Instrument Technician II, Zone 7
Instrument Technician II, Zone 7
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DESCRIPTION
Instrument Technician II Zone 7 is the journey-level classification responsible for independently performing the full range of duties assigned to this series while reporting to the Facilities Maintenance and Construction Supervisor Zone 7. This class is primarily concerned with the installation documentation maintenance and repair of instruments and control equipment for facilities common to a public water production and distribution system. This level of work covers the entire scope of mechanical electromechanical electrochemical digital analog water quality analytical instrumentation and telemetry systems including SCADA and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) software and hardware.
In addition to the minimum qualifications the ideal candidate willpossess:
- Experience in industrial instrumentation within a water/wastewater facility or related industry including work with flow pressure level temperature and analytical instruments.
- Experience performing preventive maintenance modification calibration programming repair and installation of field instrument loops and control systems to support equipment reliability and compliance with water treatment regulations.
- Experience providing technical support for the repair and troubleshooting of network communications.
- Strong interpersonal skills along with solid mathematical ability logical problem-solving skills and attention to detail in recordkeeping.
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance or asset management systems used in water/wastewater treatment or similar facilities.
- Knowledge and application of safe work practices in both indoor and outdoor environments in all weather conditions.
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: The equivalent of three years full-time experience as an Instrument Technician I Zone 7 or higher-level class in the Alameda County classified service which included instrumentation resources duties and responsibilities. (Non-classified includes District Attorneys Office Hospital Authority and the Consolidated Courts.)
Education: The equivalent of completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience: The equivalent of four years of full-time experience performing skilled work in both mechanical and electromechanical repairs or electronic circuitry and instrumentation repair at least two years of this time having involved work in industrial instrumentation. (Possession of a valid 2-Year Program in Instrumentation & Industrial Automation Technology from Perry Technical Institute or equivalent may be substituted for two years of experience).
License: Must possess a California Drivers License.
Certificates: Possession of an Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society of America (ISA) Control Systems Technician Level II Certificate (CCSTII) is desirable.
Other Requirements: Must possess physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class including sufficient physical agility to work in high or confined spaces. Positions in this class are required to be clean shaven on a scheduled basis as required to wear respiratory protection or other safety equipment to comply with OSHA Cal/OSHA rules and regulations.
NOTE: The Civil Service commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
Electrical and electronic circuits.
Industrial Instrumentation methods practices and tools used in maintaining repairing testing and adjusting electromechanical recording and metering instruments.
Mechanical linkage and radio telemetry systems.
Safety practices.
Laws rules and regulations governing maintenance and operation of radio telemetry and telephone equipment.
Electronic schematic diagrams blueprints and piping (or process) and instrument diagrams (P&ID).
PLC and SCADA hardware and software
Ability to:
Effectively communicate orally.
Diagnose mechanical electrical and electronic process control difficulties in instrumentation and telemetering systems.
Read and interpret ladder logic and wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
Make extensive repairs and overhauls to metering and control instruments.
Make estimates of labor and materials.
Maintain clear and accurate records.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
- A review of applicants application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
- A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified that will be weighted as qualifying only (pass/fail). Candidates who pass the best qualified exam component will move on to the final step in the examination process.
- An oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The oral examination may be administered virtually and contain situational exercises.
BENEFITS
The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being
- Medical HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance Critical Illness Long-Term Care Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Management Paid Leave**
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness Incentive Based Programs Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks cell phone etc.)
- Child Care Resources
- 1stUnited Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
Conclusion
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Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a county recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxand are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Erika Beams Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
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SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.
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