Hourly - Engineering Technician I, II, III (SG-394-22E) Compton Job at Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County

Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Compton, CA

JOB POSTING

NOTICE OF INTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
For District's Employees Only
POSTING #SG-394-22E

HOURLY - ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I, II, III

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

TO APPLY:
Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or on-line application. Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please confirm your email address is included in our application, and add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework.
  • Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the written examination.
  • The selection process will consist of a written test weighted 50%, and an interview weighted 50%.
  • Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
  • Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted.
NOTE:
The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, which includes a drug and alcohol test, a criminal records/fingerprint check, and are also subject to review of DMV records for moving violations, chargeable accidents, or more serious charges.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shelley Glasman at ext. 1340.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage qualified minorities, women and disabled persons to apply.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste in to resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources
REMOVE FROM BULLETIN BOARD: JANUARY 05, 2022




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