WWW Instrumentation Technician II - Department of Public Works

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An Instrumentation Technician II installs, maintains and repairs complex electronic, instrumentation, hydraulic and mechanical equipment in treatment plants, pumping stations, elevated tanks, and related facilities. The work of this class involves no supervisory responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work rotating, evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts and are subject to call back. Work is performed in pumping stations and related treatment facilities where incumbents are exposed to noise, heat, high voltage equipment, chemicals, dirt, and toxic or explosive gases. Work requires moderate physical exertion.

• Knowledge of the techniques, tools and materials used in the installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of electronic, instrumentation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of digital, analog and solid state electronics.
• Knowledge of the design and fabrication of complex electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of safety precautions taken in repairing equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Ability to use hand tools and testing equipment such as voltmeter, ohmmeter and Quindar Signal Tester.

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.  

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.           

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.                             

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.                   

If you have any questions, please contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I, via email at Jewel.Glenn@baltimorecity.gov.  

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.