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?
Salary : $4,487.00 - $7,116.00 Monthly
Location : Tulare Lake Compost (Kettleman City), CA
Job Type : Monthly
Job Number : SB-299-24E
Department : Solid Waste - Operations and Engineering
Opening Date : 11 / 18 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
JOB POSTING
NOTICE OF EXTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
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 :
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
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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess all of the following :
For COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I :
For COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II :
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 :
EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Knowledge of :
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 :
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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice.
SELECTION PROCESS :
Please apply online at 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 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.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sareen Baghikian at
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 :
RETIREMENT
COMPENSATION
Employees receive annual salary increases until reaching step 5 of the salary range and are provided with opportunities to promote. Cost of living adjustments are implemented annually in accordance with labor agreements.
HEALTH INSURANCE
LEAVE TIME
HOLIDAYS
13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employee's work schedule.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.
STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT
For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS
More detailed benefits information can be found here :
NOTE : The provisions of this posting do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this posting may be modified and / or revoked without notice.
Updated December 26, 2024
I understand that the written test for this position will be held during the week of December 2, 2024 and have made arrangements to be available during this time. If I'm not available, I agree to notify the analyst as soon as possible, but no later than one (1) day before the test.
I understand that the interview for this position will be held during the week of December 9 and have made arrangements to be available during this time. If I'm not available, I agree to notify the analyst as soon as possible, but no later than one (1) day before the test.
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Salary : $4,487 - $7,116