Instrumentation Technician II

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Instrumentation Technician II

Salary

$58,529.74 - $97,548.88 Annually

Location

BURKE (FL06), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

24-02151

Department

DPWES Wastewater Management

Opening Date

09/07/2024

Closing Date

9/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S21

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Are you a curious technician that likes to learn how things work? Does troubleshooting & analyzing a complex problem motivate you? Do you have fun improving control systems related to pumps & other electromechanical equipment? If you believe this is you, then apply for our Instrumentation Technician II position working in Fairfax counties’ wastewater instrumentation group at the Freds Oak facility in Burke VA for a fulfilling career experience.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Serving as a skilled journey level instrumentation technician, performing work in the installation, maintenance and repair of instrumentation and electronic equipment.

• Executing installations, calibrations and repairs on open channel wastewater flow metering equipment & wastewater pump stations instrumentation & controls.

• Maintaining pump station programmable logic controllers & communication equipment related to WCD SCADA system.

• Performing downloads & uploads to PLCs & touchscreens in the field.

• Using a laptop computer for troubleshooting, researching technical information related to field installations.

• Documenting work completed in a computer-based work order system.

• Performing other duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks

• Experience working independently and in a team environment with shared responsibilities

Wastewater Management is a division within the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES). To learn more about our services, please visit our website (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/wastewater) or watch this informative video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdddK1YcFK8) .

DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Benefits:

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

• Benefits (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/fairfax-county-benefits-summary)

• Retirement

Note: Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to 24-hour on-call and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties.

*A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Instrumentation Technician II position.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, or a GED issued by a state department of education or completion of a vocation course of an instrumentation/ technician/electronic or similar vocational and or apprenticeship program; plus three years of work experience related to the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial instrumentation or electronic, electrical equipment found in water or wastewater utilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license.

• Confined Space Certification within 6 months of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a pre-employment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in instrumentation/electrical/electronic technology or related field.

• Journeyman's license in Instrumentation, Electrical and or ISA certification.

• Experience working in a wastewater environment.

• Two years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical & instrumentation control systems.

• Two years of experience performing SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) and PLC (Program Logic Controller) troubleshooting and/or programming in order to control, monitor, and analyze industrial devices and processes.

• One year of experience of working in water treatment, or a pump station maintenance group.

• Two years of experience reading instrumentation data, interpreting schematics, circuit diagrams, and manuals related to instrumentation or electrical equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to distinguish colors. Ability to drive 1/2, 3/4- & 1-ton utility truck and operate hoisting equipment. Ability to lift, carry, and handle items weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and use other automated technology to input, access and retrieve information from a laptop or desktop. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures. Frequent exposure to loud noises and rare exposure to airborne substances. Must be capable of climbing/crouching, bending and working in confined areas as this position requires the ability to enter permitted confined spaces. Per safety requirements, confined spaces may not be entered by people who weigh 310 lbs. or more. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

BONUS ELIGIBILITY:

Positions within this classification that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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