Wastewater Electrical Control

Salary: $87,734.40 - $107,764.80 Annually Location : County of San Diego, CA Job Type: Regular - Full time Job Number: 24367708 Department: Wastewater Management Division: Operations & Maintenance Opening Date: 09/13/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Job Summary The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for: Wastewater Electrical Control Specialist! Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis. Future Salary IncreasesJune 2026 - 5.34% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 2.34% Market Adjustment) June 2027 - 5.24% increase to base pay (2.90% Across-the- Board + 2.34% Market Adjustment) 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. Please read the job description for more information. Hiring Process and Timeline: The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. i. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. ii. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. iii. 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. The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide 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 will help 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. 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. Conditions 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 employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Accommodation Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis. As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans. 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The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law. The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority. Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary (NMG-NCM) 01 Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," "See Application," or "See Answers Above" as these are not valid answers. NOTE: If you are invited to a selection interview by the County of San Diego - Department of Public Works, then your responses to the questions below may be subject to verification by the interview panel members. Do you understand this information? Yes No 02 Do you have at least four (4) years of experience as a journey level electrician? Yes No 03 Please check the box or boxes that accurately describes the duties you performed as a journey level electrician. Planning electrical control and instrumentation systems Installing electrical control and instrumentation systems Operating and maintaining electrical control and instrumentation systems None of the above 04 If you responded YES to Question 2, and checked at least one duty in Question 3, then please describe your work experience below. Be sure to provide the following information:1) Job title(s)2) Employer name(s)3) Dates of employment (from month/year to month/year or present)4) A brief description of your duties.If not applicable, write "N/A" in the box below. 05 The working conditions of a Wastewater Electrical Control Specialist require working at wastewater and water facilities, and on high trucks, poles, and ceilings. The incumbent may be exposed to heat, cramped workspaces, adverse weather, noxious fumes, explosive gases, high electrical voltage and currents, dust, heights, and loud machine noises. The incumbent may be subject to emergency work on a 24-hour, call back basis. The incumbent is subject to travel throughout the county region on a frequent basis.Do you understand this information? Yes No 06 Do you have paid work experience as a journey level electrician at the following facilities? Water/Wastewater Treatment Facilities Sewer Pump Stations Potable Water Wells Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) None of the above 07 If you checked a box or boxes in Question 6, then please describe your work experience below. Be sure to provide the following information:1) Job title(s)2) Employer name(s)3) Dates of employment (from month/year to month/year or present)4) A brief description of your duties.If not applicable, write "N/A" in the box below. 08 Do you have paid work experience providing technical advice and training on the operation, maintenance, construction, and safety concepts pertaining to electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems and instruments? Yes No 09 If you responded YES to Question 8, then please describe your work experience below. Be sure to provide the following information:1) Job title(s)2) Employer name(s)3) Dates of employment (from month/year to month/year or present)4) A brief description of your duties.If not applicable, write "N/A" in the box below. 10 Where did you first hear about this job opportunity? San Diego County website Governmentjobs.com Veteran Outreach / FFSC Mana de San Diego Family, Neighbors, Friends County Employee Resources Group College/University Career Site County Social Media LinkedIn Indeed Voice and Viewpoint Government Alliance on Race and Equity Job Fair/Career Event Other Water Environment Fed American Water Works CWEA BC Water Jobs APWA Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04