SENIOR ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Apply NowCompany: City of Stockton, CA
Location: Stockton, CA 95206
Description:
Salary : $93,796.56 - $98,622.72 Annually
Location : City of Stockton, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 0325-07166
Department: Municipal Utilities
Opening Date: 02/23/2025
Closing Date: 3/13/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
DEFINITION
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
FUTURE SALARY INCREASES:
Effective 7/1/2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment
FUTURE INCENTIVES:
Employee employed as of 7/1/2025 will receive $2,000 lump sum
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TENTATIVE EXAM DATE: TBD (Candidates must appear in person for the examination)
The current vacancy exists in the City of Stockton's Municipal Utilities Department. Under general supervision, the incumbent will work on a variety of plant equipment including raw sewage pump motors (5HP - 400HP), chemical meters, limitorques, gates, and transfer switches. In addition, incumbents will work on power generation systems up to two (2) megawatts and the controls for those systems. The incumbent will work on 12KV and below as well as 12 and 24 volt DC.
The incumbent will work a 9/80 shift schedule 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with alternating Fridays off.
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service System, in a "for-cause" employment status, and are represented by the Operating Engineers' Local No. 3, Operations and Maintenance Unit (Classified/Represented).
This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current full-time City of Stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list, the open list, or a combination of both.
Prior to appointment, eligible candidates may be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting and a medical examination which includes a back evaluation.
Performs highly skilled electrical/instrumentation installation, repair, maintenance and modification work; performs related work as assigned. May assign, direct, and review the work of staff engaged in electrical/instrumentation installation, repair, and maintenance work.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, incumbents are the lead class responsible for planning, scheduling, assigning, coordinating and directing employees, and perform the more technically complex electrical/instrumentation installation, repair, and maintenance. This class is distinguished from Plant Maintenance Supervisor, which is the first-line supervisory level.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Click here for full job description for Senior Electrical Technician
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED AND four (4) years of experience in electrical/instrumentation technology, or other field closely related to water or wastewater plant electrical/instrumentation work with two (2) years at or above journey level;
OR
Possession of an Associate of Arts/Science degree or completion of sixty semester units or equivalent quarter hours from an accredited college or university in a related field AND three (3) years instrumentation/electrical experience with one (1) year at or above journey level.
Other Requirements:
Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.
ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.
NOTE:
The City of Stockton requires employees in this position to reasonably respond to emergencies at all times. Employees are required to maintain primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall in order to timely respond to emergencies and meet the health, safety, and welfare needs of the City. New employees will have three months from their date of hire to comply with the requirement. Any interested candidates must be willing to adhere to this requirement throughout the duration of employment.
BARGAINING UNIT:
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE UNIT - MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
NOTE: Employee Benefits are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect,
01
The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "see resume" as an answer to any of these questions.
02
Possession, or ability to obtain prior to appointment, a valid California Class C drivers license is a minimum requirement for this position.Do you understand and possess this required license?
03
Possession of a high school diploma or GED is a minimum requirement for this position.Do you understand and possess the required diploma or GED?
04
Education and Experience:Please indicate below how you qualify for the position of Senior Electrical Technician.This must be detailed on the education and work history section of the application or your application may be rejected.
05
Proof of Education:If you selected Pattern II as your qualifying pattern in the previous question, you must provide proof of your Associate of Arts/Science degree or completion of the required units in a related field by submitting a copy of your degree of unofficial transcripts by the final filing deadline.If required documents are not submitted by the stated deadline, it will result in the rejection of your application.Please select by what method you will submit the required documents.
06
Verification of EducationIf offered the position, and you selected that you qualified based on Pattern II, you will be required to submit an "official transcript" validating you level of college education.
07
Accreditation:
Accredited colleges or universities are those that have been examined by a third-party accrediting agency to ensure acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation ensures that a degree obtained outside of the United States is equivalent to a degree obtained within the United States.The City of Stockton requires degrees from educational institutions that have been accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency in the United States that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or U.S. Department of Education as a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education."If you have received your postsecondary education from an institution that may not be accredited in the United States, it is your responsibility to provide proof of U.S. accreditation by the closing date and time of this recruitment.You may contact the City of Stockton Human Resources office for an illustrative list of organizations that evaluate foreign colleges.
08
Describe, in detail, your experience with the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical/instrumentation. Include the name of your employer, specific duties performed, and type of equipment/voltages you worked on. Note: This experience must be listed on the work history section of your application.
09
Describe your experience with SCADA system or Pro Works 32 software. If none, type 'N/A' in the box below.
10
Describe your lead experience directing staff. Include the number of people and average hours per day performing those duties. If none, type 'N/A' in the box below.
11
Certification from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) as an Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Grade II is desirable. Do you possess this certification?
12
The City of Stockton requires employees in this position to reasonably respond to emergencies at all times. Employees will be required to maintain primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall in order to timely respond to emergencies and meet the health, safety and welfare needs of the City. New employees have up to three (3) months from date of hire to comply with the requirement. Any interested candidates must be willing to adhere to this requirement throughout the duration of employment.
Required Question
Location : City of Stockton, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 0325-07166
Department: Municipal Utilities
Opening Date: 02/23/2025
Closing Date: 3/13/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
DEFINITION
OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
FUTURE SALARY INCREASES:
Effective 7/1/2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment
FUTURE INCENTIVES:
Employee employed as of 7/1/2025 will receive $2,000 lump sum
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
TENTATIVE EXAM DATE: TBD (Candidates must appear in person for the examination)
The current vacancy exists in the City of Stockton's Municipal Utilities Department. Under general supervision, the incumbent will work on a variety of plant equipment including raw sewage pump motors (5HP - 400HP), chemical meters, limitorques, gates, and transfer switches. In addition, incumbents will work on power generation systems up to two (2) megawatts and the controls for those systems. The incumbent will work on 12KV and below as well as 12 and 24 volt DC.
