Instrumentation and Control Technician, II

*This recruitment is to fill a position within the SRWA Surface Water Treatment Plant.

The City of Turlock is seeking applicantsfor the Instrumentation and Control Technician II position.Under general supervision installs modifies maintains and operates a variety of control protection and computer equipment for the Water Treatment Plant Wastewater Treatment Plant Storm/Sewer Collection Systems and Water Distribution Systems. This class works closely with Water/Wastewater Plant Operations and Maintenance staff.

This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime assignments.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is an entry/journey level class. Individuals working in the Instrumentation and Control Technician I classification work under immediate supervision while they learn instrumentation and control procedures. This classification requires basic knowledge of instrumentation and control processes. Individuals working in the Instrumentation and Control Technician II classification are expected to have all of the skills of an Instrumentation and Control Technician I and journey level knowledge and experience of more advanced instrumentation and control processes.

Supervision Received and Exercised

General supervision is provided by the Instrumentation and Control Supervisor and may receive technical direction from the Senior Instrumentation and Control Technician and/or Instrumentation and Control Technician II.
When assigned to the SRWA Surface Water Treatment Plant general supervision is provided by the Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor.

In addition to the essential functions for Instrumentation and Control Technician I classification:

• Inspect test calibrate and repair all plant instruments controls electrical and/or electronic devices
• Reprogram controllers PLCs CEMS SCADA and DCS equipment
• Modify all systems as directed including design fabrication assembly andtesting
• Inspect adjust and operate equipment asrequired.
• Maintain necessary reports and records.
• Make critical decisions to resolve emergency situations.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of upgrades changes or expansions of wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities.
• Supervise and train subordinate staff.

Knowledge of:

• Principles methods materials tools and equipment used in the installation inspection testing operation maintenance and modification of electrical electronic and computer-controlled systems
• Electrical theory andtechnology
• Working with medium voltages witch gear(4803-phase)
• Current electricalcodes
• Hydraulics applied mathematics chemical metering pumps SCADA PLCs CEMS and DCSequipment.
• General principles and procedures of wastewater treatment water treatment and distribution systems.

Ability to:

In addition to the minimum qualifications for Instrumentation and Control Technician I classification.

• Assess changing conditions and initiate appropriate action.
• Work with limited supervision and exercise sound judgment.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the instrumentation and control systems similar or greater in size and complexity to the City of Turlock.

Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED certification and six college units or CEUs in a related field or scholastic general education (i.e. Speech Math English Science Foreign Language etc.).

License:

Possession of an appropriate valid Class C California Drivers License at the time of appointment to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

California Water Treatment CertificationGrade Iwithin 24 months of appointment.

California Water Distribution CertificationGrade Iwithin 24 months of appointment.

CWEA Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification within 24 months of appointment.

CWEA Mechanical Technologist Certification Crane Operator Certification Electrical License is desired.

• Proof of education-this can be a copy of transcripts or any degree.

• Attach a scanned copy in the Add Attachment option (of the NeoGov online application) or
• Fax a copy to or
• Email a copy to or
• Hand deliver copies of your attachments to 156 S. Broadway Suite 235 Turlock CA on or before the final filing date.

The City of Turlock has adopted a veterans preference system (effective January 1 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict up to a maximum of five (5) points and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict regardless of length of service. To receive preference points applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Turlock is an equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities women and disabled candidates. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin ancestry age marital status physical or mental disability medical condition political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job. The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants who have disabilities that do not allow them to compete in the selection process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.

Holidays:Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays.
Vacation: Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
Sick Leave: Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked.
Retirement: Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan may be a classic member and may be enrolled in the Citys 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS final compensation may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or new members will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS final compensation will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment.
Deferred Compensation: The City will match employees contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employees base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program.
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care: Two (2) percent of the employees base payroll will be deposited in each individuals RHS Vantage Care account.
Health: The City offers a generous health prescription vision and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Continuous Service Pay:
Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter1.5% of base salary.ry.
Additional Benefits:
Associate/Bachelor/Masters Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification)* Educational Reimbursement Program*
Computer Loan Program** Upon completion of probation.

Notes: Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.