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The Department of Public Works is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Stationary Engineer II.

Stationary Engineer II is the journey-level classification and incumbents are responsible for a wide variety of repair and maintenance work in the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, emergency power systems, boiler equipment and piping repair, Building Automation systems, and miscellaneous equipment repair.
 
In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties of this job, the ideal candidate will also have:

• At least three years of journey-level experience as a Stationary Engineer
• A minimum of three years of journey-level experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems  
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with boiler and HVAC systems 
• Proficient in a wide variety of installations and repairs on plumbing, gas system piping, chiller/boiler piping, and wastewater systems, including the ability to operate a large sewer snake  
• The ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of equipment including air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, light commercial furnaces, burners, Fresh Air and exhaust fans, economizers and humidifiers is essential  
• Experience in energy management and computer-controlled systems is highly desired
• Experience with Fire Alarm testing, troubleshooting, and NFPA codes
• Backflow Prevention Tester certification is highly desired

 
Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is highly preferred.  Employees must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and alternate shifts. 
 
Important: Employees in this position must successfully obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment.

Examples of Duties:

• Duties include, but are not limited to:
  Operate, maintain, install, and repair electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems
• Operate, maintain, and repair boiler equipment
• Repair and replace pipes, fittings, and other equipment used in plumbing, gas, and steam systems
• Repair electrical equipment including lamps, fixtures, and switches; adjust electrical controls, motors, and auxiliary equipment up to 480 volts
• Test, operate, maintain, and repair emergency power systems including UPS, emergency generators, and associated equipment
• Use hand and power tools, including cutting and threading tools, grinders, reamers, wrenches, welders, saws, and other special tools
• Make minor carpentry repairs to doors, windows, floors, and other parts of buildings
• Do touch-up painting on repaired equipment
• Remove or arrange for removal of trash, pests, and other hazardous materials or debris in the course of performing work
• Properly place, set and inspect traps and collect and remove insects and pests
• Perform related duties as assigned

 
Additional duties may also include, but are not limited to:

• Reclaim or recycle refrigerant using Freon recovery systems
• Operate water treatment facility including wastewater and potable water
• Adjust and calibrate boiler burners and controls
• Adjust and calibrate chiller controls
• Test, calibrate, and repair back flow devices
• Calibrate HVAC controls and associated equipment
• Monitor building management systems
• Replace pumps and pump seals and repair and replace motor valves
• Repair and replace air conditioning units
• Troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and energy power systems
• Conduct preventative maintenance
• Understand fire alarm systems
• Repair and install chemical monitoring stations
• Repair, test, and record data on generators

The current vacancies are in the Facilities Maintenance and Operations Section of the Public Works Department. Locations include Redwood City Government Center, San Mateo Medical Center, the Youth Services Center, and the Maple Street Correctional Facility.
 
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent
• Must obtain and maintain jail security clearance
• Universal Certification in Freon recovery upon hire
• Obtain Backflow Certification within six months of hire or promotion to Level II and maintain certification
• If designated as a water treatment operator, possession of or ability to obtain a valid Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certification issued by the State of California within six months of employment is required

 
Education:

• Completion of courses related to maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and power equipment

Experience:

• Two years of journey level experience as a stationary engineer or equivalent AND demonstrated experience in maintaining, installing, and repairing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and power equipment in a large building, plant, or vessel. Two years of experience can be substituted with completion of an apprenticeship program.

 
Knowledge of:  

• Common safety practices in the workplace
• Heating and electrical equipment
• Principles and techniques used in stationary engineering
• Proper and safe use of basic hand tools
• Basic arithmetic for measuring, calibrating, and estimating
• Steam and gas fired heating systems, refrigeration equipment, and ventilating and air-conditioning equipment
• Electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration systems
• Controls and control systems
• Emergency power systems, generators, and associated equipment
• Freon recovery procedures and equipment
• Water treatment systems and operations, principles and practices, and regulatory mandates, if designated as a certified water treatment operator
• Safety rules, regulations, and work practices, including reference to hazardous chemicals
• Basic record keeping principles and practices

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Follow safety practices
• Troubleshoot and/or repair, replace, regulate, and control electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems
• Determine and estimate materials required for a job and prepare requisitions
• Use hand and power tools
• Make metal parts and equipment
• Perform minor carpentry and painting tasks
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with customers and others
• Read and interpret plans
• Prepare and maintain accurate maintenance records
• Operate standard office equipment, computers, and timekeeping systems
• Lift and carry materials, supplies, and equipment; climb ladders; and crawl in tight spaces
• Perform water treatment plan and distribution system operations and maintenance activities if designated as a water treatment operator

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and Superior Court of California, San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
 
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.  
The standard County employment application form, including the Supplemental Questionnaire must be completed as part of the application process.  A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. 
 
The examination process will consist of an Application Screening (pass/fail) and a Performance Examination, which will include a written test component (weight: pass/fail). Applicants must pass the Application Screening to be invited to the performance test.
 
Depending on the number of applications, an application appraisal may be conducted in lieu of the examinations. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination process. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.  
 
