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January 24, 2012
EBMUD online application tips
TIPS for APPLYING to EBMUD POSITIONS ONLINE –
Apply online: www.ebmud.com. Click the “CAREERS” link to get to the Careers page, and then click the “CAREER OPPORTUNITY” link to see the jobs/exams currently open for applications. (You have to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page to see the current jobs/exams.) Please note that only ONLINE APPLICATIONS will be accepted. Applicants must first complete and save a user profile and application template (save as “your name template”) before they can submit an application for a specific job/exam. Use your template application to apply for different EBMUD exams/jobs but make sure you edit the work experience section to address the specific job requirements for each job/exam.
Typing and saving your application information in WORD first ensures that you will have a copy of your information that you can cut and paste into the online template application. If you create different versions of your work experience information, make sure you save this information in a separate WORD document.
Print out the Job Description for the exam/job that you wish to apply for. This will make it easier to refer to this information as you complete your template application. Make sure you show work history that indicates you have the skills and knowledge detailed in the job description. Your application will be saved in the EBMUD online application system only if you click “SAVE” each time you complete a section of the application. You can tailor the work experience & other sections to each job/exam that you apply for – but be sure to click “SAVE” each time you make changes!!
To complete most position applications, you must answer many supplemental questions as part of completing the employment application. Print out the Supplemental Questions so you can refer to this information as you complete your application. Draft & save your answers to the Supplemental Questions in a WORD document first. Then you can cut & paste your answers into the on-line application.
Applicants should not wait until the last minute to apply. The cutoff dates and time are firm. Allow plenty of time for unforeseen technical difficulties!
TIPS for APPLYING to EBMUD POSITIONS ONLINE –
Apply online: www.ebmud.com. Click the “CAREERS” link to get to the Careers page, and then click the “CAREER OPPORTUNITY” link to see the jobs/exams currently open for applications. (You have to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page to see the current jobs/exams.) Please note that only ONLINE APPLICATIONS will be accepted. Applicants must first complete and save a user profile and application template (save as “your name template”) before they can submit an application for a specific job/exam. Use your template application to apply for different EBMUD exams/jobs but make sure you edit the work experience section to address the specific job requirements for each job/exam.
Typing and saving your application information in WORD first ensures that you will have a copy of your information that you can cut and paste into the online template application. If you create different versions of your work experience information, make sure you save this information in a separate WORD document.
Print out the Job Description for the exam/job that you wish to apply for. This will make it easier to refer to this information as you complete your template application. Make sure you show work history that indicates you have the skills and knowledge detailed in the job description. Your application will be saved in the EBMUD online application system only if you click “SAVE” each time you complete a section of the application. You can tailor the work experience & other sections to each job/exam that you apply for – but be sure to click “SAVE” each time you make changes!!
To complete most position applications, you must answer many supplemental questions as part of completing the employment application. Print out the Supplemental Questions so you can refer to this information as you complete your application. Draft & save your answers to the Supplemental Questions in a WORD document first. Then you can cut & paste your answers into the on-line application.
Applicants should not wait until the last minute to apply. The cutoff dates and time are firm. Allow plenty of time for unforeseen technical difficulties!
EBMUD Maintenance Specialist II closes Feb 17
EBMUD Maintenance Specialist II (Walnut Creek)
Applications material can only be submitted ONLINE until February 17, 4:30
NO PAPER APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
Do not forget to fill out supplemental questionnaires as indicated.
See also our Tradeswomen Inc. suggestions for completing EBMUD Online Applications in a separate announcement below. Remember to be careful, thorough and complete. Don't leave submission until the last minute! If you are interested in other EBMUD positions, you should go online and fill out their basic information that you may complete and submit when a desired position becomes available.
Maintenance Specialist II IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have an unrestricted Class A California driver’s license and experience on heavy equipment, aqueduct, pumping plant and facility O&M and/or hydroelectric generation facility O&M. However, candidates with exceptional skills in other trades can also be successful and will receive Class A training.
THE POSITION
Maintenance Specialists (MS) perform a broad range of skilled work in a wide variety of trades in order to operate and maintain the facilities and properties of East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) water production and transmission system, stretching across the Central Valley.
MSII’s perform semi-skilled work. EBMUD provides paid training and opportunities to gain experience in lesser skilled areas. Once individuals have gained experience and demonstrated proficiency, they advance to the MSIII level.
Promotional advancement usually takes about two years. Currently, the top MSIII salary is $80,520.
Typical MSII duties at the Walnut Creek pumping plant fall into the general craft disciplines of:
• Electrical work
• Pipeline plumbing (1/4” – 108”)
• Aqueduct pipeline, pumping plant and facility operation and maintenance (O&M)
• Welding and fabrication
• Truck driving
• Carpentry
• Masonry
• Painting
• Heavy equipment operation
• Right-of-way and landscape maintenance
• Boat operation
• Construction inspection
• Surveying
• Water quality sampling
• Instrumentation O&M
• Records management/ computerized maintenance management system
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have an unrestricted Class A California driver’s license and experience on heavy equipment, aqueduct, pumping plant and facility O&M and/or hydroelectric generation facility O&M. However, candidates with exceptional skills in other trades can also be successful and will receive Class A training.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position. Typical means of acquiring these skills is a combination of training and experience equivalent to:
1. High school graduation or GED.
2. Two to four years of experience in a combination of mechanical, electrical, structures maintenance, land maintenance and/or construction work, OR as an EBMUD MS1.
3. Possession of a valid, unrestricted Class A California driver’s license within one year of hire (EBMUD pays for training). Incumbents are subject to federally mandated random drug testing as a condition of maintaining employment.
4. Possession of or ability to obtain within one year, state certification as a Pesticide Applicator (EBMUD pays for training).
Employees must live within one hour driving time (any traffic condition) of the reporting location (Walnut Creek, CA) in order to provide emergency response.
Must be willing and able to work in a variety of weather conditions; work weekends, holidays and on any shift, on call or overtime as needed; complete home study, on the job training and pass written examinations required to advance to MSIII within 2 years of hire.
Must be physically capable of sustained walking and climbing, lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders and working in cramped, awkward and elevated positions or inside pipes and penstocks. May be required to be clean-shaven on a scheduled basis to test or to wear respiratory protection equipment.
BENEFITS
EBMUD’s excellent benefits package includes: 12 days paid vacation; 15 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave; family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Health Net or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid); fully-paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); $905/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash; $105/mo. public transit subsidy; 401(k) and 457(b) tax-deferred and Roth 401(k) retirement plans; $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.
The Maintenance Specialist job series is covered by a union agency shop agreement. New employees must pay union dues or equivalent service fee.
SELECTION PROCESS
1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m. February 17, 2012. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. Application materials faxed, mailed or delivered to EBMUD will not be accepted.
2. Qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those demonstrating the closest matched qualifications to the position invited to a written exam tentatively scheduled in March.
3. Those passing the written test will be invited to a technically based interview.
4. Successful candidates will be ranked on a hiring list for further consideration to fill the current vacancies as well as any other(s) occurring in the next 12 to 24 months.
A 12-month probationary period must be served following hire.