City of Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
THE POSITION Performs calibrations on a range of instruments including level transmitters, pressure transmitters, turbidimeters, particle counters, pressure switches, chlorine analyzers, pH analyzers, and fluoride analyzers. This job classification is also involved in researching new instruments and their installation into our system. This job classification calibrates and installs instrumentation on both the Water and Wastewater areas. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will have formal training related to electronics, electrical theory, or process instrumentation. A minimum of four year’s work experience installing, servicing, and repairing of electronic and pneumatic instruments, and instrument systems such as chemical analyzers, pressure sensors, telemetry, computer-based process control instruments, data logging devices, and remote telemetry-controlled equipment in an industrial application, preferably in water treatment and conveyance, is highly desired. To perform technical duties in the installation, servicing, and repair of electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems such as chemical analyzers, pressure sensors, telemeters, and computer-based process control and data logging and remote control equipment. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Instrument Technician I This is the journey level. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are filled by advancement from the Junior level, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience installing, servicing, and repairing electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems. Appointment to I level requires that the employee is performing the full range of difficult and skilled work. Incumbents are not, however, expected to perform as knowledgeably as and at the skill level of Instrument Technicians II. Instrument Technician II This is the advanced journey level. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Instrument Technician I, or if filled from the outside, employees would be required to have extensive experience installing, servicing, and repairing electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems, and to have completed all appropriate training courses. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED An Electrician Supervisor provides general direction to II-level Technicians, and direction to I-level Technicians. Technical supervision may be provided by II-level Technicians to other Technician staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Conduct preventive maintenance, calibration and testing program to carry out a continuous program of instrument inspection and maintenance in an effort to preclude equipment failure and related process control problems. - Repair, correct, and adjust equipment which does not meet predetermined standards of operating efficiency. - Review work orders, blueprints, shop drawings, and maintenance schedules with supervisory personnel as necessary as related to specific maintenance and repair projects. - Plan tool and work sequences necessary for maintenance activities and coordinate plans with assigned personnel to assure mutual understanding about goals and methods. - Assist in design and construction of new equipment or modification of existing electronic systems. - Maintain inventory of tools, records, parts, and other material necessary for preventive maintenance of equipment. - Provide instruction to operations and maintenance personnel to assure better understanding of equipment. - Work may occasionally be performed in hazardous areas, including but not limited to, sewage sumps, elevated tanks, and high voltage equipment. - Perform related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS Instrument Technician I Knowledge of: - The practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment. - Electrical circuits and wiring systems including the advanced principles of electrical and electronic theory. - The theory, principles, and applications of solid state circuitry as used in computers and programmable controllers. - Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work. Ability to: - Occasionally lift heavy objects as required. - Analyze problems, and initiate corrective procedures. - Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of others. - Keep records and prepare necessary reports as required. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public. - Work with independence to make decisions relative to work methods and tools. - Understand and interpret written and oral instructions, including blueprints and wiring diagrams. Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One year of experience comparable to that of an Instrument Technician Trainee in the City of Sacramento, or three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial instrumentation, control, and communication system components involving the application of physical, chemical, and electronics principles. Education: One year of full-time college-level coursework in instrumentation, physical science, and electronics, or equivalent training in a recognized trade or technical school may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Instrument Technician II In addition to the qualifications for Instrument Technician I: Knowledge of: - Components and parts of the most complicated, state of the art instruments and equipment used in electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems work. - Principles of technical supervision. Ability to: - Work with virtually total independence. - Install, service, and repair the most complicated, state of the art instruments and equipment used in electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems work. - Supervise the technical functions of lower level instrument technician staff. Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of experience comparable to that of an Instrument Technician I in the City of Sacramento, or five years of experience installing, servicing, and repairing electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems. Education: Completion of all appropriate training programs in the most complicated electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems. PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class III Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class III License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Residency Requirement: Employees in these classifications must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE P lease note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply. 2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note: Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions. 3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Instrument Technician II examination. 4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Additional Information Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf Closing Date/Time: 6/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
May 16, 2024
Full Time
THE POSITION Performs calibrations on a range of instruments including level transmitters, pressure transmitters, turbidimeters, particle counters, pressure switches, chlorine analyzers, pH analyzers, and fluoride analyzers. This job classification is also involved in researching new instruments and their installation into our system. This job classification calibrates and installs instrumentation on both the Water and Wastewater areas. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will have formal training related to electronics, electrical theory, or process instrumentation. A minimum of four year’s work experience installing, servicing, and repairing of electronic and pneumatic instruments, and instrument systems such as chemical analyzers, pressure sensors, telemetry, computer-based process control instruments, data logging devices, and remote telemetry-controlled equipment in an industrial application, preferably in water treatment and conveyance, is highly desired. To perform technical duties in the installation, servicing, and repair of electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems such as chemical analyzers, pressure sensors, telemeters, and computer-based process control and data logging and remote control equipment. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Instrument Technician I This is the journey level. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are filled by advancement from the Junior level, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience installing, servicing, and repairing electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems. Appointment to I level requires that the employee is performing the full range of difficult and skilled work. Incumbents are not, however, expected to perform as knowledgeably as and at the skill level of Instrument Technicians II. Instrument Technician II This is the advanced journey level. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Instrument Technician I, or if filled from the outside, employees would be required to have extensive experience installing, servicing, and repairing electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems, and to have completed all appropriate training courses. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED An Electrician Supervisor provides general direction to II-level Technicians, and direction to I-level Technicians. Technical supervision may be provided by II-level Technicians to other Technician staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Conduct preventive maintenance, calibration and testing program to carry out a continuous program of instrument inspection and maintenance in an effort to preclude equipment failure and related process control problems. - Repair, correct, and adjust equipment which does not meet predetermined standards of operating efficiency. - Review work orders, blueprints, shop drawings, and maintenance schedules with supervisory personnel as necessary as related to specific maintenance and repair projects. - Plan tool and work sequences necessary for maintenance activities and coordinate plans with assigned personnel to assure mutual understanding about goals and methods. - Assist in design and construction of new equipment or modification of existing electronic systems. - Maintain inventory of tools, records, parts, and other material necessary for preventive maintenance of equipment. - Provide instruction to operations and maintenance personnel to assure better understanding of equipment. - Work may occasionally be performed in hazardous areas, including but not limited to, sewage sumps, elevated tanks, and high voltage equipment. - Perform related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS Instrument Technician I Knowledge of: - The practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment. - Electrical circuits and wiring systems including the advanced principles of electrical and electronic theory. - The theory, principles, and applications of solid state circuitry as used in computers and programmable controllers. - Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work. Ability to: - Occasionally lift heavy objects as required. - Analyze problems, and initiate corrective procedures. - Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of others. - Keep records and prepare necessary reports as required. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public. - Work with independence to make decisions relative to work methods and tools. - Understand and interpret written and oral instructions, including blueprints and wiring diagrams. Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One year of experience comparable to that of an Instrument Technician Trainee in the City of Sacramento, or three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial instrumentation, control, and communication system components involving the application of physical, chemical, and electronics principles. Education: One year of full-time college-level coursework in instrumentation, physical science, and electronics, or equivalent training in a recognized trade or technical school may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Instrument Technician II In addition to the qualifications for Instrument Technician I: Knowledge of: - Components and parts of the most complicated, state of the art instruments and equipment used in electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems work. - Principles of technical supervision. Ability to: - Work with virtually total independence. - Install, service, and repair the most complicated, state of the art instruments and equipment used in electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems work. - Supervise the technical functions of lower level instrument technician staff. Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of experience comparable to that of an Instrument Technician I in the City of Sacramento, or five years of experience installing, servicing, and repairing electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems. Education: Completion of all appropriate training programs in the most complicated electronic and pneumatic instruments and instrument systems. PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class III Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class III License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Residency Requirement: Employees in these classifications must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE P lease note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply. 2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note: Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions. 3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Instrument Technician II examination. 4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Additional Information Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf Closing Date/Time: 6/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Minimum Qualifications Instrumentation & Control Technician I: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment in a water, wastewater or similar industrial process control facility. OR Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver License Instrumentation & Control Technician II: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment, or a related field, including two (2) years of instrumentation & control experience in a water and wastewater treatment facility or a similar industrial process control facility. OR Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems, plus two (2) years of instrumentation & control experience in a water and wastewater treatment facility or a closely related process facility. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Notes to Applicants This position completes the calibration, installation, repairs and modification of instrumentation starter controls and complex rotating/moving equipment for the Instrument & Control Maintenance Division of the Operations -Treatment Program Area of Austin Water. Retention Incentive Bonus: This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000! $500 after 90 days $500 after 180 days $1,000 after 1 year $1,000 after 2 years This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon qualifications: Instrumentation & Control Technician I Salary Range: $27.16 to $32.87 per hour Instrumentation & Control Technician II Salary Range: $30.29 to $37.86 per hour The incumbent in this position may be asked to report to one or more of the following locations: Lift Stations Various locations Hornsby Bend Biosolids Plant 2210 S. FM 973, Austin, TX 78725 South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant 1017 Fallwell Lane, Austin TX, 78717 Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 7113 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724 Davis Water Treatment Plant 3500 W. 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703 Water Treatment Plant 4 6800 North F. M. 620, Austin, Texas 78732 Ullrich Water Treatment Plant 1000 Forest View Dr., Austin, Texas 78746 Pump Stations & Reservoirs - South Service Support Center 3616 S. First St., Austin, Texas 78704 Work location and shift assignment for candidates selected will be determined based on business need and is subject to change at management’s discretion. This position will be required to work overtime and on-call shifts, which include nights, weekends and holidays. Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Please refer to the preferred qualifications listed in this posting when completing the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for each job listed on your application, describing which preferred qualifications are applicable for that position including any preferred software used. If you are selected to interview: Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job will be assessed through an online or in-person skills testing appointment in Austin, TX. A passing score is 70%. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Physical Requirements: This position will require that you be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations: Occasional carrying or lifting up to 50 lbs., occasional pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and lying, frequent climbing of stairs and ladders, occasional reaching overhead, crawling, and twisting, frequent kneeling, stooping/bending, and repetitive hand/foot movement, far and near vision with color differentiation, hearing and communicating, frequent finger dexterity, grasping or squeezing, traveling to work sites, ability to wear personal protective equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric and hazardous conditions and very loud noise. Selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position, which includes a Functional (FC) strength/agility test. Confined Space Entry and Climbing Requirements: Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered. Candidates must be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing heights of up to 200 feet is required on ladders that support up to 300 lbs. Secondary Employment: All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department. AW must review all secondary employment. Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering Secondary Employment. All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range See Notes to Applicants Hours Monday through Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position will be required to work on-call shifts on a rotating basis, including nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime and call-back time will vary and are required for this position. Job Close Date 06/04/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location See Notes to Applicants Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Associate of Applied Science degree specifically in the field of instrumentation or control systems technology, electronics, or related field. Demonstration of strong technical knowledge and experience in the maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and control systems equipment such as pressure transmitters/transducers, level sensors, flow meters, PLC’s and pump/motor control circuitry. Experience working in a water/wastewater facility or related process facility performing instrumentation & control maintenance. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Instrumentation & Control Technician I Instrumentation & Control Technician II Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Instrumentation & Control Technician I Instrumentation & Control Technician II Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for the Instrumentation & Control Technician I position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment in a water, wastewater or similar industrial process control facility OR Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Select the item(s) that you have experience installing: Pressure Transmitters and Transducers Analyzers Level Sensors Flow Meters Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry PLC’s No Experience * Select the item(s) that you have experience calibrating: Pressure Transmitters and Transducers Analyzers Level Sensors Flow Meters Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry No Experience * Select the item(s) that you have experience repairing and maintaining: Pressure Transmitters and Transducers Analyzers Level Sensors Flow Meters Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry PLC’s No Experience * How many years of experience do you have working in a Water and Wastewater facility or a closely-related process facility performing repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment? No experience Less than 2 years At least 2 years but less than 4 years At least 4 years but less than 6 years 6 or more years * This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver License or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * This position will require you to be able to occasionally carry, lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted, wear personal protective equipment, be exposed to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric and hazardous conditions and very loud noise. This position will require that you be able to perform duties with confidence descending into confined spaces and climbing heights of up to 200 feet on ladders that support up to 300 lbs. Are you able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations? Yes No * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
May 14, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Instrumentation & Control Technician I: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment in a water, wastewater or similar industrial process control facility. OR Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver License Instrumentation & Control Technician II: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment, or a related field, including two (2) years of instrumentation & control experience in a water and wastewater treatment facility or a similar industrial process control facility. OR Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems, plus two (2) years of instrumentation & control experience in a water and wastewater treatment facility or a closely related process facility. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Notes to Applicants This position completes the calibration, installation, repairs and modification of instrumentation starter controls and complex rotating/moving equipment for the Instrument & Control Maintenance Division of the Operations -Treatment Program Area of Austin Water. Retention Incentive Bonus: This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000! $500 after 90 days $500 after 180 days $1,000 after 1 year $1,000 after 2 years This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon qualifications: Instrumentation & Control Technician I Salary Range: $27.16 to $32.87 per hour Instrumentation & Control Technician II Salary Range: $30.29 to $37.86 per hour The incumbent in this position may be asked to report to one or more of the following locations: Lift Stations Various locations Hornsby Bend Biosolids Plant 2210 S. FM 973, Austin, TX 78725 South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant 1017 Fallwell Lane, Austin TX, 78717 Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 7113 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724 Davis Water Treatment Plant 3500 W. 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703 Water Treatment Plant 4 6800 North F. M. 620, Austin, Texas 78732 Ullrich Water Treatment Plant 1000 Forest View Dr., Austin, Texas 78746 Pump Stations & Reservoirs - South Service Support Center 3616 S. First St., Austin, Texas 78704 Work location and shift assignment for candidates selected will be determined based on business need and is subject to change at management’s discretion. This position will be required to work overtime and on-call shifts, which include nights, weekends and holidays. Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Please refer to the preferred qualifications listed in this posting when completing the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for each job listed on your application, describing which preferred qualifications are applicable for that position including any preferred software used. If you are selected to interview: Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job will be assessed through an online or in-person skills testing appointment in Austin, TX. A passing score is 70%. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Physical Requirements: This position will require that you be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations: Occasional carrying or lifting up to 50 lbs., occasional pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and lying, frequent climbing of stairs and ladders, occasional reaching overhead, crawling, and twisting, frequent kneeling, stooping/bending, and repetitive hand/foot movement, far and near vision with color differentiation, hearing and communicating, frequent finger dexterity, grasping or squeezing, traveling to work sites, ability to wear personal protective equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric and hazardous conditions and very loud noise. Selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position, which includes a Functional (FC) strength/agility test. Confined Space Entry and Climbing Requirements: Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered. Candidates must be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing heights of up to 200 feet is required on ladders that support up to 300 lbs. Secondary Employment: All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department. AW must review all secondary employment. Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering Secondary Employment. All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range See Notes to Applicants Hours Monday through Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position will be required to work on-call shifts on a rotating basis, including nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime and call-back time will vary and are required for this position. Job Close Date 06/04/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location See Notes to Applicants Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Associate of Applied Science degree specifically in the field of instrumentation or control systems technology, electronics, or related field. Demonstration of strong technical knowledge and experience in the maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and control systems equipment such as pressure transmitters/transducers, level sensors, flow meters, PLC’s and pump/motor control circuitry. Experience working in a water/wastewater facility or related process facility performing instrumentation & control maintenance. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Instrumentation & Control Technician I Instrumentation & Control Technician II Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Instrumentation & Control Technician I Instrumentation & Control Technician II Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for the Instrumentation & Control Technician I position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment in a water, wastewater or similar industrial process control facility OR Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Select the item(s) that you have experience installing: Pressure Transmitters and Transducers Analyzers Level Sensors Flow Meters Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry PLC’s No Experience * Select the item(s) that you have experience calibrating: Pressure Transmitters and Transducers Analyzers Level Sensors Flow Meters Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry No Experience * Select the item(s) that you have experience repairing and maintaining: Pressure Transmitters and Transducers Analyzers Level Sensors Flow Meters Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry PLC’s No Experience * How many years of experience do you have working in a Water and Wastewater facility or a closely-related process facility performing repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment? No experience Less than 2 years At least 2 years but less than 4 years At least 4 years but less than 6 years 6 or more years * This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver License or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * This position will require you to be able to occasionally carry, lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted, wear personal protective equipment, be exposed to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric and hazardous conditions and very loud noise. This position will require that you be able to perform duties with confidence descending into confined spaces and climbing heights of up to 200 feet on ladders that support up to 300 lbs. Are you able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations? Yes No * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Minimum Qualifications Instrumentation & Control Technician I: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment in a water, wastewater or similar industrial process control facility. OR Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver License Instrumentation & Control Technician II: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment, or a related field, including two (2) years of instrumentation & control experience in a water and wastewater treatment facility or a similar industrial process control facility. OR Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems, plus two (2) years of instrumentation & control experience in a water and wastewater treatment facility or a closely related process facility. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Notes to Applicants This position completes the calibration, installation, repairs and modification of instrumentation starter controls and complex rotating/moving equipment for the Instrument & Control Maintenance Division of the Operations -Treatment Program Area of Austin Water. This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon qualifications: Instrumentation & Control Technician I Salary Range: $27.16 to $32.87 per hour Instrumentation & Control Technician II Salary Range: $30.29 to $37.86 per hour The incumbent in this position may be asked to report to one or more of the following locations: Lift Stations Various locations Hornsby Bend Biosolids Plant 2210 S. FM 973, Austin, TX 78725 South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant 1017 Fallwell Lane, Austin TX, 78717 Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 7113 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724 Davis Water Treatment Plant 3500 W. 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703 Water Treatment Plant 4 6800 North F. M. 620, Austin, Texas 78732 Ullrich Water Treatment Plant 1000 Forest View Dr., Austin, Texas 78746 Pump Stations & Reservoirs - South Service Support Center 3616 S. First St., Austin, Texas 78704 Work location and shift assignment for candidates selected will be determined based on business need and is subject to change at management’s discretion. This position will be required to work overtime and on-call shifts, which include nights, weekends and holidays. Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Please refer to the preferred qualifications listed in this posting when completing the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for each job listed on your application, describing which preferred qualifications are applicable for that position including any preferred software used. If you are selected to interview: Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job will be assessed through an online or in-person skills testing appointment in Austin, TX. A passing score is 50%. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Physical Requirements: This position will require that you be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations: Occasional carrying or lifting up to 50 lbs., occasional pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and lying, frequent climbing of stairs and ladders, occasional reaching overhead, crawling, and twisting, frequent kneeling, stooping/bending, and repetitive hand/foot movement, far and near vision with color differentiation, hearing and communicating, frequent finger dexterity, grasping or squeezing, traveling to work sites, ability to wear personal protective equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric and hazardous conditions and very loud noise. Selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position, which includes a Functional (FC) strength/agility test. Confined Space Entry and Climbing Requirements: Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered. Candidates must be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing heights of up to 200 feet is required on ladders that support up to 300 lbs. Secondary Employment: All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department. AW must review all secondary employment. Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering Secondary Employment. All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range See Notes to Applicants Hours Monday through Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position will be required to work on-call shifts on a rotating basis, including nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime and call-back time will vary and are required for this position. Job Close Date 06/04/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Temporary (No benefits) Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location See Notes to Applicants Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Associate of Applied Science degree specifically in the field of instrumentation or control systems technology, electronics, or related field. Demonstration of strong technical knowledge and experience in the maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and control systems equipment such as pressure transmitters/transducers, level sensors, flow meters, PLC’s and pump/motor control circuitry. Experience working in a water/wastewater facility or related process facility performing instrumentation & control maintenance. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Instrumentation & Control Technician I Instrumentation & Control Technician II Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Instrumentation & Control Technician I Instrumentation & Control Technician II Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for the Instrumentation & Control Technician I position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment in a water, wastewater or similar industrial process control facility OR Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Select the item(s) that you have experience installing: Pressure Transmitters and Transducers Analyzers Level Sensors Flow Meters Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry PLC’s No Experience * Select the item(s) that you have experience calibrating: Pressure Transmitters and Transducers Analyzers Level Sensors Flow Meters Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry No Experience * Select the item(s) that you have experience repairing and maintaining: Pressure Transmitters and Transducers Analyzers Level Sensors Flow Meters Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry PLC’s No Experience * How many years of experience do you have working in a Water and Wastewater facility or a closely-related process facility performing repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment? No experience Less than 2 years At least 2 years but less than 4 years At least 4 years but less than 6 years 6 or more years * This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver License or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * This position will require you to be able to occasionally carry, lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted, wear personal protective equipment, be exposed to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric and hazardous conditions and very loud noise. This position will require that you be able to perform duties with confidence descending into confined spaces and climbing heights of up to 200 feet on ladders that support up to 300 lbs. Are you able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations? Yes No * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents
May 22, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Instrumentation & Control Technician I: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment in a water, wastewater or similar industrial process control facility. OR Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver License Instrumentation & Control Technician II: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment, or a related field, including two (2) years of instrumentation & control experience in a water and wastewater treatment facility or a similar industrial process control facility. OR Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems, plus two (2) years of instrumentation & control experience in a water and wastewater treatment facility or a closely related process facility. Licenses and Certifications Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Notes to Applicants This position completes the calibration, installation, repairs and modification of instrumentation starter controls and complex rotating/moving equipment for the Instrument & Control Maintenance Division of the Operations -Treatment Program Area of Austin Water. This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon qualifications: Instrumentation & Control Technician I Salary Range: $27.16 to $32.87 per hour Instrumentation & Control Technician II Salary Range: $30.29 to $37.86 per hour The incumbent in this position may be asked to report to one or more of the following locations: Lift Stations Various locations Hornsby Bend Biosolids Plant 2210 S. FM 973, Austin, TX 78725 South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant 1017 Fallwell Lane, Austin TX, 78717 Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant 7113 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724 Davis Water Treatment Plant 3500 W. 35th Street, Austin, Texas 78703 Water Treatment Plant 4 6800 North F. M. 620, Austin, Texas 78732 Ullrich Water Treatment Plant 1000 Forest View Dr., Austin, Texas 78746 Pump Stations & Reservoirs - South Service Support Center 3616 S. First St., Austin, Texas 78704 Work location and shift assignment for candidates selected will be determined based on business need and is subject to change at management’s discretion. This position will be required to work overtime and on-call shifts, which include nights, weekends and holidays. Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Please refer to the preferred qualifications listed in this posting when completing the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for each job listed on your application, describing which preferred qualifications are applicable for that position including any preferred software used. If you are selected to interview: Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job will be assessed through an online or in-person skills testing appointment in Austin, TX. A passing score is 50%. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. Driving Requirement: This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Physical Requirements: This position will require that you be able to perform the following essential job functions with confidence and with or without reasonable accommodations: Occasional carrying or lifting up to 50 lbs., occasional pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and lying, frequent climbing of stairs and ladders, occasional reaching overhead, crawling, and twisting, frequent kneeling, stooping/bending, and repetitive hand/foot movement, far and near vision with color differentiation, hearing and communicating, frequent finger dexterity, grasping or squeezing, traveling to work sites, ability to wear personal protective equipment, exposure to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric and hazardous conditions and very loud noise. Selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment physical exam to be considered for this position, which includes a Functional (FC) strength/agility test. Confined Space Entry and Climbing Requirements: Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered. Candidates must be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing heights of up to 200 feet is required on ladders that support up to 300 lbs. Secondary Employment: All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department. AW must review all secondary employment. Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering Secondary Employment. All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range See Notes to Applicants Hours Monday through Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position will be required to work on-call shifts on a rotating basis, including nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime and call-back time will vary and are required for this position. Job Close Date 06/04/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Temporary (No benefits) Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location See Notes to Applicants Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Associate of Applied Science degree specifically in the field of instrumentation or control systems technology, electronics, or related field. Demonstration of strong technical knowledge and experience in the maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and control systems equipment such as pressure transmitters/transducers, level sensors, flow meters, PLC’s and pump/motor control circuitry. Experience working in a water/wastewater facility or related process facility performing instrumentation & control maintenance. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Instrumentation & Control Technician I Instrumentation & Control Technician II Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Instrumentation & Control Technician I Instrumentation & Control Technician II Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications for the Instrumentation & Control Technician I position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment in a water, wastewater or similar industrial process control facility OR Graduation with an Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to instrumentation or control systems. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Select the item(s) that you have experience installing: Pressure Transmitters and Transducers Analyzers Level Sensors Flow Meters Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry PLC’s No Experience * Select the item(s) that you have experience calibrating: Pressure Transmitters and Transducers Analyzers Level Sensors Flow Meters Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry No Experience * Select the item(s) that you have experience repairing and maintaining: Pressure Transmitters and Transducers Analyzers Level Sensors Flow Meters Pump and/Motor Control Circuitry PLC’s No Experience * How many years of experience do you have working in a Water and Wastewater facility or a closely-related process facility performing repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment? No experience Less than 2 years At least 2 years but less than 4 years At least 4 years but less than 6 years 6 or more years * This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver License or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * This position will require you to be able to occasionally carry, lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted, wear personal protective equipment, be exposed to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric and hazardous conditions and very loud noise. This position will require that you be able to perform duties with confidence descending into confined spaces and climbing heights of up to 200 feet on ladders that support up to 300 lbs. Are you able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations? Yes No * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS APPLICATION FILING DATES Beginning Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) - until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. ONLINE FILING ONLY FOR THIS EXAMINATION. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA U.S. MAIL, E-MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED . EXAM NUMBER C-3889-V TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity This announcement is being reposted to add COVID-19 vaccine information in the Additional Information Section. Essential Job Functions A Survey Technician I is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: operates reflective prism pole, leveling rod, and self-reading rods for vertical control, construction and topographic surveys; may be required to operate a boat in the process of conducting Hydrographic surveys; takes measurement readings while maintaining proper tape tension and plumbing with a plumb bob over survey points; provides mathematical checks of measured angles, electronic slope measurement reduction or slope chain reduction to horizontal distances, angle conversions to bearings, and prorations correcting measured lines or angles; records and checks the accuracy of measured distances by keeping peg notes; expedites survey progress by selecting suitable instrument locations and setting up survey instruments; prepares and sets survey markers and construction stakes indicating offset, cut and fill data, elevations, stationing, slope stake information and position location; sets and plumbs foresight and backsight targets for transit lines; performs field maintenance of survey tools and equipment; clears brush and other obstacles for line of sight for the survey; loads the appropriate equipment and supplies into survey vehicle to conduct the day's survey work; drives a survey vehicle to various locations throughout the County; may operate levels, electronic calculators, electronic distance measuring devices, electronic data collectors, total stations, GNSS equipment and other precision instruments as part of the field training or in the absence of the Survey Technician II; assists in the establishment and setting of survey monuments; stocks, cleans, and maintains vehicle; may provide direction or guidance to a survey crew in the absence of the Survey Technician II or Survey Party Chief I; may assist in the planning of survey assignments such as data collection for design surveys; performs plan interpretation and calculations for construction staking; performs centerline recovery, analysis, and perpetuation; and performs preparation of field notes for documentation of surveying activities. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS Option I: Satisfactory completion of four semesters of recognized surveyor's apprenticeship classes at an accredited* college and six months of field survey experience including the performance of chaining, running a rod, and optical plumbing operations. Option II: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units, including at least 24 semester units or 36 quarter units in surveying, at an accredited* college or university. LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. License Information: All successful applicants for this position will be subject to driving record verification before being appointed. Driver License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR (4) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO (2) YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. PHYSICAL CLASS Physical Class IV - Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION Applicants must submit a legible copy of their college or university transcript within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing . Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application filing; however, an official transcript will be required at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without required transcript will be rejected as incomplete. *Accredited colleges and universities include all four-year colleges and universities and two-year colleges (i.e., community, junior colleges) that meet the accreditation guidelines mentioned on the bulletin. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100% covering education and experience, personal fitness, and general ability to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible register. Final results will be sent by U.S. postal mail. Test scores cannot be disclosed over the phone. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. SPECIAL INFORMATION FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE: Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Public Works, Survey/Mapping & Property Management Division. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements . Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination or selection process. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . ONLINE FILING ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time (PST), on the last day of filing. Note: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email them to Mortega@dpw.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing your application. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the email. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. CONTACT INFORMATION Department Contact Name: Monica Ortega Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Email: Mortega@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS APPLICATION FILING DATES Beginning Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) - until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. ONLINE FILING ONLY FOR THIS EXAMINATION. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA U.S. MAIL, E-MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED . EXAM NUMBER C-3889-V TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity This announcement is being reposted to add COVID-19 vaccine information in the Additional Information Section. Essential Job Functions A Survey Technician I is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: operates reflective prism pole, leveling rod, and self-reading rods for vertical control, construction and topographic surveys; may be required to operate a boat in the process of conducting Hydrographic surveys; takes measurement readings while maintaining proper tape tension and plumbing with a plumb bob over survey points; provides mathematical checks of measured angles, electronic slope measurement reduction or slope chain reduction to horizontal distances, angle conversions to bearings, and prorations correcting measured lines or angles; records and checks the accuracy of measured distances by keeping peg notes; expedites survey progress by selecting suitable instrument locations and setting up survey instruments; prepares and sets survey markers and construction stakes indicating offset, cut and fill data, elevations, stationing, slope stake information and position location; sets and plumbs foresight and backsight targets for transit lines; performs field maintenance of survey tools and equipment; clears brush and other obstacles for line of sight for the survey; loads the appropriate equipment and supplies into survey vehicle to conduct the day's survey work; drives a survey vehicle to various locations throughout the County; may operate levels, electronic calculators, electronic distance measuring devices, electronic data collectors, total stations, GNSS equipment and other precision instruments as part of the field training or in the absence of the Survey Technician II; assists in the establishment and setting of survey monuments; stocks, cleans, and maintains vehicle; may provide direction or guidance to a survey crew in the absence of the Survey Technician II or Survey Party Chief I; may assist in the planning of survey assignments such as data collection for design surveys; performs plan interpretation and calculations for construction staking; performs centerline recovery, analysis, and perpetuation; and performs preparation of field notes for documentation of surveying activities. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS Option I: Satisfactory completion of four semesters of recognized surveyor's apprenticeship classes at an accredited* college and six months of field survey experience including the performance of chaining, running a rod, and optical plumbing operations. Option II: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units, including at least 24 semester units or 36 quarter units in surveying, at an accredited* college or university. LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. License Information: All successful applicants for this position will be subject to driving record verification before being appointed. Driver License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR (4) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO (2) YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. PHYSICAL CLASS Physical Class IV - Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION Applicants must submit a legible copy of their college or university transcript within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing . Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application filing; however, an official transcript will be required at the time of appointment. Applications submitted without required transcript will be rejected as incomplete. *Accredited colleges and universities include all four-year colleges and universities and two-year colleges (i.e., community, junior colleges) that meet the accreditation guidelines mentioned on the bulletin. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100% covering education and experience, personal fitness, and general ability to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible register. Final results will be sent by U.S. postal mail. Test scores cannot be disclosed over the phone. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. SPECIAL INFORMATION FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE: Before a final appointment is made to this position, candidates are subject to security clearance which includes fingerprinting. An individual may be withheld from appointment, if he/she has a conviction record incompatible with the essential duties of the position for which he/she has applied. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on employment applications, resumes and during the examination process is subject to verification. Disqualifying factors may include but are not limited to: felony convictions, certain job-related misdemeanor convictions, certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (e.g., 4 or more moving violations within the past 2 years, failure to appear, at-fault accidents, and driving under the influence), illegal use of certain controlled substances and/or poor employment history. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Public Works, Survey/Mapping & Property Management Division. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements . Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits earned. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination or selection process. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . ONLINE FILING ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time (PST), on the last day of filing. Note: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email them to Mortega@dpw.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing your application. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the email. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. CONTACT INFORMATION Department Contact Name: Monica Ortega Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141 Department Contact Email: Mortega@dpw.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141 Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829 California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y5077L FILING START DATE December 15, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four acute hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Supervises a group of central service workers performing processing, sterilization, and distribution of medical and patient care supplies and equipment on one shift. Essential Job Functions Plans, assigns, supervises, and may participate in the work of subordinates engaged in sterilizing, processing, packaging, and distributing medical and patient care supplies and equipment. Adjusts workforce according to workload and staffing availability. Inspects work areas for cleanliness and safety. Instructs and trains central service workers in new policies, techniques, and procedures relating to their positions. Maintains adequate supplies and equipment for patient care areas by establishing quotas, inspecting supply areas and inventories; establishing delivery routes and schedules, checking supply deliveries, and discussing supply problems with supervisors and managers. Performs basic administrative tasks such as making staff assignments, ordering unit supplies and equipment, compiling daily production and other reports, and contributing to or preparing employee evaluations. Assists in periodic physical inventories as may be needed; may suggest new or improved procedures. Reports and follows up on equipment repair needs to ensure timely repair. Participates in product testing and evaluation as may be needed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I - One year of experience as a Central Services Technician II*. OPTION II - Two years of experience in processing, ordering, storing and distributing medical supplies and equipment in a Central Sterile Processing Service Unit within a hospital setting and/or surgical center. PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to qualify under Option I, applicants must hold or have held the County of Los Angeles Central Services Technician II title. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications in excess of the Selection Requirements: Additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements based on Option for which qualified. Certification as a Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), and/or Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL).** **Applicant must provide a legible copy of the certification(s), in the desired training in order to receive credit. The Certificate/s will be verified by using the information on the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) website at https://verify.myhspa.org . Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of knowledge, experience, education, and desirable qualifications based on application information and supplemental questionnaire responses, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants may be required/prompted to verify their email address when logging on to file an application. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This feature is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing the VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements to serve as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Do not group your experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that the Department of Health Services requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed in the posted Requirements as their principal work activity . It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components: ACTION/S you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that/those action/s, and the BENEFIT that was realized from that/those actions. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the Exam Analyst, Luz Pascual, at lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include your name as it appears on your application, the exam number, and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Luz Pascual, Exam Analyst E-mail: Lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov HR ESC Phone Number: (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y5077L FILING START DATE December 15, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four acute hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Supervises a group of central service workers performing processing, sterilization, and distribution of medical and patient care supplies and equipment on one shift. Essential Job Functions Plans, assigns, supervises, and may participate in the work of subordinates engaged in sterilizing, processing, packaging, and distributing medical and patient care supplies and equipment. Adjusts workforce according to workload and staffing availability. Inspects work areas for cleanliness and safety. Instructs and trains central service workers in new policies, techniques, and procedures relating to their positions. Maintains adequate supplies and equipment for patient care areas by establishing quotas, inspecting supply areas and inventories; establishing delivery routes and schedules, checking supply deliveries, and discussing supply problems with supervisors and managers. Performs basic administrative tasks such as making staff assignments, ordering unit supplies and equipment, compiling daily production and other reports, and contributing to or preparing employee evaluations. Assists in periodic physical inventories as may be needed; may suggest new or improved procedures. Reports and follows up on equipment repair needs to ensure timely repair. Participates in product testing and evaluation as may be needed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I - One year of experience as a Central Services Technician II*. OPTION II - Two years of experience in processing, ordering, storing and distributing medical supplies and equipment in a Central Sterile Processing Service Unit within a hospital setting and/or surgical center. PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to qualify under Option I, applicants must hold or have held the County of Los Angeles Central Services Technician II title. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications in excess of the Selection Requirements: Additional experience beyond the Selection Requirements based on Option for which qualified. Certification as a Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), and/or Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL).** **Applicant must provide a legible copy of the certification(s), in the desired training in order to receive credit. The Certificate/s will be verified by using the information on the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) website at https://verify.myhspa.org . Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of knowledge, experience, education, and desirable qualifications based on application information and supplemental questionnaire responses, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants may be required/prompted to verify their email address when logging on to file an application. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This feature is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing the VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements to serve as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Do not group your experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that the Department of Health Services requires applicants to show that they perform the specified duties listed in the posted Requirements as their principal work activity . It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three components: ACTION/S you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that/those action/s, and the BENEFIT that was realized from that/those actions. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the Exam Analyst, Luz Pascual, at lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include your name as it appears on your application, the exam number, and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Luz Pascual, Exam Analyst E-mail: Lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov HR ESC Phone Number: (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
California State Polytechnic University Pomona
3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768, USA
Type of Appointment : Full-Time, Probationary Collective Bargaining Unit : California State Employees of California (CSUEU) - Unit 7 Job Classification : Administrative Support Coordinator II Anticipated Hiring Range : $3,865 per month - $4,502 per month Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm THE DEPARTMENT The mission of the department is that the music department is a hands-on creative community combining performance, musicianship, industry, and technology to empower musicians of the future. We promote music as a diverse practice that rewards and fulfills individual lives and the human experience. We foster ethical innovative careers in performance, teaching, and the music industry. The music department encourages all students to realize their highest musical, academic, and professional potential. The department prepares individuals for a variety of careers in music, including teaching, business, and performance, and provides General Education courses for the general student population and in support of teacher education. The faculty of the Music department believe that the presence of music in a person's life is rewarding, fulfilling, and necessary for a balanced life, and that they have a responsibility to fairly present and represent the complex tapestry of contemporary American musical life. The department aims to present a balanced view of the musical contributions of all genders and the various nationalities and ethnicities of the state's population. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Represent the department-greet, assist, and direct students, faculty, or administrators who contact the office; answer phones, respond to emails, and, if necessary, forward to proper personnel; direct students to the proper sources for information about course offerings, add/drop policies, catalog requirements, rules, and regulations; provide students with proper procedures to file petitions, graduation forms, and other documents needed to complete their objectives; use problem-solving techniques to facilitate the navigation of students through the system; assist students during registration and provide permission numbers when needed. Provide administrative support to the department chair and faculty in the operations and functions of the department, anticipate and communicate departmental needs; develop and maintain a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the university infrastructure, policies, and procedures; maintain continuity with these and department policies and procedures and communicate them when needed; interpret and apply these policies and procedures independently and use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist; oversee, with the department chair, the general operation of the department. I.E. review correspondence, reports, requests, etc; anticipate and troubleshoot the impact of office administration problems and solutions on other areas, and respond to all inquiries and requests related to work area; analyze operational and procedural problems and develop, recommend, and evaluate proposed solutions. Train any new faculty, staff, or student assistants who may join the department on departmental processes; assign new faculty to offices and prepare offices (painting, new furniture, etc.) when they change hands, if needed; maintain assigned office inventory and maintain expertise in using office software packages, technology, and systems. Prepare all office hours, schedules, and related term by term information; upon request, provide information relating to office hours, office locations, and office phone numbers; work with various committee chairs and faculty advisors to provide continuity and background on the various activities associated with each one's responsibilities, including department assessment and recruitment efforts; effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels, and handle highly sensitive interpersonal situations; if needed, use negotiation and persuasion skills to achieve results and expedite projects. Work independently, making decisions on day-to-day operations, interpreting specialized policies and procedures, and prioritizing multiple work unit projects; solve a broad range of operational and procedural office and administrative problems that may require additional research, analysis and evaluation; ingenuity in developing solutions to the above is required. Support faculty searches by initiating advertising and coordinating interview schedules of candidates with faculty, dean, and other personnel; prepare and submit travel expense forms for all candidates; collect and prepare all necessary documents for candidates' reimbursements. Monitor and meet document deadlines imposed by the college and