access to military base for the length of employment. Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible journey level experience performing instrumentation/electrical or mechanical installation or repair work which includes the maintenance, repair, and alteration of industrial instrumentation/electrical or mechanical systems and equipment like those found in large municipal water treatment plants, including one year of lead or supervisory experience. Education: High School diploma or GED, supplemented by college or technical school coursework in electrical or mechanical maintenance and repair. License or Certificate : Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Certified and proficient in confined space entry and rescue within 18 months from time of appointment. First Aid CPR certification within 18 months from time of appointment. Certified as a competent forklift operator in accordance with Title 8, Section 3650, 3664 & 3668 within 18 months from time of appointment. Aerial Lift platform certificate 18 months from time of appointment. Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a SWRCB (State Water Resources Control Board) Grade 3 Distribution Operator license within 24 months from time of appointment. NCCCO (National Commission for Certified Crane Operators) operators and riggers license within 24 months from time of appointment. Class A driver's license is highly desirable. SWRCB (State Water Resources Control Board) Grade 2 Treatment Operator license is highly desirable. When Assigned to Instrumentation & Electrical Unit: Possess and maintain a CWEA (California Water Environment Association) Instrument/Electrical Grade 3 within 24 months from time of appointment. California State Division of Industrial Standards Electrician's license is highly desirable. ISA certified control systems technician (CCST) Level II certificate is highly desirable. When Assigned to Mechanical Unit: Possess and maintain a CWEA (California Water Environment Association) Mechanical Technologist Grade 3 within 24 months from time of appointment. Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician is highly desirable. Association of Boards (ABC) Certification: Plant Maintenance Technologist Certification III is highly desirable. *Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with City of Vallejo. For continued employment with City of Vallejo, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Additional Information SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Working Conditions Water treatment plant, pump stations, storage locations and field setting with travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in or around water; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; occasionally work at heights; incumbents must be willing to work overtime and off hour shifts in emergency situations. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office, plant and field setting; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Operating equipment and machines requires making precise arm-hand position movements, fine, highly controlled muscular movements, standing for extended periods of time unable to sit or rest at will. Many aspects involve making skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects. Performs tasks requiring: strength and stamina, such as lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; sitting, standing, walking on uneven or slippery surfaces, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, and grasping; ascending and descending stairs and ladders; work both inside and outside with exposure to weather, odors, dust and pollen; exposure to chemicals, skin irritants, fumes and solvents; frequent and repetitive hand and arm motion; hand and finger dexterity sufficient to use small tools and key pads; the ability to see well enough to read gauges and documents; the ability to distinguish colors; the ability to communicate verbally, including projecting a voice that can be heard in a noisy environment; the ability to hear and distinguish various sounds, such as alarms, voices of co-workers and sounds of operating equipment in both quiet and noisy environments; and the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Operating a forklift or crane requires coordinating the movement of more than one limb simultaneously. Working on equipment often involves bending or stooping repeatedly or continually over time. Working on overhead systems requires lifting arms above shoulder level. Work is performed in sumps, vaults, galleys, and other small, cramped areas and involves sitting/standing for extended periods of time with the inability to change positions. Work on overhead and or roof-mounted equipment is performed at elevated heights greater than 10 feet. Work often requires walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces and is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements. Water Facilities Maintenance staff must be able to hear alarms, carry equipment and or tools weighing more than 50 pounds more than 20 feet. Some work is performed in enclosed spaces with exposure to temperatures as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit. A self-contained breathing apparatus may be necessary when working in confined spaces and other hazardous locations. Must be able to pass a background/criminal investigation to gain access to military base for the length of employment. The Recruitment & Selection Process Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, April 8, 2024. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered. NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of April 8, 2024. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of April 8, 2024. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of April 29, 2024. Oral Panel Interviews are weighted at 100% of the candidates' score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year. The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Sukari Dixon at (707) 648-4398 or send an email to: sukari.dixon@cityofvallejo.net no later than April 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PRIOR TO HIRE The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States. Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE ) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Closing Date/Time: 4/8/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Mar 12, 2024
Full Time
