Are you looking for a meaningful career that has a positive impact on the community? If you answered YES, come join the City of Sparks! Aside from working for an organization that is dedicated to the community, you will also receive a generous and competitive salary, benefit package, tuition reimbursement, bilingual pay (when applicable) and retirement plan. People who come to Sparks stay in Sparks.
Application Tips:
The City of Sparks is currently seeking to hire one (1) Treatment Plant Electrician and Instrumentation Technician in the Treatment Plant Division of the Community Services Department.
If you have any questions, please email hrstaff@cityofsparks.us. The City of Sparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Civil Service Testing:
The Civil Service Examination for this position will be a written exam conducted in-person at the City of Sparks' City Hall Building, located at 431 Prater Way, Sparks, NV on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Please note that this is the only date currently scheduled for testing, additional dates may be considered depending on department availability and need. If you have questions about testing, please email hrstaff@cityofsparks.us. Qualified applicants will be notified of testing specifics, including time and meeting room.
For this exam, the testing agency has provided a source list for candidates to prepare. Please see below for preparation material information:
If you are unable to purchase the preparation materials, please note that Human Resources has limited access and can provide in-person access on a first come first served basis. Materials and staff time are limited. To secure a study time, please email hrstaff@cityofsparks.us as soon as possible. Usage of testing preparation materials from the City of Sparks is only allowed through Human Resources Office. Therefore, materials cannot be checked out and must be reviewed in-person.
TREATMENT PLANT ELECTRICIAN & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN I
DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, perform skilled installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical and electronic systems, equipment and instrumentation such as found in a major wastewater treatment plant.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level class in the Treatment Plant Electrician Instrumentation Technician series.
TREATMENT PLANT ELECTRICIAN & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN II
DESCRIPTION
Perform highly skilled installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical and electronic systems, equipment and instrumentation found in a major wastewater treatment plant. Successful performance of the work requires not only journey-level electrician skills but a specialized knowledge of plant equipment and controls.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the experienced class in the Treatment Plant Electrician & Instrumentation Technician
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications to continue in the recruitment process:
TREATMENT PLANT ELECTRICIAN & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN I
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of electrical and electronics/instrumentation installation and maintenance work.
Licenses and Certificates:
Specified positions may require possession and maintenance of the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire.
TREATMENT PLANT ELECTRICIAN & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN II
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of electrical and electronics/instrumentation installation and maintenance work in which two (2) years of experience in plant electrical/electronic/instrumentation maintenance work at a level equivalent to the City's classification of Treatment Plant Electrician I.
Licenses and Certificates:
Specified positions may require possession and maintenance of the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire.
TREATMENT PLANT ELECTRICIAN & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN I
Inspect, install, maintain, repair, test and calibrate electrical circuits, motors, pumps, generators, transformers, relays, other plant electrical equipment, facilities and varied electronic information and control instrumentation and systems. Use or develop a variety of electrical and electronic test equipment and apparatus.
Install and/or work with or inspect the work of contractors installing plant equipment and systems. Modify electrical, electronic and instrumentation systems to meet operational needs. Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power and shop tools, test equipment and other equipment common to plant electrical, electronic and instrumentation work.
Perform basic maintenance and adjustment to real time computer control systems and software; perform troubleshooting and diagnostic work on a variety of plant electrical, electronic and instrumentation equipment and systems; and perform scheduled preventive maintenance as required. Work on high voltage electrical circuits, electronic information and control systems and other specialized installations including a variety of instrumentation.
Make or modify as-built drawings of electrical, electronic and instrumentation installation. Make estimates of labor, materials, equipment and supplies required to perform and complete specific assignments. Order supplies as needed. Maintain accurate records of work performed and equipment performance.
Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, plans and specifications. Make accurate mathematical calculations. Prepare accurate records of work performed.
