Irvine Ranch Water District, CA
Irvine, California, United States
General Description We are excited to announce we are currently accepting applications for a Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Technician! The District Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com. IRWD Corporate Values Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world. IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. The Position: Under general supervision, the Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Technician performs a wide variety of skilled journey-level duties in maintenance, design, modification, construction, installation, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems, machinery, motors, equipment, devices, plant control systems, and related facilities of District domestic and reclaimed water distribution systems, sewage collection systems, water treatment systems and Bio-solids and gas recovery systems. Provide quality and cost effective service to customers. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of the duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties within the series. Summary of Duties Lead and train lower level staff. Plan and execute system modifications. Develop and perform infrared thermography routes. Maintain reporting database. Develop testing routes and perform electric motor predictive maintenance testing utilizing electric motor analyzer. Schedule and oversee the protective relay and circuit breaker testing program. Plan, coordinate and manage projects performed by outside Contractors. Install, maintain, calibrate, repair, troubleshoot, test, and modify: Electrical equipment and systems - electric motors, motorized valves, hand and power tools, conduit and wire systems, electrical inspections and start-up testing, building and area lighting, repair enunciation systems, access control systems, cathodic protection, etc. Control Systems - Motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFD's), engine controls, lighting controls. Instrument control loops, PLCs, HVAC controls, pneumatic control systems, etc. Power Distribution Systems - 5 KV power distribution systems, switchboards, motor control centers (MCC's), transformers, power panels, grounding systems, generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems, solar arrays, etc. Instrumentation systems- Analytical instrumentation (PH, conductivity, turbidity, DO, ORP, chlorine, etc.), safety instrumentation (fixed and portable gas detectors, LEL detectors, etc.), process control instrumentation (air and water flow meters, Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controllers, level and pressure instrumentation, chemical injection systems, etc.) Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, power distribution drawings, control panel wiring diagrams, and installation manuals for electrical and instrumentation systems. Provide working drawings. Ability, when called upon, to work on electrical systems up to and including 4160 volts. This would include motor controls, motors, power panels, etc. Perform preventive, corrective, predictive, and demand maintenance on all electrical and instrumentation systems. Requisition supplies, materials, tools and equipment utilizing a computerized Purchase Requisition system to ensure maintenance of stock and supply. Process and track work orders utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS). Ability to utilize the Oracle and other District utilized computerized system(s). Coordinate and work with outside agencies and companies to complete assigned tasks. Participate in the department after-hours standby program. Work in vaults and other confined spaces utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with Cal-OSHA, District, and departmental safety policies and procedures. Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: A combination of education and experience equivalent to one year of college course work in the area of electronics is required. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required. Experience: Four years of journey level experience installing and maintaining industrial or production electrical equipment, process instrumentation, analytical instrumentation or electronic equipment is required. License/Certification: California Class C Driver's License is required. Grade II CWEA Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Certificate desired. Additional Information The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees, management and vendors. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside suppliers and customers. Ability to advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. Mathematical Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages, fractions and decimals. Knowledge of algebra, basic geometry and basic trigonometry. Technology Ability Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to utilize, IBM Maximo, and Oracle computerized system. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Read, interpret and apply National Electric Code and other NFPA guidelines in all applications. Physical Requirements Will lift 50 lbs. on a routine basis and 75 lbs. with assistance on an infrequent basis. Must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment. Must be clean-shaven such that facial hair does not interfere with the fit of self-contained breathing apparatus. Ability to exert moderately heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to work at heights of 55 ft. Ability to operate equipment and machinery with some requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as hand and power tools, facility and truck mounted cranes, forklifts, scaffoldings and man-lifts and test meters associated with the electrical/instrumentation trade. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work under sometimes uncomfortable conditions with exposure to environmental factors such as electricity up to 5 KV, explosive environments, weather, toxic agents, wildlife, disease, equipment, traffic, or machinery. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
General Description We are excited to announce we are currently accepting applications for a Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Technician! The District Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com. IRWD Corporate Values Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world. IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. The Position: Under general supervision, the Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Technician performs a wide variety of skilled journey-level duties in maintenance, design, modification, construction, installation, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems, machinery, motors, equipment, devices, plant control systems, and related facilities of District domestic and reclaimed water distribution systems, sewage collection systems, water treatment systems and Bio-solids and gas recovery systems. Provide quality and cost effective service to customers. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of the duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties within the series. Summary of Duties Lead and train lower level staff. Plan and execute system modifications. Develop and perform infrared thermography routes. Maintain reporting database. Develop testing routes and perform electric motor predictive maintenance testing utilizing electric motor analyzer. Schedule and oversee the protective relay and circuit breaker testing program. Plan, coordinate and manage projects performed by outside Contractors. Install, maintain, calibrate, repair, troubleshoot, test, and modify: Electrical equipment and systems - electric motors, motorized valves, hand and power tools, conduit and wire systems, electrical inspections and start-up testing, building and area lighting, repair enunciation systems, access control systems, cathodic protection, etc. Control Systems - Motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFD's), engine controls, lighting controls. Instrument control loops, PLCs, HVAC controls, pneumatic control systems, etc. Power Distribution Systems - 5 KV power distribution systems, switchboards, motor control centers (MCC's), transformers, power panels, grounding systems, generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptable power supply (UPS) systems, solar arrays, etc. Instrumentation systems- Analytical instrumentation (PH, conductivity, turbidity, DO, ORP, chlorine, etc.), safety instrumentation (fixed and portable gas detectors, LEL detectors, etc.), process control instrumentation (air and water flow meters, Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controllers, level and pressure instrumentation, chemical injection systems, etc.) Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, power distribution drawings, control panel wiring diagrams, and installation manuals for electrical and instrumentation systems. Provide working drawings. Ability, when called upon, to work on electrical systems up to and including 4160 volts. This would include motor controls, motors, power panels, etc. Perform preventive, corrective, predictive, and demand maintenance on all electrical and instrumentation systems. Requisition supplies, materials, tools and equipment utilizing a computerized Purchase Requisition system to ensure maintenance of stock and supply. Process and track work orders utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS). Ability to utilize the Oracle and other District utilized computerized system(s). Coordinate and work with outside agencies and companies to complete assigned tasks. Participate in the department after-hours standby program. Work in vaults and other confined spaces utilizing proper safety techniques and equipment in accordance with Cal-OSHA, District, and departmental safety policies and procedures. Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: A combination of education and experience equivalent to one year of college course work in the area of electronics is required. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required. Experience: Four years of journey level experience installing and maintaining industrial or production electrical equipment, process instrumentation, analytical instrumentation or electronic equipment is required. License/Certification: California Class C Driver's License is required. Grade II CWEA Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Certificate desired. Additional Information The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees, management and vendors. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside suppliers and customers. Ability to advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. Mathematical Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages, fractions and decimals. Knowledge of algebra, basic geometry and basic trigonometry. Technology Ability Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to utilize, IBM Maximo, and Oracle computerized system. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Read, interpret and apply National Electric Code and other NFPA guidelines in all applications. Physical Requirements Will lift 50 lbs. on a routine basis and 75 lbs. with assistance on an infrequent basis. Must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment. Must be clean-shaven such that facial hair does not interfere with the fit of self-contained breathing apparatus. Ability to exert moderately heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to work at heights of 55 ft. Ability to operate equipment and machinery with some requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as hand and power tools, facility and truck mounted cranes, forklifts, scaffoldings and man-lifts and test meters associated with the electrical/instrumentation trade. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work under sometimes uncomfortable conditions with exposure to environmental factors such as electricity up to 5 KV, explosive environments, weather, toxic agents, wildlife, disease, equipment, traffic, or machinery. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
PLACER COUNTY, CA
Auburn, California, United States
Introduction Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION Placer County is currently accepting applications for Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - I, Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - II, and Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior. Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications. To participate in the recruitment at the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment: Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - I #2024-11818-01 Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - II #2024-11819-01 Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior #2024-11820-01 The Department of Public Works currently has two permanent vacancies at the Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-I and Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-II level and one permanent vacancy for Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior. The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may be used fill future vacancies as they arise, subject to position-specific requirements. This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4.0% in June, 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform work in the repair, installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, and modification of digital electrical systems, automated instrument control mechanisms, and measuring devices that are used to power, control, and operate water distribution, wastewater collections, treatment ponds, and related infrastructure. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey level class in the Electrical Instrument and Control Technician series. This class is distinguished from the Electrical Instrument and Control Technician I by the assignment of the full range of duties. 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 within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level. This class is distinguished from the Senior Electrical Instrument and Control Technician in that the latter performs the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned, including complex repair, installation, and maintenance and exercises technical and functional supervision over maintenance and technical personnel. Classes in the Electrical Instrument and Control Technician series are distinguished from those in the Utility Services Worker series in that the former is required to obtain a higher level of technical, mechanical, and electrical training and experience in order to independently perform the full scope of job duties related to servicing the County’s lift stations which include variable frequency drives per state and local requirements. In contrast, the Utility Service Worker series performs more general maintenance of wastewater, water treatment, and related facilities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor and may receive technical and functional supervision from a Senior Electrical Instrument and Control Technician. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Install, maintain, configure, calibrate, inspect, test, modify, and repair instrument control, recordings, metering, and alarm telemetry systems used in water distribution, wastewater collections, and treatment ponds. Install, diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical switch gear, relays, process controls, alarm systems, transmitters, gauges, sensors, isolators, analyzers, flowmeters, transducers, uninterruptible power supplies, lighting, motors, starters, pumps, circuit breakers, power meters, switches, control wiring, protective relays, cameras, and related electrical and electronic devices. Clean, lubricate, and inspect electrical equipment and other instrumentation and control equipment; install wiring in conduit for new projects. Maintain water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment pond equipment, such as motor controls and automatic switch gear, and sewage pumps; install and maintain variable frequency drives, starters, and related automatic control equipment such as high voltage circuit breakers, control wires, and protective relays. Test lift station emergency generators at various sites; clean, lubricate, and inspect electrical equipment related to generators. Install, configure, and maintain control of video and communications equipment. Install and service electrical voltage recording devices; locate underground electrical conductors to prevent damage; inspect and repair new and damaged buried cables. Inspect, maintain, rebuild, and repair pumps and electric motors, controls, and alarms. Operate light and moderately heavy equipment such as dump trucks, boom trucks, and backhoes; transport equipment and supplies to work sites; and load and unload equipment and supplies. When assigned to wastewater treatment plant or sewer pump station, maintain, and repair all mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems; install and repair all piping and valves; interpret manuals, schematics, diagrams, and drawings; and provide technical supervision to maintenance and technical personnel regarding equipment and facility maintenance within the plant or pump station. Test lift station emergency generators at various sites; clean, lubricate, and inspect engine and electrical equipment related to generators. May perform minor repair/pipe work, as needed. Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is primarily performed outside with varying environments, including traveling and working in inclement weather. Duties are performed in close proximity to a variety of hazardous environments including wastewater, sewage, gases, and high voltages. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two (2) years of responsible experience performing duties similar to an Electrical Instrument and Control Technician I with Placer County. Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college or equivalent course work in electronics, instrumentation, control systems, or related field. Required License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Class A or B driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within twelve months of employment. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. Possession of certificate of training in use of self-contained breathing apparatus, to be obtained within three months of employment. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification or equivalent. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 Collection System Maintenance Certification or equivalent. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Basic control systems theory and its practical application to process control infield instrumentation. Basic principles and practices of inspecting, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical components and instrumentation. Basic electrical theory principles. Applicable codes, regulations, standards, and procedures governing electrical and electronic industry. Principles and practices of work safety. Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the design, installation, testing, operation, maintenance, repair, calibration, and optimization of instrumentation, electrical, electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems including radio telemetry and solar field. Electrical and electronic theory and practice as applied to process instrumentation and control equipment. Technical operation and maintenance of modern electronic devices. Instrumentation, electronic and electrical components associated with water reclamation, water treatment plants, water distribution systems, and hydroelectric power plants. Principles and practices of instrumentation calibration and alignment procedures. Ability to: On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, observe safety rules and identify safety hazards. Intermittently analyze problem equipment and systems; identify and locate equipment and tools; interpret work orders; remember equipment and tool location; explain systems and equipment issues to others; remember street/road names and general geographic areas. Intermittently sit while driving or completing forms or reports; walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and reach when inspecting or repairing wastewater or sewer systems, use various tools and equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; distinguish colors used in coding electrical wires; hear and interpret sounds coming from pump and motor operation and alarms; and regularly lift very heavy weight. Obtain information through interviews and dialogue; deal fairly and courteously with the public. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. Safely and effectively perform duties and operate equipment in regular traffic areas. Work unusual and prolonged work schedules; work multiple shifts during emergencies, seasonally caused circumstances, or special projects. Use hand tools. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Independently maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, and valves. Independently interpret manuals, schematics, diagrams, and drawings. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Length of Probation: All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. Bargaining Unit: General CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Janine Martindale, Administrative Technician, at jmartind@placer.ca.gov or (530) 889-4083. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Introduction Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION Placer County is currently accepting applications for Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - I, Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - II, and Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior. Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications. To participate in the recruitment at the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment: Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - I #2024-11818-01 Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - II #2024-11819-01 Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior #2024-11820-01 The Department of Public Works currently has two permanent vacancies at the Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-I and Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-II level and one permanent vacancy for Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior. The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may be used fill future vacancies as they arise, subject to position-specific requirements. This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4.0% in June, 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform work in the repair, installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, and modification of digital electrical systems, automated instrument control mechanisms, and measuring devices that are used to power, control, and operate water distribution, wastewater collections, treatment ponds, and related infrastructure. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey level class in the Electrical Instrument and Control Technician series. This class is distinguished from the Electrical Instrument and Control Technician I by the assignment of the full range of duties. 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 within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level. This class is distinguished from the Senior Electrical Instrument and Control Technician in that the latter performs the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned, including complex repair, installation, and maintenance and exercises technical and functional supervision over maintenance and technical personnel. Classes in the Electrical Instrument and Control Technician series are distinguished from those in the Utility Services Worker series in that the former is required to obtain a higher level of technical, mechanical, and electrical training and experience in order to independently perform the full scope of job duties related to servicing the County’s lift stations which include variable frequency drives per state and local requirements. In contrast, the Utility Service Worker series performs more general maintenance of wastewater, water treatment, and related facilities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor and may receive technical and functional supervision from a Senior Electrical Instrument and Control Technician. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Install, maintain, configure, calibrate, inspect, test, modify, and repair instrument control, recordings, metering, and alarm telemetry systems used in water distribution, wastewater collections, and treatment ponds. Install, diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical switch gear, relays, process controls, alarm systems, transmitters, gauges, sensors, isolators, analyzers, flowmeters, transducers, uninterruptible power supplies, lighting, motors, starters, pumps, circuit breakers, power meters, switches, control wiring, protective relays, cameras, and related electrical and electronic devices. Clean, lubricate, and inspect electrical equipment and other instrumentation and control equipment; install wiring in conduit for new projects. Maintain water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment pond equipment, such as motor controls and automatic switch gear, and sewage pumps; install and maintain variable frequency drives, starters, and related automatic control equipment such as high voltage circuit breakers, control wires, and protective relays. Test lift station emergency generators at various sites; clean, lubricate, and inspect electrical equipment related to generators. Install, configure, and maintain control of video and communications equipment. Install and service electrical voltage recording devices; locate underground electrical conductors to prevent damage; inspect and repair new and damaged buried cables. Inspect, maintain, rebuild, and repair pumps and electric motors, controls, and alarms. Operate light and moderately heavy equipment such as dump trucks, boom trucks, and backhoes; transport equipment and supplies to work sites; and load and unload equipment and supplies. When assigned to wastewater treatment plant or sewer pump station, maintain, and repair all mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems; install and repair all piping and valves; interpret manuals, schematics, diagrams, and drawings; and provide technical supervision to maintenance and technical personnel regarding equipment and facility maintenance within the plant or pump station. Test lift station emergency generators at various sites; clean, lubricate, and inspect engine and electrical equipment related to generators. May perform minor repair/pipe work, as needed. Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is primarily performed outside with varying environments, including traveling and working in inclement weather. Duties are performed in close proximity to a variety of hazardous environments including wastewater, sewage, gases, and high voltages. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two (2) years of responsible experience performing duties similar to an Electrical Instrument and Control Technician I with Placer County. Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college or equivalent course work in electronics, instrumentation, control systems, or related field. Required License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Class A or B driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within twelve months of employment. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. Possession of certificate of training in use of self-contained breathing apparatus, to be obtained within three months of employment. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification or equivalent. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 Collection System Maintenance Certification or equivalent. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Basic control systems theory and its practical application to process control infield instrumentation. Basic principles and practices of inspecting, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical components and instrumentation. Basic electrical theory principles. Applicable codes, regulations, standards, and procedures governing electrical and electronic industry. Principles and practices of work safety. Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the design, installation, testing, operation, maintenance, repair, calibration, and optimization of instrumentation, electrical, electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems including radio telemetry and solar field. Electrical and electronic theory and practice as applied to process instrumentation and control equipment. Technical operation and maintenance of modern electronic devices. Instrumentation, electronic and electrical components associated with water reclamation, water treatment plants, water distribution systems, and hydroelectric power plants. Principles and practices of instrumentation calibration and alignment procedures. Ability to: On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, observe safety rules and identify safety hazards. Intermittently analyze problem equipment and systems; identify and locate equipment and tools; interpret work orders; remember equipment and tool location; explain systems and equipment issues to others; remember street/road names and general geographic areas. Intermittently sit while driving or completing forms or reports; walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and reach when inspecting or repairing wastewater or sewer systems, use various tools and equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; distinguish colors used in coding electrical wires; hear and interpret sounds coming from pump and motor operation and alarms; and regularly lift very heavy weight. Obtain information through interviews and dialogue; deal fairly and courteously with the public. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. Safely and effectively perform duties and operate equipment in regular traffic areas. Work unusual and prolonged work schedules; work multiple shifts during emergencies, seasonally caused circumstances, or special projects. Use hand tools. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Independently maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, and valves. Independently interpret manuals, schematics, diagrams, and drawings. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Length of Probation: All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. Bargaining Unit: General CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Janine Martindale, Administrative Technician, at jmartind@placer.ca.gov or (530) 889-4083. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) years experience in repair and maintenance of electronics such as communications, computer and peripheral or control and instrumentation equipment. Twelve (12) semester hours of college credit in Electronics, Communications Technology, Engineering Technology, Computer Science or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Licenses or Certifications: None. Notes to Applicants DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW : Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do? POSITION OVERVIEW : Electronic Technician II is required to maintain all electronic equipment associated with the Waller Creek Stormwater Bypass Tunnel Facilities. To operator a Supervisory Controlled and Data Analysis system. Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Control systems. Also must be able to operate a forklift, Deck/Boom Cranes, skid steers,and other similar equipment. TRAVEL : If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. ASSESSMENTS : The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position. EDUCATION : Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate. BENEFITS : Working with the City of Austin 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. ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully): When completing the City of Austin Employment Application: Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin. A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete. Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work. Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered. Pay Range $24.56 - $28.80 Hours 5:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday. May require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. In addition, work schedules may change to rotating shifts during emergency weather events. Must be agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work. Job Close Date 03/28/2024 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 2001 E 5th Street Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and experience installing Centrifugal water pumps and protective control devises. Knowledge and experience maintaining and programming 480 VAC Variable Frequency Drives. Knowledge and experience operating and programming SCADA systems. OHSA Confined Space Entry training. Knowledge and experience maintaining and programming Electric Gate Valve Actuators. Ability to travel to more than one work location. 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. 1. Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains communication, computer or peripheral and instrumentation and control equipment. 2. Designs and installs circuits for electronic components. 3. Maintains and repairs environmental or energy conservation controls. 4. Tests electronic components and circuits to locate defects, using oscilloscope signal generators, ammeters and voltmeters. 5. Replaces defective components and wiring and adjust mechanical parts using hand tools and soldering iron. 6. Aligns, adjusts and calibrate equipment according to specifications. 7. Maintains records of repairs, calibrations and tests. Maintain repair parts inventory and technical files. 8. Advises supervisor and other personnel of new equipment needs and recommend specific types and models. 9. Maintains data and communication lines. 10. Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates printed circuit boards, video display terminals, computer printers and other equipment and peripherals. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: None 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 operation, repair, testing and maintenance of electronic components. Knowledge of the safety rules and regulations applicable to energized electrical repair. Knowledge of electrical and electronic equipment used in sound and lighting systems. Knowledge of electrical and electronic schematics. Knowledge of modern test equipment and current technology. Knowledge of communications systems. Skill in oral and written communication Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Skill in planning and organizing. Ability to test and calibrate instruments to make precision and close tolerance repairs and adjustments. Ability to use hand tools common to the electronic trade. Ability to reading and understanding schematic diagrams and technical instructions. Ability to test and calibrate instruments to make precision and close tolerance repairs and adjustments. Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and technical instructions. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the general public to provide customer service. 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 (*). * This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) years experience in repair and maintenance of electronics such as communications, computer and peripheral or control and instrumentation equipment. Twelve (12) semester hours of college credit in Electronics, Communications Technology, Engineering Technology, Computer Science or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * This position requires participation in an on-call schedule for flood warning response activities, which may extend beyond regular business hours. Are you agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call back to work or work outside regular business hours? Yes No * Describe your knowledge and how many years of experience you have with Centrifugal water pumps and control devices. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your level of knowledge and experience maintaining and repairing Electric Gate Valve Actuators including your years of experience. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your knowledge and years of experience maintaining and programming 480 VAC Variable Frequency Drives. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your knowledge and experience operating and programming SCADA systems. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your OSHA Confined Space Entry Training. Are you currently certified and describe where you have used your training. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your knowledge and years of experience and programming of Electric Gate Valve Actuators. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) years experience in repair and maintenance of electronics such as communications, computer and peripheral or control and instrumentation equipment. Twelve (12) semester hours of college credit in Electronics, Communications Technology, Engineering Technology, Computer Science or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Licenses or Certifications: None. Notes to Applicants DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW : Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do? POSITION OVERVIEW : Electronic Technician II is required to maintain all electronic equipment associated with the Waller Creek Stormwater Bypass Tunnel Facilities. To operator a Supervisory Controlled and Data Analysis system. Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Control systems. Also must be able to operate a forklift, Deck/Boom Cranes, skid steers,and other similar equipment. TRAVEL : If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. ASSESSMENTS : The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position. EDUCATION : Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate. BENEFITS : Working with the City of Austin 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. ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully): When completing the City of Austin Employment Application: Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin. A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete. Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work. Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered. Pay Range $24.56 - $28.80 Hours 5:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday. May require working outside of normal business hours as dictated by business needs. In addition, work schedules may change to rotating shifts during emergency weather events. Must be agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call-back to work. Job Close Date 03/28/2024 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 2001 E 5th Street Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and experience installing Centrifugal water pumps and protective control devises. Knowledge and experience maintaining and programming 480 VAC Variable Frequency Drives. Knowledge and experience operating and programming SCADA systems. OHSA Confined Space Entry training. Knowledge and experience maintaining and programming Electric Gate Valve Actuators. Ability to travel to more than one work location. 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. 1. Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains communication, computer or peripheral and instrumentation and control equipment. 2. Designs and installs circuits for electronic components. 3. Maintains and repairs environmental or energy conservation controls. 4. Tests electronic components and circuits to locate defects, using oscilloscope signal generators, ammeters and voltmeters. 5. Replaces defective components and wiring and adjust mechanical parts using hand tools and soldering iron. 6. Aligns, adjusts and calibrate equipment according to specifications. 7. Maintains records of repairs, calibrations and tests. Maintain repair parts inventory and technical files. 8. Advises supervisor and other personnel of new equipment needs and recommend specific types and models. 9. Maintains data and communication lines. 10. Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and calibrates printed circuit boards, video display terminals, computer printers and other equipment and peripherals. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: None 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 operation, repair, testing and maintenance of electronic components. Knowledge of the safety rules and regulations applicable to energized electrical repair. Knowledge of electrical and electronic equipment used in sound and lighting systems. Knowledge of electrical and electronic schematics. Knowledge of modern test equipment and current technology. Knowledge of communications systems. Skill in oral and written communication Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Skill in planning and organizing. Ability to test and calibrate instruments to make precision and close tolerance repairs and adjustments. Ability to use hand tools common to the electronic trade. Ability to reading and understanding schematic diagrams and technical instructions. Ability to test and calibrate instruments to make precision and close tolerance repairs and adjustments. Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and technical instructions. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the general public to provide customer service. 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 (*). * This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) years experience in repair and maintenance of electronics such as communications, computer and peripheral or control and instrumentation equipment. Twelve (12) semester hours of college credit in Electronics, Communications Technology, Engineering Technology, Computer Science or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * This position requires participation in an on-call schedule for flood warning response activities, which may extend beyond regular business hours. Are you agreeable to accepting on-call assignments which might result in a call back to work or work outside regular business hours? Yes No * Describe your knowledge and how many years of experience you have with Centrifugal water pumps and control devices. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your level of knowledge and experience maintaining and repairing Electric Gate Valve Actuators including your years of experience. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your knowledge and years of experience maintaining and programming 480 VAC Variable Frequency Drives. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your knowledge and experience operating and programming SCADA systems. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your OSHA Confined Space Entry Training. Are you currently certified and describe where you have used your training. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your knowledge and years of experience and programming of Electric Gate Valve Actuators. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume
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
PLACER COUNTY, CA
Auburn, California, United States
Introduction Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION Placer County is currently accepting applications for Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - I, Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - II, and Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior. Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications. To participate in the recruitment at the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment: Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - I #2024-11818-01 Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - II #2024-11819-01 Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior #2024-11820-01 The Department of Public Works currently has two permanent vacancies at the Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-I and Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-II level and one permanent vacancy for Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-Senior. The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they arise, subject to position-specific requirements. This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4.0% in June, 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform highly complex and difficult duties requiring independent judgement in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of wastewater collection, water distribution, and treatment pond systems related facilities; and to exercise technical and functional supervision over maintenance and technical personnel. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey level class in the Electrical Instrument and Control Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing lead or specialized duties and by the nature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including performance of complex and difficult work in electrical maintenance, repair, motors, and pump maintenance and exercise technical and functional supervision over maintenance and technical personnel. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility. Classes in the Electrical Instrument and Control Technician series are distinguished from those in the Utility Services Worker series in that the former is required to obtain a higher level of technical, mechanical, and electrical training and experience in order to independently perform the full scope of job duties related to servicing the County’s lift stations which include variable frequency drives per state and local requirements. In contrast, the Utility Service Worker series performs more general maintenance of wastewater, water treatment, and related facilities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from assigned Utility Operations Supervisor. Exercises technical and functional supervision over maintenance and technical personnel. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinate with other divisions and department's regarding water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment pond operations; schedule and monitor the work of vendors and contractors ensuring work is being properly performed and is consistent with county standards. Perform highly skilled testing, maintenance, and repair on controllers, power switching gears, distribution systems, lighting circuits, single and multi-phase power and control circuits, plan condition status, and alarm circuits. Ensure the effective and efficient operation of electrical, electronic, water, and wastewater related instrumentation associated with the County's treatment, distribution, and collections system. Monitor the County’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA); support authorized personnel responsible for the programming of the County’s SCADA and telemetry systems. Utilize a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) to plan, schedule, complete, and document maintenance activities; maintain a variety of documentation including work orders and maintenance logs. Install, maintain, configure, calibrate, inspect, test, modify, and repair instrument control, recordings, metering, and alarm telemetry systems used in water distribution, wastewater collections, and treatment ponds. Plan, monitor, and conduct electrical preventive maintenance program; provide training and technical advice to operational staff as required. Install, diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical switch gear, relays, process controls, alarm systems, transmitters, gauges, sensors, isolators, analyzers, flowmeters, transducers, uninterruptible power supplies, lighting, motors, starters, pumps, circuit breakers, power meters, switches, control wiring, protective relays, cameras, and related electrical and electronic devices. Clean, lubricate, and inspect electrical equipment and other instrumentation and control equipment; Install wiring in conduit for new projects. Update electrical drawings, specifications, and procedures. Inspect, maintain, rebuild, and repair pumps and electric motors, controls and alarms. Operate light and moderately heavy equipment such as dump trucks, boom trucks and backhoes; transport equipment and supplies to work sites; and load and unload equipment and supplies. When assigned to wastewater treatment plant or sewer pump station, maintain, and repair all mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems; install and repair all piping and valves; interpret manuals, schematics, diagrams, and drawings; and provide technical supervision to maintenance and technical personnel regarding equipment and facility maintenance within the plant or pump station. Maintain water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment pond equipment, such as motor controls and automatic switch gear, and sewage pumps; install and maintain variable frequency drives, starters, and related automatic control equipment such as high voltage circuit Breakers, control wires, and protective relays. Test lift station emergency generators at various sites; clean, lubricate, and inspect electrical equipment related to generators. Install, configure, and maintain control of video and communications equipment. Install and service electrical voltage recording devices; Locate underground electrical conductors to prevent damage; Inspect and repair new and damaged buried cables. Test lift station emergency generators at various sites; clean, lubricate, and inspect engine and electrical equipment related to generators. May perform minor repair/pipe work, as needed. Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is primarily performed outside with varying environments, including inclement weather. Duties are performed in close proximity to a variety of hazardous environments including wastewater, sewage, gases, and high voltages. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two (2) years of responsible experience performing duties similar to an Electrical Instrument and Control Technician II with Placer County. Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college or equivalent course work in electronics, instrumentation, control systems, or related field. Required License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Class A or B driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within twelve months of employment. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. Possession of certificate of training in use of self-contained breathing apparatus, to be obtained within three months of employment. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification or equivalent. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 2 Collection System Maintenance Certification or equivalent. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principals and methods of electrical theory. Principles and practices of inspecting, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical components and instrumentation. Applicable codes, regulations, standards, procedures governing electrical, and electronic industry related to National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Agency 70E (NFPA), and Cal-OSHA. Safe work methods and applicable safety regulations. Control systems theory and its practical application to process control in field instrumentation. Ability to: Use modern precision and diagnostic tools and instruments. Keep records and prepare reports. Intermittently, sit while driving or completing forms or reports; walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and reach when inspecting or repairing wastewater or sewer systems, using various tools and equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; distinguish colors used in coding electrical wires; hear and interpret sounds coming from pump and motor operation and alarms; regularly lift very heavy weight. On a continuous basis know, understand and perform operations and observe safety rules and identify safety hazards. Intermittently analyze problem equipment and systems; identify and locate equipment and tools; explain systems and equipment issues to others; interpret work orders; remember equipment and tool location; remember street/road names and general geographic areas. Plan and execute maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, and valves. Read, interpret, and understand technical manuals, blueprints, drawings, and diagrams. Obtain information through interviews and dialogue; deal fairly and courteously with the public. Design, update, and fabricate new equipment and control systems. Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine proper course of action. Principles and practices of work safety. Work unusual and prolonged work schedules; work multiple shifts during emergencies, seasonally caused circumstances, or special projects in varying climatic and temperature conditions. Use hand tools. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Length of Probation: All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. Bargaining Unit: General CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Janine Martindale, Administrative Technician, at jmartind@placer.ca.gov or (530) 889-4083. Closing Date/Time: 3/29/2024 5:00:00 PM
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Introduction Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION Placer County is currently accepting applications for Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - I, Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - II, and Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior. Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications. To participate in the recruitment at the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment: Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - I #2024-11818-01 Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - II #2024-11819-01 Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior #2024-11820-01 The Department of Public Works currently has two permanent vacancies at the Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-I and Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-II level and one permanent vacancy for Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-Senior. The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they arise, subject to position-specific requirements. This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4.0% in June, 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform highly complex and difficult duties requiring independent judgement in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of wastewater collection, water distribution, and treatment pond systems related facilities; and to exercise technical and functional supervision over maintenance and technical personnel. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey level class in the Electrical Instrument and Control Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing lead or specialized duties and by the nature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including performance of complex and difficult work in electrical maintenance, repair, motors, and pump maintenance and exercise technical and functional supervision over maintenance and technical personnel. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility. Classes in the Electrical Instrument and Control Technician series are distinguished from those in the Utility Services Worker series in that the former is required to obtain a higher level of technical, mechanical, and electrical training and experience in order to independently perform the full scope of job duties related to servicing the County’s lift stations which include variable frequency drives per state and local requirements. In contrast, the Utility Service Worker series performs more general maintenance of wastewater, water treatment, and related facilities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from assigned Utility Operations Supervisor. Exercises technical and functional supervision over maintenance and technical personnel. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinate with other divisions and department's regarding water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment pond operations; schedule and monitor the work of vendors and contractors ensuring work is being properly performed and is consistent with county standards. Perform highly skilled testing, maintenance, and repair on controllers, power switching gears, distribution systems, lighting circuits, single and multi-phase power and control circuits, plan condition status, and alarm circuits. Ensure the effective and efficient operation of electrical, electronic, water, and wastewater related instrumentation associated with the County's treatment, distribution, and collections system. Monitor the County’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA); support authorized personnel responsible for the programming of the County’s SCADA and telemetry systems. Utilize a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) to plan, schedule, complete, and document maintenance activities; maintain a variety of documentation including work orders and maintenance logs. Install, maintain, configure, calibrate, inspect, test, modify, and repair instrument control, recordings, metering, and alarm telemetry systems used in water distribution, wastewater collections, and treatment ponds. Plan, monitor, and conduct electrical preventive maintenance program; provide training and technical advice to operational staff as required. Install, diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical switch gear, relays, process controls, alarm systems, transmitters, gauges, sensors, isolators, analyzers, flowmeters, transducers, uninterruptible power supplies, lighting, motors, starters, pumps, circuit breakers, power meters, switches, control wiring, protective relays, cameras, and related electrical and electronic devices. Clean, lubricate, and inspect electrical equipment and other instrumentation and control equipment; Install wiring in conduit for new projects. Update electrical drawings, specifications, and procedures. Inspect, maintain, rebuild, and repair pumps and electric motors, controls and alarms. Operate light and moderately heavy equipment such as dump trucks, boom trucks and backhoes; transport equipment and supplies to work sites; and load and unload equipment and supplies. When assigned to wastewater treatment plant or sewer pump station, maintain, and repair all mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems; install and repair all piping and valves; interpret manuals, schematics, diagrams, and drawings; and provide technical supervision to maintenance and technical personnel regarding equipment and facility maintenance within the plant or pump station. Maintain water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment pond equipment, such as motor controls and automatic switch gear, and sewage pumps; install and maintain variable frequency drives, starters, and related automatic control equipment such as high voltage circuit Breakers, control wires, and protective relays. Test lift station emergency generators at various sites; clean, lubricate, and inspect electrical equipment related to generators. Install, configure, and maintain control of video and communications equipment. Install and service electrical voltage recording devices; Locate underground electrical conductors to prevent damage; Inspect and repair new and damaged buried cables. Test lift station emergency generators at various sites; clean, lubricate, and inspect engine and electrical equipment related to generators. May perform minor repair/pipe work, as needed. Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is primarily performed outside with varying environments, including inclement weather. Duties are performed in close proximity to a variety of hazardous environments including wastewater, sewage, gases, and high voltages. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two (2) years of responsible experience performing duties similar to an Electrical Instrument and Control Technician II with Placer County. Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college or equivalent course work in electronics, instrumentation, control systems, or related field. Required License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Class A or B driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within twelve months of employment. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. Possession of certificate of training in use of self-contained breathing apparatus, to be obtained within three months of employment. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification or equivalent. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 2 Collection System Maintenance Certification or equivalent. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principals and methods of electrical theory. Principles and practices of inspecting, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical components and instrumentation. Applicable codes, regulations, standards, procedures governing electrical, and electronic industry related to National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Agency 70E (NFPA), and Cal-OSHA. Safe work methods and applicable safety regulations. Control systems theory and its practical application to process control in field instrumentation. Ability to: Use modern precision and diagnostic tools and instruments. Keep records and prepare reports. Intermittently, sit while driving or completing forms or reports; walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and reach when inspecting or repairing wastewater or sewer systems, using various tools and equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; distinguish colors used in coding electrical wires; hear and interpret sounds coming from pump and motor operation and alarms; regularly lift very heavy weight. On a continuous basis know, understand and perform operations and observe safety rules and identify safety hazards. Intermittently analyze problem equipment and systems; identify and locate equipment and tools; explain systems and equipment issues to others; interpret work orders; remember equipment and tool location; remember street/road names and general geographic areas. Plan and execute maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, and valves. Read, interpret, and understand technical manuals, blueprints, drawings, and diagrams. Obtain information through interviews and dialogue; deal fairly and courteously with the public. Design, update, and fabricate new equipment and control systems. Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine proper course of action. Principles and practices of work safety. Work unusual and prolonged work schedules; work multiple shifts during emergencies, seasonally caused circumstances, or special projects in varying climatic and temperature conditions. Use hand tools. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Length of Probation: All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. Bargaining Unit: General CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Janine Martindale, Administrative Technician, at jmartind@placer.ca.gov or (530) 889-4083. Closing Date/Time: 3/29/2024 5:00:00 PM
Cal State University (CSU) Monterey Bay
100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955, USA
Classification: Instructional Support Technician II - 11/12 - Non-exempt Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week FLSA: Non-exempt Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,114 to $4,644* mo. CSU Salary Schedule *CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs. This is an 11-month position with the month of July off. Scheduling options include 11 months of work paid over a 12 month period. Priority Screening Date: February 26, 2024 Recruitment Status: Extended ABOUT CSUMB California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University. As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean. PURPOSE : Under the general supervision of the Dean of the College of Science and the work direction of the Chair of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, the Laboratory Support Technician shall provide comprehensive services in support of laboratory courses within the Department of Mechatronics Engineering. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following : Prepare, set-up, and clean up materials for labs courses that include engineering and physics, and/or other related fields as needed. Document lab set-ups and organize materials for future labs. Work with faculty and staff to plan, coordinate, and troubleshoot lab activities. Proactively plan ahead to meet multiple deadlines and priorities. Accurately maintain existing inventories of lab materials, supplies, equipment, and chemicals. Organize materials and lab spaces in collaboration with other lab staff. Provide specifications for ordering laboratory materials, reagents, and lab and field equipment. Assist in scheduling and checkout of shared resources among multiple users. Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform minor repairs on specialized lab and field instrumentation, including computer interfaces for data collection. May interact with repair technicians from outside the department. Responsible for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of engineering laboratories Develop familiarity with safety aspects of all materials, equipment, and procedures used in engineering and science labs. Organize and update safety information for access by students, instructors, and staff. Prepare biological and chemical hazards for disposal as needed, acting in compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines. Share safety information with staff, faculty, and students. Design, fabrication and construction for unique, highly technical and prototype equipment or systems Provide training as necessary for faculty, staff, and students in the use of specialized instrumentation and protocols. Train student workers in safety aspects of specialized procedures. Develop protocols for equipment use. Train students in fabrication equipment such as 3D printers, CNC, lathes, among others. Other Functions : Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Knowledge of the principles of performing support services; knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques related to the discipline and the curriculum; knowledge of the materials and supplies in the curriculum and the curriculum and their uses. Ability to: plan, organize, and schedule activities; ability to operate technical equipment related to the discipline; ability to maintain records; ability to adjust and perform simple maintenance of technical and scientific equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Equivalent to three years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline related to the area to which assigned. OR the equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area may be substituted for one year of the required experience; OR the equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for two years of the required experience. SPECIALIZED SKILLS : Ability to: adjust, trouble-shoot, and perform simple maintenance of scientific and engineering instrumentation; pay attention to detail and follow verbal and written instructions; work both independently and interdependently in a rapidly evolving setting; read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; communicate verbally and in writing in a cooperative, professional, and tactful manner within a diverse team of students, faculty, and support staff. Use electronic and electrical test equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators. Skilled troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, calibration, and assembly of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro, mechanical instructional support equipment. Use fabrication equipment, such as CNC router, lathe, laser cutters, 3D printers, and welding. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, or related discipline with coursework in engineering, manufacturing, or closely related discipline with at least two (2) years of experience as a technician where duties included direct responsibility for preparing labs for college courses in engineering or closely related discipline. Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting engineering equipment and lab instrumentation used in college-level courses. Experience handling chemicals and hazardous waste safely; specifying scientific supplies and equipment for procurement; and with the safe operation of hand and power tools. Experience with electronic equipment, pneumatics, machining tools, lathes, welding, CNC routers, mills, among other equipment. RSS or equivalent chemical inventory database and experience with tracking scientific supplies and equipment. Technical fluency in the use of Microsoft Office Professional, including with Excel and Access, or similar programs; Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Forms, etc.); CAD software, Oracle-PeopleSoft/Common Management System or equivalent student, HR and Financial information systems; intranet drives; and internet browsers. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS : All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). 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 as a condition of employment. This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095 . This position has been designated as a sensitive position with: responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property; access to controlled or hazardous substances; access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards ; and responsibility for operating commercial vehicles, machinery or equipment that could pose environmental hazards or cause injury, illness, or death. This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues. Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University's liability coverage. May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT : Position requires frequent movement; bending; climbing; reaching; standing; lifting objects up to 40 pounds; and applying force. Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. Position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. Requires travel between campus offices and off-campus locations. This position requires, but is not limited to, performing work indoors and outdoors in a variety of local weather conditions and environments. Must participate in all OSHA and University safety programs, as required, and follow all work safety guidelines. Involves working with chemicals; compressed gases; biological materials; glass and other sharps. Work involves use and maintenance of scientific equipment, risk of being exposed to fire, fumes, chemical and biological hazards, and electrical shock. The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates. BENEFITS/PERKS : CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, dental and vision plans; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. For more information, visit Employee Benefits Summary . As a perk, the University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability; visit Schoonover Employee Housing for more information. APPLICATION PROCEDURE : For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at Careers at CSUMB . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailing humanresources@csumb.edu . All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. GENERAL INFORMATION : CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/ . CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Advertised: Jan 22 2024 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Mar 07, 2024
