Engineering Technician I, II, III (SG-296-24E) Compton

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Engineering Technician I, II, III (SG-296-24E) Compton

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Compton Field Office, California, United States

Job Description:

Engineering Technician I, II, III (SG-296-24E) Compton

Description

JOB POSTING

THE SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
invites applications for the position of:


ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I, II, III
POSTING #SG-296-24E

LOCATION:
WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS SECTION, SYSTEM-WIDE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS GROUP, COMPTON FIELD OFFICE, COMPTON

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform a variety of increasingly more difficult para-professional engineering duties, in support of engineering programs including landfill, gas or hazardous waste checking; wastewater system; industrial waste monitoring; health and safety; technical services; or other technical assignments.

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of a Supervising Engineering Technician I, the incumbent will perform sewage flow measurement and sampling; participate in physical CCTV and photographic inspections of sewers; perform sulfide monitoring and odor surveys; conduct the sulfide circuits; monitor the ferrous chloride stations; perform liner and coating inspections; perform additional field work such as installing measuring and recording equipment, collecting measurement data and performing calculations and graphing data for engineering analysis; and perform related duties as required.

This position may be filled at any of the three levels. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I is the entry-level class in which incumbents receive work, which provides an opportunity to learn the terminology, processes, and equipment of para-professional field engineering. The tasks assigned are less difficult and more routine than those of the Engineering Technician II or III. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II is the intermediate level class in which incumbents perform a variety of moderately difficult para-professional engineering work requiring the application of general technical knowledge. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III is the journey level class in which incumbents perform tasks requiring significant judgment, thorough knowledge and progressively responsible experience. Incumbents occasionally train or provide technical and functional direction to one or more technicians.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess a valid California Class C driver license; -AND- for ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I, any combination of college or work experience in environmental science, physics, engineering, biology, which provides the knowledge and abilities listed; or related scientific area is desirable; For ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II, one year of experience as an Engineering Technician I -OR- A Bachelor of Science degree in a directly related major; For ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III, one year of experience at or above the Engineering Technician II.

NOTE:
This position will require the incumbent to use respiratory equipment and pass an annual pulmonary function test. The selected candidate must be medically cleared to wear a respiratory protection device.

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The competitive selection process for ALL CLASSES may cover a knowledge of : Basic chemistry of industrial waste, hazardous waste, methane gas, water treatment, flow monitoring, or corrosion control; methods of preparing and interpreting maps, charts, graphs, and technical reports; engineering and scientific nomenclature; sampling procedures and measurement techniques for liquids and gases; terminology and procedures related to flow measurement and control; math calculations; applicable safety practices and procedures; hazardous waste materials; methods of interpreting and presenting technical data verbally and in reports; and sample preservation techniques. The ability to : Test samples and collect data; locate monitoring stations; perform sampling and installation procedures; evaluate data; use computer software applications; perform math calculations; work in confined spaces; monitor equipment, or waste disposal; and prepare routine correspondence.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or online application. Check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications may be sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered email address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

SELECTION PROCESS:

NOTE:
The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, which includes an alcohol test.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shelley Glasman at ext. 1340.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste into resources, please visit the following video:
Converting Waste into Resources

REMOVE FROM BULLETIN BOARD: November 22 , 2024

RETIREMENT





COMPENSATION

Employees receive annual salary increases until reaching step 5 of the salary range and are provided with opportunities to promote. Cost of living adjustments are implemented annually in accordance with labor agreements.

HEALTH INSURANCE


LEAVE TIME

HOLIDAYS

13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employee's work schedule.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT
For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS More detailed benefits information can be found here: Districts Benefits

NOTE: The provisions of this posting do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this posting may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Updated December 29, 2023

Closing Date/Time: 11/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$5,466.00 - $8,669.00 Monthly
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