ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN I-II

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, July 3, 2024, through 4:30 PM, Friday, August 9, 2024 (EXTENDED).

Some positions in this classification qualify for a Recruitment Incentive of up to $6,000. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here .

Salary Information:

Grade I - $2,752.40 - $3,737.44 Bi-Weekly

Grade II- $2,809.28 - $3,823.28 Bi-Weekly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, positions in this series perform a wide range of highly technical duties in the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and repair of complex electronic and mechanical instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and facilities, including the Water Department’s SCADA system. The functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to: tests, troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on a variety of electronic equipment, instrumentation control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), components and devices associated with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system at multiple facilities operated by the Department including water treatment plant and distribution system, reclaim distribution system and waste water collection system; maintains, calibrate, troubleshoots, repairs, designs, builds and installs hardware used with SCADA, water quality monitoring instruments, and other control systems; rebuilds equipment, including motor controllers, flow and pressure transmitters, cathodic protection systems, data radios, digital modems, networked communications, programmable logic controllers and specialized testing equipment and devices using operational performance standards; installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electrical and/or instrument problems in all systems at plants, pumping and lift stations, turnout and Department facilities. Equipment may include low and high voltage electrical motors; switchgear; distribution panels and enclosures, transformers, exciters, generators, pneumatic and hydraulic devices, electrical conduit, wires, pull boxes, lighting panels, motor control circuits, soft starters, variable frequency/speed drives, pumps, valve actuators, motor control panels, and all associated control circuits ranging from low voltage ( 600 volts); performs preventive maintenance of electrical and electronic systems at all facilities with the above listed equipment; This is not an inclusive list. Additional examples of duties are listed in the Civil Service Commission approved Electrical and Instrumentation Technician I-II .

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

A minimum of four (4) years full-time equivalent, paid experience in the electrical and instrumentation field or electrical repair and maintenance working in the water industry or closely related field.

AND

Candidates must possess at least one of the following certifications before passing probation (*Proof Required).

1. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Electrical Instrumentation Technologist Grade 2,

OR

2. Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI) Instrumentation and Controls, Part A, such as that issued by IBEW-NECA,

OR

3. International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Control System Technician (CCST) Level certification in combination with the following:

State of California Electrical Contractor's License

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of water hydraulics, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment and systems and be skilled in the use of precision measurement devices.
  
• Knowledge of practices, methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the design, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical instrumentation and control equipment and devices common to water and wastewater systems.
  
• Knowledge of principles, theory, and practices of electricity, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanics as they apply to maintenance and repair of equipment and instruments commonly found in water, wastewater, and reclaimed system.
  
• Knowledge of programmable logic controller (PLC) ladder logic, PLC and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programming theory.
  
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code, OSHA safe practices, and ISA standards.
  
• Knowledge of computer operation skills, including word processing, database programs, spreadsheets, electronic mail, and SCADA operation.
  
• Knowledge of digital electronic symbols and operations.
  
• Skill in utilizing applicable software including, but not limiting to departmental application programs and electrical/instrumentation programs.
  
• Ability to test, diagnose, correct, calibrate and repair a wide variety of electrical and electronic instrumentation devices such as flowmeters, level transmitters, motors, motor starters, machinery and equipment common to the water and wastewater system.
  
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, PLC ladder logic, P&ID drawings, operating and maintenance manuals and software to aid in troubleshooting and/or installing instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment.
  
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and monitor work for efficiency, quality, and timeliness.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with employees, contractors, and vendors.
  
• Ability to respond to call-out or emergencies as required; handle emergency situations as directed.
  
• Ability to make mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages with speed and accuracy
  
  

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed.

This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Applications received by July 19, 2024, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.

If you have not received notification within two weeks of filing, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. MG6AN-24 LS:EIT 07/03/2024

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 8/9/2024 4:30 PM Pacific

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