Instrumentation Technician III
- Employer
- Fairfax County Government
- Location
- FAIRFAX (EJ28), VA
- Salary
- $53,104.27 - $88,507.12 Annually
- Closing date
- Mar 4, 2019
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services, State & Local, Specialty Trades
- Function
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Works as part of the Support Services Division of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department in the Meter Shop of the Resource Management Section. Helps direct the daily activities of the team and installs, calibrates, maintains, and repairs hazardous atmospheric monitoring instrumentation and other electronic safety and hazard warning equipment used by the Fire and Rescue Department. Schedules and performs inspection and calibration of all departmental equipment based on manufacturer and regulatory requirements. Investigates and analyzes equipment failures on electronic safety equipment via laptop and visual inspections. Completes reports and documents equipment maintenance findings. Performs inventory counts to ensure inventory accuracy and places orders for stock/supply replacement. Performs preventative maintenance and functional checks on assigned vehicle and equipment. Helps develop and train team members to perform all tasks. Responds to emergency incident scenes, Logistics Distribution Center (LDC), Department Operations Center (DOC), or the county Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during major incidents or catastrophic emergencies and performs National Incident Management System Incident Command System duties within the Logistics Section.
This position works an 8-hour day, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Overtime, or increased work load may be required during major emergency events.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid motor vehicle driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Appointee must complete a criminal background check and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated experience leading a team tasked with maintaining life-safety equipment, systems, or personnel;
Demonstrated experience using and maintaining Fire and Rescue hazard warning equipment;
Strong oral and written communication skills;
Ability to develop and maintains effective relationships with agency and vendor representatives;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels;
Experience in Microsoft Office computer software applications and other PC-based programs/Ability to prepare succinct reports;
Demonstrated ability to function with minimal supervision;
Excellent work ethic and values-based initiative;
Experience working in public safety or life-safety critical mission support programs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The ability to lift boxes, tools, and equipment weighing up to 60 pounds. Ability to use hand cart and operate a forklift. Ability to bend, stoop, stand, and sit for long periods of time. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview following an application/resume review.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Company
Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.
Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans
Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.
Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.
For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.
- Website
- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/jobs
- Location
-
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US
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