university. Process supplementary application materials (audition appointments and portfolios) for up to 225 new student admits: every prospective student major must audition, and every composition student must submit a portfolio; applicants must upload questionnaires, videos, recorded music, scores, and portfolios, if needed; set up and manage processes for auditioning, set up and manage the database for receiving digital submissions, including audition materials and scores, and make these available to faculty; run the auditions for prospective students; prepare audition materials before candidates arrive; and coordinate actions of student volunteers during auditions. Assist department chairs with all operating budget processes; prepare fiscal reports on a monthly basis; develop and maintain accounting and other record-keeping procedures for all operating accounts associated with both the state and foundation sides; perform business math, analyze budgetary data, and make accurate projections based upon inference; monitor financial dashboard for balances and improper charges; follow-up on receiving proper credits; work with the department chair to stay informed of products and services needed by the department; prepare all purchase requisitions and other expense forms for the department; initiate and renew equipment maintenance contracts; prepare direct pays and other types of reimbursements to faculty for professional development and other related expenses. Responsible for department purchase card(s) and monthly reconciliation of p-card statement( s ). Assist with scholarship accounts; in consultation with the department chair, fill out scholarship forms and monitor account balances. Review all department travel requests and expense claims for accuracy via university travel database (Concur) while providing guidance on travel policies and procedures when needed. Develop and maintain accounting and other record-keeping procedures for all 20 ensembles that have their own money, including tracking deposits and doing the purchasing for all items within each account; this requires a great deal of attention and high-level administration skills. Work with the department scheduler and the college scheduler on class scheduling; make scheduling suggestions; assist with schedule programming; key in and update schedule; and assist department chair by updating spreadsheets that indicate courses and FTES taught and lecturer dollars spent. Assist with part-time staffing of various classes; assist with tracking number of WTUs taught by part-time faculty term-by-term; assist with contacting part-time faculty and arranging interviews; work with the college contract analyst and collect all necessary paperwork to help facilitate the hiring process. Responsible for providing an accurate report of all courses taught in the department and provide this report to the department chair and the Dean of C.L.A.S.S., if requested; this report is instrumental, as this information is compiled along with other majors within the college to see if the department is on track with the total FTE goal of the department. Keep detailed records of all faculty assigned time, reassigned time, grants, and contracts. In consultation with the chair, review and submit the Faculty Assignments by Department (FAD) every term. Coordinate student studio (one-on-one lessons) for 150-175 students per term; create all necessary sections of 1700, 1800, 3700, and 3800, based on enrollment and numbers of students needing to fulfill studio requirement; add appropriate faculty to each course (30-35 per term) with the correct students by instrument, based on results of the prior semester's juries for returning students, and audition placements for incoming students; ensure that students in these studios are co-enrolling in associated performance seminar by instrument and a large ensemble; coordinate all scheduling of teaching spaces for studio lessons based on faculty schedules; key into room reservation database; book rooms for makeup lessons as needed throughout the semester; facilitate rescheduling of rooms for studio lessons to adjust availability of performance spaces for concerts and masterclasses; make reservations in room reservation database for additional rehearsal for academic classes. Create systems and handle administration of all juries for 150-175 students per term. Assign rooms and coordinate with music technician to make sure rooms have the correct instruments and devices; create spreadsheet and questionnaires to solicit student videos/links/mp4s if needed, and disseminate required paperwork, online link, and score to correct jury. Track and maintain student records including studio instruments, studio teacher, required co-requisite enrollment, music theory placement, and five options; track and maintain student records for juries; assign permission numbers for studios, theory placement, and upper division courses. Administer registration holds for incoming freshmen and transfer students and release holds in conjunction with advisors. Process and distribute mail and deliveries. Maintain all departmental unofficial personnel files. Help plan and coordinate special departmental-related events for students and faculty and secure rooms and spaces when needed. Maintain department files related to syllabi. Provide assistance to faculty with textbook requisitions; track and remind faculty members to submit by the deadline given. Oversee health and safety inspections. Maintain supplies and inventory. Assist with maintaining electronic records of student evaluations if needed. Attend university training regarding any changes in related/relevant policies and procedures. Use student bulletin boards to provide up-to-date information. Responsible for calling in and submitting work orders to Facilites, Planning, and Management. Manage Part-time Faculty Clearance forms and update key inventory and fill out key request forms. Work with asset management to complete the annual inventory. Deliver information to faculty members in charge of updating department web pages and hall digital displays. Pick up paychecks from the Dean's office each month and distribute to department personnel. Respond to email inquiries about paycheck distribution and mail checks if necessary. Work with the Paycheck Coordinator in the Dean's office for any questions or for any additional instructions that may be necessary as procedures may change. QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or its equivalent AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in general office clerical or secretarial work or the equivalent. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures; thorough mastery of English grammar, punctuation and spelling; expertise in using office software packages, technology, and system; ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects; ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures independently, and use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist; ability to troubleshoot most office administration problems and respond to all inquiries and requests related to work area; ability to understand problems from a broader perspective and anticipate the impact of office administration problems and solutions on other areas; ability to analyze operational and procedural problems and develop, recommend, and evaluate proposed solutions. Ability to perform business math, analyze budgetary data, and make accurate projections requiring some inference; ability to effectively write and present own reports; ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels and handle highly sensitive interpersonal situations; ability to use negotiation and persuasion skills to achieve results and expedite projects. Out of State Work The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ . Background Check Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13813878/latest/ . CSU Classification Salary Range This position is part of the CSUEU bargaining unit 7, the CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the following site, https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/Classification-Standards.aspx . The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the following site: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule-documents.aspx . The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is minimum $3,865 and maximum $6,336 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position. Employment Eligibility Verification Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go to https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents . Security & Fire Safety In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: https://www.cpp.edu/pdfs/annual_security_report.pdf and https://www.cpp.edu/housing/documents/fire_safety_report.pdf . Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10927154/latest/ . Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster . Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu . For more information, go to Employment Notices . Equal Employment Opportunity Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and veteran or military status. We engage the talents of all qualified workers, regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement . Other Notices For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page. Advertised: May 22 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Jun 05 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Closing Date/Time:
May 23, 2024
Type of Appointment : Full-Time, Probationary Collective Bargaining Unit : California State Employees of California (CSUEU) - Unit 7 Job Classification : Administrative Support Coordinator II Anticipated Hiring Range : $3,865 per month - $4,502 per month Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm THE DEPARTMENT The mission of the department is that the music department is a hands-on creative community combining performance, musicianship, industry, and technology to empower musicians of the future. We promote music as a diverse practice that rewards and fulfills individual lives and the human experience. We foster ethical innovative careers in performance, teaching, and the music industry. The music department encourages all students to realize their highest musical, academic, and professional potential. The department prepares individuals for a variety of careers in music, including teaching, business, and performance, and provides General Education courses for the general student population and in support of teacher education. The faculty of the Music department believe that the presence of music in a person's life is rewarding, fulfilling, and necessary for a balanced life, and that they have a responsibility to fairly present and represent the complex tapestry of contemporary American musical life. The department aims to present a balanced view of the musical contributions of all genders and the various nationalities and ethnicities of the state's population. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Represent the department-greet, assist, and direct students, faculty, or administrators who contact the office; answer phones, respond to emails, and, if necessary, forward to proper personnel; direct students to the proper sources for information about course offerings, add/drop policies, catalog requirements, rules, and regulations; provide students with proper procedures to file petitions, graduation forms, and other documents needed to complete their objectives; use problem-solving techniques to facilitate the navigation of students through the system; assist students during registration and provide permission numbers when needed. Provide administrative support to the department chair and faculty in the operations and functions of the department, anticipate and communicate departmental needs; develop and maintain a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the university infrastructure, policies, and procedures; maintain continuity with these and department policies and procedures and communicate them when needed; interpret and apply these policies and procedures independently and use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist; oversee, with the department chair, the general operation of the department. I.E. review correspondence, reports, requests, etc; anticipate and troubleshoot the impact of office administration problems and solutions on other areas, and respond to all inquiries and requests related to work area; analyze operational and procedural problems and develop, recommend, and evaluate proposed solutions. Train any new faculty, staff, or student assistants who may join the department on departmental processes; assign new faculty to offices and prepare offices (painting, new furniture, etc.) when they change hands, if needed; maintain assigned office inventory and maintain expertise in using office software packages, technology, and systems. Prepare all office hours, schedules, and related term by term information; upon request, provide information relating to office hours, office locations, and office phone numbers; work with various committee chairs and faculty advisors to provide continuity and background on the various activities associated with each one's responsibilities, including department assessment and recruitment efforts; effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels, and handle highly sensitive interpersonal situations; if needed, use negotiation and persuasion skills to achieve results and expedite projects. Work independently, making decisions on day-to-day operations, interpreting specialized policies and procedures, and prioritizing multiple work unit projects; solve a broad range of operational and procedural office and administrative problems that may require additional research, analysis and evaluation; ingenuity in developing solutions to the above is required. Support