Description PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY THE POSITION This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year. The ideal Plant Maintenance Supervisor will have at least four years of journey-level experience performing instrumentation/electrical or mechanical installation or repair work which includes the maintenance, repair, and alteration of industrial instrumentation/electrical mechanical systems and equipment like those found in large municipal water treatment plants and have the ability to supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of Water Department Facilities staff responsible for maintenance and repair services for the City's water treatment and pumping facilities, systems and equipment. While not required at time of hire, the following licenses and certifications are required within specified period below: First Aid CPR certification (within 18 months from time of appointment). Forklift Operator certification (within 18 months from time of appointment). Aerial Lift platform certification (within 18 months from time of appointment). California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Mechanical Technologist Grade 3 certification (within 24 months from time of appointment). State Water Resources Control Board (SWRBC) Grade 3 Distribution Operator license (within 24 months from time of appointment). National Commission for Certified Crane Operators (NCCCO) Operators and Riggers license (within 24 months from time of appointment). Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) Maintenance and Reliability Technician certification (highly desirable). State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Grade 2 Treatment Operator license (highly desirable). Association of Boards (ABC) Plant Maintenance Technologist III certification (highly desirable). THE DEPARTMENT The Vallejo Water Department is a dynamic organization engaged in growth and positive change for the benefit of our customers and community. The Department provides potable water to 121,000 customers through a highly complex system including multiple raw water sources, three treatment plants, a Sludge Dewatering Facility, 600 miles of distribution pipes, 8 pressure zones, 27 pump stations, and 37,000 service connections. Vallejo Water is a Treatment-5/Distribution-5system. In 2017, Vallejo water services transitioned from a division of Public Works, to a standalone Water Department reporting directly to the City Manager. This change gives drinking water-related operations and issues greater visibility and strategic direction for the benefit of rate-payers. The Water Department's strategic goals include: infrastructure reliability, public trust, sustainability, organizational performance, and financial viability. The Water Department has six Divisions: Water Treatment, Engineering, Distribution, Watershed and Facilities Management, and Administration/Conservation. The Water Quality Division of the Water Department is an important stakeholder in projects unfolding in Vallejo and the Advance Water Treatment Plant Operator is a key member of the team. THE CITY OF VALLEJO The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the full supervisory level classification in the City's Water Department. Incumbents are expected to provide supervision and coordination of work, and to perform the full range of duties for their assigned unit. This class is distinguished from subordinate mechanical and instrumentation/electrical maintenance staff by the level of responsibility, complexity of duties, and high degree of independence in the performance of their duties. This classification is designated as at-will. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the Water Facilities Superintendent. Exercises direct supervision over plant maintenance instrumentation/electrical or mechanical staff, depending on assigned unit. Essential Functions EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following: Receive general written and/or oral work assignments from the Water Facilities Superintendent; assist in determining the type of equipment, personnel, and materials needed, as well as the relative priority of multiple tasks and projects. Plan, prioritize, schedule, assign, supervise and review the work of subordinate staff. Participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement disciplinary procedures when necessary. Participate in the daily inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, installation, and repair of a variety of instrumentation and electrical equipment or mechanical equipment, depending on assigned unit. Read, interpret, and modify electrical or mechanical schematics, mechanical drawings, and specifications as necessary to install, service and/or repair equipment in accordance with related regulations; may design instrumentation, and electrical or mechanical system components and drawings, depending on assigned unit. Depending on assigned unit, install, maintain, monitor, repair, modify, calibrate, test and perform routine preventive maintenance work on water treatment and distribution plant equipment, including a wide variety of mechanical equipment or electronic recording, analyzing, indicating, controlling, telemetering and other test instruments used in large municipal water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks and reservoirs. Use diagnostic routines, and test equipment to verify and/or adjust control system equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations, and/or utility needs. Perform light building maintenance on pump stations, plant facilities, tanks, and reservoirs, including light carpentry, masonry, concrete, electrical and HVAC work. Prepare various reports on operations and activities. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; assist in the development and planning of unit programs; establish schedules and methods for providing maintenance and repair services; coordinate with other departments/divisions for the repair of equipment as required; implement policies and procedures. Participate in the preparation and administration of the assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures. Obtain quotes and prepare specifications for material and equipment purchases; requisition supplies and materials as needed; ensure inventory remains stocked in warehouse. Maintain field and/or shop records including cost estimates and supplies, materials, equipment, and/or personnel used in the course of work performed. Ensure the adherence to City, departmental and safety policies and procedures by personnel; conduct training sessions with employees regarding safety, equipment operation procedures and related topics. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen or staff inquiries and complaints. Investigate liability claims submitted to the City; provide information to appropriate staff; coordinate repair actions if required. Assist in preparation of work site for service and ensure that materials and tools are clean, properly located on the job, in the shop area, or in the service vehicle in preparation for daily work; help keep the shop area and service vehicles generally clean and orderly; clean-up work area after job is completed. Assist in the preparation of maintenance contracts for work to be performed by outside contractors; assist in the preparation of instrumentation/electrical or mechanical repair and alteration plans and specifications; oversee and inspect the work of contractors related to instrumentation/electrical or mechanical maintenance services; ensure work is accomplished in a timely and appropriate manner; ensure compliance with applicable codes. Assist in a variety of Department and Division operations; perform special projects and assignments as requested. Inspect City facilities for needed maintenance and repairs; coordinate a system for preventive maintenance. Inspect work sites before, during, and after completion to ensure work is completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. When Assigned to the Instrumentation and Electrical Unit: Perform a wide variety of field and shop instrumentation/electrical work, including the installation, monitoring, repair, modification, calibration, testing, daily inspection, and preventative maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, SCADA, and telemetry equipment, and other test instruments used in large municipal water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, and reservoirs. Use a variety of hand and power tools, gauges, measuring and testing instruments common to the instrumentation and electrical trades such as multi meters, amp meter, megohm meters, signal generator, high voltage testers. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high, medium, and low voltage equipment, substations, co-generation systems, solar systems, emergency power systems, transfer switches, motors, variable frequency drives, circuits, controls, motor control centers, valve operators, rectifiers, cathodic protection systems, pump control systems, meters, digital and analog instruments, printed circuits, differential pressure transmitters, multiplex equipment, process control equipment, loss-of-head indicators, level indicators, solid state equipment, alarm circuits and systems, pressure and temperature regulators, gauges and recorders, chemical feeder controllers, water quality analyzers, PLC's (Programmable Logic Controls), SCADA, radio communications, various network systems, and other utility related components. When Assigned to the Mechanical Unit: Perform a wide variety of field and shop mechanical work, including the installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment used in large municipal water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, and reservoirs. Use a variety of hand and power tools, gauges, and measuring and testing instruments common to the mechanical maintenance trades such as cutting torches, welders, impact wrenches, band saws, pipe threading machines, taps and dies, drill presses, grinders, milling machines, scales, micrometers, dial indicators, and Vernier calipers. Install, maintain, and repair pumps, valves, piping/plumbing, chemical systems, air and hydraulic systems, clarifiers, ozone generators, co-generation equipment, emergency power equipment, and other utility related components. Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install pumps, motors, mixers, gearboxes, bearings, valves, hydraulic controls, regulators, piping systems, chemical feed devices, oxygen systems, ozone gas production and distribution equipment, compressors, gas/diesel engines or generators, co-generation equipment, and other related equipment and machinery used in a water treatment plant and related facilities; change filters, check belt tensions, lubricate moving parts and bearings, and in inspect pumps, motors, compressors, plant equipment and facilities for proper operation and condition. Perform, and assist in the disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly of all related plant mechanical equipment. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Principles, practices, techniques, and operations involved in water treatment, pumping facilities, systems and equipment; specifically, as they relate to instrumentation/electrical or mechanical systems. Principles, practices, and techniques of supervision. Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive maintenance and repair program for water treatment and pumping system facilities. Procedures, methods, practices, materials, and equipment commonly used in an electrical or mechanical maintenance and repair program for water treatment and pumping system facilities. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices associated with an electrical or mechanical maintenance and repair program in a water treatment and pumping system environment. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations. Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting. Principles of municipal budget preparation and control. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. When Assigned to the Instrumentation and Electrical Unit: Methods, practices, and tools used in maintaining, repairing, testing, and calibrating electro-mechanical recording and metering instruments, programmable logic controllers, process control equipment, mechanical linkage, and telemetering systems. Lead supervision and training, safety practices, precautions and procedures pertaining to the work, computer-based data acquisition and control systems, microwave point-to-point and point-to-multi-point channel radio data communications equipment, telephone line interface for data communications, software diagnostic routines and test equipment, metering instruments and flow in open channel and closed loop systems. Principles, techniques, and operations involved in water treatment and distribution; common equipment, tools and materials used in electronic and instrument maintenance and repair; applied principles of electronic and electrical theory including Ohm's law, basic D.C. circuit analysis, A.C. circuit analysis; and applicable mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry as related to specific work applications. When Assigned to the Mechanical Unit: Methods, practices, and tools used in maintaining, repairing, testing, identification and use of standard stationary, hand and power tool; the materials, terms, practices, and equipment common to mechanical trades, arithmetic and mechanical principles related to shop and field work. Lead supervision and training, safety practices, precautions and procedures pertaining to the work. Principles, techniques, and operations involved in water treatment and distribution; common equipment, tools and materials used in mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; applied principles of mechanical theory. Ability to: Perform a variety of advanced journey level instrumentation/electrical or mechanical work involved in the maintenance and repair of the City's water treatment plants and related facilities. Diagnose, disassemble, perform extensive repair, and rebuilding of various instrumentation/electrical or mechanical equipment and systems used in large municipal water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks and reservoirs. Assist in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation/electrical or mechanical equipment and machinery including pumps, valves, valve operators, and chemical feed equipment. Supervise, organize, and review the work of subordinate personnel; select, supervise, train and evaluate staff; oversee the work of outside contractors. Interpret, explain and enforce City and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure crew compliance with Federal, State and local rules, laws and regulations. Maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports. Perform responsible and difficult work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Conduct studies, prepare comprehensive reports, and determine cost effective ways for conducting the assigned plant maintenance operations. Operate and maintain machinery and equipment related to the maintenance and repair of water treatment and pumping facilities. Accurately determine work required and estimate the hours, materials and cost of such work. Read, interpret, explain, and follow electrical and mechanical blueprints, drawings, specifications, technical manuals, and oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public, coworkers, and vendors. Work underground in tanks, channels, or other structures while assisting in the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities. Perform rigging as required for the lifting and placement of heavy machinery or equipment. Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, telescoping boom trucks, stationary cranes, and man lifts. Perform various landscape and vegetation control duties within service areas. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for job assignments/working environments. Perform confined space entries, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weighing up to 40 lbs. for extended periods of time. Respond to emergency and after hours calls. Must be willing to carry and operate a smart phone in support of 24-hour operations in assigned area of responsibility or to respond to emergency situations in off hours as required. Must be able to pass a background/criminal investigation to gain access to military base for the length of employment. Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible journey level experience performing instrumentation/electrical or mechanical installation or repair work which includes the maintenance, repair, and alteration of industrial instrumentation/electrical or mechanical systems and equipment like those found in large municipal water treatment plants, including one year of lead or supervisory experience. Education: High School diploma or GED, supplemented by college or technical school coursework in electrical or mechanical maintenance and repair. License or Certificate : Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Certified and proficient in confined space entry and rescue within 18 months from time of appointment. First Aid CPR certification within 18 months from time of appointment. Certified as a competent forklift operator in accordance with Title 8, Section 3650, 3664 & 3668 within 18 months from time of appointment. Aerial Lift platform certificate 18 months from time of appointment. Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a SWRCB (State Water Resources Control Board) Grade 3 Distribution Operator license within 24 months from time of appointment. NCCCO (National Commission for Certified Crane Operators) operators and riggers license within 24 months from time of appointment. Class A driver's license is highly desirable. SWRCB (State Water Resources Control Board) Grade 2 Treatment Operator license is highly desirable. When Assigned to Instrumentation & Electrical Unit: Possess and maintain a CWEA (California Water Environment Association) Instrument/Electrical Grade 3 within 24 months from time of appointment. California State Division of Industrial Standards Electrician's license is highly desirable. ISA certified control systems technician (CCST) Level II certificate is highly desirable. When Assigned to Mechanical Unit: Possess and maintain a CWEA (California Water Environment Association) Mechanical Technologist Grade 3 within 24 months from time of appointment. Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician is highly desirable. Association of Boards (ABC) Certification: Plant Maintenance Technologist Certification III is highly desirable. *Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with City of Vallejo. For continued employment with City of Vallejo, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. Additional Information SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Working Conditions Water treatment plant, pump stations, storage locations and field setting with travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in or around water; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; occasionally work at heights; incumbents must be willing to work overtime and off hour shifts in emergency situations. