Water Quality Control Systems Technician

Careers In Government, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retiree Health Savings Plan

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking a Water Quality Control Systems Technician to maintain and repair instrumentation, networks, and telemetry in process control systems. The role requires the ability to read schematics, interpret gauges and charts, and work with electro-mechanical equipment, with shifts including day, swing, or graveyard.

Under general supervision, you will apply knowledge of instrumentation, electronics, chemistry and safety practices, and you may need to lift 50 pounds, climb

Qualifications

• Analog and digital fault diagnostic techniques and procedures.
• Principles underlying the construction and use of scientific instruments.
• Principles of chemistry and physics.
• Electronic and electrical high and low voltage circuits.
• Maintenance, repair, testing and adjustment of electro-mechanical, pneumatic, electronic and other recording, control, and measuring instruments.
• Safety practices necessary for the work.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret analog equipment schematics and diagrams.
• Read gauges, charts, and instruments and interpret data.
• Learn operation of measuring devices and correct malfunctions and errors.
• Work with hand tools and test instruments.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance personnel.
• Keep records and prepare reports.

Skills

Analog and digital fault diagnosis

Instrumentation principles

Chemistry and physics

High/low voltage circuits

Maintaining and repairing instruments

Safety practices

Education

AA/AS in instrumentation, computers, or electronics

30 college credits in instrumentation, computers, or electronics

Job description

Job Description

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/21/26, 11/4/26, 11/18/26 (final)

The class of Water Quality Control Systems Technician is the journey level class in this series, and, under general supervision, maintains and repairs pneumatic, chemical, electric, and electronic components, analog and digital networks and systems, analysis equipment, computer control equipment’s including computers and computer peripherals, and telemetry equipment used in process instrumentation and control systems.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Analog and digital system fault diagnostic techniques and procedures
• Principles underlying the construction and use of scientific instruments
• Principles of chemistry and physics
• Electronic and electrical high and low voltage circuits
• The methods, practices and equipment used in maintaining , repairing, testing, and adjusting electro-mechanical, pneumatic, electronic and other types of recording, control, and measuring instruments
• Safety practices necessary for the work

Ability to

• Read and interpret analog equipment schematics, analog system network diagrams, plans, blueprints, and electrical wiring diagrams
• Read and interpret recording charts, gauges, and other instruments
• Learn the operation of special purpose scientific measuring devices and correct malfunctions and sources of error
• Work with hand tools and test instruments
• Work and communicate with operations and maintenance personnel
• Keep records
• Present data
• Prepare reports
• Read, write and speak the English language at a level required for successful job performance
• Respond to emergency calls
• Work day, swing, or graveyard shifts

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to experience and education or training that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and ability for this class would be:

Either: Permanent status in the class of Instrument 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. Two years of full-time experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial instrumentation, control or communication system components involving the application of physical, chemical, and electronic principles, at least one year of which shall have dealt with the maintenance of digital equipment.

Education Substitution : Additional qualifying education in instrumentation, computers, or electronics may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the general experience on the basis that three (3) semester units equal one (1) month of experience.

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 here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

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 is six (6) months.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [e-mail] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)
• Deferred Compensation

More information can be found on the Benefits website

TEMPORARY POSITIONS

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.

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 by the Board of Supervisors.

SICK LEAVE

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT

The County’s defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website, http://www.scers.org

DENTAL INSURANCE

For more information, visit the Benefits website

LIFE INSURANCE

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website

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:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the Benefits website

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT)

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and the certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

Closing Date/Time: 11/18/2026 5:00