Instrument Technician - Water Bureau ***Extended Deadline***

About the Position Job Appointment: Full time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6AM - 2:30 PM Training Schedule; then 10‑hour shifts 4 days a week Work Location: Water Interstate Facility, 664 N. Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR 97227 Benefit: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees. Union Representation: District Council Trade Union (DCTU); to view this labor agreement, please click here. Applicants start at the entry salary rate of $49.34 hourly. If you are a DCTU represented employee, see the labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative. Position Summary The City of Portland is seeking an Instrument Technician to join our dynamic team of highly qualified and innovative technicians that work on complex and varied instruments and control systems. Instrument Technicians install, maintain, repair and document electrical, electronic instrument systems used to meter, record, analyze, control and monitor water treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, and metering sites. They inspect and test instruments and systems, determine causes of malfunctions, service and repair the instruments, and calibrate the system. Work responsibilities can include developing PLC systems and maintaining and improving existing systems; maintaining, developing and troubleshooting networked communications and SCADA systems. As a Person, you are: Highly collaborative: You take direction well, offer thoughtful guidance, and work toward shared goals. Detail‑oriented: You bring strong attention to detail and follow best practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and high‑quality work. Equity‑focused: You understand how equity connects to the work we do and consider its impact in your decisions, interactions, and problem‑solving. A problem‑solver: You apply your technical understanding to real‑world situations, developing practical solutions and improvements that strengthen the Bureau’s instrumentation and controls program. Adaptable: You evaluate real‑world situations using your understanding of instrumentation and controls, with a critical eye, and identify opportunities for improvement, whether through training, technology, or workflow changes. An effective communicator: You communicate clearly, build productive working relationships, and contribute successfully both independently and as part of a team. About the Water Bureau The Portland Water Bureau (PWB) serves almost a million people in the Portland area, about a quarter of Oregon's population. PWB employs over 600 people providing responsive service to build and maintain a water system that enhances public health and safety and contributes to the economic vitality and livability of the Portland metropolitan region. To learn more about working at Water visit our website: Contact Information Tami Larison, Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources View email address on click.appcast.io Minimum Qualifications Knowledge: of tools, materials, processes, and techniques of precision instruments, process control equipment, and electronics, including troubleshooting techniques. Skill: in repairing, troubleshooting, maintaining, modifying, and installing precision instruments and process control equipment; maintaining, developing, and troubleshooting networking as well as other electronic equipment, electronics, and communication devices. Skill: in mechanical and process control troubleshooting techniques; methods and techniques for editing and creating PLC program logic; database principles and concepts; office suite software; application of the National Electrical Code (NEC), and Instrument Society of America (ISA) standards; safe work practices. Ability: to perform layout and sketch designs for process control installations, modifications, and repairs. Additional Requirements Possess a State of Oregon limited Energy Class A or B Electrical license (a higher level/broader electrical license may be substituted). Possess a valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Possess ability to pass a background check. Ability to pass a Pre‑hire Evaluation that may require a medical exam, screenings, and physical capacities test after an offer of employment has been made and accepted. Lift up to 50 pounds. Wear protective gear. Work with hand and power tools. Be prepared for exposure to electric currents. Climb to heights of 150 feet and work in confined spaces (underground vaults). Optional Qualifications Experience with SCADA systems. Application Steps Step 1: Apply online between April 13, 2026, and July 13, 2026. Submit your résumé and answer supplemental questions. Attach licensure if you have it. Do not include age, date of birth, or dates attended/graduated unless requested. Do not attach a cover letter. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 11, 2026. Evaluation based on résumé and supplemental answers. You have 14 days to provide clarifications. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of June 15, 2026. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late June 2026. Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for interviews. Step 5: Offer of Employment: July 2026. Offer includes requirement to complete a criminal background statement. Step 6: Pre‑Employment Exam. Pre‑hire Evaluation during probationary period. May include medical exam, screenings, and physical capacities test. Step 7: Start Date: July to August 2026. Date determined after meeting all conditions. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Portland is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages diversity. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Portlan