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office, plant and field setting; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Operating equipment and machines requires making precise arm-hand position movements, fine, highly controlled muscular movements, standing for extended periods of time unable to sit or rest at will. Many aspects involve making skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects. Performs tasks requiring: strength and stamina, such as lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; sitting, standing, walking on uneven or slippery surfaces, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, and grasping; ascending and descending stairs and ladders; work both inside and outside with exposure to weather, odors, dust and pollen; exposure to chemicals, skin irritants, fumes and solvents; frequent and repetitive hand and arm motion; hand and finger dexterity sufficient to use small tools and key pads; the ability to see well enough to read gauges and documents; the ability to distinguish colors; the ability to communicate verbally, including projecting a voice that can be heard in a noisy environment; the ability to hear and distinguish various sounds, such as alarms, voices of co-workers and sounds of operating equipment in both quiet and noisy environments; and the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Operating a forklift or crane requires coordinating the movement of more than one limb simultaneously. Working on equipment often involves bending or stooping repeatedly or continually over time. Working on overhead systems requires lifting arms above shoulder level. Work is performed in sumps, vaults, galleys, and other small, cramped areas and involves sitting/standing for extended periods of time with the inability to change positions. Work on overhead and or roof-mounted equipment is performed at elevated heights greater than 10 feet. Work often requires walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces and is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements. Water Facilities Maintenance staff must be able to hear alarms, carry equipment and or tools weighing more than 50 pounds more than 20 feet. Some work is performed in enclosed spaces with exposure to temperatures as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit. A self-contained breathing apparatus may be necessary when working in confined spaces and other hazardous locations. Must be able to pass a background/criminal investigation to gain access to military base for the length of employment. The Recruitment & Selection Process Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, April 8, 2024. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered. NOTE: If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of April 8, 2024. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of April 8, 2024. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of April 29, 2024. Oral Panel Interviews are weighted at 100% of the candidates' score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year. The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Sukari Dixon at (707) 648-4398 or send an email to: sukari.dixon@cityofvallejo.net no later than April 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PRIOR TO HIRE The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States. Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE ) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Closing Date/Time: 4/8/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
City of Santa Monica
City of Santa Monica, California, United States
Job Summary Performs the inspection of buildings and other structures; performs a variety of duties in the implementation of the Building and Safety Division plans, programs and services. Works under the technical supervision of the Inspection Supervisor who outlines work assignments, occasionally reviews work in progress, and periodically reviews completed work. No supervision exercised. Please note the closing date for this recruitment has been extended to 5:30 PM., Thursday, April 4, 2024. Representative Duties Inspects building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction for compliance with construction codes, local ordinances and state laws. Verifies and approves corrected building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction. Interprets code requirements for members of the public and City employees. Advises on necessary submittal materials, inspection and record requirements. Provides technical guidance to assigned staff on application, record and approval requirements. Reviews architectural, structural, disabled access, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and green building construction drawings and reports for compliance with construction codes, local ordinances and state laws and approves corrected drawings for permit issuance. Attends meetings with permit applicants for clarification of review comments and verification of corrections. Monitors construction progress on active permits. Follows established work practices to minimize expiration of permits without final approval. Ensures that quality assurance requirements for special inspection and structural observation are followed during construction and proper records are provided and maintained. Gathers, interprets, and analyzes data for reports, studies, and recommendations. Investigates, resolves and responds to complaints, as assigned. Makes referrals to appropriate departments and/or staff. Coordinates inspection related activities with other City departments and agencies, as necessary. Maintains and organizes all pertinent records and files in hard copy and electronic formats. Issues permits for work. Keeps records in the computer tracking system and prepares correspondence and reports. Participates in the preparation of non-complying cases for prosecution and testifies in court, as necessary. Performs other duties, as assigned. Requirements Knowledge, Abilities and Skills : Knowledge of: State of California Title 24 Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Green Building Standards and City of Santa Monica Municipal Codes. Reference and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Standards related to construction materials and equipment. Principles, practices and methods of building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and green building design and construction. Preservation techniques and the State of California Historical Building Code. State and local regulations related to construction permits including but not limited to:, asbestos and lead paint removal, air quality, CAL-OSHA safe work practices, licensing of design professionals and contractors, worker's compensation insurance, exterior noise standards, green building standards, and seismic retrofit and fire sprinkler requirements. Municipal zoning and land use principles. State of California Title 25 Mobile Home Park regulations. Effective customer service techniques. Ability to: Read and interpret architectural, structural, disabled access, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and green building drawings and specifications and determine applicable building code requirements. Perform field inspections and identify violations of building, structural, disabled access, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy or green building codes and related ordinances. Make computations and analyses to check construction for conformance to the applicable code and acceptable standards of practice. Review and evaluate material tests, special inspection and structural observation reports, and appeals for alternate methods of construction or equivalency of alternatives. Provide clear and understandable written responses related to inspection. Provide effective oral communication for clarification of inspection comments and related requirements. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public. Resolve conflicts and effect solutions to both technical and non-technical problems. Climb stairs, ladders and construction scaffolding. Maintain balance on temporary construction elements. Provide effective customer service. Skill in: Using a personal computer and applicable software applications. Working effectively with persons from diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds. Education, Training and Experience: Level I: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Four years of recent, paid construction experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, construction superintendent, licensed general contractor or special building inspector or two years of recent, paid work experience performing standard building inspections. Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering may substitute for the required construction or inspection experience. Level II: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Two years of recent, paid work experience performing standard building inspections Level III: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Four years of recent, paid work experience performing standard building inspections. Special inspection experience may substitute for two of the required four years of standard inspection experience. Licenses and Certificates: Level I: Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Certification in one of the following Residential or Commercial disciplines: Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Inspector or Special Inspector for Structural Steel, Masonry or Reinforced Concrete from the International Code Council. Level II: Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Building Inspector and possession of one of the following: Commercial Electrical, Commercial Plumbing, or Commercial Mechanical Inspector. Level III: Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Building, Commercial Electrical, Commercial Plumbing and Commercial Mechanical Inspector. Supplemental Information HOW TO APPLY : Applicants must file a clear, concise and complete City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your certificates from the International Code Council with your application. Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcripts. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than close of business on the application closing date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. You may attach a scanned copy of your college diploma or transcripts to your online application or send a scanned copy to merle.wynn@santamonica.gov SELECTION PROCESS : All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Testing may consist of the following: Oral Interview: 100% BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS : Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. NOTE : If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position. The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us! WORKING CONDITIONS : Some work is generally performed indoors in an office environment. On occasion, work requires frequent inspections at construction sites, abandoned buildings, and other outdoor work sites, as assigned. Weekend and evening work is occasionally required. Physical demands include standing, bending, stooping, crawling, lifting up to 25 pounds, climbing ladders and flights of stairs, walking, and sitting. Counter work and working in front of a computer terminal is also required. Exposure to dust, dirt, odors, noise, vibrations and other outdoor elements may be encountered. For more comprehensive information, click HERE to access the Essential Functions Job Analysis for this job classification. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only). Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination. The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and Marine Park Childcare Center. Closing Date/Time: 4/4/2024 5:30 PM Pacific
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Job Summary Performs the inspection of buildings and other structures; performs a variety of duties in the implementation of the Building and Safety Division plans, programs and services. Works under the technical supervision of the Inspection Supervisor who outlines work assignments, occasionally reviews work in progress, and periodically reviews completed work. No supervision exercised. Please note the closing date for this recruitment has been extended to 5:30 PM., Thursday, April 4, 2024. Representative Duties Inspects building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction for compliance with construction codes, local ordinances and state laws. Verifies and approves corrected building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction. Interprets code requirements for members of the public and City employees. Advises on necessary submittal materials, inspection and record requirements. Provides technical guidance to assigned staff on application, record and approval requirements. Reviews architectural, structural, disabled access, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and green building construction drawings and reports for compliance with construction codes, local ordinances and state laws and approves corrected drawings for permit issuance. Attends meetings with permit applicants for clarification of review comments and verification of corrections. Monitors construction progress on active permits. Follows established work practices to minimize expiration of permits without final approval. Ensures that quality assurance requirements for special inspection and structural observation are followed during construction and proper records are provided and maintained. Gathers, interprets, and analyzes data for reports, studies, and recommendations. Investigates, resolves and responds to complaints, as assigned. Makes referrals to appropriate departments and/or staff. Coordinates inspection related activities with other City departments and