Instrumentation Technician , II; Instrumentation Technician II MCP

Position Overview

Instrumentation Technician I - Hourly Rate: $22.94 - 28.18

Instrumentation Technician II - Hourly Rate: $31.03 - 43.54

This posting will be used to fill a Full‑time, Permanent, Safety Sensitive positions as they become vacant in the Instrumentation Technician proficiency advancement series in the Department of Public Works. The proficiency advancement series consists of the positions of Instrumentation Technician I, Instrumentation Technician II, Instrumentation Technician III. Once hired, employees non‑competitively advance through the Instrumentation Technician series by obtaining additional skills and certifications and receiving skill based pay increases.

The credentials of each candidate will determine which position classification is most appropriate for a candidate to be selected for. A pre‑hire test is conducted prior to an offer of employment in order to determine the candidate's technical skills level and appropriate rate of pay for the position.

Instrumentation Technician I: Entry‑level work in the Bureau of Utilities, Department of Public Works. Performs basic preventative maintenance tasks, inspection of instrumentation equipment and automated process control systems, installation of basic electrical, electronic and pneumatic instrumentation equipment, basic corrective maintenance and assistance with intermediate and advanced maintenance tasks. Executes specific instructions from a senior co‑worker or supervisor and is inspected by senior co‑workers or supervisors for quality, effectiveness and safety.

Instrumentation Technician II: Intermediate level work in the Bureau of Utilities, Department of Public Works. Performs intermediate level preventative maintenance tasks, inspection of instrumentation equipment and automated process control systems, installation of electrical, electronic and pneumatic instrumentation equipment, intermediate level corrective maintenance and assistance with advanced maintenance tasks. Executes specific instructions from a senior co‑worker or supervisor and is inspected by senior co‑workers or supervisors for quality, effectiveness and safety.

Instrumentation Technician III: Advanced level work in the Bureau of Utilities, Department of Public Works. Performs intermediate level preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities on electronic, electrical and pneumatic instrumentation equipment and automated process control systems installed in municipal wastewater collection and treatment facilities and potable water production, storage and distribution.

NOTE: The following duties are also performed by Instrumentation Technician I, II, III and Senior Instrumentation Technician positions. These responsibilities may be performed at the level appropriate for the position and include procurement procedures to research/purchase materials necessary for corrective maintenance, system upgrades and stock; standby duties and emergency call‑outs; directing and training other personnel in the operation and maintenance of instrumentation equipment;

and contributing to all team efforts. Works independently or as part of a team and complies with all policies, procedures and safety rules and regulations, providing continuous attention to the needs of the customer.

Instrumentation Technician I: Graduation from high school; one (1) or more years experience in the maintenance, repair and installation of microcomputer hardware and operating systems; and a valid non‑commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Instrumentation Technician II: Graduation from high school; maintenance career path certification as an Instrumentation Technician I; two (2) or more years experience in the installation and maintenance of 4‑20 milli‑ampere control loops, flow measurement devices, and process alarm circuits; and a valid non‑commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE: The MCP certification as an Instrumentation Technician I may only be obtained through employment with Anne Arundel County. Therefore, the MCP certification may be substituted with 64 hours of classroom training from a recognized…