Wastewater Facilities Lead Electrical / Instrumentation Technician

Salary : $91,320.00 - $128,496.00 Annually

Location : City of Santa Cruz, CA

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : 26-027

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 10 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 6 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

The Position

The current vacancy is for Wastewater Facilities Lead Electrical / Instrumentation Technician in the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Wastewater Facilities Lead Electrical / Instrumentation Technician vacancies during the life of the list. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of the more complex installation, maintenance and repair of electronic components and electrical systems in the Public Works Wastewater Systems division on the City's wastewater treatment plant and remote facilities; and provides work and lead direction to assigned staff.

Recruitment #26-027

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS :

The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

• On Thursday, 11 / 06 / 25 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5 : 00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit :

Application - online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online process.

Typical Duties

(May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds while wearing respiratory protection equipment is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, heat and cold. May use chemicals and cleaning products which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders, use power tools and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and enter confined spaces. Some positions require the incumbent to work both in and around oceanic surf to perform assigned duties. Depending on assignment, the incumbent may be required to respond to after-hours emergency call outs and to wear a uniform. An incumbent may perform assigned duties while wearing respiratory protection equipment and / or Arc Flash safety equipment. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are the following :

Education and Experience

or

Additional higher- level related education in electrical theory or instrumentation may be substituted year for year for experience for applicants that do not have any CWEA certification.

Knowledge :

Abilities :

Licenses and Certificates

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Career Ladder

SALARY - This classification belongs to the Service bargaining unit. The current salary range for this position is posted on the City website. See the on the City website for details on pay rates and practices.

UNION REPRESENTATION - This classification belongs to the Service Employees' bargaining unit. All employees within this unit are represented by the Service Employees' International Union.

APPOINTMENT - Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted, to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period (unless specified as 12-month by Service Employees MOU) which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

LEAVE

Vacation - 80 hours / year up to 5 years, 120 hours / year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours / year.

Sick - 12 days / year

Holidays - up to 11 days / year

Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time

INSURANCE - (available to employee and eligible dependents)

Medical - Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time).

Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program - City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.

Life - City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.

Long Term Disability - City provides a long term disability plan.

RETIREMENT

All new regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 9.75% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Accident Protection Insurance

Bilingual Pay if required by position

Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance

Direct Deposit

Discount Bus Pass Program

Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care

Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)

In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 / month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan)

Shift Differential

Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

The information included in this listing is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Leaves and most Insurance contributions are pro-rated for part-time benefited employees.

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY : The following supplemental questions are designed to obtain specific information regarding your work experience. Please answer each question as thoroughly as possible, as your responses will be utilized to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. For applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, these responses may also be used as an evaluation tool in later stages of the competitive assessment process to determine which applicants will be invited to continue in the examination process. All experience described here must correspond to employers listed in the Work Experience section of your application to receive credit. Please refrain from using AI or computer-generated responses. Applicants are responsible to clearly, completely, and accurately describe their qualifications. You may attach a resume, but this cannot be used in lieu of completing an application. Failure to complete all required questions and / or providing incomplete responses may result in disqualification. Do not answer any question with "see resume" and if you do not have any experience and / or education in a given area please write "n / a".

02

This position requires possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver's license.

03

Do you possess a high school diploma or tested equivalent?

04

If you possess higher-level related education in electrical theory or instrumentation, please indicate your degree / certification, field of study, and name of institution(s) attended. If you do not have higher-level related education, please answer "N / A."

05

Please select your current CWEA PM Electrical / Instrumentation Technologist certification grade status.

06

Based on your answer above, please list your current grade status indicating the highest CWEA PM Electrical / Instrumentation Technologist certificate that you currently possess, including the grade and certificate #, and scan and attach proof of your certification. (Note : Failing to attach proof of certification may eliminate your application from consideration.) If you do not currently possess this certificate, please write "N / A."

07

Please select the appropriate duration of your experience in electrical installation and repair work, which includes the maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and equipment. This must be able to be verified by jobs in the employment history section of your application.

08

Based on your answer above, please describe your experience in electrical installation and repair work which includes the maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and equipment. In your response, please include examples of duties you have performed involving the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair operation, and testing of electrical equipment such as motors, circuits, instrumentation, and control systems. Be sure to include the names of the employers where you obtained this experience, the dates of your employment, and whether the work was performed while holding a CWEA PM Electrical / Instrumentation Technologist Grade 2 certification.

09

This position requires the possession and continued maintenance of First Aid and CPR certification within one year.

10

This position requires the willingness to : 1) Successfully complete the City's respirator fit testing protocols; may be required to be clean shaven; 2) Work flexible hours, including holidays, evenings, weekends, and overtime as assigned; 3) Perform call back work and stand by duty as required; must be available to be contacted by phone or pager and be able to report to work within a forty-five (45) mute period when on standby duty; and 4) Wear a uniform. I acknowledge and accept these parameters.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : California State Journeyman Electrical License. I currently possess this license and have included the license number and expiration date within the "Certificates and Licenses" section of my application.

Required Question