What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compost Engineering Technician I, II, III (SB-299-24E) Tulare Lake position at Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts?
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POSTING #SB-299-24E
POSTING #SB-299-24E
LOCATION:
SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT, OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING SECTION, TULARE LAKE COMPOST, KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
NOTE:
Tulare Lake Compost is a Districts facility near Kettleman City, California. For more information about this facility and the operations, please visit: http://www.lacsd.org/wastewater/wpp/tularelakecompost.asp
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform a variety of increasingly more difficult para-professional engineering duties, in support of engineering programs including composting operations; water, wastewater, and stormwater systems; health and safety; or other related technical assignments.
JOB SUMMARY:
The major job duties are listed below. For a detailed list, please see the job description.
SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT, OPERATIONS AND ENGINEERING SECTION, TULARE LAKE COMPOST, KETTLEMAN CITY, CA
NOTE:
Tulare Lake Compost is a Districts facility near Kettleman City, California. For more information about this facility and the operations, please visit: http://www.lacsd.org/wastewater/wpp/tularelakecompost.asp
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform a variety of increasingly more difficult para-professional engineering duties, in support of engineering programs including composting operations; water, wastewater, and stormwater systems; health and safety; or other related technical assignments.
JOB SUMMARY:
The major job duties are listed below. For a detailed list, please see the job description.
Under the general supervision of the Compost Facility Superintendent and the technical guidance of the site engineer, the incumbent will:
- Conduct a variety of field sampling, testing, data gathering, data recording, calculations, or office assignments providing technical support using computer applications
- Collect, compile, calculate, and present data
- Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring
- Perform physical or photographic inspections
- Prepare reports and evaluate data
- Prepare tabular and graphical summaries of data
- Perform statistical calculations
- Troubleshoot problems identified from irregular data from the GORE compost system or other compost equipment failures
- Operate equipment by using protocol of instrumentation used in data or sample collection
Applicants must possess all of the following:
- A valid California Class C driver license
For COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I:
- Any combination of college or work experience in environmental science, physics, engineering, biology, or related scientific area which provides the knowledge and abilities listed
For COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II:
- One of the following:
- Option A: One (1) year of experience with the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County performing the duties of a Compost Engineering Technician I or equivalent
- Option B: Possession of a a Bachelor of Science degree in a directly related major
For COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III:
- One (1) year of experience performing the duties of a Compost Engineering Technician II or equivalent
Knowledge of:
- Basic chemistry of compost and amendments
- Industrial waste, hazardous waste, methane gas, water treatment, flow monitoring, or corrosion control
- Methods of preparing and interpreting maps, charts, graphs, plans and technical reports
- Engineering and scientific nomenclature
- Sampling procedures and measurement techniques for solids, liquids, and gases
- Terminology and procedures related to flow measurement, gas measurement, and leachate control
- Mathematical calculations
- Applicable safety practices and procedures
- Hazardous waste materials and required documentation
- Methods of interpreting and presenting technical data verbally and in reports
- Sample preservation techniques
Ability to:
- Test samples and collect data
- Locate monitoring stations
- Perform sampling and installation procedures
- Evaluate data
- Use word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer applications
- Perform math calculations
- Work in confined spaces
- Monitor equipment, gas meters, compost piles and wells, or hazardous and industrial waste disposal
- Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
- Prepare routine correspondence and data reports
SELECTION PROCESS:
- All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
- The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 50% and an interview weighted at 50%.
- Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
- The written exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 2, 2024. Please notify Sbaghikian@lacsd.org immediately if you are not available during this time.
- The interview is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 9, 2024.
Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.
NOTE:
The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, DMV report, and a drug test.
The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, DMV report, and a drug test.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sareen Baghikian at SBaghikian@lacsd.org.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.
To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.
Salary : $4,487 - $7,116
