Instrument & Controls Tech II

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.
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About the position
The Instrument and Controls Technician II position installs, maintains and repairs the measuring and control devices used in industrial, commercial processes and Water and Wastewater facilities.
Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• An Associate's Degree with major course work in electronics technology, electrical technology or related degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Four years of experience performing installation, repair and maintenance of complex electrical equipment, to include two years' experience troubleshooting and staging of Instrumentation hardware, software and related equipment, and two years' experience maintaining proper documentation (including permits, calibration records, procurement contracts, financial budgets and reports) for regulatory requirements.
• An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in a water/wastewater plant or facility,
  • Successful completion of a four year training at a journeymen level on industrial instrumentation equipment repair for medium and low voltages controls.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• 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 within six months of hire or promotion a Grade I operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment. Must maintain certification throughout employment.
• 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 division/department/service assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate, record, and control generating operations in Water and Wastewater plants: Inspects meters, indicators, and gauges to detect abnormal fluctuations.
• Tests accuracy of flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, radiation counters or detectors, and other recording, indicating or controlling instruments to locate defective components in system, using test equipment, such as pressure gauges, mercury manometers, potentiometers, pulse and signal generators, oscilloscopes, transistor curve tracers, and ammeters, voltmeters, and watt meters.
• Operates pneumatic, electronic and microcomputer devices used to measure and control pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force, and chemical composition.
• Repairs, maintains and calibrates level, pressure and flow telemetry; installs, maintains, repairs and calibrates all types of process instrumentation used for monitoring water/wastewater parameters such as level, pressure, flow, chemical concentrations, turbidity and pH consult with and advises process operators.
• Communicates orally and in writing with co-workers and supervisory personnel concerning routine and emergency system functions, maintenance and installation.
• Performs mathematical computations and writes reports.
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in an outside environment.
• Work in small, cramped areas, cold temperatures and/or high volume of noise; climb ladders or steps to reach objects; stoop and bend.
• Moves heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds to deliver equipment to various work sites.
• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Exposed to harsh substances; be exposed to foul odors within acceptable ranges/levels; work in confined spaces; ascend and descend ladders up to 50 feet in height; wear protective apparel including, but not limited to, goggles, face protectors, aprons, fall protection, shoes and a respirator, as required by OSHA standards.
• May have to work weekends and overtime, including responding to emergency situations after normal working hours.
• Operate a motor vehicle and travels to/from various water and wastewater facilities.

Benefits Highlights:
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 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:
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.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
Fingerprinting search of the national FBI DatabaseCriminal Background screeningDrug Screen 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check 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. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
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 Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist 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: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

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