faculty searches by initiating advertising and coordinating interview schedules of candidates with faculty, dean, and other personnel; prepare and submit travel expense forms for all candidates; collect and prepare all necessary documents for candidates' reimbursements. Monitor and meet document deadlines imposed by the college and university. Process supplementary application materials (audition appointments and portfolios) for up to 225 new student admits: every prospective student major must audition, and every composition student must submit a portfolio; applicants must upload questionnaires, videos, recorded music, scores, and portfolios, if needed; set up and manage processes for auditioning, set up and manage the database for receiving digital submissions, including audition materials and scores, and make these available to faculty; run the auditions for prospective students; prepare audition materials before candidates arrive; and coordinate actions of student volunteers during auditions. Assist department chairs with all operating budget processes; prepare fiscal reports on a monthly basis; develop and maintain accounting and other record-keeping procedures for all operating accounts associated with both the state and foundation sides; perform business math, analyze budgetary data, and make accurate projections based upon inference; monitor financial dashboard for balances and improper charges; follow-up on receiving proper credits; work with the department chair to stay informed of products and services needed by the department; prepare all purchase requisitions and other expense forms for the department; initiate and renew equipment maintenance contracts; prepare direct pays and other types of reimbursements to faculty for professional development and other related expenses. Responsible for department purchase card(s) and monthly reconciliation of p-card statement( s ). Assist with scholarship accounts; in consultation with the department chair, fill out scholarship forms and monitor account balances. Review all department travel requests and expense claims for accuracy via university travel database (Concur) while providing guidance on travel policies and procedures when needed. Develop and maintain accounting and other record-keeping procedures for all 20 ensembles that have their own money, including tracking deposits and doing the purchasing for all items within each account; this requires a great deal of attention and high-level administration skills. Work with the department scheduler and the college scheduler on class scheduling; make scheduling suggestions; assist with schedule programming; key in and update schedule; and assist department chair by updating spreadsheets that indicate courses and FTES taught and lecturer dollars spent. Assist with part-time staffing of various classes; assist with tracking number of WTUs taught by part-time faculty term-by-term; assist with contacting part-time faculty and arranging interviews; work with the college contract analyst and collect all necessary paperwork to help facilitate the hiring process. Responsible for providing an accurate report of all courses taught in the department and provide this report to the department chair and the Dean of C.L.A.S.S., if requested; this report is instrumental, as this information is compiled along with other majors within the college to see if the department is on track with the total FTE goal of the department. Keep detailed records of all faculty assigned time, reassigned time, grants, and contracts. In consultation with the chair, review and submit the Faculty Assignments by Department (FAD) every term. Coordinate student studio (one-on-one lessons) for 150-175 students per term; create all necessary sections of 1700, 1800, 3700, and 3800, based on enrollment and numbers of students needing to fulfill studio requirement; add appropriate faculty to each course (30-35 per term) with the correct students by instrument, based on results of the prior semester's juries for returning students, and audition placements for incoming students; ensure that students in these studios are co-enrolling in associated performance seminar by instrument and a large ensemble; coordinate all scheduling of teaching spaces for studio lessons based on faculty schedules; key into room reservation database; book rooms for makeup lessons as needed throughout the semester; facilitate rescheduling of rooms for studio lessons to adjust availability of performance spaces for concerts and masterclasses; make reservations in room reservation database for additional rehearsal for academic classes. Create systems and handle administration of all juries for 150-175 students per term. Assign rooms and coordinate with music technician to make sure rooms have the correct instruments and devices; create spreadsheet and questionnaires to solicit student videos/links/mp4s if needed, and disseminate required paperwork, online link, and score to correct jury. Track and maintain student records including studio instruments, studio teacher, required co-requisite enrollment, music theory placement, and five options; track and maintain student records for juries; assign permission numbers for studios, theory placement, and upper division courses. Administer registration holds for incoming freshmen and transfer students and release holds in conjunction with advisors. Process and distribute mail and deliveries. Maintain all departmental unofficial personnel files. Help plan and coordinate special departmental-related events for students and faculty and secure rooms and spaces when needed. Maintain department files related to syllabi. Provide assistance to faculty with textbook requisitions; track and remind faculty members to submit by the deadline given. Oversee health and safety inspections. Maintain supplies and inventory. Assist with maintaining electronic records of student evaluations if needed. Attend university training regarding any changes in related/relevant policies and procedures. Use student bulletin boards to provide up-to-date information. Responsible for calling in and submitting work orders to Facilites, Planning, and Management. Manage Part-time Faculty Clearance forms and update key inventory and fill out key request forms. Work with asset management to complete the annual inventory. Deliver information to faculty members in charge of updating department web pages and hall digital displays. Pick up paychecks from the Dean's office each month and distribute to department personnel. Respond to email inquiries about paycheck distribution and mail checks if necessary. Work with the Paycheck Coordinator in the Dean's office for any questions or for any additional instructions that may be necessary as procedures may change. QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or its equivalent AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in general office clerical or secretarial work or the equivalent. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of applicable university infrastructure, policies, and procedures; thorough mastery of English grammar, punctuation and spelling; expertise in using office software packages, technology, and system; ability to independently handle multiple work unit priorities and projects; ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures independently, and use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist; ability to troubleshoot most office administration problems and respond to all inquiries and requests related to work area; ability to understand problems from a broader perspective and anticipate the impact of office administration problems and solutions on other areas; ability to analyze operational and procedural problems and develop, recommend, and evaluate proposed solutions. Ability to perform business math, analyze budgetary data, and make accurate projections requiring some inference; ability to effectively write and present own reports; ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels and handle highly sensitive interpersonal situations; ability to use negotiation and persuasion skills to achieve results and expedite projects. Out of State Work The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ . Background Check Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13813878/latest/ . CSU Classification Salary Range This position is part of the CSUEU bargaining unit 7, the CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the following site, https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/Classification-Standards.aspx . The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the following site: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule-documents.aspx . The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is minimum $3,865 and maximum $6,336 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position. Employment Eligibility Verification Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go to https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents . Security & Fire Safety In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: https://www.cpp.edu/pdfs/annual_security_report.pdf and https://www.cpp.edu/housing/documents/fire_safety_report.pdf . Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10927154/latest/ . Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster . Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu . For more information, go to Employment Notices . Equal Employment Opportunity Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and veteran or military status. We engage the talents of all qualified workers, regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement . Other Notices For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page. Advertised: May 22 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Jun 05 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Closing Date/Time:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER W7200K When to Submit Your Application: We are accepting application beginning January 4, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. (PT) and will remain open until the needs of the Service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice. Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits Flexible Schedules (Telework - where appropriate) Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits 13 paid holidays per year Click here for more details on employee benefits. Who We Are: The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885M and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing, and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice. The Opportunity: The Power Plant Section is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team operating and maintaining seven heating and refrigeration plants. This is a great opportunity to use your skills in a professional environment focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Our plants provide the critical infrastructure to keep things running smoothly. With your expertise, we can continue delivering the behind-the-scenes energy that enables success across the organization. Our team takes pride in upholding the highest standards while continuously improving these vital facilities. Essential Job Functions What You Will Do Uses hand tools and precision instruments to install, maintain, adjust and repair indicating, recording, telemetering, and control instruments used to measure and control variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force and chemical composition of boiler and refrigeration water. Troubleshoots control system components and replaces or repairs defective parts. Operates, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and high voltage systems and equipment. Performs annual boiler testing for emissions. Disassembles malfunctioning instruments, and inspects and tests mechanisms and circuitry for defects. Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects manual and automatic gas and oil fired high pressure steam or high temperature hot water boilers. Disassembles, inspects, and tests instruments for conformance with specifications, using test instruments such as potentiometers, resistance bridges, manometers and pressure gauges. Prepares drawings for the fabrication and modification of instrument parts and components. Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects motors, steam-driven equipment, steam reducing stations expansion tanks, air compressors, supply and exhaust fans, various kinds of pumps and valves, steam traps, water treatment systems, water heaters and other heating plant auxiliary equipment. Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects reciprocating, centrifugal or absorption central air conditioning machinery including condensers, evaporators, cooling towers, pumps, purge tanks and related equipment. Tests boiler water, condensate, cooling tower water, and water from other systems, and adds corrective chemicals. Inspects, adjusts, repairs and maintains refrigeration units for food storage boxes. Inspects oxygen and vacuum systems for proper pressure, leaks or stoppages and makes emergency repairs. Tests, operates and maintains emergency diesel powered electric generating equipment. Maintains logs of plant operations and records maintenance and repair work performed. Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites, in order to transport the necessary tools, equipment, and materials required to perform the job. Requirements TO QUALIFY FOR THE OPTIONS BELOW you must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, and PROVIDE documentation for specified courses (if any) related to the requirements below and within your online job application under the "Experience" area and Supplemental Questionnaire. Requirements to Qualify: OPTION I: One year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II* - AND - One year 's experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial control instruments.** OPTION II: One year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II* - AND - Completion of fifteen (15) semester units, or its equivalent (22.5 quarter units), from an accredited junior college, college or trade school in the technology or the application of technology directly related to the repair and maintenance of electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic industrial control instruments**, at least nine (9) semester units of which must have been in electronics. Applicants expecting to qualify through Option I, must describe the type of work performed and the time period. Applicants expecting to qualify through experience and education under Option II, must describe the type of work performed and the time period - AND - provide official transcripts or official letter from an accredited junior college, college, or trade school verifying fifteen (15) semester or its equivalent (22.5 units) completed in the areas listed in the requirements along with at least nine (9) semester units in electronics. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II is defined as having the responsibility of a shift for the operation and maintenance of a combined high-pressure heating and central refrigeration plant - OR - in a very large facility*** and has responsibility on a shift assignment which includes either the operation and maintenance of a high-pressure heating plant or refrigeration plant - OR - is assigned to a geographic area of a major multi-hospital medical center which requires maintenance and operation of steam reducing stations, ventilation and refrigeration equipment, and various mechanical and electrical equipment and controls. **Industrial control instruments is defined as devices utilized to measure or monitor vibration, temperature, liquid or gas flow, liquid levels in tanks and can also include chart recorders and handheld calibration instruments. ***A very large facility consist of a central plant that is staffed by multiple shifts with each shift containing multiple plant operational assignments. All documents should clearly indicate the degree in English language and the date when the degree was conferred or awarded. For applicants with international transcript(s) , a report by an evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. must be submitted at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days. The report must confirm the U.S. course/degree equivalency. In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing application. Please submit documentation to Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, exam name (Stationary Engineer Controls Specialist), and the exam number (W7200K ) . LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. An Unlimited Steam Engineer's License issued by the City of Los Angeles' Department of Building and Safety. An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technical Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608.Applicants MUST provide copies of their Unlimited Steam Engineer's License and Universal Technician EPA 608 certificate at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting application online. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in application denial. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email them to Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Please include exam number and title. PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS: 3 - Moderate: This job requires standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lift of 10 - 25 pounds. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: First, meet our requirements above. After that, our process includes one examination. This exam will consist of a written examination covering Technical Knowledge and Reading Comprehension and Analytical Skills weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added onto the list of eligible candidates. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Kirby @isd.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the assessment will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register do not guarantee an offer of employment. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Shift: Any How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add KIrby@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number: W7200K Department Contact Name: Kari Irby Department Contact Phone: (323) 881-4689 Department Contact Email: Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 267-2432 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ] For detailed information, please click here
May 03, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER W7200K When to Submit Your Application: We are accepting application beginning January 4, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. (PT) and will remain open until the needs of the Service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice. Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary. Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits Flexible Schedules (Telework - where appropriate) Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits 13 paid holidays per year Click here for more details on employee benefits. Who We Are: The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $885M and 2,162 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing, and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice. The Opportunity: The Power Plant Section is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team operating and maintaining seven heating and refrigeration plants. This is a great opportunity to use your skills in a professional environment focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Our plants provide the critical infrastructure to keep things running smoothly. With your expertise, we can continue delivering the behind-the-scenes energy that enables success across the organization. Our team takes pride in upholding the highest standards while continuously improving these vital facilities. Essential Job Functions What You Will Do Uses hand tools and precision instruments to install, maintain, adjust and repair indicating, recording, telemetering, and control instruments used to measure and control variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force and chemical composition of boiler and refrigeration water. Troubleshoots control system components and replaces or repairs defective parts. Operates, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and high voltage systems and equipment. Performs annual boiler testing for emissions. Disassembles malfunctioning instruments, and inspects and tests mechanisms and circuitry for defects. Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects manual and automatic gas and oil fired high pressure steam or high temperature hot water boilers. Disassembles, inspects, and tests instruments for conformance with specifications, using test instruments such as potentiometers, resistance bridges, manometers and pressure gauges. Prepares drawings for the fabrication and modification of instrument parts and components. Operates, maintains, repairs, and inspects motors, steam-driven equipment, steam reducing stations expansion tanks, air compressors, supply and exhaust fans, various kinds of pumps and valves, steam traps, water treatment systems, water heaters and other heating plant auxiliary equipment. Operates, maintains, repairs and inspects reciprocating, centrifugal or absorption central air conditioning machinery including condensers, evaporators, cooling towers, pumps, purge tanks and related equipment. Tests boiler water, condensate, cooling tower water, and water from other systems, and adds corrective chemicals. Inspects, adjusts, repairs and maintains refrigeration units for food storage boxes. Inspects oxygen and vacuum systems for proper pressure, leaks or stoppages and makes emergency repairs. Tests, operates and maintains emergency diesel powered electric generating equipment. Maintains logs of plant operations and records maintenance and repair work performed. Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites, in order to transport the necessary tools, equipment, and materials required to perform the job. Requirements TO QUALIFY FOR THE OPTIONS BELOW you must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, and PROVIDE documentation for specified courses (if any) related to the requirements below and within your online job application under the "Experience" area and Supplemental Questionnaire. Requirements to Qualify: OPTION I: One year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II* - AND - One year 's experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial control instruments.** OPTION II: One year of experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure heating plants and refrigeration plants at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II* - AND - Completion of fifteen (15) semester units, or its equivalent (22.5 quarter units), from an accredited junior college, college or trade school in the technology or the application of technology directly related to the repair and maintenance of electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic industrial control instruments**, at least nine (9) semester units of which must have been in electronics. Applicants expecting to qualify through Option I, must describe the type of work performed and the time period. Applicants expecting to qualify through experience and education under Option II, must describe the type of work performed and the time period - AND - provide official transcripts or official letter from an accredited junior college, college, or trade school verifying fifteen (15) semester or its equivalent (22.5 units) completed in the areas listed in the requirements along with at least nine (9) semester units in electronics. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Stationary Engineer II is defined as having the responsibility of a shift for the operation and maintenance of a combined high-pressure heating and central refrigeration plant - OR - in a very large facility*** and has responsibility on a shift assignment which includes either the operation and maintenance of a high-pressure heating plant or refrigeration plant - OR - is assigned to a geographic area of a major multi-hospital medical center which requires maintenance and operation of steam reducing stations, ventilation and refrigeration equipment, and various mechanical and electrical equipment and controls. **Industrial control instruments is defined as devices utilized to measure or monitor vibration, temperature, liquid or gas flow, liquid levels in tanks and can also include chart recorders and handheld calibration instruments. ***A very large facility consist of a central plant that is staffed by multiple shifts with each shift containing multiple plant operational assignments. All documents should clearly indicate the degree in English language and the date when the degree was conferred or awarded. For applicants with international transcript(s) , a report by an evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. must be submitted at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days. The report must confirm the U.S. course/degree equivalency. In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework and/or license, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts and/or a legible copy of the official certificate and/or license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the date of filing application. Please submit documentation to Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, exam name (Stationary Engineer Controls Specialist), and the exam number (W7200K ) . LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. An Unlimited Steam Engineer's License issued by the City of Los Angeles' Department of Building and Safety. An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technical Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608.Applicants MUST provide copies of their Unlimited Steam Engineer's License and Universal Technician EPA 608 certificate at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting application online. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in application denial. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email them to Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Please include exam number and title. PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS: 3 - Moderate: This job requires standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lift of 10 - 25 pounds. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: First, meet our requirements above. After that, our process includes one examination. This exam will consist of a written examination covering Technical Knowledge and Reading Comprehension and Analytical Skills weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added onto the list of eligible candidates. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Kirby @isd.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the assessment will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register do not guarantee an offer of employment. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Shift: Any How to Apply: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application by 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty . Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add KIrby@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number: W7200K Department Contact Name: Kari Irby Department Contact Phone: (323) 881-4689 Department Contact Email: Kirby@isd.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 267-2432 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ] For detailed information, please click here