Electrical Instrument Technician I/Ii (20486612)

San Francisco/Peninsula

Job Type

Full-Time

Close Date

4/14/2024 at 11:59am or until 100 applicants

Salary

$5,950.00-$8,133.00 Monthly

Additional Questionnaires

Supplemental

About Pacifica

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful community located on the coast, just south of San Francisco and is framed by the ridges of the Coast Range on the east, Montara Mountains on the south and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Rich in history, Pacifica is a quiet, family-oriented community. The population is approximately 40,028 with an area of 12.6 square miles.

The City operates under the Council-Manager form of government. Legislative authority is vested in a five member City Council elected by districts for four-year terms.

The City employees approximately 165 full-time and 120 part-time and seasonal employees in the following departments: City Attorney's Office; City Manager's Office; Finance; Fire; Human Resources; Parks, Beaches and Recreation; Planning and Economic Development; Police and Public Works.

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Location

700 Coast Highway Pacifica, 94044

Description

City of Pacifica

Invites you to apply for the position of:

Electrical Instrumentation Tech I/II

Electrical Instrumentation Tech I $5,950.00- $7,458.00 Monthly

Electrical Instrumentation Tech II $6,524.00 - $8,113.00 Monthly

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. We are currently hiring for an Electrical Instrumentation Technician I/II to join our team. This position will perform basic electrical and instrumentation duties for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it's about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. At the City of Pacifica, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents. This position will have the opportunity to learn plant operations and support plant maintenance. This position has the opportunity to gain advancements through additional certification pay and department trainings.

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform basic electrical and instrument repairs and maintenance duties;

• Assist in the maintenance, repair alteration, and installation of a variety of electrical and instrumentation systems and equipment.

• Use measuring, calibrating, and testing instruments and hand power tools common to the trade.

• Maintain record on equipment maintenance and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

• Coordinate emergency maintenance with system operation.

• On occasion serve as an operator in the operations of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Job PDF:

Electrical Instrument Technician II_FT_03.01.2005.pdf

Additional Job PDF:

Electrical Instrument Technician I_FT_03.01.2005.pdf

Ideal Candidate

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES - Electrical Instrumentation Technician I

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Knowledge of standard hand and power tools.

• Knowledge of basic electrical theory and mechanical principles highly desirable.

Licenses:

• Must possess a valid Class C California driver's license at time of appointment.

• Possession, or ability to obtain within two years of appointment, a voluntary certificate as an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician I as issued by the California Water Environment Association.

• Possession, or ability to obtain within two years of appointment a grade I certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board.

• Possession of Class B or A driver license is highly desirable.

Abilities/Knowledge:

The identification and use of standard hand and power tools and of materials, terms, practices and equipment of the electrical trade; arithmetic and mechanical principles as related to shop and field work. Ability to learn to interpret and work from shop drawings and electrical diagrams; learn to perform work which requires considerable manipulative skills, mechanical comprehension, mathematical calculations, and logical reasoning; use some independent judgment and initiative; acquire increased job knowledge and skills; understand and carry out verbal and written instruction; keep standard records and make simple verbal or written reports of work performed; learn and perform shop mathematics with accuracy; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and learn and apply safe work practices.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES - Electrical Instrumentation Technician II

Knowledge of: Wastewater system using supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA); pump, well and valve stations; theory and practice of the principles of electricity including systems up to 480 volts, electronics, computer systems, pneumatics, hydraulics. Practices used in the installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of process control systems; occupational hazards and safety precautions related to work; maintenance and repair of test instruments.

Ability to:

• Safely perform highly sensitive calibration and maintain high standards of quality control and reliability in instrument systems and loops.

• Perform thorough troubleshooting on critical systems and equipment in constant and hard use, researching instrumentation problems and providing solutions, which meet the need for 24-hour reliability.

• Work independently without supervision.

• Train Operators and Maintenance personnel to recognize, describe and provide timely reports of symptoms of instrument malfunctions.

• Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with others; attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience:

Eighteen months of experience as Electrical Instrument Technician I or equivalent and knowledge of fundamental electrical theory and techniques, usually attainable through the Electrical Technician I classification.

Certificates/Licenses:

• Possession, or ability to obtain within one year of appointment, a voluntary certificate as an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician II as issued by the California Water Environment Association.

• Possession, or ability to obtain within three years of appointment a grade I certificate issued by the California Water Resources Control Board.

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Possession of Class B or A driver license is highly desirable.

Please refer to job description for detailed requirements.

Benefits

The City's comprehensive benefits package includes:

Holidays: Thirteen (13) days per year.

Vacation: From 11 to 27 days per year, depending on length of service.

Sick leave: Accrual is one day per month, with no limit on accrual.

Retirement: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide a retirement plan that utilizes the formula of 2.5% @ 55 for "Classic members" or 2% @ 62 for "PEPRA members." Classic Members contribute 8% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 10.5%. PEPRA members pay 6.75% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 9.25%.

Insurance: The City provides its employees with a medical insurance allowance that allows employees to purchase medical insurance through either Teamsters Union #856 Health and Welfare or CalPERS medical benefits plan. Some plans require employee contributions. Employees with proof of qualifying health insurance coverage through another group health plan may qualify for a "Health In-Lieu Payment" when declining city coverage.

The City contributes toward a dental insurance plan and vision plan for employee and all eligible dependents.

The City pays premiums for:

• Life insurance premium in the amount of $30,000.

• Long term disability insurance (to begin sixty days after onset of non-work-related illness or injury).

Training: The City will pay up to $2,000 per fiscal year toward the cost of books and tuition required as part of courses taken that are job-related.

Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in a choice of three deferred compensation plans.

Union Membership: This position is represented by the Teamsters Local 856, Miscellaneous Unit.

Special Instructions

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application in CalOpps.org. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications can be obtained online at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-pacifica.

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Applicants may be screened to the most qualified and invited to the next step in the recruitment process which may include a panel interview. The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations.

Human Resources has the right to revise this process as needed based on business needs.