JOB LISTING

Instrumentation Technician II

Organization: Orange County Sanitation District

Summary:

Job Title:	Instrumentation Technician II
Closing Date/Time:	Continuous
Salary:	$35.03 - $42.58 Hourly
Job Type:	Full-time
Location:	Plant 1 - 10844 Ellis Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, California

Description:

OPENING DATE: 11/28/12

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

DESCRIPTION:

What do you value in your next job?

At the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we’d love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.

Honesty, Trust, & Respect
We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, honesty, trust, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community.

Teamwork & Problem Solving
We strive to reach OCSD goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.

Leadership & Commitment
We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely and safely to achieve our objectives and goals. We are committed to act in the best interest of our employees, our organization, and our community.

Learning/Teaching - Talents, Skills and Abilities We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities, knowing that only through personal growth and development will we continue to progress as an agency and as individuals.

Recognition/Rewards We seek to recognize, acknowledge and reward contributions to OCSD by our many talented employees.

OCSD is currently looking to fill the role of an Instrumentation Technician II.

Under supervision, the Instrumentation Technician II performs a variety of complex assignments in the installation, maintenance, and calibration of process control instrumentation and related equipment. This individual implements additions or modifications of control systems; troubleshoots and repairs electrical, electronic, microprocessor-based, pneumatic, and mechanical process control components. The Instrumentation Technician II identifies, isolates, and diagnoses failures using various types of test equipment; interprets schematic and loop drawings; and coordinates repairs with other divisions as necessary. Other duties will include installing process control components, panels, cables, and systems; determining measurements; and developing drawings for installations. This person will be responsible for ordering equipment, parts, and supplies for installation of systems; installing parts, equipment, piping, and wiring per design specifications; calibrating the instruments; testing the systems; correcting any failures; and coordinating installation with other divisions as necessary.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution, supplemented by college level course work or trade school training in instrumentation technology or a related field. Three years of increasingly responsible experience maintaining, calibrating, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical process control instruments is required. The selected candidate must possess a valid Driver’s License. A valid Grade II Electrical/Instrumentation Certificate from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) or comparable certification from the International Society of Automation (ISA) is desired. Knowledge of instrumentation principles, methods, tools, equipment, and safety procedures is required. The ability to prepare accurate technical reports, purchase requisitions, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing is strongly desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in and around wastewater treatment plants and pump/lift stations and related utility systems and facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, and to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing a minimum of 40 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Environmental Elements

Employees work in and around wastewater utilities and in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS:

All Orange County Sanitation District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the Orange County Sanitation District requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

OTHER INFORMATION: For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this position found on the Class & Compensation page of our website.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OCSD’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.
OCSD only accepts applications submitted via our online application system. Resumes submitted via mail, fax or email will not be accepted.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Special Instructions:

Please mention you learned of this employment opportunity on the Careers In Government website.

APPLICATION FILING DATE: Open Until Filled (or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)

Hiring Salary Range: $35.03 - 38.62/Hour

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Instrumentation Technician II Supplemental Questionnaire


*	1.	PLEASE READ. The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with your job application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements. Failure to provide detailed and complete Education and Work Experience information may result in your application being rejected.Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript. Any information you submit may be verified. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected. I also understand that I may not submit a resume in lieu of filling out the job application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
		I acknowledge I have read and understand the information above.
*	2.	Do you have your high school diploma or GED? (*NOTE:* If you answered yes, include all pertinent details in the education section of your job application).
		Yes No
*	3.	Do you have any college level course work or trade school training in the intstrumentation or electrical trades?
		Yes No
	4.	Briefly describe any college level course work or trade school training you have completed in the instrumentation or electrical trades. Limit your answer to a small paragraph. Please note, "see resume" is not an acceptable response.

*	5.	Do you have a minimum of three years of increasingly experience maintaining, installing, calibrating, and troubleshooting process control instruments?
		Yes No
*	6.	Do you currently possess a Grade II Electrical/Instrumentation Certificate from the California Water Environment Association?
		Yes No
*	7.	Are you currently certified as a Control Systems Technician by the International Society of Automation (ISA), formerly known as Instrument Society of America?
		Yes No
*	8.	Please list the types of process control instruments you have been responsible for installing, maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting. Also include the length of time (years) that you have been working with these instruments.

	9.	Include any additional information you feel is relevant and should be evaluated, including, but not limited to, experience with high voltage devices, SCADA system, analyzers, etc. Limit your answer to 1-2 paragraphs.

*	10.	Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License by time of appointment?
		Yes No
*	11.	All Orange County Sanitation District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the Orange County Sanitation District requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
		Yes, I understand these requirements
* Required Question