Appointment Type This is a full‑time, benefited appointment. This is a full‑time, benefited term appointment with Fallbrook Public Utility District for an initial period of five (5) years . The selected candidate will be an employee of the District, not a federal employee, and will receive full benefits, including participation in the District’s retirement system. Continuation beyond the initial term may be considered based on funding availability, operational needs, satisfactory performance, and approval by the partnering federal agency ; however, extension is not guaranteed. The District intends to provide a minimum of six (6) months’ notice prior to the end of the term regarding the status of the position. During the term appointment, the employee may apply for and be considered for other District positions in accordance with applicable District policies and procedures. Duty Location Wastewater Treatment Plant, Camp Pendleton and Fallbrook, California. Definition Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I Under immediate supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor, performs semi‑skilled electrical work in the installation, modification, maintenance, repair, overhaul and adjustment of various District electrical equipment. Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician II Under general direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, performs specialized and skilled work in the design, construction, installation, calibration and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment at District water and wastewater facilities. Class Characteristics Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I This is the entry‑level position and is distinguished from the journey‑level position by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbent works under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned. Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician II This is the journey‑level position that performs work which has considerable variation and requires the application of judgment in the selection of appropriate work methods, materials and procedures. The incumbent receives general instructions when tasks are assigned and is expected to determine the appropriate procedures and materials necessary to complete the project unless significant unanticipated problems are encountered. The incumbent serves as the District’s qualified electrical worker and performs a variety of skilled scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks which requires checking, servicing, lubricating, repairing, rebuilding and maintaining district‑wide facility mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment. The incumbent is able to operate various hand tools to install, remove and repair electrical equipment. Incumbent also performs a full range of electronic and electrical service duties in the installation, maintenance, and inspection of telemetry controls, instrumentation, communication radio systems, PLC equipment and other Process Control Systems. Incumbent will use CMMS software to initiate and respond to work orders and service requests and monitor and track work progress. Examples of Duties Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical mechanisms, panels, switches, motors, controls, power output, solenoids, voltage controls, high and low cutout alarms, relays and other electrical apparatus; Installs, maintains and repairs control circuits, pressure switches, floats, underground cables, circuit breakers, medium and low voltage switches, capacitors, conductors, insulators, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment and various lighting fixtures; Reads and interprets electrical plans, specifications, blueprints and sketches; Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and analytical equipment; Installs and maintains solar equipment, including PV panels, inverters, charge controllers and batteries; Runs, bends and threads electrical conduit; Pulls, splices and terminates wiring; Operates power tools commonly used in electrical work; Follows established safety procedures; Perform scheduled maintenance on electrical equipment as required by District maintenance program; and Performs other duties as assigned. Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician II (in addition to duties performed by Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I level) Serves as technical resource District-wide; Performs the most skilled maintenance/mechanical/electrical/electronic tasks, such as checking, testing, troubleshooting, servicing, repairing, rebuilding, calibrating, installing, and aligning mechanical/electrical/electronic facilities districtwide with such devices as frequency generators, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, meggers, ammeters, micro‑computers, thermo‑imaging devices, digital analyzers and other specialized test and repair equipment; Performs complex installation, maintenance and repair duties to the District’s telemetry system, instrumentation, radio, telephone and electrical/electronic equipment; Reviews and modifies control logic to troubleshoot and maintain equipment Reviews drawings and material requests to determine compliance with the District’s specifications based on local and national electrical and applicable codes; Recommends improvements to preventive maintenance schedule; Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams, and upon any revision, draws modifications made to the system; Recommends stores, tools and equipment purchases; Writes and completes service requests and work orders; Performs routine pump station duties including testing pressure and temperature switches, oil changes, lubrications and checking coupling alignments, motor loads and pump output capacities; Drafts maintenance reports and procedures; Performs routine checks, oil changes, pump repacks, lubrications, cleaning and other preventive maintenance tasks on facility and pump station equipment and structures; Assists with installation of new equipment; Operates District vehicles and maintenance equipment; and Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I Knowledge Of: Electrical and mechanical installations in water utility and reclamation facilities; Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in electrical installation and repairs; Electrical and mechanical theory at a working level; Basic record keeping methods; Appropriate safety precautions and procedures, particularly as related to electrical, electronic and pump control equipment; Applicable codes and regulations; Shop mathematics applicable to the electrical and mechanical trade; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; Appropriate safety precautions, procedures, practices and regulations, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO); and Selection and use of appropriate arc flash and electrical shock PPE. Ability To: Be available for overtime, standby and after‑hour emergency calls. Operate power and hand tools used in electrical installation and repair; Perform semiskilled electrical wiring, installation, repair and maintenance work; Perform mechanical installation work associated with the electrical trade; Work from diagrams, blueprints, plans and specifications; Work with low voltage circuits in accordance with safety standards; Climb and work safely at heights above the ground on ladders; Diagnose electrical problems; Read and understand written instructions in installation and maintenance manuals; Perform shop math applicable to the electrical and mechanical trades; Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; Follow established codes, policies, and guidelines; Perform work in accordance with safety regulations, guidelines and practices; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of employees and customers. Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician II (in addition to knowledge and abilities required of Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I level) Knowledge Of: English usage and writing skills; Materials, tools, and equipment of wastewater plant, wastewater collection, water distribution, and electrical/electronic maintenance, installation and repair ; Local and national electrical codes applicable to the maintenance, installation, and repair of low voltage electrical equipment; Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs); Radio telemetry architecture and configuration; Motor control circuitry and power components, including soft starters and variable frequency drives; Safety precautions of Industry and Construction Safety Orders; District regulations, procedures, rules and practices relative to potable water treatment plant, wastewater plant, collection system and water distribution maintenance and operation; Mathematics at a journey level; Record keeping and report preparation; Applicable codes and regulations, including the National Electric Code and NFPA 70E; Operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, valves, compressors, and maintenance equipment; and Proficient use of hand and power tools, mechanical and electrical test equipment. Ability To: Perform skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance; Estimate materials for assigned projects; Read comprehend and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics; Prepare routine periodic reports of work performed and materials used; Perform manual labor and work in tight and confined spaces; Operate vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Install, configure and calibrate process control instrumentation including: pressure transmitters, level transmitters, flow meters and various water quality analyzers; Troubleshoot complex motor control circuity and relay logic; Troubleshoot Allen Bradley Ladder Logic; and Troubleshoot 4‑20 mA circuitry. Licenses and Certifications Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I A valid California driver’s license; Possession of Grade I Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist from California Water Environment Association at hire or within six months of hire; and State of California Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion is desirable. Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician II A valid California driver’s license; Possession of Grade II Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist from California Water Environment Association; State of California General Journeyman Electrician certification is highly desirable. Education, Training and Experience Requirements Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I High school diploma or G.E.D; and Two (2) years of experience performing installation, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment. Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician II High school diploma or G.E.D.; Formal education/training in college, vocational school, or industry‑recognized apprenticeship program is desirable; and Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation of a wastewater and/or water treatment plant maintenance program, or as an industrial electrician and/or electronic technician. Physical Demands Walking: Moves about on foot often in confined spaces and over grating. Carrying: Transports objects by holding them in hands or arms. Hands/Arms: Operates electrical and computerized instrumentation; operates hand and power tools. Handling: Seizes, hauls or works with hands. Lifting: Raises and lowers pumps, motors, and related items. Reaching: Extends hands and arms in any direction. Stooping: Bends body downward and forward by bending at the knees or waist often while digging with a shovel. Climbing: Up and down from roofs; ascends and descends ladders up to 50 feet in height. Vision: Reads work tickets, ID tags on pumps and motors, instruments gauges, operates District equipment and vehicles. Talking: Communicates by radio and in person in a noisy environment. Hearing: Hears well enough for safety in and around plant equipment. Sitting: Sits at workbench and in District vehicles. Standing: Up to two hours per day while monitoring instrumentation. Physical Strength Lifting: 75 pounds daily; frequent exertion. Environmental Conditions Noise: Works in conditions with almost constant noise. Temperature/Weather: Works outside with variations of temperature and weather; works in confined spaces with heat and humidity. Salary Range Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician I 20 = $40.44 - $50.51 21 = $41.46 - $51.77 Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls Technician II 25 = $45.76 - $57.14 28 = $49.27 - $61.54 Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Currently, the Kaiser plus Chiropractic plan is paid at 100% by the District for employee, employee + one and employee + family. The District also currently offers Anthem HMO/PPO plans for which the District and employee each pay a portion of the monthly premium. Dental (Delta Dental PPO) and vision (VSP) coverage are paid 100% by the District for employee, employee + one and employee + family. Retirement All non‑temporary employees are members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CALPERS). Employees are enrolled in one of the following formulas based on date of hire. Membership Category: Classic Hire Date: Hired on or before December 31, 2012 Retirement Formula: 2.5% @ 55 Employee Contribution: 8.0% Final Compensation Period: 1 Year Membership Category: New Members Hire Date: Hired on or after January 1, 2013 Retirement Formula: 2% @ 62 Current Employee Contribution, Effective July 1, 2023: 8.25% Final Compensation Period: 3 Year Membership Category - CalPERS will identify each new member as either a "Classic" or a "New" member of the system based on the prior work history of the individual. Classic: New employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the District will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula and contribute 8% of salary to CalPERS. New Members: As defined by the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), "New members" are employees who have never been a member of any California public retirement system before January 1, 2013, or moved between public retirement systems lacking reciprocity, or moved between employers in the same public retirement system with a break in service of more than 6 months. New members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 benefit formula and currently contribute, 8.25% of salary to CalPERS. The Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 has set compensation limits for "classic members" and "new members" for retirement calculations. These limitations have been placed on the reportable annual earnings each calendar year and are adjusted on an annual basis. Social Security / Medicare Employees are covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI) and Medicare Hospital Insurance (HI). The total employee contribution is 7.65% of salary. Probationary Period Employees serve an initial probationary period of 6 months, which can be extended, if necessary. Regular, non‑probationary, employees will receive a performance evaluation and consideration for a merit increase at their one year anniversary date and annually thereafter. Deferred Compensation Plan Participation in the District's deferred compensation plan is voluntary. Effective 7/1/23, employees that contribute a minimum of 1.5% of their salary to a 457 plan will receive a District match of 1.5% into a 401(a) plan. Alternative Work Week The 9/80 work schedule, with alternating Fridays off, is developed on a departmental basis to ensure that appropriate staff is available to perform needed work. Vacation Employees accrue 4 hours of vacation each biweekly pay period. The rate of accrual increases with years of employment, beginning after 5 years. Sick Leave Employees accrue 3.69 hours of sick leave each biweekly pay period. Holidays The District observes 12 holidays each year. Life Insurance The District provides Basic Term Life and Personal Accident insurance coverage in the amount of two (2) times an employee's annual salary, up to a maximum of $300,000. Long-Term Disability Insurance The District provides long‑term disability insurance benefits of 66.67% (or $10,000, whichever is less) of monthly covered earnings. Tuition Reimbursement An annual tuition reimbursement fund is established each fiscal year. Cell Phone Employees meeting certain criteria may be eligible for a monthly cell phone/ data plan or allowance. Flexible Spending Account Employees may contribute to a pre‑tax earnings into a flexible spending account for both health and dependent care expenses. Employee Assistance Program Employees have access to a confidential, third‑party personal counseling, financial and legal advice, and more. This benefit is available to employees and anyone living in their household. Short Term Disability Employees of the District contribute and participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI). This benefit summary is intended to provide an easy way for current and prospective employees to access fringe benefit information, including voluntary options. This summary is intended to be accurate, but it is not an official plan document, and does not alter or amend any provision of the Memoranda of Understanding, Administrative Code, retirement contract, insurance policy contract, or any other official document of the District. All insurance benefits described in the summary are subject to the terms and limitations of the District's insurance contracts with individual insurance providers. Should you have any questions pertaining to information in this summary, please email Human Resources at . Supplemental Questionnaire Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? Yes No Do you possess a high school diploma or GED? Yes No Do you have formal education/training in college, vocational school, or an industry-recognized apprenticeship program? Yes No If you answered "YES" to the question above, please provide additional information detailing your related education/training. Do you possess at least 2 years of experience performing installation, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment? Yes No Do you possess at least 4 years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation of a wastewater and/or water treatment plant maintenance program, or as an industrial electrician and/or electronic technician? Yes No If you answered "YES" to questions #5 and/or #6, please provide additional specific information regarding your experience, including where you gained the experience and the duties performed. Please do not refer back to your application/resume. Please check any/all of the boxes that correspond to your current certifications. CWEA EIT Grade 1 CWEA EIT Grade 2 CWEA EIT Grade 3 Distribution Grade 2 or higher Treatment Grade 2 or higher None of the Above Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr