County of Sonoma Job Openings
County Of Sonoma
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on September 13, 2019
Sonoma Water is seeking candidates interested in water/wastewater industry careers who have strong math skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Maintenance Assistants will learn and utilize commonly used safety practices and procedures related to the work assigned, and assist with:
Sonoma Water is a special district formed by the California State Legislature in 1949 and is
responsible for providing a safe and reliable water supply to its customers in Sonoma and Marin
counties. Sonoma Water also maintains 75 miles of flood control channels and provides sanitation services. Employing approximately 230 employees, Sonoma Water consists of five divisions including Engineering and Resource Planning, Environmental Resources and Public Affairs, Water/Wastewater Operations, Maintenance, and Administrative Services. Sonoma Water supports the concept of environmental sustainability, focusing on renewable power sources, and strives to be a leader in its water conservation and fishery restoration programs.
Please note: Employees of Sonoma Water are employees of a special district and are not subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance of the County of Sonoma.
EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT
Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated
positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as: long-term disability
insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or
eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in
their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of
work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help
employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution
toward medical coverage.
- Minor maintenance of water and wastewater equipment and machinery
- Sample collection and basic analysis
- Basic construction, maintenance, repair, and/or remodeling tasks which involve painting, plumbing, and electrical work
Sonoma Water is a special district formed by the California State Legislature in 1949 and is
responsible for providing a safe and reliable water supply to its customers in Sonoma and Marin
counties. Sonoma Water also maintains 75 miles of flood control channels and provides sanitation services. Employing approximately 230 employees, Sonoma Water consists of five divisions including Engineering and Resource Planning, Environmental Resources and Public Affairs, Water/Wastewater Operations, Maintenance, and Administrative Services. Sonoma Water supports the concept of environmental sustainability, focusing on renewable power sources, and strives to be a leader in its water conservation and fishery restoration programs.
Please note: Employees of Sonoma Water are employees of a special district and are not subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance of the County of Sonoma.
EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT
Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated
positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as: long-term disability
insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or
eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in
their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of
work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help
employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution
toward medical coverage.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE
COMPLETED.
COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience, which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level, including special endorsements as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level, including special endorsements as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to: perform a variety of light and heavy unskilled manual tasks for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions; learn the use of basic materials, tools and safety practices commonly used in maintenance work; understand and follow oral and written instruction; work effectively with others; demonstrate physical strength and endurance and mechanical aptitude; perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
Please visit Getting-a-Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department. The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted on-line at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information.