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 II, Instrumentation	Job Code:	S0160
Supervises Directly:	No
New or Revised:	Revised	Regular or At-Will:	Regular
Date Last Revised:	8/16/2024	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:	RW11
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 II, Instrumentation performs a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance of electronic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation. Fabricates, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains instruments. Assists with modifications and upgrades of instruments and computer control systems. Diagnoses and corrects telemetry problems of computer control systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Assists in the maintenance of SCADA systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops and institutes procedures and plans associated with routine and emergency repairs. Conducts diverse tests to validate effectiveness of control process systems.
• Establishes quality assurance and safety procedures that adhere to industry standards and specifications.
• Performs first-line diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairing of equipment at the major assembly level to the component level. Designs, installs, and provides technical support in process control and operational systems.
• Serves as system control and engineering technician liaison with DC Water staff, consultants and contractors.
• Troubleshoots and repairs computer equipment such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Sets up, installs, and maintains audio video projection systems. Installs and maintains SCADA systems, radios, and process control automation.
• Utilizes network technology through the use of desktop and laptop computers, PLC’s and SCADA systems to acquire data, control and monitor systems.
• Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.
• Communicates all process equipment modifications to the Production Controller.
• 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:

Six (6) years of experience related to water/wastewater industry maintenance, inclusive of two (2) years of progressive experience in instrumentation/measurement.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate

Required Skills:

Knowledge and ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, process control schematics, Process and Instruments Diagrams (P&ID), and ladder logic drawings.

Demonstrated ability to use a wide variety of electric/electronic test equipment and computers to diagnose and correct equipment and process control system problems.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

The incumbent must possess and maintain current or acquire within 12 months of employment and maintain current, certification from the International Society of Automation designation of Certified Control Systems Technician CCST II or National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies NICET III.

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, such as occasionally performing the following: Lifting, pushing, or pulling light or moderately heavy objects/materials (up to 50 lbs.) Climbing up and down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc. Balancing (to prevent falling) when standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, etc. Crawling or moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet Standing or walking for long periods

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

Technical School diploma or Associate’s degree in a related technology area from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience with water/wastewater industry maintenance, inclusive of two (2) years of progressive experience in instrumentation/measurement

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.

• Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
• Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
• Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
• Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

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.