Engineering Technician I, II, III (SB-016-23E) Calabasas
Calabasas, CA
Other
POSTED ON 2/23/2023
CLOSED ON 10/24/2023
Job Posting for Engineering Technician I, II, III (SB-016-23E) Calabasas at Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts
NOTICE OF EXTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSTING #SB-016-23E
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I, II, III
POSTING #SB-016-23E
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I, II, III
LOCATION:
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING SECTION, LANDFILL ENGINEERING GROUP
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING SECTION, LANDFILL ENGINEERING GROUP
NOTE:
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS AT:
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS AT:
- (1) CALABASAS
The list of eligible candidates resulting from this posting may be used to fill any additional vacancies that may occur in the next six months at Calabasas Landfill, Scholl Canyon Landfill, Puente Hills Landfill, Palos Verdes Landfill, or Spadra Landfill.
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 the Supervising Engineering Technician I, the incumbent will:
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 the Supervising Engineering Technician I, the incumbent will:
- Conduct a variety of field sampling, testing, data gathering, data recording, calculations, including office assignments providing technical support using computer applications
- Collect, compile, calculate, and present data
- Prepare reports and evaluate data
- Prepare tabular and graphical summaries of data
- Perform statistical calculations
- Perform tests to ensure the optimal working order of the gas recovery systems
- Troubleshoot problems identified from irregular data or equipment failures
- Perform physical or photographic inspections
- Operate equipment used in data gathering or sample collection
- Maintain and calibrate sampling equipment based on established protocol
- Perform basic chemical field tests
- Prepare routine correspondence and technical reports
This work is primarily outdoors, in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain.
This position may be filled at any level.
This position may be filled at any level.
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.
Applicants must possess all of the following:
- A valid California Class B or C driver's license depending on the type of Districts' vehicle driven in the specific assignment
For ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I:
- Any combination of college or work experience in environmental science, physics, engineering, biology, or related scientific area, which provides the knowledge and abilities listed
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 Engineering Technician II.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in math, engineering or scientific field and/or experience with gas system or water quality monitoring is highly desirable.
For ALL CLASSES, the competitive selection process may cover:
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, and material recovery operations
- Math calculations
- Applicable safety practices and procedures
- Hazardous waste materials
- Methods of interpreting and presenting technical data verbally and in reports
- Sample preservation techniques.
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, gas meter and wells
- Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
- Prepare routine correspondence and data reports.
NOTE:
This position may require the incumbent to be able to use respiratory equipment and pass an annual pulmonary function test.
SELECTION PROCESS:This position may require the incumbent to be able to use respiratory equipment and pass an annual pulmonary function test.
- All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
- The selection process will consist of a written test which will be pass/fail and an interview weighted at 100%.
- Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
- The written test for the first round of qualified applicants will take place on Tuesday, March 14.
NOTE:
In accordance with the Districts' policy on retaking employment tests, scores received on the written exam will be used for all Engineering Technician I, II, III applications submitted within the next 3 months. Conversely, any scores received on an Engineering Technician written exam taken on or after December 14, 2022, will be applied to this recruitment.
Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.
NOTE:
The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background, check, DMV report, and a drug test.
To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact SAREEN BAGHIKIAN at EXT. 1313.
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.
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