NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Compost Engineering Technician I, II, III (AA-332-25E) Tulare Lake
Tulare Lake Compost (Kettleman City), CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$4,622/mo - $7,330/mo
1+ years expLos Angeles County Sanitation Districts is responsible for managing solid waste and composting operations. They are seeking a Compost Engineering Technician to perform a variety of para-professional engineering duties in support of composting operations and related technical assignments.
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Responsibilities
Conduct a variety of field sampling, testing, data gathering, data recording, calculations, or office assignments providing technical support using computer applications
Collect, compile, calculate, and present data; prepare reports and evaluate data; prepare tabular and graphical summaries of data
Perform statistical calculations
Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring
Perform physical or photographic inspections
Operate equipment by using protocol of instrumentation used in data or sample collection; maintaining and calibrating sampling equipment based on established protocols
Troubleshoot problems identified from irregular data from the compost system or other compost equipment failures
Qualification
Required
A valid California Class C driver license
Any combination of college or work experience in environmental science, physics, engineering, biology, or related scientific area which provides the knowledge and abilities listed for COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I
One (1) year of experience with the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County performing the duties of a Compost Engineering Technician I or equivalent for COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II (Option A)
Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in a directly related major for COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II (Option B)
One (1) year of experience performing the duties of a Compost Engineering Technician II or equivalent for COMPOST ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III
Benefits
CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 24/25 fiscal year). Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered “classic” members. For “classic” members, the Districts pay the “employee share.” Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.
DEFERRED COMP MATCH: For some bargaining units, the Districts provides a matching contribution to an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. The match with each paycheck will be the lesser of: 3% of the employee's base monthly salary as listed in the Salary Schedule; and the amount the employee is contributing with that paycheck. The annual total combined employee and employer contribution are subject to IRS limits.
HEALTH INSURANCE: MEDICAL: Districts paid. Employees may choose from several HMO and Indemnity plans. As of January 1, 2025, the Districts contribute $2,305.28 per month for medical insurance. Depending on the choice of health plan, the Districts contribution covers all or a large portion of the premium for family coverage.
DENTAL: Districts paid. The Districts pay the full premium for employee and dependent coverage for a prepaid dental program which provides for most routine dental care through a panel of contracting dentists with no deductibles. Employees are eligible to enroll in an indemnity plan if requested within thirty days after completion of three years of employment (sooner for some bargaining units), or during subsequent open enrollment periods.
VISION: Employee paid.
LIFE: The Districts pay for a term life policy. Employees can buy additional types and amounts of life insurance coverage at group rates.
VACATION: Employees receive 88 hours of paid vacation after one full year of service, increasing up to 128 hours per year after five years, 168 hours per year after 15 years and up to 208 hours after 25 years. Prior to one year of full service, employees are given partial vacation time on January 1, based on the time worked in the preceding year.
SICK LEAVE: Eight hours of full-pay sick leave per month.
PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 24 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons. Some bargaining units allow up to 40 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for each birth, foster placement and/or adoption (regardless of the number of children involved) as determined by the parental leave policy.
HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employee's work schedule.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.
STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT: For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS: A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment. Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite. Clear policies and procedures. Health and safety programs. Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.
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