Technician I, Instrumentation - (25-PE-812006-062)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title: Technician I, Instrumentation Job Code: S0159

Supervises Directly: No

New or Revised: Revised Regular or At-Will: Regular

Date Last Revised: 3/3/2025 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union: Union

Department Name and Division: Varies Salary Schedule: Regular Wage Service (RW)

Cost Center Code: Varies Grade: RW08

Essential Position: Yes Reports To: Varies

EEO Code: Skilled Craft Workers Work Format In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

Technician I, Instrumentation performs a limited variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance of electronic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation. Under guidance, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains instruments. Assists with modifications and upgrades of instruments and computer control systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities : N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with employees in the department and throughout the Authority.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience related to instrumentation/measurement.

Basic understanding of, but not limited to, Process Control System/Distributed Control system (PCS), including use of monitoring tools for troubleshooting.

Basic understanding of, but not limited to, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), including troubleshooting of input/output field signals.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Required Skills:

Knowledge and ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and Instruments Diagrams (P&ID).

Demonstrated ability to use electric/electronic test equipment to diagnose and correct equipment and process control system problems.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

The incumbent must possess and maintain current or acquire within 9 months from date of hire and maintain current, certification from the International Society of Automation designation of Certified Control Systems Technician CCST I or equivalent.

Must be able to pass fit test for use of respirator.

Must possess and maintain current or acquire within 9 months from date of hire, confine entry certification.

Must possess and maintain current a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License and a DC Water Vehicle Endorsement.

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

May work indoors and/or outdoors, frequently exposed to any or all of the following various weather conditions, high or deep dangerous places, working near moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, etc.

Requires moderate physical activities.

Occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling light or moderately heavy objects/materials (up to 50 lbs.)

Occasionally climbing up and down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.

Occasionally balancing (to prevent falling) when standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.

Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, etc.

Occasionally crawling or moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Occasionally standing or walking for long periods.

The incumbent is subject to being placed on call during hours and schedule identified by the Authority.

The incumbent may be required to work overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

Prefer a Technical School diploma or Associate's degree in a related technology area from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills:

N/A

The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.*

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com .