SENIOR WASTEWATER PLANT ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Wastewater Plant Electrical & Instrument Technician to fill one (1) vacancy in the Sewer - Electrical & Instrument Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The ideal candidate(s) will have experience in process controls such as maintaining and repairing complex electrical and electronic operational controls, recording, alarm systems and variable speed pump control equipment. Additionally, the best candidate(s) will have experience in the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of PLCs throughout the plant and collections lift station system network. Finally, the top candidate will have experience in analytical equipment such as residual, D.O., PH, conductivity, and turbidity and like equipment.

The Senior Wastewater Plant Electrical & Instrument Technician, under general supervision, will supervise staff and participate in training and the performance of skilled electrical and instrumentation work in the Electrical/Instrumentation Group, PM maintenance, repair, and calibration of automatic and manual controls, including alarm systems and equipment; and perform related work as required.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise and participate in troubleshooting problems in electrical and instrumentation systems; reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics; and utilizing a variety of test equipment.
• Supervise and participate in the testing, cleaning, repairing, rebuilding, and calibrating metering equipment.
• Supervise and participate in the testing, cleaning, repairing, calibrating, and reprogramming of (PLC’s) and instrumentation systems and equipment.
• Supervise and participate in the maintenance, repair, and balance of electronic systems for variable speed pump controls.
• Supervise and participate in the maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic operational control, recording and alarm systems and equipment.

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:

Education: High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED) supplemented by completion of a certificate program in electronics.

Experience: Five years of experience in electrical or electronic instrumentation system installation, maintenance, and repair, preferably involving water or wastewater plant treatment processes.

Necessary Special Requirement

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Possession of a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Grade II Certificate.
• Possession of a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Grade III Certificate within 12 months of appointment.

Highly Desirable Qualification(s):

• Experience in Process Controls
• Experience in Analytical Equipment

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - Wastewater

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for employee and dependent coverage (HMO plan).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $125 per month to a 457 deferred compensation plan for a minimum $25 monthly employee contribution.
• Leave Benefits - Includes all the typical vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• Long Term Disability - The City contributes a monthly premium of $25.60 towards the LTD premium cost, with the employee paying the remainder of the premium to cover the total monthly premium cost; such premium will be deducted from employees wages. Enrollment in the LTD plan is mandatory for all employees
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 128 hrs., 10+ yrs.= 168 hrs.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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