Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I-Iii (Doq)

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Are you interested in a meaningful career performing a wide range of electrical system and instrumentation system maintenance? Do you have a passion for enhancing and improving the quality of life throughout the region? The Agency is seeking a passionate individual to serve as its next Electrical & Instrumentation Technician. The successful candidate will be an individual who strives to serve the communities in the Inland Empire region to meet the dynamic and growing needs of recycled water demand, wastewater collection, treatment and disposal needs.

This position is open until filled. The deadline for the first review of applications is 11:59 PM on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Applicants that submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.

There are (2) vacancies in the Operations and Maintenance Department.

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Probationary Period: 12 months

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I:
Under direct supervision, assists higher-level staff in a wide range of electrical system and process control instrumentation system maintenance duties and performs semi-skilled electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repair work; and performs related duties as assigned.

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician II and III:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled technical duties in the construction, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and process control instrumentation systems and related equipment, including motors and machinery ranging up to 12,000 volts, as well as complex instrumentation, communication and computerized control systems used in the production, treatment, storage, transmission and distribution of water, wastewater, recycled water and composting; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I:
An Electrical & Instrument Technician I perform entry-level work in the electrical and/or process control instrumentation trade while under the direction of a journey-level technician. Incumbents must gain proficiency and attain the skills necessary to function at the next higher level while providing semi-skilled electrical or instrumentation work. This class is alternately staffed with Electrical & Instrument Technician II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meet the qualifications for the higher-level class.

Employees in this class typically report to an Operations, Maintenance, Compost or Facilities Program Supervisor.

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician II:
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician II is a skilled journey-level class in this class series. Incumbents perform technical, journey-level duties in the area of electrical system and process control instrumentation installation, testing, maintenance and repair. All incumbents use predictive maintenance tools including motor circuit analysis (MCAs), ultrasonic and infrared cameras and other predictive maintenance tools. This class is alternately staffed with Electrical & Instrumentation Technician III, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meet the qualifications for the higher-level class.

Electrical & Instrument Technician II requires skilled journey-level knowledge to independently maintain either the electrical system or the process control instrumentation system and associated equipment.

Employees in this class typically report to an Operations, Maintenance, Compost or Facilities Supervisor, and may provide technical direction to lower-level Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians.

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician III:
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician III requires journey-level knowledge to maintain both the electrical system and process control instrumentation system and associated equipment. Incumbents may also provide work guidance to lower-level staff.

Employees in this class typically report to an Operations, Maintenance, Compost or Facilities Program Supervisor and provide lead work direction and guidance to Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various 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 this class.

Click the links below to view the full class specification for each position:

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician I GU 176 ($38.4496 - $46.8476)
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician II GU 179 ($44.5111 - $54.2323)
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician III GU 181 ($49.0707 - $59.7880)

All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical examination. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background/reference check and pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen (for safety sensitive position) at no cost to the candidate. Please visit our website at www.ieua.org and select the Human Resources Department for additional information regarding the Agency, the hiring process and benefit information.

Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at ( 909 ) 993-1645 or [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance of the need for accommodation.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

"The Agency's success is obtained by creating a positive and diverse work environment which recognizes individual differences and experiences".

Agency Medical Contribution
January 2022
Waive Coverage $ 1,058.00
Employee Only $ 1,058.00
Employee +1 $ 1,375.00
Employee & Family $ 1,648.00

Health insurance is offered through CalPERS, and enrollment is optional with evidence of health coverage from another source. Eligible employees who waive their medical benefit receive a cash incentive payment. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

Dental and Vision Insurance
The Agency offers two dental plans – Delta Dental (PPO) and Western Dental (DPO). Enrollment in one of the plans is mandatory. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

Vision insurance is offered through EyeMed Vision Plan and enrollment is voluntary. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
Upon completion of six months of employment, employees may participate in the Agency's Section 125 Cafeteria Program. Participants in this program may take advantage of tax savings offered through a medical care flexible spending account, a dependent care flexible spending account, or purchase supplemental benefits including critical illness and accident insurance with pre-tax dollars. In addition, employees can purchase supplemental life insurance with post-tax dollars.

Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance is offered through Cigna Life Insurance. Executive Management employees are provided with 1 time their annual earnings up to $300,000. Unrepresented Management employees are provided with an Agency paid $90,000 Life and AD&D policy. Unrepresented non-management, and members of the Supervisors', Laboratory, Professional, General, or Operators' Unit are provided an Agency paid $50,000 Life and AD&D policy. Enrollment into a basic $10,000 Life and AD&D policy is required and paid by the employee. Employees may purchase dependent life, for their spouse and/or eligible child(ren), or additional Life and AD&D coverage for themselves up to $500,000. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following date of hire.

Disability Insurance
Employees are insured by an Agency-paid long-term disability insurance, which will provide income for an employee who is totally disabled from illness, injury, or accident. The basic benefit provides for 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by deductible income, after a 365-day waiting period. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Short-term disability insurance is available through State Disability Insurance (SDI). Employees covered by SDI are covered by two programs: Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave. Per applicable MOU and/or Personnel Manual, cash-out option available.

Employee Assistance Program
Agency employees are provided access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides 24/7 assistance needed to help resolve life's challenges.

401(a) & 457(b) Deferred Compensation
Participation in a 457 deferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. The Agency will contribute $25.00 per pay period to a single 457(b) account for each employee who has made an elective deferral of twenty-five ($25) or more to the plan. Also, participation in a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan is available within 60 days of hire.

Flexible Work Arrangements
Whenever possible, the Agency strives to be flexible to help employees achieve a balance between work and home responsibilities. Most employees participate in a 4/10 work week.

PAID TIME OFF
Holidays
The Agency offers nine (9) paid holidays. Additional paid floating holidays are available every fiscal year as follows:
Vacation Leave
Employees accrue 80 hours of vacation leave per year depending on length of employment, progressing to 200 hours per year. Executive Management employees accrue 120 hours of vacation leave per year depending on length of service, progressing to 240 hours per year. Per applicable MOU and/or Personnel Manual, cash-out option available.

Sick Leave
Employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually.

Vehicle Allowance
Executive Management and Unrepresented Management employees may receive a monthly vehicle allowance .

Safety Equipment Stipend
Members of the Laboratory Unit shall be provided with safety glasses. Payment shall be on a reimbursement basis, not to exceed $250 per fiscal year. Additionally, Laboratory members will receive $300 safety equipment stipend.

Professional Development Stipend
Employees not on original probation shall be entitled to a professional development stipend of one thousand dollars ($1000) per calendar year. The professional development stipend shall be paid every twenty-fifth (25th) pay period. Refer to specific MOU or Personnel Manual for details and payment information.

Educational Reimbursement Program
The Agency may reimburse eligible employees for the cost of educational courses up to $5,250 per fiscal year for the cost of educational expenses that are related to the employee's work. Limited Term employees are not eligible for this benefit.

Wellness Stipend
Employees not on original probation shall be entitled to a wellness stipend of five hundred dollars ($500) per calendar year. The wellness stipend shall be paid every twenty-fifth (25th) pay period.

Computer Loan Program
Eligible employees may receive an interest-free loan up to $3,000 to purchase a personal computer . Limited Term employees are not eligible for this benefit.

This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.