agencies, as necessary. Maintains and organizes all pertinent records and files in hard copy and electronic formats. Issues permits for work. Keeps records in the computer tracking system and prepares correspondence and reports. Participates in the preparation of non-complying cases for prosecution and testifies in court, as necessary. Performs other duties, as assigned. Requirements Knowledge, Abilities and Skills : Knowledge of: State of California Title 24 Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Green Building Standards and City of Santa Monica Municipal Codes. Reference and Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Standards related to construction materials and equipment. Principles, practices and methods of building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and green building design and construction. Preservation techniques and the State of California Historical Building Code. State and local regulations related to construction permits including but not limited to:, asbestos and lead paint removal, air quality, CAL-OSHA safe work practices, licensing of design professionals and contractors, worker's compensation insurance, exterior noise standards, green building standards, and seismic retrofit and fire sprinkler requirements. Municipal zoning and land use principles. State of California Title 25 Mobile Home Park regulations. Effective customer service techniques. Ability to: Read and interpret architectural, structural, disabled access, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and green building drawings and specifications and determine applicable building code requirements. Perform field inspections and identify violations of building, structural, disabled access, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy or green building codes and related ordinances. Make computations and analyses to check construction for conformance to the applicable code and acceptable standards of practice. Review and evaluate material tests, special inspection and structural observation reports, and appeals for alternate methods of construction or equivalency of alternatives. Provide clear and understandable written responses related to inspection. Provide effective oral communication for clarification of inspection comments and related requirements. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public. Resolve conflicts and effect solutions to both technical and non-technical problems. Climb stairs, ladders and construction scaffolding. Maintain balance on temporary construction elements. Provide effective customer service. Skill in: Using a personal computer and applicable software applications. Working effectively with persons from diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds. Education, Training and Experience: Level I: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Four years of recent, paid construction experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, construction superintendent, licensed general contractor or special building inspector or two years of recent, paid work experience performing standard building inspections. Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering may substitute for the required construction or inspection experience. Level II: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Two years of recent, paid work experience performing standard building inspections Level III: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. Four years of recent, paid work experience performing standard building inspections. Special inspection experience may substitute for two of the required four years of standard inspection experience. Licenses and Certificates: Level I: Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Certification in one of the following Residential or Commercial disciplines: Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Inspector or Special Inspector for Structural Steel, Masonry or Reinforced Concrete from the International Code Council. Level II: Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Building Inspector and possession of one of the following: Commercial Electrical, Commercial Plumbing, or Commercial Mechanical Inspector. Level III: Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Building, Commercial Electrical, Commercial Plumbing and Commercial Mechanical Inspector. Supplemental Information HOW TO APPLY : Applicants must file a clear, concise and complete City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your certificates from the International Code Council with your application. Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcripts. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than close of business on the application closing date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. You may attach a scanned copy of your college diploma or transcripts to your online application or send a scanned copy to merle.wynn@santamonica.gov SELECTION PROCESS : All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Testing may consist of the following: Oral Interview: 100% BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS : Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. NOTE : If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position. The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us! WORKING CONDITIONS : Some work is generally performed indoors in an office environment. On occasion, work requires frequent inspections at construction sites, abandoned buildings, and other outdoor work sites, as assigned. Weekend and evening work is occasionally required. Physical demands include standing, bending, stooping, crawling, lifting up to 25 pounds, climbing ladders and flights of stairs, walking, and sitting. Counter work and working in front of a computer terminal is also required. Exposure to dust, dirt, odors, noise, vibrations and other outdoor elements may be encountered. For more comprehensive information, click HERE to access the Essential Functions Job Analysis for this job classification. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only). Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination. The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and Marine Park Childcare Center. Closing Date/Time: 4/4/2024 5:30 PM Pacific
WAKE COUNTY, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
