Instrument Technician II
Instrument Technician II
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THE POSITION
- THIS POSITION IS FOR INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN II
The Instrument Technician II position in the Department of Utilities (DOU) performs installation repair and calibrations on instrumentation related to Water and Wastewater treatment and distribution systems. This position works on a wide range of equipment which includes but is not limited to: turbidimeters pressure transmitters level transmitters chlorine analyzers pH analyzers fluoride analyzers and pneumatic equipment.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENTThe ideal candidate will have formal training related to electronics electrical theory or process instrumentation. The candidate will also have experience installing servicing and repairing electronic and pneumatic instruments and various 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. The ideal candidate will have the ability to read and understand maintenance and installation manuals for new instrument setup.
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.
COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATIONSPECIFICATION
To see the classification specification for the comparable classification ofInstrument Technician I please clickhere.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 besubmittedwith your application andwill beat 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 acredentialsevaluation 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
Please note the City of Sacramentos 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-mailfrequently including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.
1. Application:(Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete andsubmitonlinea City of Sacramento employment applicationby the final filingdeadline;Employment applications must besubmittedonline; paper applications will not be accepted.
Employment applicationswill be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in theduties area of theWork 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 informationin the Work Experience section.
Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degreesshouldbesubmittedonlinewith your application.Proof of educationwill beat time of appointment.
Position/job titles will not be considered indeterminingeligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
Ifyourerequesting Veterans credit a copy of your DD214 must besubmittedonlinewith your application oremailedto the Employment Officeby the final filing deadline.Informationregardingthe use of Veterans credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule4.9C.
Applicantsare responsible forattaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) The questionslocatedat 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 candidates educationtrainingand experience. The exam score willdetermineyour ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions please note:
Responses to the T&E questionsmustbesubmittedonline; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
A resume willnotsubstitute for the informationin 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. Candidates eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Instrument Technician IIexamination.
4.Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their applicationforwardedto 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 asstatedon 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 LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam controlledsubstanceand/or alcohol test andpossessany 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:
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
