Under the direction of the Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor, the incumbent drives to various Districts' sites to conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and surveys; prepares reports based on laboratory analysis; surveys lab ventilation hoods; assists with annual audiogram testing; performs calibration and maintenance of the Districts' industrial hygiene equipment; updates existing respiratory protection and hearing conservation databases; conducts office ergonomic evaluations; inspects ... more details
JOB POSTING
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS invites applications for the position of: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I, II, III Environmental Health and Safety
The Sanitation Districts are a non-civil services public agency with over 1,700 employees. Our Joint Administration Office in Whittier is conveniently located near the 60/605-freeway interchange, 15 miles from downtown L.A. The Sanitation Districts also have various opportunities to enhance career growth as evidenced through various programs including tuition reimbursement, professional development, mentoring, and professional dues reimbursement. Benefit information can be found on our website at www.lacsd.org or by clicking on the Position Title and then the Benefits tab.
LOCATION: TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SECTION, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform a variety of increasingly more difficult para- professional engineering duties, in support of engineering programs including landfill, gas, or hazardous waste checking; wastewater system; industrial waste monitoring; health and safety; technical services; or other technical assignments.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Environmental Health and Safety Supervisor, the incumbent drives to various Districts' sites to conduct industrial hygiene monitoring and surveys; prepares reports based on laboratory analysis; surveys lab ventilation hoods; assists with annual audiogram testing; performs calibration and maintenance of the Districts' industrial hygiene equipment; updates existing respiratory protection and hearing conservation databases; conducts office ergonomic evaluations; inspects and maintains the emergency operation center equipment and supplies; tracks CWIRS radios; assists with Districts' automatic external defibrillator maintenance; maintains training supplies including first aid/CPR training equipment and audio/visual presentation equipment; assists with training data entry; and performs related duties as assigned.
This vacancy may be filled at any level. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I is the entry-level class in which incumbents receive work, which provides an opportunity to learn the terminology, processes, and equipment in the field of industrial hygiene. The tasks assigned are less difficult and more routine than those of the Engineering Technician II or III. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II is the intermediate level class in which incumbents perform a variety of moderately difficult technical support work requiring the application of general technical knowledge. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III is the journey level class in which incumbents perform tasks requiring significant judgment, thorough knowledge and progressively responsible experience. Incumbents occasionally train or provide technical and function direction to one or more technicians.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess: A valid California Class B or C driver's license depending on the type of Districts' vehicle driven in the specific assignment -AND-
For ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I, any combination of college or work experience in environmental science, physics, engineering, biology, which provides the knowledge and abilities listed; or related scientific area is desirable;
For ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II, one year of experience as an Engineering Technician I -OR- A Bachelor of Science degree in a directly related major;
For ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III, one year of experience at or above the Engineering Technician II.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software; the ability to format data and calculations to produce industrial hygiene reports; and working knowledge of operating industrial hygiene equipment.
EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Knowledge of: Basic chemistry 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 liquids and gases; terminology and procedures related to flow measurement and leachate control; mathematical calculations; applicable safety practices and procedures; hazardous waste materials; methods of interpreting and presenting technical data verbally and in reports; and sample preservation techniques.
Ability to:Test samples and collect data; 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 and wells, sewer corrosion or hazardous and industrial waste disposal; communicate clearly both orally and in writing; and prepare routine correspondence and data reports.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework.
Candidates considered to meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination.
The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 50%, and an interview weighted at 50%.
Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or online application. Check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications may be sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered email address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add info@governmentjobs.comto your contact list.
NOTE: The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background, check, DMV report, and a drug test.
To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shelley Glasman at ext. 1340.
As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage qualified minorities, women, and disabled person to apply.
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