What You'll Be Doing Are you a licensed Electrician with experience in leading a team? Are you looking for a stable career with excellent benefits including paid vacation days, holiday pay, accrued sick leave, medical benefits, 401K contribution and membership in one of the five best pension plans in the Country according to S&P Global? If so, you might be our next Electrical Supervisor . Join Wake County GSA and supervise a team that performs the maintenance, repairs and upgrades on electrical systems, fire alarm systems, Generators and UPS systems across Wake County’s inventory. Essential Functions: Manage all phases of work performed by 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift staff as well as contractors and ensure that all work adheres to life safety, code compliance and regulatory requirements Provide professional and technical guidance and oversight to business programs and staff with regards to program management, service delivery and contracted services Provide operational improvements through maintenance, training, research, job estimating, safety checks and job scheduling Oversee fiscal, budgetary and personnel responsibilities for the Electrical business unit and assigned staff Establish the scope as well as estimate the project budget, design, schedule and implementation of electrical projects and equipment replacement Review plans and specifications, attend construction meetings, perform inspections and other related tasks Maintain accurate records and reports for critical systems including Generators, UPS systems and Fire alarm systems NOTE: This position is responsible for facilities operating 24/7 and may be required to work outside the standard schedule as needed A criminal background and credit check will be conducted About Our Team General Services Administration (GSA) manages Wake County owned and leased facilities, the Wake County fleet, provides criminal justice support, and supports a number of General Government business units. GSA is dedicated to ensuring safe, productive work environments and safe, reliable vehicles for our customers. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) High school diploma or GED Seven years of job-related experience Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record Equivalent education and experience are accepted Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Eight years of experience in Electrical, or Fire alarm trade North Carolina Electrical License How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Ability to oversee fiscal and budgetary functions and understand accounting and financial systems for budgeting and processing payments Ability to lead a large team (10+) and contractors Understanding of Electrical Systems as well as North Carolina Electrical and Fire Alarm codes Ability to communicate and create effective documentation identifying problems and recommended resolutions from existing data sets Knowledge of workplace safety practices and PPE to conform with OSHA requirements Generator Operation Knowledge & Troubleshooting About This Position Location: General Services Center Raleigh, NC 27610 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Responsible for facilities operating 24/7 Hiring Range: $25.81-$34.85 Market Range: 25.81 - 43.89 Posting Closing Date: Position is open until filled and may close at any time What Makes Wake Great Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
Mar 08, 2024
What You'll Be Doing Are you a licensed Electrician with experience in leading a team? Are you looking for a stable career with excellent benefits including paid vacation days, holiday pay, accrued sick leave, medical benefits, 401K contribution and membership in one of the five best pension plans in the Country according to S&P Global? If so, you might be our next Electrical Supervisor . Join Wake County GSA and supervise a team that performs the maintenance, repairs and upgrades on electrical systems, fire alarm systems, Generators and UPS systems across Wake County’s inventory. Essential Functions: Manage all phases of work performed by 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift staff as well as contractors and ensure that all work adheres to life safety, code compliance and regulatory requirements Provide professional and technical guidance and oversight to business programs and staff with regards to program management, service delivery and contracted services Provide operational improvements through maintenance, training, research, job estimating, safety checks and job scheduling Oversee fiscal, budgetary and personnel responsibilities for the Electrical business unit and assigned staff Establish the scope as well as estimate the project budget, design, schedule and implementation of electrical projects and equipment replacement Review plans and specifications, attend construction meetings, perform inspections and other related tasks Maintain accurate records and reports for critical systems including Generators, UPS systems and Fire alarm systems NOTE: This position is responsible for facilities operating 24/7 and may be required to work outside the standard schedule as needed A criminal background and credit check will be conducted About Our Team General Services Administration (GSA) manages Wake County owned and leased facilities, the Wake County fleet, provides criminal justice support, and supports a number of General Government business units. GSA is dedicated to ensuring safe, productive work environments and safe, reliable vehicles for our customers. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) High school diploma or GED Seven years of job-related experience Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record Equivalent education and experience are accepted Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Eight years of experience in Electrical, or Fire alarm trade North Carolina Electrical License How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Ability to oversee fiscal and budgetary functions and understand accounting and financial systems for budgeting and processing payments Ability to lead a large team (10+) and contractors Understanding of Electrical Systems as well as North Carolina Electrical and Fire Alarm codes Ability to communicate and create effective documentation identifying problems and recommended resolutions from existing data sets Knowledge of workplace safety practices and PPE to conform with OSHA requirements Generator Operation Knowledge & Troubleshooting About This Position Location: General Services Center Raleigh, NC 27610 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Responsible for facilities operating 24/7 Hiring Range: $25.81-$34.85 Market Range: 25.81 - 43.89 Posting Closing Date: Position is open until filled and may close at any time What Makes Wake Great Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.