Water Quality Control System Supervisor

Salary : $105,840.72 - $128,620.80 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 28565-B
Department: County Wide
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: 3/11/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position
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This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-oofs are at 5:00 pm on:
2/19/24, 3/11/24 (final)
The class of Water Quality Control Systems Supervisor is the first-level supervisory class in this series, and, under direction, is responsible for supervising the maintenance of complex process instrumentation and Control Systems incorporating pneumatic, electric, and electronic components, analog and digital networks, analysis instruments, computer control equipment including computers and computer peripherals and software and telemetry equipment. Responsibilities require direct personal involvement in the solution of unusual or difficult maintenance problems.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of

• Electrical and electronic theory and practice as applied to process instrumentation and Control Systems
• Principles of chemistry and physics
• The architecture and operation of computer systems
• The inspection, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of process instrumentation and control equipment
• The principles of preventative maintenance and maintenance documentation
• The operation of instrumentation shops
• The principles of personnel management and supervision

Ability to

• Direct the work of subordinate personnel
• Read and interpret plans, schematics, process control flow diagrams, and system/network drawings
• Detail drawings and wiring diagrams
• Provide direct assistance in the solution of unusual or difficult maintenance problems involving analog and computer equipment
• Perform some original circuit design work as required to implement minor analog and computer equipment modifications
• Analyze and evaluate maintenance records to establish preventative maintenance schedules and spare part inventories
• Anticipate material and equipment needs
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships with those contacted in the workplace
• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level required for successful job performance
• Respond to emergency calls
• Workday, swing, or graveyard shifts.

Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Either: Two years of full-time experience in the class of Senior 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
2. Four years of full-time journey level experience in the design and/or maintenance of process instrumentation and control equipment, at least three years of which shall have dealt with the maintenance of computer equipment.
Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
License 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 issix (6) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATIONQualified 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.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREApplicants 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.
Note:Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)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. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSClick here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.
LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

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