Salary: $83,283.20 - $102,294.40 Annually

WASTEWATER ELECTRICAL CONTROL SPECIALIST

Interviews will take place the week of November 11, 2024. Job offers for selected candidates will be made the week of November 18, 2024.

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for Wastewater Electrical Control Specialist. The employee in this job class will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining electrical and electronic systems and equipment at County wastewater and water facilities; and providing technical guidance, advice, and training to staff on electrical and instrumentation devices. For additional information on this job class, please click here.

HIRING TIMELINES & DATES:

Job Offer and Background Process begins in November 2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of experience as a journey level electrician which included responsibility for the planning, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical control and instrumentation systems.

Working Conditions
Required to work at wastewater and water facilities, and on high trucks, poles, and ceilings. May be exposed to heat, cramped workspaces, adverse weather, noxious fumes, explosive gases, high electrical voltage and currents, dust, heights, and loud machine noises. Subject to emergency work on a 24-hour, call back basis.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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