Perform other duties which may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Physical Demands:
Requires ability to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Duties require sufficient vision, hearing and manual dexterity to perform assigned duties and sufficient strength and stamina to climb stairways and ladders, to walk and stand for extended periods of time and to maneuver equipment and tools. Must be willing to work with exposure to chemicals used in the wastewater treatment process and be willing to wear and work in self-contained breathing apparatus.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB INFORMATION
TREATMENT PLANT ELECTRICIAN & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN II
Inspect, install, maintain, repair, test and calibrate electrical circuits, motors, pumps, generators, transformers, relays, other plant electrical equipment, facilities and varied electronic information and control instrumentation and systems. Use or develop a variety of electrical and electronic test equipment and apparatus.
Install and/or work with or inspect the work of contractors installing plant equipment and systems. Modify electrical, electronic and instrumentation systems to meet operational needs. Operate and maintain of a wide variety of hand and power and shop tools, test equipment and other equipment common to plant electrical, electronic, instrumentation, electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work.
Perform basic maintenance and adjustment to real time computer control systems and software; troubleshoot, calibrate, diagnose, and repair a variety of plant electrical, electronic and instrumentation equipment and systems; perform scheduled preventive maintenance as required. Work on high voltage electrical circuits, electronic information and control systems and other specialized installations including a variety of instrumentation.
Design complex electrical systems. Build and install electrical infrastructure. Make or modify as-built drawings of electrical, electronic and instrumentation installation. Make estimates of labor, materials, equipment and supplies required to perform and complete specific assignments. Order supplies as needed. Maintain accurate records of work performed and equipment performance.
Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, plans and specifications. Make accurate mathematical calculations. Prepare accurate records of work performed.
Perform other duties which may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Physical Demands:
Requires ability to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Duties require sufficient vision, hearing and manual dexterity to perform assigned duties and sufficient strength and stamina to climb stairways and ladders, to walk and stand for extended periods of time and to maneuver equipment and tools.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB INFORMATION
Human Resources will require prior to the first examination for the position, necessary documentary evidence be submitted for fitness of any qualification. Any requirement not met for the advertised position prior to the first examination for that position, will be cause for Human Resources to decline to examine, certify or hire the applicant.
Recruitment Communication:
Human Resources will be contacting you at various stages of the recruitment process via email only, even if you have chosen U.S. mail for prior application processes or for applications with other agencies. Please make sure your email address is accurate.
Reasonable Accommodation:
Human Resources will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the selection process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources office when you turn in your application or at least three (3) business days prior to the examination/interview by calling (775) 353-2345.
Disclaimer:
The City of Sparks hires and promotes candidates based on a competitive merit selection process, which may include any or all of the following: screening for minimum qualifications, written examinations, supplemental training and experience questionnaires, assessment centers, interviews (oral or written), physical tests or any combination which the Sparks Civil Service Commission may order.
Scoring in the top five (5) for promotion or top ten (10) for entry level in any part of the selection process merely advances the applicant to a higher round of examination, which may consist of additional interviews and other evaluations. Scoring in the top five (5) or ten (10) gives no right to be selected for the position. The City of Sparks reserves the right to select applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications for the position.
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Visit Sparks, Nevada and learn about our beautiful and family-oriented city of more than 98,000 residents. We’re located in the Truckee Meadows between the Carson and Virginia Mountain Ranges at an elevation of nearly 4,500 feet. Less than an hour’s drive from Lake Tahoe, we share our beautiful valley on the eastern slope of the Sierra with Reno, our neighbor to the west. Our climate is mild, with lots of sun, low humidity and rainfall, and a full four seasons. The City is the closest metropolitan area to the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, home to Tesla Motors’ gigafactory.
Sparks is in close proximity to the University of Nevada, Reno, a Tier One university. Since the 1990’s Sparks has grown tremendously, offering residents and visitors a wide array of services and activities. Quality of life is cited as one of the main reasons people relocate to Sparks. Summer and winter outdoor activities abound!
The city’s Community Services and Planning Department and the Sparks Redevelopment Agency work in tandem with current business owners and new developers to provide a business friendly environment to pursue responsible economic activities. The Sparks industrial area provides opportunities for a wide range of businesses to open or expand their operations in western Nevada, with excellent commercial and cargo air (Reno-Tahoe International Airport), surface (I-80 and U.S. 395) and rail (Union Pacific) transportation at one’s doorstep.