Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Engineering Technician III
Recruitment #25-20003575-002

Date Opened: 1/3/2025 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 1/17/2025 11:59:00 PM
Qualification Date: January 17, 2025
Job Type: Original Entrance
Salary: Starting Annual Salary (TAM 11): $61,783.54

How to Apply: Go to http://districtjobs.org to submit an application by January 17, 2025.

Duties: Under supervision, is responsible for performing technical tasks related to the maintenance and operation of a sewage treatment plant.

Salary/Pay Plans

The salary listed above is Step 1 in a structured pay plan. At 6 months of employment with the District, the salary will increase to Step 2: $65,844.74. At 18 months, the salary will increase to Step 3: $69,906.46. There are 9 total steps for TAM 11 of the pay plan (view full pay plan). These increases are based on service time in the job classification and require a 'Meets Standard' performance rating.

Original Entrance - Examination

Minimum Requirements: Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent and two years of sub-professional engineering experience. Substitution: College or technical training beyond high school in engineering or mathematics may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Examination: The examination will consist of a written test weighted 100%. The minimum passing score on the written test will be 70% unless determined otherwise by the Director of Human Resources. Candidates must achieve a passing score to have their names placed on the eligible list.

The written test will assess candidates' knowledge, skill and ability in areas such as mathematics and computational ability; engineering concepts; principles of applied science and technology; comprehension of written and graphical materials; written communication; following written instructions; and safety principles and practices.

Examination Process: All applicants will be advised by email if they have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do not receive a response to their application by Friday, January 31, 2025, should contact the Employee Selection Office at (312) 751-5100.

WRITTEN TEST: The written test will be administered on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 3857 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60655.

Candidates should report at 9:00 a.m. with the approved (printed) admission letter and driver's license or other form of photo identification. Calculators will be provided. The use of books, study guides, cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops or other aids during the test is prohibited.

Original Entrance - Appointments

Appointments will be made from an eligible list with three categories: A (Exceptionally Well Qualified), B (Well Qualified) and C (Qualified). Candidates in the highest category will be given first consideration for appointment. The eligible list has a duration of three years. Appointment is subject to successfully passing a physical examination, a drug test and a criminal history background investigation.