JOB POSTINGLOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS
invites applications for the position of:
HOURLY ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I, II, IIIEnvironmental Health and Safety The Sanitation Districts are a non-civil services public agency with over 1,700 employees. Our Joint Administration Office in Whittier is conveniently located near the 60/605-freeway interchange, 15 miles from downtown L.A. The Sanitation Districts also have various opportunities to enhance career growth as evidenced through various programs including tuition reimbursement, professional development, mentoring, and professional dues reimbursement. Benefit information can be found on our website at www.lacsd.org or by clicking on the Position Title and then the Benefits tab.LOCATION: TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SECTION, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform a variety of increasingly more difficult para- professional engineering duties, in support of engineering programs including landfill, gas, or hazardous waste checking; wastewater system; industrial waste monitoring; health and safety; technical services; or other technical assignments.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor, the incumbent drives to various Districts' sites to conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and surveys; prepares reports based on laboratory analysis; surveys lab ventilation hoods; assists with annual audiogram testing; performs calibration and maintenance of the Districts' industrial hygiene equipment; updates existing respiratory protection and hearing conservation databases; conducts office ergonomic evaluations; inspects and maintains the emergency operation center equipment and supplies; tracks CWIRS radios; assists with Districts' automatic external defibrillator maintenance; maintains training supplies including first aid/CPR training equipment and audio/visual presentation equipment; assists with training data entry; and performs related duties as assigned.
This vacancy may be filled at any level.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I is the entry-level class in which incumbents receive work, which provides an opportunity to learn the terminology, processes, and equipment in the field of industrial hygiene. The tasks assigned are less difficult and more routine than those of the Engineering Technician II or III.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II is the intermediate level class in which incumbents perform a variety of moderately difficult technical support work requiring the application of general technical knowledge.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III is the journey level class in which incumbents perform tasks requiring significant judgment, thorough knowledge and progressively responsible experience. Incumbents occasionally train or provide technical and function direction to one or more technicians.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCandidates must possess:
A valid California Class B or C driver's license depending on the type of Districts' vehicle driven in the specific assignment
-AND- For
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I, any combination of college or work experience in environmental science, physics, engineering, biology, which provides the knowledge and abilities listed; or related scientific area is desirable;
For
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II, one year of experience as an Engineering Technician I -OR- A Bachelor of Science degree in a directly related major;
For
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III, one year of experience at or above the Engineering Technician II.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software; the ability to format data and calculations to produce industrial hygiene reports; and working knowledge of operating industrial hygiene equipment.
EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIAKnowled ge of: Basic chemistry of industrial waste, hazardous waste, methane gas, water treatment, flow monitoring, or corrosion control; methods of preparing and interpreting maps, charts, graphs, plans and technical reports; engineering and scientific nomenclature; sampling procedures and measurement techniques for liquids and gases; terminology and procedures related to flow measurement and leachate control; mathematical calculations; applicable safety practices and procedures; hazardous waste materials; methods of interpreting and presenting technical data verbally and in reports; and sample preservation techniques.
Ability to: Test samples and collect data; locate monitoring stations; perform sampling and installation procedures; evaluate data; use word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer applications; perform math calculations; work in confined spaces; monitor equipment, gas meters and wells, sewer corrosion or hazardous and industrial waste disposal; communicate clearly both orally and in writing; and prepare routine correspondence and data reports.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONSELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework.
- Candidates considered to meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination.
- The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 50%, and an interview weighted at 50%.
- Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or online application. Check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications may be sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered email address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add
info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. NOTE: The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background, check, DMV report, and a drug test.
To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources .
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact
Shelley Glasman at ext. 1340.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage qualified minorities, women, and disabled person to apply.
REMOVE FROM BULLETIN BOARD: JUNE 20, 2024
RETIREMENT - CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 23/24 fiscal year). Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered “classic” members. For “classic” members, the Districts pay the “employee share.” Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.
COMPENSATION Full-time Hourly Employees may be granted a 5.5% salary step increase after working 1,000 hours with a performance evaluation rating of "meets expectations" or higher. Additional step increases may be granted if the employee is rated as "meets expectations" or higher after each additional 2,000 hours of work until they reach the equivalent of the top step of the salary range for their classification. Hourly Employees may apply for a “promotional” monthly status job in a different classification after 12 months of service, and may be converted in-place to monthly status on the first of the month following 18 months of full-time Districts service.
HEALTH INSURANCE - MEDICAL : Employees enrolled in CalPERS may sign up for their choice of medical plan. As of January 1, 2024, the Districts contribute up to $904.95 per month for coverage of the employee only. Each employee has the option of purchasing additional medical insurance coverage for family members, through payroll deductions.
- OTHER: For other types of insurance coverage such as life, dental or long-term disability, employees may want to consider obtaining their own policies until such benefits are provided after conversion to monthly employment status.
LEAVE TIME - VACATION: Employees accrue vacation hours based on the time worked in a calendar year. Vacation hours earned in one year may be used on or after January 1 of the next year. This is the only paid time off provided to Hourly Employees and it may be used to cover absences for reasons such as illness or holidays not worked.
- SICK LEAVE : 40 hours or 5 days provided upon hire.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS - A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment.
- Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite.
- Clear policies and procedures.
- Health and safety programs.
- Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.
More detailed benefits information can be found here: Districts Benefits
NOTE: The provisions of this posting do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this posting may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
Updated December 29, 2023
Closing Date/Time: 6/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
