Class Code: 4136
($86,880 - $105,600) – closes Friday, August 16, 2013.
DEFINITION
Under supervision, performs a variety of professional corrosion control work related to the planning, design, construction and operation of a large municipal water supply and wastewater treatment utility, and hydroelectric generation system; and performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the first working level in the Corrosion Control Specialist series. Assistant Corrosion Control Specialists are characterized by the responsibility for routine to moderately difficult corrosion control engineering assignments. Incumbents are relied upon to provide a combination of design, testing, and consulting services to engineering design staff and operations personnel in corrosion control techniques, materials, and analysis. This class differs from the Associate Corrosion Specialist which is the journey level corrosion control specialty classification.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative only)
- Designs, tests, and performs startup and adjustments for galvanic, impressed current and other specialized cathodic protection systems for a wide variety of infrastructure and facilities including but not limited to water treatment plants, appurtenances, valves works, and potable water storage tanks.
- Tests, analyzes results, and repairs or issues work orders to repair deficient or failed corrosion control protection systems; recommends replacements where warranted.
- Design complex re-coating and de-leading projects.
- Prepares capital budgets for corrosion control projects.
- Writes and issues requests for qualifications/requests for proposal (RFQ/RFP); reviews and evaluates proposals, interviews consultants, and coordinates and administers consulting and other contracts and agreements.
- Performs corrosion control design reviews for reservoir, pumping plant, and other major infrastructure improvement projects.
- Coordinates written and verbal communications with other work groups, client contacts, and other agency representatives regarding the design, installation, operation, and/or impacts of District or third party installed corrosion control systems.
- Assists in, prepares, and presents written reports and supporting graphics of corrosion related studies, investigations, and test results to peers, supervisors, and managers as required;
- Enters cathodic protection system readings into a computer database, updates paper logs of cathodic protection readings, and determines need for computer systems maintenance or replacement.
- Reviews pipeline design drawings for compliance with District standards and best management practices for corrosion control.
- Conducts field inspections and provides consultation to other work groups in order to diagnose the extent and cause of corrosion, identify appropriate remedial action, and to ensure adequacy of corrosion control appurtenances and systems.
CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: Principles, practices, techniques, materials, and terminology associated with corrosion control of engineering structures and facilities;
General knowledge of: Current industry research and best management practices and
standards applicable to the prevention, control, and correction of corrosion in water supply and
wastewater facilities and related appurtenances; specification preparation and contract administration practices and procedures.
Skill in: Compiling, analyzing and evaluating statistical and technical data through office and field investigation, drawing valid conclusions and making appropriate recommendations.
Ability to: Prepare clear, concise, and accurate memos and reports including computations,
charts, sketches, and graphic illustrations; evaluate consultant work products and proposals; direct the work of others as assigned; evaluate consultant work products and proposals; present reports of findings to technical and non-technical audiences; deal tactfully and effectively with District personnel, the public, representatives of other agencies, consultants, contractors, manufacturer’s and others.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that has led to the
acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated above. Typical ways of acquiring these knowledge, skills, and abilities are:
Completion of four years of college, resulting in graduation or its equivalent with major work
preferably in material science, metallurgy, or an engineering curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (formerly known as the Engineers' Council for Professional Development) or a California Engineer-in-Training Certificate; AND either
- Two years of civil engineering or corrosion control design, testing, and consulting experience of a type and level comparable to or higher than the District Junior Engineer; OR,
- Four years of corrosion control technician experience of a type and level comparable to or higher than the District Corrosion Control Technician.
Other Requirements:
- License, Certificate, or Credential: Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must possess physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job. Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
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