The incumbent will work a 9/80 shift schedule 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with alternating Fridays off.
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service System, in a "for-cause" employment status, and are represented by the Operating Engineers' Local No. 3, Operations and Maintenance Unit (Classified/Represented).
This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current full-time City of Stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list, the open list, or a combination of both.
Prior to appointment, eligible candidates may be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting and a medical examination which includes a back evaluation.
Performs highly skilled electrical/instrumentation installation, repair, maintenance and modification work; performs related work as assigned. May assign, direct, and review the work of staff engaged in electrical/instrumentation installation, repair, and maintenance work.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, incumbents are the lead class responsible for planning, scheduling, assigning, coordinating and directing employees, and perform the more technically complex electrical/instrumentation installation, repair, and maintenance. This class is distinguished from Plant Maintenance Supervisor, which is the first-line supervisory level.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Click here for full job description for Senior Electrical Technician
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED AND four (4) years of experience in electrical/instrumentation technology, or other field closely related to water or wastewater plant electrical/instrumentation work with two (2) years at or above journey level;
OR
Possession of an Associate of Arts/Science degree or completion of sixty semester units or equivalent quarter hours from an accredited college or university in a related field AND three (3) years instrumentation/electrical experience with one (1) year at or above journey level.
Other Requirements:
- Valid California Class C Driver License prior to appointment.
- California Water Environment Association certification as an Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Grade II is desirable.
Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process. The examination process may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.
ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.
NOTE:
- After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. Please print this as confirmation of application submittal.
- Notices and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicants responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.
- NeoGov.com: Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.
The City of Stockton requires employees in this position to reasonably respond to emergencies at all times. Employees are required to maintain primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall in order to timely respond to emergencies and meet the health, safety, and welfare needs of the City. New employees will have three months from their date of hire to comply with the requirement. Any interested candidates must be willing to adhere to this requirement throughout the duration of employment.
BARGAINING UNIT:
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE UNIT - MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
NOTE: Employee Benefits are subject to change through the collective bargaining process and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect,
01
The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your official employment application. Do not indicate "see resume" as an answer to any of these questions.
- I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
02
Possession, or ability to obtain prior to appointment, a valid California Class C drivers license is a minimum requirement for this position.Do you understand and possess this required license?
- Yes
- No
03
Possession of a high school diploma or GED is a minimum requirement for this position.Do you understand and possess the required diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
04
Education and Experience:Please indicate below how you qualify for the position of Senior Electrical Technician.This must be detailed on the education and work history section of the application or your application may be rejected.
- Pattern I:High School Diploma or GED AND four (4) years of experience in electrical/instrumentation technology, or other field closely related to water or wastewater plant electrical/instrumentation work with two (2) years at or above journey level.
- Pattern II:Associates of Arts/Science degree or completion of sixty semester units or equivalent quarter hours from an accredited college or university in a related field AND three (3) years instrumentation/electrical experience with one (1) year at or above journey level.
- I do not qualify under either of the above listed patterns.
05
Proof of Education:If you selected Pattern II as your qualifying pattern in the previous question, you must provide proof of your Associate of Arts/Science degree or completion of the required units in a related field by submitting a copy of your degree of unofficial transcripts by the final filing deadline.If required documents are not submitted by the stated deadline, it will result in the rejection of your application.Please select by what method you will submit the required documents.
- Scan and attach to online application (preferred method); or
- Email to recruitment@stocktonca.gov (Include "Senior Electrical Technician" in the subject line of your email)
- I am not qualifying under Pattern II and do not need to submit proof of education
06
Verification of EducationIf offered the position, and you selected that you qualified based on Pattern II, you will be required to submit an "official transcript" validating you level of college education.
- If offered employment, I understand the above and will submit an "official transcript" upon request.
- Does not pertain to me
07
Accreditation:
Accredited colleges or universities are those that have been examined by a third-party accrediting agency to ensure acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation ensures that a degree obtained outside of the United States is equivalent to a degree obtained within the United States.The City of Stockton requires degrees from educational institutions that have been accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency in the United States that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or U.S. Department of Education as a "reliable authority as to the quality of postsecondary education."If you have received your postsecondary education from an institution that may not be accredited in the United States, it is your responsibility to provide proof of U.S. accreditation by the closing date and time of this recruitment.You may contact the City of Stockton Human Resources office for an illustrative list of organizations that evaluate foreign colleges.
- I understand this requirement and will provide the necessary documentation if required.
08
Describe, in detail, your experience with the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical/instrumentation. Include the name of your employer, specific duties performed, and type of equipment/voltages you worked on. Note: This experience must be listed on the work history section of your application.
09
Describe your experience with SCADA system or Pro Works 32 software. If none, type 'N/A' in the box below.
10
Describe your lead experience directing staff. Include the number of people and average hours per day performing those duties. If none, type 'N/A' in the box below.
11
Certification from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) as an Electrical/Instrumentation Technologist Grade II is desirable. Do you possess this certification?
- Yes
- No
12
The City of Stockton requires employees in this position to reasonably respond to emergencies at all times. Employees will be required to maintain primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall in order to timely respond to emergencies and meet the health, safety and welfare needs of the City. New employees have up to three (3) months from date of hire to comply with the requirement. Any interested candidates must be willing to adhere to this requirement throughout the duration of employment.
- I understand and will comply with this requirement
Required Question