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Electrician, Exam No. 08-017
Type: Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate: $4,261 - $5,439 per month
Posted Date: 10/16/2009
Deadline to Apply: 11/13/2009

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Electrician will install, repair, and maintain electrical services and equipment throughout the City. This position will report to the Facilities Supervisor and will be a part of the Facilities Maintenance workgroup within the Public Works Department.

The Public Works Department has five divisions comprised of Administration, Maintenance, Environmental, Utilities, and Engineering. They provide a comprehensive level of municipal utility and maintenance services that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. The Department strives to provide these programs in a professional and cost-efficient manner and is committed to being responsive to changing community needs and priorities. Excellent customer service is a trademark of the Department and City.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Lays out and installs new wiring; tests for defects, removes, replaces and repairs worn or defective wiring, outlets, fixtures, telemetry and instrumentation equipment; performs preventative maintenance on electrical equipment; performs field maintenance on switches, panels, pumps, motors, generators, light and power circuits including street lighting systems and other types of electrical lighting and power equipment with the ability to safely operate and work at heights from aerial boom truck; installs and assembles lighting fixtures; wires electrical control equipment; repairs and services electrical equipment including bearings; maintains and repairs auxiliary power units; assists in reviewing plans, designing and construction of new electrical systems; orders, stocks and maintains electrical equipment tools and supplies for City facilities and equipment; assist with non-electrical duties as required. May be required to work shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship-training program in the electrical trade and two years of journeyman level electrician experience.
• California State Electrical Certification and instrumentation experience highly desirable.

License: Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license at time of employment. Possession of a Class “B” Driver’s License within one year of employment.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
A City application will be accepted beginning Friday, October 16, 2009 until Friday, November 13, 2009 at 5:00 PM. Facsimiles, photocopies, electronic mail, and final filing date postmarks are not accepted.

Forward your application to:
City of Manhattan Beach
Human Resources
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Applications will be reviewed and those candidates whose background and experience best meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the selection process.

Selection process may consist of the following components:

Written Exam (40%) & Oral Interview (60%).

NOTE: An Agency Shop Agreement is in effect for this classification. As a condition of employment payment of Union Dues or an Agency Fee is required.

For City Application, Job Announcement, and Class Specification, Click Here

The City of Manhattan Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. If you need special assistance in the job application process, contact the Human Resources Analyst at (310) 802-5255. TDD: (310) 546-3501 (Hearing Impaired Only).

City of Manhattan Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability status. NOTE: A drug test will be administered as part of the pre-employment medical examination.

Water Field Supervisor, Exam No. 09-014
Type: Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate: $4,806 - $6,247 per month
Posted Date: 10/16/2009
Deadline to Apply: 11/13/2009

The Public Works Department is now accepting applications for the position of Water Field Supervisor. This position will manage staff responsible for operating and monitoring the City’s distribution, meter reading, customer service and backflow/cross connection functions to ensure customers receive adequate water volume, pressure, and purity.

The ideal candidate will possess a knowledge base and leadership ability to proficiently plan and manage staff operation of the City’s Distribution System in a safe, and cost efficient manner. Additionally the candidate should be skilled in decision making processes that demand the use of specialized equipment such as backhoes, Bobcats, tapping machines, trenchers, cranes, ditch pumps, tampers, and jack hammers.

About the Position: This position is responsible for but not limited to: implementation and strict adherence of operations practices that assure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act; planning routine/programmed maintenance for the water Distribution System involving fire hydrants, pipelines, gate valves, service lines, meter installations, backflow/cross connection and relative appurtenances; assuring meter route efficiency and updating; timely scheduling and accurate meter reading, and resolution of reading discrepancies that supports the Finance Department’s billing schedule; providing exemplary customer service to businesses and residents that assures satisfactory resolution of billing, water quality/quantity, and safety issues. In the absence of the Production Supervisor, the Water Field Supervisor will manage all Production Division activities in a manner that assures operations continuity. This position may be required to respond to after-hours system emergencies, additionally this position may be required to work alternate shifts, staggered work shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Water Certificates: Must be certified through the California Department of Public Health (DPH) as a Distribution II Operator and must be able to obtain Distribution III certification within one (1) year of hire date and must obtain a DPH Treatment I certification within one (1) year of hire date. Distribution IV and a Treatment II certification highly desirable.

Education/Experience:

• Completion of a High School diploma or G.E.D required. (Associates degree with major course work in water science, environmental science, engineering, or business highly desired).
• Four (4) years of responsible public works maintenance, water distribution experience or experience in more than one of the allied trades
• Two (2) years in a lead capacity -OR- two (2) years experience as a Maintenance Worker II and/or Building Repair Craftsperson with the City of Manhattan Beach.

License: Must possess a valid California Class “C” driver's license at the time of employment.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates whose background and experience best meet our requirements will be invited to test.

A City application and supplemental will be accepted beginning Friday, October 16, 2009 until Friday, November 13, 2009 at 5:00 PM. Facsimiles, photocopies, electronic mail, and final filing date postmarks are not accepted.

Human Resources Office—City Hall
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (310) 802-5258
TDD: (310) 545-3501 (hearing impaired)

The selection process may consist of the following components and exam weights:
Oral Interview (100%)

City Application, Supplemental, Job Announcement and Class Specification avalable at the City Of Manhattan Beach HR resource page. Candidates must successfully pass each step of the recruitment and selection process to be placed on the eligible list. If you need special assistance with the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Analyst at (310) 802-5255.

The City of Manhattan Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or recognized disability. Note: A drug test will be administered as part of the pre-employment medical examination.