SENIOR INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN 1073

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class directs and supervises the calibration, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of process instrumentation, final control elements, control relays, alarm circuits, high voltage distribution and electrical systems of sewage treatment facilities. Supervision is exercised over Instrumentation Technicians and other personnel engaged in electrical maintenance and repair. Supervision is received from a maintenance supervisor through reports and observation of work in progress or completed. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Coordinates the operation of and maintenance of instrumentation systems;

Evaluates bid proposals regarding instrumentation, telecommunications and electrical services; make recommendations based on cost/benefit ratios and priority needs;

Designs, implements and inspects modifications of instrumentation and motor control systems;

Directs the inspection of all phases of work performed by service contract personnel;

Reviews change orders to determine necessity and intent; directs implementation of pending change orders to insure compliance with original intent;

Attends conferences with consulting engineers and project managers to identify problems and formulate solutions for construction projects;

Instructs operations personnel in the proper use of instrumentation and control systems, including electrical distribution, motor control and meters.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles and practices as they relate to instrumentation systems; thorough knowledge of the use of electrical tools and testing instruments; thorough knowledge of the design of instrumentation and motor control systems; thorough knowledge of plumbing as it relates to types of pipe, pipe cutting, threading, soldering and jointing; thorough knowledge of instrumentation repair and maintenance; good knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, chemistry, algebra and basic physics; skill in the use of electrical tools and testing instruments; ability to read and interpret complex oral and written instructions; ability to prepare accurate reports; ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and consultants; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology or a related field, and five (5) years of experience in the installation, repair or maintenance of electronic, electromechanical or electrical monitoring equipment.

NOTE: Additional experience in the above-mentioned fields will be substituted for the above-required education on a year-for-year basis.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Instrumentation Technician.

4/17/84

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR 1/28/03