Senior Water Quality Control System Technician

About the role

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/18/26, 7/2/26, 7/31/26, 8/28/26 (final).

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs pneumatic, chemical, electric, and electronic components, analog and digital networks and systems, analysis equipment, computer control equipment including computers and computer peripherals, and telemetry equipment used in process instrumentation and control systems.
• Directs the work of subordinate technicians.
• Reads and interprets plans, schematics, process control flow diagrams, system/network drawings, detail drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Performs complex maintenance tasks involving analog and computer equipment.
• Performs some original circuit design work as required to implement minor analog and digital equipment modifications.
• Analyzes situations accurately and adopts an effective course of action.
• Prepares maintenance service reports.
• Prepares new and/or modified equipment operating and maintenance procedures.
• Reads, writes, and speaks the English language at a level required for successful job performance.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Works day, swing, or graveyard shifts.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience in the class of Water Quality Control Systems Technician in Sacramento County service.
• Or: 1. An AA or AS technology degree dealing with instrumentation, computers, or electronics, or 30 college level semester units in instrumentation, computers or electronics.
• And Three years of full-time journey level experience in the maintenance of process instrumentation and control equipment, at least two years of which shall have dealt with the maintenance of computer equipment.

Qualifications

Education Substitutions: Additional qualifying education in instrumentation, computers, or electronics may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the general experience on the basis that three (3) semester units equal one (1) month of experience.

Skills

Knowledge of Electrical and electronic theory and practice as applied to process instrumentation and control equipment
Analog and digital system fault diagnostic techniques and procedures
Principles of chemistry and physics
The architecture, maintenance and operation of digital computer systems
The operation of telemetry systems
Materials, methods, and equipment used in the inspection, testing, calibration, maintenance, and repair of process instrumentation and control equipment
The principles of preventative maintenance
The principles of proper maintenance documentation
Safety practices necessary for the work

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Special Requirements

• Licenses Required: Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, will be required prior to appointment.
• Note: Failure to maintain a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work while standing on a ladder.
• Ability to work while standing on a platform elevated over twenty (20) feet above ground.
• Ability to lift 50 pound objects.
• Ability to work outside under all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in heavy traffic.
• Ability to distinguish colors used in electric wiring color coding.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Application and Testing Information

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

Supplemental Questionnaire

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Formula Rate Examination

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience.