The Utility M&O Specialist - Sewer Electrical position is skilled in the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a wide variety of electrical systems and associated equipment used in wastewater treatment process and sewer pumping facilities. Knows and works under electrical industry standards, regulations, and codes. May assist other Public Works divisions as directed.


Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years of work experience performing electrical maintenance work. For example, preventative electrical maintenance on pumps, generators, motors or related.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in a wastewater treatment plant
• Industrial electrical, electrical construction and process control equipment.
• Washington State Journeyman Electrician's License
• Certification as a Washington State Treatment Plant Operator in Training

Driving Requirements
The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:

• Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.

Required Licenses, Certificates, Training, and Other Requirements
Please note: The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications, and other requirements.
Prior to employment the successful candidate must:

• Pass a criminal background check through law enforcement agencies.
• Pass a medical/physical evaluation, including audiometric and respirator testing (in accordance with WAC 296-842-150 and WAC 296-817-400).
• Submit a copy of their State employment driving record abstract to verify their eligibility to drive for Kitsap County.
• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Provide references that demonstrate reliability, a good attendance record and a positive work ethic/attitude.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.

At time of appointment the successful candidate must:
(Evidence of ability to obtain these by appointment may be required at any time in the selection process.)

• Valid Washington State driver's license.

Within one year of employment, must obtain (and maintain during employment) the following licenses and certifications:

• Washington State Industrial First Aid/CPR certification

• Standard practices, methods, tools and materials used in the electrical/electronics trades.
• Occupational hazards and safe working practices and procedures.
• Three-phase motors, relay logic, control loops, PLC's and field instrumentation

• Use electronic and electrical testing devices such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, voltage/current calibrators.
• Maintain and repair computers and computerized operations.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Read and understand equipment operation and repair manuals.
• Read and interpret engineered plans and sketches.
• Work independently without regular direction and troubleshoot problems in assigned area.
• Appear for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective, and productive working relationships using tact, patience and courtesy with other employees and the general public.
• Effectively plan and organize work and complete tasks within prescribed timeframes.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Perform manual labor under uncomfortable or adverse conditions.
• Work over 40 hours in a workweek as required.
• Report for duty on time and remain at work until the end of their scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared as an "Essential Employee" under the Public Works Inclement Weather/Emergency Response policy.
• Respond as required when on stand-by duty. (Note: This position is subject to 24 hour standby duty.)

• Exposed to other physical hazards out in the field.

Essential Job Functions:

• Preventative Maintenance:
  Performs work on motor control centers, control consoles, power distribution substation panels, programmable logic controllers (PLC's), switch gear, generators, generator controls, electrical motors, soft starts, variable frequency drives, transformers, panel boards, breakers, and on various other electrical equipment used in the wastewater treatment process and pumping facilities. Uses test equipment such as multimeters, digital voltmeters, digital calibrators, oscilloscopes, frequency measuring meters, potentiometers, and other electrical and electronic measuring devices for optimizing operations. Assists and implements preventative maintenance program.
• Corrective Maintenance and Repairs:
  Performs work on lighting, transformers, disconnects, branch circuits, feeders, electrical motors and motor controllers, PLC's, and on various other electro-mechanical equipment used in the wastewater treatment process and pumping facilities. Monitor performance and improve electrical equipment for optimum operation. Using operations and maintenance manuals to obtain manufacturer's specifications, schematics, block diagram, and ladder logic to troubleshoot problems, and part and model numbers.
• Maintain measurement instrumentation such as flow meters, pH meters, level controllers, and loops and PLC's to correctly interface with the Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) monitoring process control program. Use test equipment such as multimeters, digital voltmeters, digital calibrators, oscilloscopes, frequency measuring meters, potentiometers, and other electrical and electronic measuring devices for troubleshooting. Adheres to all safety policies and procedures. Installs new equipment and wiring to replace or upgrade outdated electrical/electronic components, panel boards, breakers, cabinets and controllers, services, run conduit, soft starts, transducers, and variable frequency drives. Maintain and repair radio and telemetry systems. Work is inn accordance to electrical codes, manufacturer recommendations, schematics, and diagrams and following all safety policies and procedures.

Other Job Duties:

• Perform other related duties, as required.

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Utilities 589 (https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx) and the Kitsap County Personnel Manual (https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx) Membership in the union is optional. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This posting may be used to fill future openings.
• Public Works employees are considered 'essential employees' and are expected to report to duty on time and remain at work until the end of the scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.