Canton Electronic Specialist (Part-Time)
Salary
$26.12 - $36.50 Hourly
Location
3530 Central Ave SE, Canton, OH
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
M22-26
Department
Water Reclamation Facility - WRF
Opening Date
03/10/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Wage Information
Salary Range: $26.12-$36.50
Rate of pay at each step
This is a part-time position with the City of Canton. An employee in a part-time position may work up to twenty-nine hours a week and their schedule will be determined by the City. Employees in this position will be offered paid vacation, sick time and a retirement plan.
Interested in this position? Please submit your application through governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio by clicking the "Apply" button on the posting. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their valid drivers license and any other documents pertinent to this position with their application.
This is an open examination. To be eligible for this examination all applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent residence card. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license.
Job Description
General Statement of Duties:
The Electronic Specialist is primarily responsible for operating and maintaining electronic instrumentation, plant operations computer based equipment and control devices for the entire operation of the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF). Supervises the activities of the Senior Instrumentation Specialist. The employee works under the general supervision of the WPCC Superintendent and/or a designee.
Distinguishing Features of the Class:
Performs skilled electronic/electrical work on all WRF process control equipment. Trains and supervises employees in the use of the department's plant operations computer-based equipment.
Examples of Work:
Supervises and trains employees. Troubleshoots, plans, schedules, and assigns work. Provides technical support for the department's operations. Coordinates with other City Departments and/or agencies for assigned duties. Oversees the department's electronic, plant operations computer-based equipment, instrumentation hardware components and all other devices on and off site. Contacts vendors and/or suppliers to obtain price quotes and for technical support. Maintains, calibrates, and repairs electronic controllers, switches, etc. Calibrates all metering and control systems. Monitors, adjusts and maintains the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) on a daily basis. Ensures that CEMS daily calibration checks pass all parameters. Maintains and updates lift station telemetry documentation, files, software, and reports as needed to maintain proper system operation. Conducts routine off-site inspections on pump controller and level setting devices/ electronics. Conducts routine off-site inspections on SCADA and RTU components with WRF's jurisdiction. Maintains, calibrates, and repairs the electronic equipment at the City's lift stations. Maintains daily maintenance work records. Prepares and types a variety of technical reports. Other related duties, not listed but consistent with and similar in nature, may also be required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity and electronics. Thorough knowledge of engineering and construction maintenance principles for all types of wastewater systems. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to train and supervise other employees. Ability to operate a computer terminal, including keyboarding skills. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to maintain records. Ability to use a variety of electrical and mechanical tools. Ability to diagnose trouble and to interpret complex engineering drawings and/or electronic schematics. Ability to maintain, program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLC's). Ability to climb, bend, stoop, lift, and walk, to perform investigative duties related to all aspects of WRF's operation. Must possess a valid State of Ohio Drivers' License.
Acceptable Experience and Training:
Graduation from high school or equivalent plus a two-year electrical/electronic technical degree or comparable education; five years of experience with electronic and computer-based equipment or comparable experience in similar environment; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Wastewater Treatment incentive pay shall be paid to employee(s) in this classification provided the employee possesses a Class I, II, or III Certificate as issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and is an employee of WRF.
Testing Information
SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.
Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take an examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specified in the examination announcement.
RATING
Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.
Additional Information
All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through. Once Civil Service processes applications, you will be emailed again within 5 business days. Should you not receive an email, please call our office at 330-489-3360.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 - Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade. A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member's initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.
NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.
BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Rachel A. Bell, Director
Anna M. Moeglin, Assistant Director
City of Canton permanent, full-time employees (working 30 hours per week or more) and their eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.
Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the program and how to qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
All Safety Forces (Police and Fire) become members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP & F). All other employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 330.438.4136. Click here to access the benefits flyers.
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Are you a U. S. Citizen, or do you have a valid permanent resident card? (Must attach valid permanent resident card when completing application to qualify).
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
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Do you have a valid Ohio drivers license?
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Did you graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED equivalent?
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Have you completed a two-year electrical/electronic technical degree or comparable education OR do you have five years of experience with electronic and computer based equipment or comparable experience in similar environment; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities?
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Do you have a thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity and electronics AND do you have a thorough knowledge of engineering and construction maintenance principles for all types of wastewater systems?
Required Question
Employer City of Canton
Department Water Reclamation Facility - WRF Address 3530 Central Ave SE
Canton, Ohio, 44707