What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Technician position at Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency?
Salary : $103,022.40 - $125,528.00 Annually
Location : Santa Clarita, CA
Job Type : Full-time regular
Job Number : 2025-00005
Department : Operations
Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 13 / 2025 5 : 30 PM Pacific
The Position
We are hiring for three (3) vacancies.
- Interviews are tentatively scheduled end of February / beginning
of March and candidates must be available to interview.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, performs a variety of specialized and technical duties at the advanced journey level in the design, construction, installation, modification, calibration, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment, including voltage distribution, motor control systems, telemetry systems, valve actuation, seismic event systems, level controls, and pump controls, and related equipment, and devices used in the treatment, storage and distribution of potable water; leads, trains and provides work direction to assigned staff, and performs other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey level class in the Electrical class series. This class performs the more complex duties of the agency's electrical activities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED / EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Water Systems Supervisor. May exercise technical direction over assigned staff.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
This position has both indoor and outdoor responsibilities. The position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, reaching, grasping, making repetitive hand movements, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and / or stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment and in reading reports and work-related documents. Incumbents are required to work in all weather conditions, including heat, rain and cold. The position requires fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard and mouse. Incumbents may work in and around road traffic, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards and in confined spaces on occasion. Incumbents may also be required to operate various appurtenances within the distribution system and may be required to lift items up to fifty pounds.
Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)
Education and / or Experience
Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Senior Electrical Technician. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess :
Licenses and Certifications
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES(The following are a representative sample of the KSA's necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)
Knowledge / Skills of :
Ability to :
Selection Process
HOW TO APPLY
Read the job notice thoroughly, note the minimum requirements of the position, and compile any information or documents necessary for the application. Complete and submit your application along with supporting documents such as resume and cover letter. It is important that your application is complete and thorough. Please include all requested information including education, certifications, and relevant experience.
Be advised that, while you may submit a resume with your application, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Incomplete applications will likely be rejected.
SELECTION PROCESS
Human Resources administers the Agency's recruitment procedures to ensure a fair and unbiased selection. Applications may be removed from the process if they are incomplete or where the applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications. Accepted applicants will interview before an unbiased, multiparty interview and scoring panel. Interviewed applicants will be scored on areas such as education, experience, demonstrated qualifications, communication skills, and interview presentation, among others. While seniority is considered, the Agency will choose the best qualified candidate regardless of time at the Agency. The Agency strives to fill each position with the most qualified candidate.
RECRUITMENT STATUS
Applicants will be provided notification electronically to the email provided in the application. To check the status of a submitted job application and to track the recruitment process, log in to governmentjobs.com by clicking the "Applicant Login" button on the Agency's Job Opportunities page. Once you sign in, you will be directed to your Applications page where you can view the status of Submitted (and Incomplete) applications.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Agency selects applicants on the basis of applicant qualifications and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious or political affiliation, creed, citizenship status, military service status, marital status, pregnancy, age (over 40), national origin, ancestry, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITIES
The Agency will make reasonable accommodations for disabilities, both in the application process and in the performance of the job. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in the application process should contact Human Resources for assistance.
Questions or concerns related to the Agency's Equal Opportunity Employer policy or any request for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources at (661) 297-1600.
PLEASE NOTE : BENEFITS APPLY TO FULL-TIME REGULAR POSITIONS ONLY.
Retirement - Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and pays the employee contribution. An employee who becomes a "new" member of CalPERS on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to the regulations pursuant to the Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013.
Health Insurance - SCV Water pays for dental, vision and medical insurance for the employee and his / her family, subject to co-pay depending on plan choice.
Retiree Medical Insurance (for employees hired on or after January 1, 2009) - the vesting benefit package for retiree medical insurance provides for employer contributions toward medical insurance premiums based on years of "CalPERS" credited years of service. In general, the vesting benefit requires that at least five years of CalPERS-eligible service must have been earned through employment with the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. More information will be provided upon request.
Life Insurance / Disability - SCV Water covers twice the annual salary up to $150,000 in life insurance as well as a long-term disability plan.
Deferred Compensation - Plan provides 50% agency contribution up to 3% of annual salary.
Do you have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent?
Have you completed an Accredited Electrical Apprenticeship Program?
Do you have at least six (6) years of journey-level experience in the design, construction, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of complex electrical and electronic equipment and devices common to a large water agency?
Do you possess a valid California Class C driver's license?
Do you possess a valid D2 and T2 certification from the State Water Resources Control Board?
Required Question
Salary : $103,022 - $125,528
