ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN I

INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR

Electrical Instrumentation
Technician I
Open and Promotional

Job # 26-MS3-01

Supplemental Questionnaire Required

Salary: $6,701– 8,464 / Month

Closing Date: Friday, October 30, 2026

County Equity Statement

Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces
individuals of every status, providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion.
Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access,

fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and belong.

THE JOB: Positions in this series perform work related to the design, fabrication, installation,

maintenance, operation, inspection, and testing of a variety of control systems equipment

including, but not limited to, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, computer, microprocessor

and variable frequency drives, electro-mechanical, digital, telemetry, and analog

components used in water and wastewater process control systems, and perform other

duties as required. Electrical Instrumentation Technician I is considered the entry level class

in this series. Incumbents initially work under close supervision. As experience is gained,

incumbents perform a broader range of duties with more independence. After at least two

years of experience, incumbents are expected to advance to the next level of Electrical

Instrumentation Technician II.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies
during the life of the eligible list.

Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Apply online at: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the

required knowledge and abilities is qualifying unless otherwise specified. A typical way to

obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

An Associate of Science technology degree in instrumentation, computers, or electronics, or

24 college-level semester units in instrumentation, computers, or electronics;

OR two years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial

instrumentation, control or communication system components involving the application

of physical, chemical, and electronic principles. At least one year of the required experience

must have involved the maintenance of digital equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

License Requirement: Possession of a valid California class C driver's license.

Certificate: Certification from the California Water Environment Association is highly

desirable.

Special Working Conditions: Exposure to variable temperatures and weather conditions;

heights, such as working while standing on a ladder; and electrical hazards.

Other Special Requirements: Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends,

nights, holidays, and on an as-needed basis.

Knowledge: Some knowledge of analog and digital system fault diagnostic techniques and

procedures; principles underlying the construction and use of scientific instruments;

principles underlying the construction and use of chemistry and physics; electronic and

electrical low voltage circuits; methods, practices, and equipment used in maintaining,

repairing, testing, and adjusting electromechanical, pneumatic, electronic and other types

of recording, control, and measuring instruments; and safety practices necessary for the

work.

Ability to: Read and interpret analog equipment schematics, analog system network

diagrams, plans, blueprints, and electrical wiring diagrams as well as recording charts,

gauges, and other instruments; learn the operation of special purpose scientific measuring

devices and correct malfunctions and sources of error; work with hand tools and test

instruments; work and communicate with operations and maintenance personnel; keep

records; present data; prepare reports, respond to emergency calls; work while standing on

a ladder; stand on a platform elevated over twenty (20) feet above ground; lift fifty (50)

pounds of objects; work outside under all weather conditions; work in heavy traffic;

distinguish colors used in electric wiring color-coding; and set priorities and meet deadlines.

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to

determine if you have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing

requirements as stated on the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of

the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral

and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience

as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all

components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be

eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established

without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be

six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and

supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another

examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the

eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.comor mail/bring an application

and supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701

Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing

Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Human

Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before

midnight of the final filing date.

Women, people of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have
a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies

that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions may require Fingerprinting and/or Background Investigation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available

for vacation and/or sick leave.

HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.

MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For

most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and

eligible dependents.

DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.

VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible

dependent coverage.

RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on

provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit

determined by final average compensation of three years. County participates in Social

Security.

LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional

life insurance.

DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the

State Disability Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll

deductions.

DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care

may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”

H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax

program.

HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-

tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available

for vacation and/or sick leave.

HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.

MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For

most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and

eligible dependents.

DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.

VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible

dependent coverage.

RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on

provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit

determined by final average compensation of three years. County participates in Social

Security.

LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional

life insurance.

DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the

State Disability Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll

deductions.

DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care

may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”

H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax

program.

HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-

tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.

ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN I - SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

The supplemental questions are designed specifically for this recruitment. Applications

received without the required supplemental information will be screened out of the

selection process. Employment experience referred to in your response must also be

included in the Employment History section of the application.

Answer the questions below as completely and thoroughly as possible, as your answers
may be used to assess your qualifications for movement to the next step in the
recruitment process.

1. Describe any work-related knowledge or skills with electronic and electrical low

voltage and power voltage from 120-volt up to 480-volt single phase and three

phase.

2. List any experience that you have working with process instrumentation and

control equipment software in pump stations, water and wastewater treatment

processes.

3. List any experience you have with reading and interpreting equipment schematics,

system network diagrams, plans, and electrical wiring diagrams for analog and

digital systems.

4. For applicants who do not possess a bachelor’s degree or an associate’s degree in

instrumentation, computers, or electronics, list all college-level coursework you

have completed in instrumentation, computers, or electronics, including the course

title and the number and type (semester or quarter) of course credits received.

Note: Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

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