WASTEWATER PLANT ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN I or II

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of WASTEWATER PLANT ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN I or II to fill three (3) vacancies in the Sewer Electrical Instrument Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Wastewater Plant Electrical & Instrument Technician I or II performs skilled work on electrical and Instrumentation of all equipment in a wastewater treatment plant and collections system. Works on any day, swing, or graveyard shift or on standby and performs related work as required.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Installs, maintains, and services, wire, relays, pull boxes, and switches in making additions, extensions, or alterations in electrical systems.
• Maintains, repairs, and replaces more complex and challenging electrical and electronic equipment, including motor, and pumps, generators, controllers, switches and electronic boards, circuitry, analyzers, samplers, and other related components.
• Performs technical troubleshooting, testing, locating, and repairing defects in electrical and electronic circuits, signals, fiber optics, and electrical gear up to 4160 volts.
• Uses, operates, and applies a variety of electrical diagnostic and test equipment.
• Troubleshoots, identifies, and addresses problems in electrical and electronic systems, reading and interpreting blueprints, wire diagrams and schematics, and utilizing a variety of test equipment.
• Tests, cleans, repairs, rebuilds, and calibrates metering equipment; reprograms and maintains microprocessor and instrumentation systems and equipment.
• Maintains and repairs the more complex electrical and electronic operational controls, recording, alarm systems and variable speed pump control equipment.
• Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots PLC’s throughout the plant and collections lift station system network; troubleshoots analytical equipment such as residual, D.O., PH, conductivity, and turbidity and like equipment.
• Participates and assists with other general plant and facility maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines Wastewater Plant Electrical & Instrument Technician I:

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED); supplemental education or certificate program in electronics preferred.

Experience: One (1) year experience in electrical and electronic instrumentation system installation, maintenance and repair involving water or wastewater plant treatment processes.

Necessary Special Requirement for Wastewater Plant Electrical & Instrument Technician I:
Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid appropriate Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Possession of a CWEA Wastewater Electrical & Instrumentation Grade I certification within 12 months of hire date.

Recruitment Guidelines for Wastewater Plant Electrical & Instrument Technician II:

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED), supplemented by completion of a certificate program in electronics.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience in the more complex electrical and instrumentation systems in installation, maintenance, and repair, preferably involving water or wastewater plant treatment processes.

Necessary Special Requirement for Wastewater Plant Electrical & Instrument Technician II:
Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid appropriate Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Possession of a CWEA Wastewater Electrical & Instrumentation Grade I certification.
• Must have the ability to obtain a CWEA Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Grade II certification within 12 months of hire date or promotion. 

Highly Desirable Qualification(s):

• Experience in Process Controls
• Experience in Analytical Equipment

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is done inside and outside in the field with exposure to inclement weather, hazards, chemicals, equipment, construction materials, wastewater, electronic hazards, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and will provide professional customer service. 

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
 1) Completed Employment Application
 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
 3) Current CWEA Wastewater Electrical & Instrumentation Certificate (must be scanned and attached to the online application).
 
PLEASE NOTE:  THE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION.   THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW AN APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENT. FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).  (Download PDF reader) 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment.  You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions.  Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.  
 
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.  
 
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
 
NOTE:  The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.   Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. 
 
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

 
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.