Instrumentation Specialist

Position Description

The City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities is currently recruiting for an Instrumentation Specialist position. Under general supervision, incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of specialized and skilled duties involving the installation, alteration, repair, and calibration of water/wastewater-related instrumentation. The ideal candidate should have expertise in repairing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and experience with flow, level, temperature, and pressure measurement devices, all essential for process control. Additionally, strong communication skills are preferred, as the candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate written reports on completed assignments.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Documents procedures and readings of process control instrumentation and related equipment such as recording calibration data, or sketching schematics of previously or newly installed pneumatic and/or electronic metering or control loops.

Trouble shoots, calibrates, and repairs process control instrumentation and related equipment, i.e. pressure and temperature gauges, pressure switches, differential pressure transmitters, magnetic flow meters, etc.

Conducts periodic preventive maintenance inspections of all process control instruments, diagnosing existing or potential trouble; cleans, lubricates, calibrates, and adjusts as conditions indicate.

Lays out, installs, aligns, and places into service new metering and recording devices, calibrating as required; may extend or connect related electrical circuits, i.e., 4 - 20 mA.

Installs telemetry equipment and systems for process areas which include uploading, downloading, and validating instrument parameters.

Research and verify proper technologies, equipment, and replacement parts. Contacts vendors to obtain pricing quotes.

Utilizes gas monitoring equipment for confined space entry, maintains permanent safety sensors, gas sensors, and troubleshoots as needed.

Reads and interprets wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, manuals and specifications before and while installing or performing major repair work.

Makes recommendations for improvements to instrumentation systems.

Configures process and instrumentation diagrams, control loop parameters and discrete logic for programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems.

City equipment safely operates including bucket truck, aerial work platforms; performs pre/post work inspections; identifies any damage or defects in the equipment and reports to the appropriate personnel.

Documents and draws circuits as installed. Performs related duties as required.

The current vacancy is in the Department of Public Utilities, Water Systems Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

UNIT 1 Classification - International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers- IUOE (Local 39)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8-15 hours per month.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

Education:
Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion.

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in the application of pneumatic and electronic technical skills installing and/or maintaining process control instrumentation.

An Instrumentation Technician may be promoted to Instrumentation Specialist after one (1) year of experience and upon the recommendation of the appointing authority.

Additional Requirements

This position requires the possession of a valid drivers license. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid drivers license and current copy of their driving record.
Depending on assignment, must obtain and maintain throughout the entire term of employment in the classification, a valid Water Distribution Operator Certificate, Grade D2, issued by the State of
California, State Water Control Resources Board, within 12 months of appointment.

Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that are necessary to safely, effectively, and efficiently perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

This classifications physical demands involve medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical demands may be required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.FRESNO.GOV/JOBS TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:
APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Application materials submitted online will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear before the Panel Interview Board. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable training, experience and education. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for a proper evaluation.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts may conduct a job-related panel interview to evaluate a candidate's training, experience, and personal traits for the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Panel Interview to qualify for the eligible list.

Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The oral examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of: March 16, 2026

The City of Fresno reserves the right to amend any phase of the examination process should there be a limited number of applicants or successful candidates. Should such amendment be exercised, a candidate's final score and placement on the eligible list would be based upon the completed test phase(s).

Veteran Preference Regulations

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 02/25/2026

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