ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN I-II

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ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN I-II

Salary

$2,752.40 - $3,823.28 Biweekly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

MG6AN-24

Department

Long Beach Utilities - (CL)

Opening Date

07/05/2024

Closing Date

7/19/2024 4:30 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, July 3, 2024, through 4:30 PM, Friday, July 19, 2024.

Some positions in this classification qualify for a Recruitment Incentive of up to $6,000. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here (https://longbeach.gov/hr/recruitment-incentive-program) .

Salary Information:

Grade I - $2,752.40 - $3,737.44 Bi-Weekly

Grade II- $2,809.28 - $3,823.28 Bi-Weekly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, positions in this series perform a wide range of highly technical duties in the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and repair of complex electronic and mechanical instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and facilities, including the Water Department’s SCADA system. The functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to: tests, troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on a variety of electronic equipment, instrumentation control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), components and devices associated with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system at multiple facilities operated by the Department including water treatment plant and distribution system, reclaim distribution system and waste water collection system; maintains, calibrate, troubleshoots, repairs, designs, builds and installs hardware used with SCADA, water quality monitoring instruments, and other control systems; rebuilds equipment, including motor controllers, flow and pressure transmitters, cathodic protection systems, data radios, digital modems, networked communications, programmable logic controllers and specialized testing equipment and devices using operational performance standards; installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains electrical and/or instrument problems in all systems at plants, pumping and lift stations, turnout and Department facilities. Equipment may include low and high voltage electrical motors; switchgear; distribution panels and enclosures, transformers, exciters, generators, pneumatic and hydraulic devices, electrical conduit, wires, pull boxes, lighting panels, motor control circuits, soft starters, variable frequency/speed drives, pumps, valve actuators, motor control panels, and all associated control circuits ranging from low voltage (<120 volts) to medium/high voltage (>600 volts); performs preventive maintenance of electrical and electronic systems at all facilities with the above listed equipment; This is not an inclusive list. Additional examples of duties are listed in the Civil Service Commission approved Electrical and Instrumentation Technician I-II (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach/classspecs/1379974) .

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

A minimum of four (4) years full-time equivalent, paid experience in the electrical and instrumentation field or electrical repair and maintenance working in the water industry or closely related field.

AND

Candidates must possess at least one of the following certifications before passing probation(*Proof Required).

1. California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Electrical Instrumentation Technologist Grade 2,

OR

2. Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI) Instrumentation and Controls, Part A, such as that issued by IBEW-NECA,

OR

3. International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Control System Technician (CCST) Level certification in combination with the following:

State of California Electrical Contractor's License

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of water hydraulics, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment and systems and be skilled in the use of precision measurement devices.

• Knowledge of practices, methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the design, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical instrumentation and control equipment and devices common to water and wastewater systems.

• Knowledge of principles, theory, and practices of electricity, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanics as they apply to maintenance and repair of equipment and instruments commonly found in water, wastewater, and reclaimed system.

• Knowledge of programmable logic controller (PLC) ladder logic, PLC and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programming theory.

• Knowledge of the National Electric Code, OSHA safe practices, and ISA standards.

• Knowledge of computer operation skills, including word processing, database programs, spreadsheets, electronic mail, and SCADA operation.

• Knowledge of digital electronic symbols and operations.

• Skill in utilizing applicable software including, but not limiting to departmental application programs and electrical/instrumentation programs.

• Ability to test, diagnose, correct, calibrate and repair a wide variety of electrical and electronic instrumentation devices such as flowmeters, level transmitters, motors, motor starters, machinery and equipment common to the water and wastewater system.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, PLC ladder logic, P&ID drawings, operating and maintenance manuals and software to aid in troubleshooting and/or installing instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment.

• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and monitor work for efficiency, quality, and timeliness.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with employees, contractors, and vendors.

• Ability to respond to call-out or emergencies as required; handle emergency situations as directed.

• Ability to make mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages with speed and accuracy

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed.

This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period.Applications received by July 19, 2024, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.

If you have not received notification within two weeks of filing, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. MG6AN-24 LS:EIT 07/03/2024

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

· Medical and Dental Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

· Deferred Compensation

· Credit Union Membership

· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Free Employee Parking

· Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms(i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email civilservice@longbeach.gov and include ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN I-II in the subject line .Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

• Yes

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  REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: This position requires a minimum of four (4) years full-time equivalent, paid experience in the electrical and instrumentation or electrical repair and maintenance working in the water industry. Please select from the list below that BEST describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

• No paid, full-time equivalent experience at this time.

