Senior Water Quality Control System Technician

Job Description The Senior Water Quality Control Systems Technician is the lead worker class in this series. Under general supervision and in a lead capacity, the Technician maintains and repairs pneumatic, chemical, electric, and electronic components; analog and digital networks and systems; analysis equipment; computer control equipment, including computers and peripherals; and telemetry equipment used in process instrumentation and control systems. Knowledge Electrical and electronic theory and practice as applied to process instrumentation and control equipment Analog and digital system fault diagnostic techniques and procedures Principles of chemistry and physics The architecture, maintenance and operation of digital computer systems The operation of telemetry systems Materials, methods, and equipment used in the inspection, testing, calibration, maintenance, and repair of process instrumentation and control equipment The principles of preventative maintenance The principles of proper maintenance documentation Safety practices necessary for the work Abilities Direct the work of subordinate technicians Read and interpret plans, schematics, process control flow diagrams, system/network drawings, detail drawings, and wiring diagrams Perform complex maintenance tasks involving analog and computer equipment Perform some original circuit design work as required to implement minor analog and digital equipment modifications Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action Prepare maintenance service reports Prepare new and/or modified equipment operating and maintenance procedures Read, write and speak English at the required level for successful job performance Respond to emergency calls Work day, swing, or graveyard shifts Minimum Qualifications Any combination equivalent to experience and education or training that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and ability for this class is: One year of full‑time experience in the class of Water Quality Control Systems Technician in Sacramento County service. One‑year‑equivalent educational or training in instrumentation, computers, or electronics (e.g., an AA or AS technology degree, or 30 college‑level semester units). Three full‑time years of journey‑level experience in the maintenance of process instrumentation and control equipment, at least two of which involved maintenance of computer equipment. Educational Substitutions : Additional qualifying education in instrumentation, computers, or electronics may be substituted for a maximum of one year of general experience on the basis that three semester units equal one month of experience. Special Requirements License Required: Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, will be required prior to appointment. Note: Failure to maintain a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Physical Requirements Ability to work while standing on a ladder. Ability to work while standing on a platform elevated over twenty (20) feet above ground. Ability to lift 50‑pound objects. Ability to work outside under all weather conditions. Ability to work in heavy traffic. Ability to distinguish the colors used in electric wiring color coding. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Equal Opportunity Employment We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit Reasonable Accommodation Requests – Job Applicant Instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr County-of-Sacramento