Full-Time Position
FLSA: Non-Exempt

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs entry-level technical duties involving treatment plant and distribution systems requiring specialized skills, knowledge, and certification pertaining to treatment plant control instrumentation and electrical and electronic equipment; performs routine technical duties in the design, construction, installation, modification, calibration, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment; maintains equipment and devices used in the treatment, storage, and distribution of potable water; maintains the SCADA system and interfacing equipment for the continuous operation of the agency’s related facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the Electrical/Instrumentation class series. This class performs the more routine duties of Electrical/Instrumentation activity.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Water Systems Supervisor and may receive technical supervision from a Senior Electrical Technician or a Senior Instrumentation Technician. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspects, adjusts, and repairs electrical and electronic equipment, such as motors, transducers, motor control centers, switches, panels, wiring, and circuits and related devices.
• Performs predictive and preventive maintenance on electronic and electrical equipment.
• Installs, operates, and maintains sophisticated electrical and electronic equipment to interface and troubleshoot instrumentation devices and controllers such as hand tools, multimeters, process analyzers, fiber optic testers, and communication media testers.
• Develops and uses diagnostic problem-solving techniques.
• Installs, maintains, and improves electrical systems and components for treatment plants, pump stations, and turnouts.
• Assists with the design of electrical systems for new installation or upgrading of existing equipment.
• Installs and maintains sophisticated instrumentation and control systems; develops and uses diagnostic techniques.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and builds control system and water quality instruments; maintains and troubleshoots software and hardware.
• Tests, troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of instrumentation control systems, components, and devices associated with the operation of a large, state-of-the-art water treatment and distribution system; corrects defects in instrumentation.
• Performs a variety of skilled, technical duties in the development, installation, modification, and maintenance of telecommunication, process control, supervisory control, data collection, and telemetry systems.
• Modifies, installs, and supports software-based control and instrumentation logic.
• Modifies, installs, and supports systems and networks used for the transportation of electronic signals across a wide geographic area utilized by the SCADA system.
• Operates and uses a variety of hand tools, instruments, and related equipment.
• Operates a computer and assigned software.
• Performs other related duties as required.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, reaching, grasping, making repetitive hand movements, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment and in reading reports and work-related documents. The position requires fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard and mouse. Incumbents may work in and around road traffic, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and in confined spaces on occasion. Incumbents may also be required to operate various appurtenances within the distribution system and may be required to lift items up to 50 pounds.

This position has both indoor and outdoor responsibilities. Incumbents are required to work in all weather conditions including heat, rain, and cold.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

QUALIFICATIONS

(The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)

Education and/or Experience

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess:

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED, supplemented by college-level course work or specialized training in the electrical repair and maintenance fields or the electronic instrumentation and control fields.
• Two (2) years of experience in performing industrial/commercial electrical repair and maintenance common to or equivalent to that required for the operations and maintenance of a large water works or two (2) years of experience in performing industrial/commercial electronic instrument and control system repair and maintenance and devices common to a large water works.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Possession of a valid Grade I Distribution Operator's certification issued by the California Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Possession of a valid Grade I Treatment Operator's certification issued by the California Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, is desired and pending Board approval, this certification will be required within eighteen (18) months of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

(The following are a representative sample of the K S A’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)

Knowledge /Skills of:

• Practices, theories, methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the design, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment and devices common to a large waterworks system.
• Operating characteristics of electronic components, including microprocessor controls; practices, methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the design, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of industrial electrical equipment common to a large waterworks system.
• Principles and practices associated with electrical circuitry.
• Practices, theories, methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the design, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance, and repair of process and instrument controls, supervisory control, radio and telemetry-based SCADA systems, radio communication, and telecommunication equipment and devices common to a large waterworks system.
• PLC ladder logic programming; telemetry RTU configuration, diagnoses, and support.
• Installation and application of remote telemetry systems, including phone and radio telemetry systems.
• Treatment plant, pump stations, and distribution systems.
• Safety requirements for working around heavy and power equipment, construction sites, high voltages, and confined spaces.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Ability to:

• Design and build electric systems.
• Understand electronic circuitry and related systems.
• Maintain and repair instrumentation and control systems.
• Read and comprehend technical manuals and technical codes.
• Read schematics.
• Compute rates, ratios, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance activities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Operate a computer and assigned software.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, outside organizations, and the public.

HOW TO APPLY

Read the job notice thoroughly, note the minimum requirements of the position, and compile any information or documents necessary for the application. Complete and submit your application along with supporting documents such as resume and cover letter. It is important that your application is complete and thorough. Please include all requested information including education, certifications, and relevant experience.

Be advised that, while you may submit a resume with your application, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Incomplete applications will likely be rejected.

SELECTION PROCESS

Human Resources administers the Agency’s recruitment procedures to ensure a fair and unbiased selection. Applications may be removed from the process if they are incomplete or where the applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications. Accepted applicants will interview before an unbiased, multiparty interview and scoring panel. Interviewed applicants will be scored on areas such as education, experience, demonstrated qualifications, communication skills, and interview presentation, among others. While seniority is considered, the Agency will choose the best qualified candidate regardless of time at the Agency. The Agency strives to fill each position with the most qualified candidate.

RECRUITMENT STATUS

Applicants will be provided notification electronically to the email provided in the application. To check the status of a submitted job application and to track the recruitment process, log in to governmentjobs.com by clicking the “Applicant Login” button on the Agency’s Job Opportunities page. Once you sign in, you will be directed to your Applications page where you can view the status of Submitted (and Incomplete) applications.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Agency selects applicants on the basis of applicant qualifications and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious or political affiliation, creed, citizenship status, military service status, marital status, pregnancy, age (over 40), national origin, ancestry, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITIES

The Agency will make reasonable accommodations for disabilities, both in the application process and in the performance of the job. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in the application process should contact Human Resources for assistance.

Questions or concerns related to the Agency’s Equal Opportunity Employer policy or any request for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources at (661) 297-1600.