Cctv Camera Operator (Instrumentation Technician I)

Salary : $49,842.83 - $83,071.46 Annually
Location : BURKE (FL06), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 24-00669
Department: DPWES Wastewater Management
Opening Date: 03/09/2024
Closing Date: 3/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S18
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
$2,500 Signing Bonus*
Join our CCTV Camera Truck Operator Team in Fairfax County and be part of
Wastewater Management family that is responsible for inspecting sanitary sewer lines.
This position is mainly responsible for assisting with daily preparation of the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) unit for the inspection, repairs and maintenance of sewer lines located in Fairfax County. Responsibilities include:

• Prepares Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) equipment unit for inspection of the sanitary sewer on daily basis.
• Pre-trips CCTV inspection truck and any assisting vehicles to ensure fluids, mechanical and electronic equipment, and safety lights are in good working order.
• Ensures that all supplies and tools are on the vehicle and in good working condition for daily tasks. Adjusts equipment to ensure accurate reading is captured.
• Operates a motor vehicle in compliance with Virginia State Laws and regulations. Assures that the worksite is safe for both the workers and citizens by following the regulations set by OSHA and VDOT.
• Enter confined spaces while ensuring all safety regulations are followed. Assists with compiling reports for the procurement of parts. Maintains Jobsite, signs, cones, traffic flow, function of reel, checks for problems/defaults in and around the worksite.
• Assists with the preparation and documentation of accurate WinCan codes reports for inspections performed.
• Assists in communicating with citizens, inspectors, contractors, and other entities (agencies) of Fairfax County the results of inspections as well as all Fairfax County codes and regulations pertaining to the sanitary sewer.
• Troubleshooting techniques and some knowledge of county GIS, computerized asset management system and desktop software.
• Assists with inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the closed-circuit television equipment as well as any related inspection equipment. This includes the cleaning and replacement of broken, worn, or defective parts. Reads schematic drawings to assist in the diagnosis and repair of electronic equipment.

Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us to learn more about us.
DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.
Benefits:

• Join Fairfax County, a stable work environment in an organization that values diversity, inclusion, innovation, and a team that focuses on maximizing advancement opportunities.
• Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

Note: The appointee to this position is subject to emergency callback 24 hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) to respond to snow, flood, and other emergencies requiring division resources.
*A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Instrumentation Technician II position.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to a high school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education; completion of a vocation course in electronics, one year of work experience related to the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial instrumentation or electronic/electrical equipment found in water or wastewater utilities.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a pre-employment physical examination, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Subject to 24 hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime. Subject to working in adverse weather conditions and may be exposed to raw waste or environments generating methane gas. Ability to distinguish different color wiring.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of at least 1 - 2 years of proven experience in the following:

1. Working in a wastewater environment specifically working on sewer line inspections.
2. Performing CCTV and sewer system practices, techniques, materials, and equipment of all activities related to the video inspection of Sewer Lines
3. Performing troubleshoots and repairs using a) CCTV cameras and tractors or b) electrical instrumentation control systems.
4. Operating CCTV cameras for inspections of sewer lines.
5. Basic Microsoft Office Suite applications or (insert type of software/system) to collect data.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to communicate effectively both oral and in writing. Ability to lift/slide up to 90 pounds with assistance. This includes opening manhole lids, CCTV equipment. Ability to operate a variety of hand tools. This includes machete, all manholes tool, hooks. Ability to operate county vehicles to various locations throughout Fairfax County to complete all tasks assigned. Ability to stand, kneel or bend for long periods of time and occasional stooping. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and in hot and cold temperatures. Must be able to physically negotiate rough terrain on uneven ground such as hills, wooded and marshy areas to perform field inspections at project construction sites. Must be capable of climbing/crouching in confined areas as this position requires the ability to enter permitted confined spaces. Per safety requirements, confined spaces may not be entered by persons who weigh 310 pounds or more. Visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor, incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment and to use other automated technology to input, access and retrieve information such as schematic drawings. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
BONUS ELIGIBILITY:
Positions within this classification that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a related degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03
Have you completed a vocation course in electronics?

• Yes
• No

04
How many years of full-time equivalent experience related to the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial instrumentation or electronic/electrical equipment found in water or wastewater utilities do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

05
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06
How many years of experience do you possess as an Instrumentation Technician?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven years or more

07
Do you have working knowledge of the following in the wastewater field? Check all that apply.

• Troubleshooting electrical control systems
• Working with SCADA and PLC programs
• Working with flow metering equipment
• None of the above

08
How many years of experience do you have inspecting sanitary sewer using a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three years or more

09
This position requires the individual to work in confined spaces containing raw sewage. Are you willing and capable of working in these conditions?

• Yes
• No

10
This position requires the incumbent to work flexible hours including overtime, on-call, and callback duties as necessary to accomplish tasks and deadlines. Are you willing and able to work flexible hours?

• Yes
• No

11
How many years of experience do you have troubleshooting a CCTV system?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three years or more

12
How many years of experience do you have working in a sanitary sewer asset management system?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three years or more

Required Question