Instrumental & Control Technician Water

This employment opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. Early submissions are encouraged.

The City of Oxnards Water Division is seeking an Instrumentation & Control Technicianto work with team members with the Maintenance group as well as with Operations and Treatment staff. Under the direction of the SCADA Programs Supervisor the Instrumentation & Control Technician is responsible for performing maintenance and repair tasks with plant staff and other city employees.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Maintenance and repair of complex treatment plant process control and communication systems

• Develop and execute planning and operations for the installation maintenance repair and construction of electronic and instrumentation equipment at a water treatment plant and AWPF (Advanced Water Purification Facility)

• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of all relevant policies procedures and work methods related to assigned duties

• Occasionally assist with lower-level instrument maintenance positions

• Perform related duties as assigned

Payroll/Classification Title:Instrumentation & Control Technician

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:General supervision is provided by the SCADA Programs Supervisor. Incumbents of this class do not routinely exercise supervision.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:The Instrumentation & Control Technician is the specialized journey-level class responsible for maintaining treatment plant process control and communication equipment in effective and efficient working order.

WORK SCHEDULE:The work week is Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm with alternating Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Depending on the work assignment staff may be scheduled for shifts outside the standard City work hours. Incumbent may be required to work stand-by on rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed within a designated time frame. Standby assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• Performs highly skilled electronic electronic pneumatic and instrumentation maintenance and repair and construction duties at a water treatment plant including operation of SCADA system and telephone/communication system.

• Assembles installs and repairs electronic and instrumentation circuits transformers switches control panels pneumatic and electronic components of telemetry systems.

• Assist in planning and scheduling preventive maintenance programs; develops and implements emergency situation plans; makes recommendations to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.

• Maintains inventory of tools equipment and submit request for materials and supplies; maintains instrument laboratory and the care and maintenance of tools and equipment.

• Troubleshoots a variety of problems and potential problems with treatment plant equipment; ensures that work is performed according to plans and specifications.

• Performs calibration of gas detection system chemical tanks meters engines gauges and lavatory equipment.

• Services various plant equipment and employee safety equipment such as self -contained breathing apparatus; repairs medium and high voltage lines radios and other plant equipment.

• Purchases plant supplies and maintains shop supplies.

• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves complaints.

• Performs the full array of duties assigned to the Instrumentation Technician class including maintaining in proper working order all plant process control and communication equipment.

• Perform standby duty on a rotating basis and may be required to work varying hours overtime weekends and holidays.

• Coordinate maintenance activities with the operations group.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• The equivalent of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the installation maintenance and repair of electrical electronics and instrumentation equipment and circuits found in wastewater treatment plants and related facilities including two (2) years of journey-level experience

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Valid California Class C Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record

• Possession of a California State Certified General Electrician license or current Journeyman Electrician certification is highly desirable

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees customers and vendors

General Information

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.

• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions if required.

• Upload resume cover letter proof of degree (transcript) or other requested documents.
  
  

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time part-time and temporary assignments.There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Water Division.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:Positions in this classification are represented by theInternational Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

NOTE:For most positions the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the Citys direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100 all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status medical condition disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:On the first day of employment new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify please contact DHS. you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contactVivian Morales at .

NOTE:The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.