LA County Sanitation District
Compton Field Office, California, United States
Mar 22, 2024
Full Time
JOB POSTING THE SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY invites applications for the position of: POSTING #SG-069-24E HOURLY - ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I, II, III LOCATION: WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS SECTION, SYSTEM-WIDE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS GROUP , COMPTON FIELD OFFICE, COMPTON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform a variety of increasingly more difficult para-professional engineering duties, in support of engineering programs including landfill, gas or hazardous waste checking; wastewater system; industrial waste monitoring; health and safety; technical services; or other technical assignments. JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of a Supervising Engineering Technician I, the incumbent will perform sewage flow measurement and sampling; participate in physical CCTV and photographic inspections of sewers; perform sulfide monitoring and odor surveys; conduct the sulfide circuits; monitor the ferrous chloride stations; perform liner and coating inspections; perform additional field work such as installing measuring and recording equipment, collecting measurement data and performing calculations and graphing data for engineering analysis; and perform related duties as required. This position may be filled at any of the three levels. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I is the entry-level class in which incumbents receive work, which provides an opportunity to learn the terminology, processes, and equipment of para-professional field engineering. The tasks assigned are less difficult and more routine than those of the Engineering Technician II or III. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II is the intermediate level class in which incumbents perform a variety of moderately difficult para-professional engineering work requiring the application of general technical knowledge. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III is the journey level class in which incumbents perform tasks requiring significant judgment, thorough knowledge and progressively responsible experience. Incumbents occasionally train or provide technical and functional direction to one or more technicians. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must possess a valid California Class C driver license; -AND- for ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I , any combination of college or work experience in environmental science, physics, engineering, biology, which provides the knowledge and abilities listed; or related scientific area is desirable; For ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II , one year of experience as an Engineering Technician I -OR- A Bachelor of Science degree in a directly related major; For ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III , one year of experience at or above the Engineering Technician II. NOTE: This position will require the incumbent to use respiratory equipment and pass an annual pulmonary function test. The selected candidate must be medically cleared to wear a respiratory protection device. EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The competitive selection process for ALL CLASSES may cover a knowledge of : Basic chemistry of industrial waste, hazardous waste, methane gas, water treatment, flow monitoring, or corrosion control; methods of preparing and interpreting maps, charts, graphs, and technical reports; engineering and scientific nomenclature; sampling procedures and measurement techniques for liquids and gases; terminology and procedures related to flow measurement and control; math calculations; applicable safety practices and procedures; hazardous waste materials; methods of interpreting and presenting technical data verbally and in reports; and sample preservation techniques. The ability to : Test samples and collect data; locate monitoring stations; perform sampling and installation procedures; evaluate data; use computer software applications; perform math calculations; work in confined spaces; monitor equipment, or waste disposal; and prepare routine correspondence. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO APPLY: Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or on-line application. Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please confirm your email address is included in our application, and add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework. Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the written examination. The selection process will consist of a written test weighted 50%, and an interview weighted 50%. Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process. Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted. NOTE: The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, which includes a drug and alcohol test, a criminal records/fingerprint check, and are also subject to review of DMV records for moving violations, chargeable accidents, or more serious charges. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shelley Glasman at ext. 1340. As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage qualified minorities, women and disabled persons to apply. To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste in to resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources REMOVE FROM BULLETIN BOARD: APRIL 04, 2024 RETIREMENT CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 23/24 fiscal year). Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered “classic” members. For “classic” members, the Districts pay the “employee share.” Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage. COMPENSATION Full-time Hourly Employees may be granted a 5.5% salary step increase after working 1,000 hours with a performance evaluation rating of "meets expectations" or higher. Additional step increases may be granted if the employee is rated as "meets expectations" or higher after each additional 2,000 hours of work until they reach the equivalent of the top step of the salary range for their classification. Hourly Employees may apply for a “promotional” monthly status job in a different classification after 12 months of service, and may be converted in-place to monthly status on the first of the month following 18 months of full-time Districts service. HEALTH INSURANCE MEDICAL : Employees enrolled in CalPERS may sign up for their choice of medical plan. As of January 1, 2024, the Districts contribute up to $904.95 per month for coverage of the employee only. Each employee has the option of purchasing additional medical insurance coverage for family members, through payroll deductions. OTHER: For other types of insurance coverage such as life, dental or long-term disability, employees may want to consider obtaining their own policies until such benefits are provided after conversion to monthly employment status. LEAVE TIME VACATION: Employees accrue vacation hours based on the time worked in a calendar year. Vacation hours earned in one year may be used on or after January 1 of the next year. This is the only paid time off provided to Hourly Employees and it may be used to cover absences for reasons such as illness or holidays not worked. SICK LEAVE : 40 hours or 5 days provided upon hire. WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment. Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite. Clear policies and procedures. Health and safety programs. Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite. More detailed benefits information can be found here: Districts Benefits NOTE: The provisions of this posting do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this posting may be modified and/or revoked without notice. Updated December 29, 2023 Closing Date/Time: 4/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific