Electrical/Electronics Systems Technician II

POSITION: Electrical/Electronics Systems Technician II SCHEDULE: Regular, Full Time, 4/10s, 6am-4:30pm, Mon-Thurs LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV 89153 SALARY: $44.22 per hour SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled, journey-level duties in the design, construction, installation, maintenance, testing, calibration and repair of electrical systems and electronic control systems used in the production, treatment, storage, transmission and distribution of residential, commercial and industrial potable and reclaimed water; and performs related duties as assigned. The ideal candidate must have the ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical systems, process control systems, motor control circuits, motors and other equipment associated with a large potable water distribution system. Be a motivated self-starter and have the ability to work by themselves or in a team environment. Must be willing to work weekends and respond to after-hours emergencies. A degree or certificate from an accredited vocational trade school or program pertaining to the electrical industry is desired. The candidate must have the ability to obtain an NDEP Water Distribution Operator I License within 1 year of hire. MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: - A valid Nevada drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts Vehicle Insurance Policy. - For those assigned to Operations: State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Distribution Operator's Grade I within 12 months of hire; - For those assigned to Treatment: Nevada State Health Division Treatment Operator I certification within 12 months of hire. - Chlorine Response Team Members must meet requirements to serve on team. The following are typical ways of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above: - Electrical/Electronics Systems Technician I - Graduation from an accredited vocational trade school; and two years of journey-level experience in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of complex electrical and electronic equipment and devices common to a large water works system; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. - Electrical/Electronics Systems Technician II - An Electrical/Electronics Systems Technician I may be considered for advancement to Electrical/Electronics Systems Technician II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter class. Proficiency criteria and the process for demonstrating performance at the levels established in the criteria are established jointly by hiring authorities and the Director, Human Resources and are described in a separate document. - Typically, an Electrical/Electronics Systems Technician I is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within a 6-24 month period, depending on an individuals prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Electrical/Electronics Systems Technician II duties as described in the established performance criteria. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Knowledge of: Practices, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in the design, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment and devices common to a large complex waterworks system, including devices used for automated process control; operating characteristics of electronic components, including microprocessor controls and four to twenty milliamperes transmitting signal systems; thermography equipment operations and software, electrical and electronic shop procedures and practices; safety practices, safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work; shop mathematics; Safe Drinking Water Act and relevant EPA regulations; personal computer applications relat d to the work; National Electrical Code and other codes, ordinances, regulations and other standards pertaining to the work. Ability to: Test, diagnose, calibrate and repair a wide variety of electrical and electronic instrumentation devices, motors, machinery and equipment common to the water works field; use modern, state-of-the-art precision and diagnostic instruments, including laptops and other computer equipment, to test, calibrate, configure and repair complex electrical and electronic devices, equipment and wiring; identify and implement effective courses of action to complete assigned work; read and interpret plans, specifications, manuals, circuitry/wiring and ladder logic diagrams; exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines; coordinate work assignments with other sections, divisions or departments; operate and maintain scrubber and chlorine leak detector electrical and electronic equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Electrical/Electronics Systems Technician I is the entry-level class. Initially under direct supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of skilled duties in the design, construction, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of electronic systems and industrial electrical equipment such as transformers, devices, motors and machinery ranging from fractional to 15,000 volts, as well as complex instrumentation, communication and computerized control systems, used in the production, treatment, storage, transmission and distribution of potable water. This class is alternately staffed with Electrical/Electronics Systems Technician II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which me