Electrical Test Technician I Salary $4,108.58 - $6,652.42 Monthly Location Glendale, CA Job Type Salaried - Full-time Department Glendale Water & Power Department Job Number 18-00177 Closing Continuous The Position Under minimal supervision, this apprentice-level classification performs moderately complex electrical and mechanical work in a water and power system. Essential duties of the job include, but are not limited to, the following: General Duties: Tests instrument transformers and applies correction factors to watt-hour meter calibration. Tests safety equipment such as rubber gloves, blankets, line hoses, hotsticks, and miscellaneous rubber goods using high voltage test equipment in accordance with established procedures for safety. Tests and repairs hazardous atmosphere detectors. Repairs and calibrates various types of test equipment. Performs acceptance tests on new distribution transformers to determine losses and compliance with specifications. Researches and requisitions supplies and maintains adequate stock levels. Keeps current on new products and their suitability. Maintains liaison with manufacturers and vendors supplying equipment used by the test section. Develops test procedures, oversees and performs complex testing, maintenance, installation and calibration of protective relays, transducers, recorders, SCADA Systems and related devices used in substations, pumping stations, and the Power Plant. Completes necessary documentation of instrument maintenance and testing in accordance with GWP operating policies and procedures. Maintains security systems within substation network. Tests, repairs, calibrates and maintains new equipment such as instruments, relays, meters, motors, transformers, regulators, boosters, switchgear and related equipment. Performs field load surveys and conducts load tests on transformers, motors, and other equipment. Prepares reports on meter conditions, diversion or wire tampering. Submits reports for engineering purposes. Conducts fault location testing of underground cables utilizing all available techniques. Performs acceptance tests on new equipment, proof tests on equipment, and overall phasing and connection verification tests of new stations before placing in service. Keeps accurate test records. Sets up and operates engraving equipment. Paints miscellaneous equipment. Drives on City business. Ensures Department services are provided with the highest customer service and ethical standards. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe efficient manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires. Shop Duties: Tests, calibrates, programs, and maintains protective relay and monitoring devices and appurtenance. Downloads and analyzes system events and relay targets. Performs testing to meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability requirements. Disassembles, cleans, and reassembles watt-hour meters, replacing bearings, terminals, bases, pinions, shafts, burned coils, registers, and other parts as needed utilizing trouble-shooting techniques and operating electrical testing equipment, including special totalizing applications. Tests and calibrates single-phase and poly-phase electro-mechanical and electronic watt-hour meters. Conducts field-testing, changing, and installation of both self-contained and transformer rated watt-hour meters. Uses computerized calibration equipment. Reads demand meters. Keeps accurate records of inspections and test results. Determines proper watt-hour meter type and application. Installs watt-hour meters, instrument transformers, wiring, and associated devices in customers' switchgear. Reads and calculates results for totalizing and pulse type meters used on large electrical services. Ascertains proper operation of equipment. Field Duties: Investigates and resolves customer electric billing and service complaints. regarding high or low bills, radio or television interference, E.M.F., R.F., or other consumer problems. Reports on problems with service and metering. Investigates energy diversion cases. Determines proper billing rates for electrical service. Determines customer loads and applies as a billing factor. May act as field electric troubleshooter as needed. Minimum Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Applicable safety rules, practices and procedures for high voltage equipment. Basic electrical system theory and characteristics. Electronic/electrical test, calibration, and instrument repair procedures. Knowledge of and skill in: Exceptional customer service practices. Ability to: Develop the necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period. Discern colors. Effectively communicate in English, and provide good customer service to people doing business with Glendale Water and Power. Establish and maintain smooth and effective working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts. Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct. Operate all test equipment used in conjunction with the testing, calibrating, and repairing functions. Read, write, and understand directions in English. Safely lift up to 50 pounds. Safely operate a motor vehicle, industrial lift trucks, and manual lift equipment. Utilize Microsoft Office software programs, including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Other Characteristics Willingness to: Work overtime as requested. Work the necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives and required tasks. Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment. Work in close proximity to high voltage. Experience One-year experience in electrical testing and instrument repair. Education/Training Graduation from high school or attainment of GED or CHSPE certificate. Twelve units of college or trade school courses in electronic/electrical theory, math, or physics. License(s)/Certification(s) Valid Class C California driver's license. Promotional Eligibility Any City of Glendale employee who meets the minimum qualifications for this position, has completed probation or six months of City employment and is occupying a permanent full-time classification on file in the Human Resources Office. Hourly City employees may be considered, provided that they furnish proof of continuous employment immediately preceding the final filing date, which would equal a minimum of six months of full-time service or 1040 part-time hours. (Civil Service Rule VIII 4-E). Note An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements. Selection Process The examination will consist of an evaluation, a written exam, and an oral interview, with the evaluation as a qualifying steps, written pass/fail, and oral interview - 100%. Approximately the top 15 scoring candidates who achieve a minimum passing score of 70.00% on the written exam will be invited to the further stages of the examination process. Candidates must pass each exam component with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list. All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience will be invited to the oral examination. Any evaluation will be based on the candidate's education and experience as related to the position. Any examination will be to evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills for the position. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the above stated examination components and/or weights. Should this be necessary, the candidates will be notified of the specific examination components and weights prior to the administration of any examination. The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation including LiveScan fingerprinting.TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL The City of Glendale conforms with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the first test part so that a reasonable accommodation may be made. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Glendale requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity. The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance. The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only. 01 The position you are applying for is a promotional/open position for current City of Glendale employees as well as for the general public. If you are a current City employee, please enter your City of Glendale Employee ID Number. If you are not a current City Employee, please write N/A 02 Do you possess a California Class "C" Driver's License? Yes No 03 What is your highest level of education? High School or equivalent Some College (with at least 60 college units completed) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher Trade School None of the Above 04 Have you completed at least twelve units of college or trade school courses in electronic/electrical theory, math, or physics? Yes No 05 Do you possess at least one-year experience in electrical testing and instrument repair? Yes No 06 If your answer to question #5 is yes, please describe your applicable experience. Please be detailed and specific in your response. If you answered no, please mark n/a. 07 If you currently work for a public agency or have worked for one in the last 5 years, please list your position title as well as your final monthly salary or hourly wage. 08 Within the salary range as identified on this bulletin, what are your salary expectations for this position? 09 How did you FIRST learn about this position? City of Glendale Website Visited Human Resources in person Currently a City employee Friend or relative Saw job posting somewhere GTV6 Twitter Other Required Question Agency City of Glendale (CA) Address 613 E. Broadway, Room 100 Glendale, California, 91206 Phone 818-548-2110 Website