Senior Mechanical Engineer

Posting number: 28142-B

Department: General Services

Job classification: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering

Summary

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 


The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for varied and complex mechanical engineering projects involving technical supervision over consultants and other staff engaged in the design, construction and inspection of mechanical facilities and installations.

Examples of duties

Knowledge of

• Engineering theory and practice relating to design, operation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and facilities
  
• Methods of organizing and directing engineering project teams
  
• Principles of effective supervision
  
• Building codes and safety codes governing mechanical installations
  
• Engineering economics and financing
  
• Construction inspection methods
  
• Specification writing and estimating

Ability to 

• Plan, organize and direct the work of professional and technical staff
  
• Make field inspection and surveys
  
• Check drawings and specifications
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with County agencies and commercial firms
  
• Prepare technical reports and correspondence

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1. Three years of experience in Sacramento County service in the class of Associate Mechanical Engineer.

Or:2. Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a mechanical engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.


Three years of experience comparable to that in the Associate Mechanical Engineer class in Sacramento County service.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.  Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

License Requirement: A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to all positions in this class series.

Certification requirements:
Some positions in this class series require incumbents to complete one year of verifiable experience in the appropriate field, and one year thereafter, to obtain certification from a recognized state, national, or international association, as determined by the County.

Any person currently and continuously employed by the County as an inspector, plans examiner or building official, for not less than two years prior to January 1, 1996, is exempt from the certification requirements as outlined above.

In addition, persons appointed to this class might be required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education every three years. The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community colleges or organizations affiliated with code enforcement.

Note: Failure to maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher and failure to meet the required certification requirements may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.

Probationary Period 
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months. 

Supplemental information

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