Canton Electronic Specialist; Part-Time

overview

salary range: $26.12-$36.50

rate of pay at each step

• $26.12
• $27.38
• $31.24
• $32.81
• $36.50

this is a part-time position with the city of canton. An employee in a part-time position may work up to twenty-nine hours a week and their schedule will be determined by the city. Employees in this position will be offered paid vacation, sick time and a retirement plan.

please submit your application through  by clicking the apply button on the posting. Applicants must submit a copy of their valid driver’s license and any other documents pertinent to this position with their application.

this is an open examination. To be eligible for this examination all applicants must be a u.s. Citizen or have a permanent residence card. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a ged, must be at least 18 years of age, and have a valid driver's license.

the electronic specialist is primarily responsible for operating and maintaining electronic instrumentation, plant operations computer-based equipment and control devices for the entire operation of the water reclamation facility (wrf). Supervises the activities of the senior instrumentation specialist. The employee works under the general supervision of the wpcc superintendent and/or a designee.

performs skilled electronic/electrical work on all wrf process control equipment. Trains and supervises employees in the use of the department’s plant operations computer-based equipment.

• supervises and trains employees. Troubleshoots, plans, schedules, and assigns work. Provides technical support for the department’s operations.
• coordinates with other city departments and/or agencies for assigned duties.
• oversees the department’s electronic, plant operations computer-based equipment, instrumentation hardware components and all other devices on and off site.
• contacts vendors and/or suppliers to obtain price quotes and for technical support.
• maintains, calibrates, and repairs electronic controllers, switches, etc. Calibrates all metering and control systems.
• monitors, adjusts and maintains the continuous emissions monitoring system (cems) daily; ensures cems daily calibration checks pass parameters.
• maintains and updates lift station telemetry documentation, files, software, and reports as needed to maintain proper system operation.
• conducts routine off-site inspections on pump controller and level setting devices/electronics; conducts routine off-site inspections on scada and rtu components within wrf’s jurisdiction.
• maintains, calibrates, and repairs electronic equipment at the city’s lift stations. Maintains daily maintenance work records.
• prepares and types a variety of technical reports.
• other related duties, not listed but consistent with and similar in nature, may also be required.

• thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity and electronics.
• thorough knowledge of engineering and construction maintenance principles for all types of wastewater systems.
• ability to read, write, and communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• ability to train and supervise other employees. Ability to operate a computer terminal, including keyboarding skills. Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
• ability to use a variety of electrical and mechanical tools. Ability to diagnose trouble and interpret complex engineering drawings and/or electronic schematics. Ability to maintain, program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (plc’s).
• ability to climb, bend, stoop, lift, and walk to perform investigative duties related to all aspects of wrf’s operation.
• must possess a valid state of ohio driver’s license.

• graduation from high school or equivalent plus a two-year electrical/electronic technical degree or comparable education; five years of experience with electronic and computer-based equipment or comparable experience in similar environment; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge,…