This section will not be scored or used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided to the applicant for informational purposes prior to completing the questionnaire. Applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications for this position on their application.
1.
Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience performing multi-skilled work related to troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment
OR
at least one (1) year of experience in the water/wastewater field in collection/distribution system maintenance or treatment operation and maintenance?
If yes, please make sure to fully describe these job duties in the "Employment Record" section of your application.
Yes
No
2.
Do you possess the equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college or equivalent course work in electronics, instrumentation, control systems, or related field?
Yes
No
Please list the coursework you have completed in electronics, instrumentation, control systems, or a related field.
3.
Do you possess a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification or equivalent?
Yes
No
If you do not possess this certification, please list the equivalent certification you possess (name of certification and name of certifying agency).
Applicants who reported a "no" response to any of the above questions are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications section of the job posting for this position before proceeding.
I understand that I will need to possess a valid Class A or B driver's license with air break and tanker endorsements within 12 months of employment.
I understand that I will need to possess a certificate of training in use of self-contained breathing apparatus within 3 months of employment.
I understand that I will need to possess a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Grade 1 Collection System Maintenance Certification or equivalent within 12 months of employment.
Part II - Training and Experience Examination (Scored)
This supplemental questionnaire will serve as the Civil Service examination for this recruitment and will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination.
Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in the supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.
By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
I have read and I understand the above instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS: For the following questions, please indicate your level of knowledge and/or experience:
1.
Installing, maintaining, configuring, calibrating, inspecting, testing, modifying, and repairing instrument control, recordings, metering, and alarm telemetry systems used in water distribution, wastewater collections, and treatment ponds.
I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
If you indicated knowledge/experience in this area, please briefly describe.
2.
Installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical switch gear, relays, process controls, alarm systems, transmitters, gauges, sensors, isolators, analyzers, flowmeters, transducers, uninterruptible power supplies, lighting, motors, starters, pumps, circuit breakers, power meters, switches, cameras, and related electrical and electronic devices.
I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
If you indicated knowledge/experience in this area, please briefly describe.
3.
Installing and maintaining variable frequency drives, starters, and related automatic control equipment such as high voltage circuit breakers, control wires, and protective relays.
I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
If you indicated knowledge/experience in this area, please briefly describe.
4.
Maintaining water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment pond equipment, such as motor controls and automatic switch gear, and sewage pumps.
I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
5.
Installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems related to wastewater treatment plants/sewer pump stations, piping, and valves.
I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
6.
Interpreting manuals, schematics, diagrams, and drawings related to wastewater treatment plants/sewer pump stations.
I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
7.
Providing technical supervision to maintenance and technical personnel regarding equipment and facility maintenance within wastewater treatment plants/sewer pump stations.
I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on and/or taken course work in this area.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe.
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