Classification: Instructional Support Technician II - 11/12 - Non-exempt Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week FLSA: Non-exempt Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,114 to $4,644* mo. CSU Salary Schedule *CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs. This is an 11-month position with the month of July off. Scheduling options include 11 months of work paid over a 12 month period. Priority Screening Date: February 26, 2024 Recruitment Status: Extended ABOUT CSUMB California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University. As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean. PURPOSE : Under the general supervision of the Dean of the College of Science and the work direction of the Chair of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, the Laboratory Support Technician shall provide comprehensive services in support of laboratory courses within the Department of Mechatronics Engineering. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following : Prepare, set-up, and clean up materials for labs courses that include engineering and physics, and/or other related fields as needed. Document lab set-ups and organize materials for future labs. Work with faculty and staff to plan, coordinate, and troubleshoot lab activities. Proactively plan ahead to meet multiple deadlines and priorities. Accurately maintain existing inventories of lab materials, supplies, equipment, and chemicals. Organize materials and lab spaces in collaboration with other lab staff. Provide specifications for ordering laboratory materials, reagents, and lab and field equipment. Assist in scheduling and checkout of shared resources among multiple users. Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform minor repairs on specialized lab and field instrumentation, including computer interfaces for data collection. May interact with repair technicians from outside the department. Responsible for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of engineering laboratories Develop familiarity with safety aspects of all materials, equipment, and procedures used in engineering and science labs. Organize and update safety information for access by students, instructors, and staff. Prepare biological and chemical hazards for disposal as needed, acting in compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines. Share safety information with staff, faculty, and students. Design, fabrication and construction for unique, highly technical and prototype equipment or systems Provide training as necessary for faculty, staff, and students in the use of specialized instrumentation and protocols. Train student workers in safety aspects of specialized procedures. Develop protocols for equipment use. Train students in fabrication equipment such as 3D printers, CNC, lathes, among others. Other Functions : Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Knowledge of the principles of performing support services; knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques related to the discipline and the curriculum; knowledge of the materials and supplies in the curriculum and the curriculum and their uses. Ability to: plan, organize, and schedule activities; ability to operate technical equipment related to the discipline; ability to maintain records; ability to adjust and perform simple maintenance of technical and scientific equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Equivalent to three years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline related to the area to which assigned. OR the equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area may be substituted for one year of the required experience; OR the equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for two years of the required experience. SPECIALIZED SKILLS : Ability to: adjust, trouble-shoot, and perform simple maintenance of scientific and engineering instrumentation; pay attention to detail and follow verbal and written instructions; work both independently and interdependently in a rapidly evolving setting; read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; communicate verbally and in writing in a cooperative, professional, and tactful manner within a diverse team of students, faculty, and support staff. Use electronic and electrical test equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and function generators. Skilled troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, calibration, and assembly of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro, mechanical instructional support equipment. Use fabrication equipment, such as CNC router, lathe, laser cutters, 3D printers, and welding. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, or related discipline with coursework in engineering, manufacturing, or closely related discipline with at least two (2) years of experience as a technician where duties included direct responsibility for preparing labs for college courses in engineering or closely related discipline. Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting engineering equipment and lab instrumentation used in college-level courses. Experience handling chemicals and hazardous waste safely; specifying scientific supplies and equipment for procurement; and with the safe operation of hand and power tools. Experience with electronic equipment, pneumatics, machining tools, lathes, welding, CNC routers, mills, among other equipment. RSS or equivalent chemical inventory database and experience with tracking scientific supplies and equipment. Technical fluency in the use of Microsoft Office Professional, including with Excel and Access, or similar programs; Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Forms, etc.); CAD software, Oracle-PeopleSoft/Common Management System or equivalent student, HR and Financial information systems; intranet drives; and internet browsers. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS : All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). 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 as a condition of employment. This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095 . This position has been designated as a sensitive position with: responsibility for the care, safety and security of people (including children and minors), animals and CSU property; access to controlled or hazardous substances; access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards ; and responsibility for operating commercial vehicles, machinery or equipment that could pose environmental hazards or cause injury, illness, or death. This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues. Must possess and maintain a valid license to drive in the State of California, pass the Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the University's liability coverage. May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT : Position requires frequent movement; bending; climbing; reaching; standing; lifting objects up to 40 pounds; and applying force. Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. Position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. Requires travel between campus offices and off-campus locations. This position requires, but is not limited to, performing work indoors and outdoors in a variety of local weather conditions and environments. Must participate in all OSHA and University safety programs, as required, and follow all work safety guidelines. Involves working with chemicals; compressed gases; biological materials; glass and other sharps. Work involves use and maintenance of scientific equipment, risk of being exposed to fire, fumes, chemical and biological hazards, and electrical shock. The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates. BENEFITS/PERKS : CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, dental and vision plans; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. For more information, visit Employee Benefits Summary . As a perk, the University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability; visit Schoonover Employee Housing for more information. APPLICATION PROCEDURE : For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at Careers at CSUMB . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or emailing humanresources@csumb.edu . All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. GENERAL INFORMATION : CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics, you can view the notice of availability and access the Cal State University, Monterey Bay annual security and fire safety reports at https://csumb.edu/clery/asr-and-fsr-notices-availability/ . CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Advertised: Jan 22 2024 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
City of Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Introduction At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation's most advanced and efficient water utilities. We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines - engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more. Click here to be directed to the Scottsdale Water Careers webpage. About The Position This position performs industrial journey-level electrical, electronic and computer work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City's water and wastewater systems and equipment. The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process, and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Please note: There are multiple positions. Based on the needs of the city, this position has been reposted Open Continuous; the city reserves the right to close the posting when a sufficient number of applications have been received. The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit Supplemental 457 Retirement Plans through Nationwide Pet Insurance Bilingual pay compensation For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here . Selection Process: Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of this position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include an interview panel and skills assessment. Final selection is contingent upon a background check which includes: Fingerprint Search of the National FBI Database Criminal Background screening Drug Testing Physical Examination to include a Visual Ishihara Color Test Motor Vehicle Department Records Check To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, c lick here . The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice. PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent. Five years of experience as a journeyman-level electrician in an industrial setting, three years of which includes equivalent experience as a utility electrician or instrumentation technician in a municipal Water or Wastewater environment. Satisfactory completion of a two-year electrician apprenticeship in an industrial setting will meet the required years of experience for the Water/Wastewater Utility Technician II. Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements: The Scottsdale Water Resources Division offers an Operator Certification Incentive Program up to $750.00 per certification for those employees who obtain certifications above what is required of their positions. The department recognizes the intrinsic value of operator certifications and the added value to the city of having a workforce that possess them. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. Must possess or obtain and maintain within six months of hire or promotion a Grade 1 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ( ADEQ) within one of the following disciplines - Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, or Wastewater Collection. Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work. Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment. Essential Functions Installs, maintains and repairs high-voltage electrical systems, well pump equipment, booster stations, sewer lift stations, motors, switch gear and control equipment, and calibrates electrical, solid state electronic and process control equipment using instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, frequency counters, and data-line analyzers. Repairs Water and Wastewater systems with motors up to 800 horse power with voltages from 24 volts control systems to up to 4160 volts. Works with voltages from 24 volts control systems to 12,500 medium voltage distribution systems. Installs and maintains transformers, substations, and related control equipment (motors, generators, pumps). Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs video and access control security systems throughout our infrastructure. Troubleshoots and repairs process control equipment located at the City's water and wastewater treatment facilities; uses the data collected from the telemetry system to troubleshoot system deficiencies or problems and assist other personnel to use the available data as required. Reads and updates electrical schematics and control drawings. Provides technical help and safety guidance to Water/Wastewater Utility Electrician I. Work Environment/Physical Demands Seldom sedentary and includes walking or moving. Bend and stoop repeatedly; good hand/eye coordination. Climb ladders or steps to reach work areas. Work at heights greater than ten feet. Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time. Moderate exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes and unpleasant but not hazardous odors. Work in small, cramped areas such as ceiling crawl spaces, equipment enclosures, closets, etc. Travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; climbing elevations. Lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds long distances (20 feet). Distinguish between the full range of colors in the color spectrum to work with electrical wires in confined spaces and tight spaces. Operate a motor vehicle to travel to/from various locations. Work overtime, rotating weekend shifts, holidays and a call-out schedule. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or marital status. When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Introduction At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation's most advanced and efficient water utilities. We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines - engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more. Click here to be directed to the Scottsdale Water Careers webpage. About The Position This position performs industrial journey-level electrical, electronic and computer work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City's water and wastewater systems and equipment. The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process, and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Please note: There are multiple positions. Based on the needs of the city, this position has been reposted Open Continuous; the city reserves the right to close the posting when a sufficient number of applications have been received. The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit Supplemental 457 Retirement Plans through Nationwide Pet Insurance Bilingual pay compensation For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here . Selection Process: Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of this position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include an interview panel and skills assessment. Final selection is contingent upon a background check which includes: Fingerprint Search of the National FBI Database Criminal Background screening Drug Testing Physical Examination to include a Visual Ishihara Color Test Motor Vehicle Department Records Check To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, c lick here . The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice. PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent. Five years of experience as a journeyman-level electrician in an industrial setting, three years of which includes equivalent experience as a utility electrician or instrumentation technician in a municipal Water or Wastewater environment. Satisfactory completion of a two-year electrician apprenticeship in an industrial setting will meet the required years of experience for the Water/Wastewater Utility Technician II. Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements: The Scottsdale Water Resources Division offers an Operator Certification Incentive Program up to $750.00 per certification for those employees who obtain certifications above what is required of their positions. The department recognizes the intrinsic value of operator certifications and the added value to the city of having a workforce that possess them. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. Must possess or obtain and maintain within six months of hire or promotion a Grade 1 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ( ADEQ) within one of the following disciplines - Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, or Wastewater Collection. Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work. Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment. Essential Functions Installs, maintains and repairs high-voltage electrical systems, well pump equipment, booster stations, sewer lift stations, motors, switch gear and control equipment, and calibrates electrical, solid state electronic and process control equipment using instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, frequency counters, and data-line analyzers. Repairs Water and Wastewater systems with motors up to 800 horse power with voltages from 24 volts control systems to up to 4160 volts. Works with voltages from 24 volts control systems to 12,500 medium voltage distribution systems. Installs and maintains transformers, substations, and related control equipment (motors, generators, pumps). Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs video and access control security systems throughout our infrastructure. Troubleshoots and repairs process control equipment located at the City's water and wastewater treatment facilities; uses the data collected from the telemetry system to troubleshoot system deficiencies or problems and assist other personnel to use the available data as required. Reads and updates electrical schematics and control drawings. Provides technical help and safety guidance to Water/Wastewater Utility Electrician I. Work Environment/Physical Demands Seldom sedentary and includes walking or moving. Bend and stoop repeatedly; good hand/eye coordination. Climb ladders or steps to reach work areas. Work at heights greater than ten feet. Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time. Moderate exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes and unpleasant but not hazardous odors. Work in small, cramped areas such as ceiling crawl spaces, equipment enclosures, closets, etc. Travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; climbing elevations. Lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds long distances (20 feet). Distinguish between the full range of colors in the color spectrum to work with electrical wires in confined spaces and tight spaces. Operate a motor vehicle to travel to/from various locations. Work overtime, rotating weekend shifts, holidays and a call-out schedule. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or marital status. When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
PLACER COUNTY, CA
Auburn, California, United States
Introduction Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION Placer County is currently accepting applications for Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - I, Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - II, and Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior. Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications. To participate in the recruitment at the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment: Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - I #2024-11818-01 Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - II #2024-11819-01 Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior #2024-11820-01 The Department of Public Works currently has two permanent vacancies at the Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-I and Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-II level and one permanent vacancy for Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior. The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they arise, subject to position-specific requirements. This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4.0% in June, 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform work in the repair, installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, and modification of digital electrical systems, automated instrument control mechanisms, and measuring devices that are used to power, control, and operate water distribution, wastewater collections, treatment ponds, and related infrastructure. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry level class in the Electrical Instrument and Control Technician series. This class is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. Employees may have only limited work experience at an equivalent to the Placer County classification of Utility Services Worker and will work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. Control Technician series are distinguished from those in the Utility Services Worker series in that the former is required to obtain a higher level of technical, mechanical, and electrical training and experience in order to independently perform the full scope of job duties related to servicing the County’s lift stations which include variable frequency drives per state and local requirements. In contrast, the Utility Service Worker series performs more general maintenance of wastewater, water treatment, and related facilities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives immediate supervision from an assigned supervisor and may receive technical and functional supervision from a Senior Electrical Instrument and Control Technician. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Install, maintain, configure, calibrate, inspect, test, modify, and repair instrument control, recordings, metering, and alarm telemetry systems used in water distribution, wastewater collections, and treatment ponds. Install, diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical switch gear, relays, process controls, alarm systems, transmitters, gauges, sensors, isolators, analyzers, flowmeters, transducers, uninterruptible power supplies, lighting, motors, starters, pumps, circuit breakers, power meters, switches, control wiring, protective relays, cameras, and related electrical and electronic devices. Clean, lubricate, and inspect electrical equipment and other instrumentation and control equipment; install wiring in conduit for new projects. Maintain water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment pond equipment, such as motor controls and automatic switch gear, and sewage pumps; install and maintain variable frequency drives, starters, and related automatic control equipment such as high voltage circuit breakers, control wires, and protective relays. Test lift station emergency generators at various sites; clean, lubricate, and inspect electrical equipment related to generators. Install, configure, and maintain control of video and communications equipment. Install and service electrical voltage recording devices; locate underground electrical conductors to prevent damage; inspect and repair new and damaged buried cables. Inspect, maintain, rebuild, and repair pumps and electric motors, controls, and alarms. Operate light and moderately heavy equipment such as dump trucks, boom trucks, and backhoes; transport equipment and supplies to work sites; and load and unload equipment and supplies. When assigned to wastewater treatment plant or sewer pump station, maintain, and repair all mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems; install and repair all piping and valves; interpret manuals, schematics, diagrams, and drawings; and provide technical supervision to maintenance and technical personnel regarding equipment and facility maintenance within the plant or pump station. Test lift station emergency generators at various sites; clean, lubricate, and inspect engine and electrical equipment related to generators. May perform minor repair/pipe work, as needed. Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is primarily performed outside with varying environments, including traveling and working in inclement weather. Duties are performed in close proximity to a variety of hazardous environments including wastewater, sewage, gases, and high voltages. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience and Training: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One (1) year of experience performing multi-skilled work related to troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment, or one (1) year experience in the water/wastewater field in collection/distribution system maintenance or treatment operation and maintenance. Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college or equivalent course work in electronics, instrumentation, control systems, or related field. Required License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Class A or B driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within twelve months of employment. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. Possession of certificate of training in use of self-contained breathing apparatus, to be obtained within three months of employment. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification or equivalent. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 Collection System Maintenance Certification or equivalent, to be obtained within twelve months of employment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Basic control systems theory and its practical application to process control infield instrumentation. Basic principles and practices of inspecting, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical components and instrumentation. Basic electrical theory principles. Applicable codes, regulations, standards, and procedures governing electrical and electronic industry. Principles and practices of work safety. Ability to: On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, observe safety rules and identify safety hazards. Intermittently analyze problem equipment and systems; identify and locate equipment and tools; interpret work orders; remember equipment and tool location; explain systems and equipment issues to others; remember street/road names and general geographic areas. Intermittently sit while driving or completing forms or reports; walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and reach when inspecting or repairing wastewater or sewer systems, use various tools and equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; distinguish colors used in coding electrical wires; hear and interpret sounds coming from pump and motor operation and alarms; and regularly lift very heavy weight. Obtain information through interviews and dialogue; deal fairly and courteously with the public. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. Safely and effectively perform duties and operate equipment in regular traffic areas. Work unusual and prolonged work schedules; work multiple shifts during emergencies, seasonally caused circumstances, or special projects. Use hand tools. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Length of Probation: All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. Bargaining Unit: General CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Janine Martindale, Administrative Technician, at jmartind@placer.ca.gov or at (530) 889-4083. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Introduction Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION Placer County is currently accepting applications for Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - I, Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - II, and Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior. Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications. To participate in the recruitment at the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment: Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - I #2024-11818-01 Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - II #2024-11819-01 Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior #2024-11820-01 The Department of Public Works currently has two permanent vacancies at the Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-I and Electrical Instrument & Control Technician-II level and one permanent vacancy for Electrical Instrument & Control Technician - Senior. The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they arise, subject to position-specific requirements. This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4.0% in June, 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform work in the repair, installation, maintenance, calibration, testing, and modification of digital electrical systems, automated instrument control mechanisms, and measuring devices that are used to power, control, and operate water distribution, wastewater collections, treatment ponds, and related infrastructure. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry level class in the Electrical Instrument and Control Technician series. This class is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. Employees may have only limited work experience at an equivalent to the Placer County classification of Utility Services Worker and will work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. Control Technician series are distinguished from those in the Utility Services Worker series in that the former is required to obtain a higher level of technical, mechanical, and electrical training and experience in order to independently perform the full scope of job duties related to servicing the County’s lift stations which include variable frequency drives per state and local requirements. In contrast, the Utility Service Worker series performs more general maintenance of wastewater, water treatment, and related facilities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives immediate supervision from an assigned supervisor and may receive technical and functional supervision from a Senior Electrical Instrument and Control Technician. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Install, maintain, configure, calibrate, inspect, test, modify, and repair instrument control, recordings, metering, and alarm telemetry systems used in water distribution, wastewater collections, and treatment ponds. Install, diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical switch gear, relays, process controls, alarm systems, transmitters, gauges, sensors, isolators, analyzers, flowmeters, transducers, uninterruptible power supplies, lighting, motors, starters, pumps, circuit breakers, power meters, switches, control wiring, protective relays, cameras, and related electrical and electronic devices. Clean, lubricate, and inspect electrical equipment and other instrumentation and control equipment; install wiring in conduit for new projects. Maintain water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment pond equipment, such as motor controls and automatic switch gear, and sewage pumps; install and maintain variable frequency drives, starters, and related automatic control equipment such as high voltage circuit breakers, control wires, and protective relays. Test lift station emergency generators at various sites; clean, lubricate, and inspect electrical equipment related to generators. Install, configure, and maintain control of video and communications equipment. Install and service electrical voltage recording devices; locate underground electrical conductors to prevent damage; inspect and repair new and damaged buried cables. Inspect, maintain, rebuild, and repair pumps and electric motors, controls, and alarms. Operate light and moderately heavy equipment such as dump trucks, boom trucks, and backhoes; transport equipment and supplies to work sites; and load and unload equipment and supplies. When assigned to wastewater treatment plant or sewer pump station, maintain, and repair all mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems; install and repair all piping and valves; interpret manuals, schematics, diagrams, and drawings; and provide technical supervision to maintenance and technical personnel regarding equipment and facility maintenance within the plant or pump station. Test lift station emergency generators at various sites; clean, lubricate, and inspect engine and electrical equipment related to generators. May perform minor repair/pipe work, as needed. Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is primarily performed outside with varying environments, including traveling and working in inclement weather. Duties are performed in close proximity to a variety of hazardous environments including wastewater, sewage, gases, and high voltages. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience and Training: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One (1) year of experience performing multi-skilled work related to troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment, or one (1) year experience in the water/wastewater field in collection/distribution system maintenance or treatment operation and maintenance. Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college or equivalent course work in electronics, instrumentation, control systems, or related field. Required License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Class A or B driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within twelve months of employment. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. Possession of certificate of training in use of self-contained breathing apparatus, to be obtained within three months of employment. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification or equivalent. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 Collection System Maintenance Certification or equivalent, to be obtained within twelve months of employment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Basic control systems theory and its practical application to process control infield instrumentation. Basic principles and practices of inspecting, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical components and instrumentation. Basic electrical theory principles. Applicable codes, regulations, standards, and procedures governing electrical and electronic industry. Principles and practices of work safety. Ability to: On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, observe safety rules and identify safety hazards. Intermittently analyze problem equipment and systems; identify and locate equipment and tools; interpret work orders; remember equipment and tool location; explain systems and equipment issues to others; remember street/road names and general geographic areas. Intermittently sit while driving or completing forms or reports; walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, and reach when inspecting or repairing wastewater or sewer systems, use various tools and equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; distinguish colors used in coding electrical wires; hear and interpret sounds coming from pump and motor operation and alarms; and regularly lift very heavy weight. Obtain information through interviews and dialogue; deal fairly and courteously with the public. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. Safely and effectively perform duties and operate equipment in regular traffic areas. Work unusual and prolonged work schedules; work multiple shifts during emergencies, seasonally caused circumstances, or special projects. Use hand tools. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Length of Probation: All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. Bargaining Unit: General CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Janine Martindale, Administrative Technician, at jmartind@placer.ca.gov or at (530) 889-4083. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Department: Water Resource Management Pay Grade: 109 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Personnel Status: Regular Full-Time JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for the consistent and reliable operation of various water supply, pumping, and treatment facilities by the repair and maintenance of these facilities. This position reports to the Water Treatment Facility Maintenance Supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Repairs and maintains water pumping and treatment facilities. Maintains water pumping and treatment facilities’ buildings and grounds. Calibrates, Maintains and Repairs various facility instrumentation and SCADA equipment. Maintains inventory of parts and supplies for facilities and equipment Performs other related job duties as assigned. AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES Professional Excellence Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes. Communication Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles. Teamwork Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles. Engagement Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service. Public Service Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) to three (3) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Qualifications: Possession of a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Possession of or ability to obtain an Alabama Grade II or higher certification for water treatment within 18 months of employment. Requirement is a condition of continued employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of surface water treatment plants, groundwater production facilities, pumping facilities, and related infrastructure. Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of pumps, motors, and emergency power systems. Knowledge of computers, job-related software programs, tools, and equipment. Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of electrical and plumbing systems. Knowledge of water sampling and laboratory analysis procedures. Knowledge of lawn and building maintenance tools and techniques. Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs. Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes. Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems. Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing. Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner. Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers. Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters. Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes. Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is medium work, which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, stooping, balancing, climbing, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed in various indoor and outdoor environments. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment such as specialized clothing, goggles, masks, boots, gloves, and other protective devices as required. Please click on the link to view the current benefits for the City of Auburn. https://www.auburnalabama.org/human-resources/ Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Department: Water Resource Management Pay Grade: 109 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Personnel Status: Regular Full-Time JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for the consistent and reliable operation of various water supply, pumping, and treatment facilities by the repair and maintenance of these facilities. This position reports to the Water Treatment Facility Maintenance Supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Repairs and maintains water pumping and treatment facilities. Maintains water pumping and treatment facilities’ buildings and grounds. Calibrates, Maintains and Repairs various facility instrumentation and SCADA equipment. Maintains inventory of parts and supplies for facilities and equipment Performs other related job duties as assigned. AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES Professional Excellence Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes. Communication Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles. Teamwork Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles. Engagement Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service. Public Service Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) to three (3) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Qualifications: Possession of a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Possession of or ability to obtain an Alabama Grade II or higher certification for water treatment within 18 months of employment. Requirement is a condition of continued employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of surface water treatment plants, groundwater production facilities, pumping facilities, and related infrastructure. Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of pumps, motors, and emergency power systems. Knowledge of computers, job-related software programs, tools, and equipment. Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of electrical and plumbing systems. Knowledge of water sampling and laboratory analysis procedures. Knowledge of lawn and building maintenance tools and techniques. Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs. Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes. Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems. Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing. Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner. Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers. Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters. Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes. Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is medium work, which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, stooping, balancing, climbing, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed in various indoor and outdoor environments. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment such as specialized clothing, goggles, masks, boots, gloves, and other protective devices as required. Please click on the link to view the current benefits for the City of Auburn. https://www.auburnalabama.org/human-resources/ Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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