• Less than one (1) year of full-time, paid experience.

• Two (2) years to Two years 11 months full-time, paid experience.

• Three (3) years to three years 11 months of full-time, paid experience.

• Four (4) years or more years of full-time, paid experience.

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  In addition to the minimum of four (4) years full-time paid experience, this position requires that one (1) certificate from the following list is obtained before passing probation. 1) California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Electrical Instrumentation Technologist Grade 2;OR2) Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI) Instrumentation and Controls, Part A, such as that issued by IBEW-NECA;OR3) International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Control System Technician (CSST) Level 1 with combination ofONE(1) of the following: State of California Electrical Contractor's LicenseDo you understand this requirement?

• Yes

• No

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  EXPERIENCE:The classification ofElectrical and Instrumentation Technician I-IIrequires a minimum of four (4) years full-time equivalent, paid experience in the electrical and instrumentation field or repair and maintenance working in the water industry. The following information is required to receive credit towards experience, which qualifies you for the position. Describe the experience and the job title(s) you held that qualifies you for the position ofElectrical and Instrumentation Technician I-II.In your response include the following details:1) Employer; 2) Job title; 3) Hours/Week and Frequency (daily/weekly/monthly); 4) Dates of Employment of experience (Mo/Yr to Mo/Yr); 5)Detailed description of the duties of the position as they relate to the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician I-II.Incomplete responsesWILL NOTreceive credit.

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  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of water hydraulics, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment and systems and be skilled in the use of precision measurement devicesis required. Describe in detail, your knowledge, in the aforementioned area. Your response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit. Incomplete responsesmay not receive credit.If you do not possess this knowledge, indicateNONE

  06

  Knowledge of practices, methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the design, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical instrumentation and control equipment and devices common to water and wastewater systemsis required. Describe in detail, your knowledge, in the aforementioned area. Your response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit. Incomplete responsesmay not receive credit.If you do not possess this knowledge, indicateNONE

  07

  Knowledge of principles, theory, and practices of electricity, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanics as they apply to maintenance and repair of equipment and instruments commonly found in water, wastewater, and reclaimed systemis required. Describe in detail, your knowledge, in the aforementioned area. Your response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit. Incomplete responsesmay not receive credit.If you do not possess this knowledge, indicateNONE

  08

  Knowledge of programmable logic controller (PLC) ladder logic, PLC and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programming theoryis required. Describe in detail, your knowledge, in the aforementioned area. Your response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit. Incomplete responsesmay not receive credit.If you do not possess this knowledge, indicateNONE

  09

  Knowledge of the National Electric Code, OSHA safe practices, and ISA standardsis required. Describe in detail, your knowledge, in the aforementioned area. Your response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit. Incomplete responsesmay not receive credit.If you do not possess this knowledge, indicateNONE

  10

  Knowledge of computer operation skills, including word processing, database programs, spreadsheets, electronic mail, and SCADA operationis required. Describe in detail, your knowledge, in the aforementioned area. Your response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit. Incomplete responsesmay not receive credit.If you do not possess this knowledge, indicateNONE

  11

  Knowledge of digital electronic symbols and operationsis required. Describe in detail, your knowledge, in the aforementioned area. Your response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit. Incomplete responsesmay not receive credit.If you do not possess this knowledge, indicateNONE

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  The following question relate to typical duties of the classification. Describe your experience, if any, as it relates to the specific duty: Describe your work experience, if any in industrial electrical and/or SCADA integration as it pertains to the position ofElectrical and Instrumentation Technician I-II position.In your response, include1) Employer; 2) Job title; 3) Hours/week and Frequency (Daily/Weekly/Monthly); 4) Dates of Employment for Experience (Mo/Yr to Mo/Yr); 5) Duties of the position.If you do not have the experience, state"NONE".

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  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Optional):In this section you may list any additional certifications, licenses, or experiences that you possess that further describes your qualifications for the position. Include Name of Agency for certification; License/Certification number; and Expiration date.

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  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

For information on evaluation services:Education Evaluation Services (http://www.longbeach.gov/CivilService/Media-Library/Documents/Job-Opportunities/Education-Evaluation-Services/ )

• Yes

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  By answering "yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

• Yes

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  By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following:1) I have personally completed the information provided and it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. I understand and acknowledge the statements above.

• Yes

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Agency

City of Long Beach

Department

Long Beach Utilities - (CL)

Address

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

5625706202

5625706522

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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