 
~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date: June 17, 2021
Application Screening: June 22 - 24, 2021
Performance Exam: TBD (Most likely July 14 and 15, 2021)
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.
County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Chet Overstreet (06042021) (Stationary Engineer II - T040)

Date Posted:           May 19, 2021

Classification:          PERSONNEL COMMISSION ANALYST
                                   Open recruitment

Work Schedule:       8 hours per day; 5 days per week (Monday – Friday); 12 months per year
 

Salary Range:          Step A               Step B               Step C               Step D               Step E
(monthly)               starting               6 mos             18 mos               30 mos             42 mos
                                 $7,586              $7,965               $8,364               $8,781               $9,220

Benefits:  Total Compensation Package:  Placement on salary schedule.  If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,125.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance.  The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis.  If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental and Life Insurance.  A vision plan (VSP) is also available.  Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).  This position is represented by California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 887.  Pursuant to CSEA Chapter 887, contract Article 4.1, the County Office shall deduct in accordance with the CSEA dues and fees schedule from the wages of all employees.

Current Vacancy:     Personnel Commission Services
                                   Supervisor: Dr. Karen White; Bargaining Unit: CSEA 887
                                   101 Twin Dolphin Drive; Redwood City, CA  94065

Application Deadline:          Monday, June 28, 2021   (application, resume,  and supplemental application must be received online by 4:00 P.M. PST)

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Executive Director, Personnel Commission Services or Assigned Administrator, performs professional analytical, specialized, and technical work in the areas of recruitment, examination, selection, classification, and compensation of County Office classified employees under Merit System guidelines; assists with job analysis, compensation studies, and analysis of rules to assure activities comply with established laws, rules and regulations per Merit System and Education Code.

Essential Job Functions:             

• Plans, develops, and coordinates professional-level duties in the areas of recruitment, examination, administration, personnel selection, and classification of Classified employees.
• Develops recruitment sources; administer and composes job announcements, bulletin announcements, and other types of notifications for advertisements of job postings to appropriate media and sites.
• Conducts job analysis activities (e.g., prepares various testing materials, reviews qualifications, etc.) to ensure test validity and valid screening assessments for each job classification. 
• Plans and prepare examination content and procedures; plans and develop methods of testing required knowledge, skills, and abilities; assists in the preparation of developing examination standards; obtain, constructs, analyzes, and edits examination materials and confers with subject matter experts in the development and evaluation of examination to establish an eligibility list.
• Coordinates scheduling and administration of examination; determine appropriate qualifications of raters and oral panel members; explain examination procedures; distribute and collect examinations; correct examinations and compute scores; analyze examination results and rank applicants; update records and notify applicants of test results; maintain eligibility lists.
• Processes and maintains a variety of recruitment and examination administration data before and after final selection recommendations (e.g., applicant information, examination scores, examination panels, eligibility list, etc.) to ensure efficient processing of applicants and compliance with established guidelines.
• Prepares and maintains data for monthly Personnel Commission meetings; attends meetings and assists in preparing the annual report.

• Communicates with personnel, outside agencies, and the public to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve issues or concerns.

• Researches, evaluates, recommends, and implements new examination administration processes to meet the changing, develop, or future testing needs in the area of recruitment and retention.

• Attends and participates in various meetings and in-services as assigned; attends job fairs and other recruitment activities as assigned, and workshops and conferences.

• Operate various office equipment, including a copier, scanner, computer, and assigned software.

Qualifications:  A combination of education and experience providing the job knowledge, skills, and ability for successful job performance will be considered for positions in this classification.  Qualifications are:
 

EDUCATION:  A bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, public administration, or related field.

EXPERIENCE:  Four (4) years of human resources experience involving recruitment and/or classification functions, preferably in a public human resources office.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A Valid California driver’s license.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:     

• Principles, practices, methods, and terminology used in public personnel commission administration, including job analysis, selection, recruitment, classification, and compensation
• Various governmental guidelines and regulations relating to the classified recruitment selection process for classified employees

• Current laws, codes, regulations, and rules related to assigned personnel commission services functions

• Merit system rules and regulations

• Operations, policies, and objectives relating to human resources or classified employees’ activities

• Ability to coordinate and participate in the recruitment and selection of applicants.

• Ability to perform various complex and professional level functions in the recruitment, examination, selection, classification, and compensation of County Office classified employees.

• Meet schedules and timelines

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

• Maintain records and prepare reports

• Plan, prioritize, and organize work

• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

• Oral and written communication skills

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

• Ability to meet schedules and timelines
• Ability to complete work with many interruptions

Physical Requirements:  Applicants must possess the physical abilities outlined below with or without accommodation.  San Mateo County Office of Education will consider reasonable accommodation requests.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

• Carries reports and records that typically weigh up to ten (10) pounds.

Examination Process:  The examination process for this classification will consist of:

1. Supplemental questionnaire (required, submitted with application)
2. A written examination (anticipated date - July 19, 2021)
3. An oral board examination (anticipated date - August 6, 2021)

Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire will be scored and must be completed for the application to be considered.

Selection Procedures:           

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline.  Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.  APPLICATIONS COMPLETED IMPROPERLY MAY BE CAUSE FOR INELIGIBILITY, DISQUALIFICATION, OR MAY LEAD TO LOWER SCORES.  It is the applicant's sole responsibility to ensure the analyst has received all attachments after submission and prior to the expiration of the deadline date and time.  Applicants will not be contacted about missing documentation or attachments.

Applicants will only be contacted by email about this position during each phase of the recruitment; therefore, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date and check spam filter junk email for updates for this recruitment. 

Applicants will need to pass each part of the examination process as outlined above to move forward through this recruitment.

Examination procedures subject to change as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Personnel Commission Services.

Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s).  Selection for positions will be made from among the top three ranks of candidates.  The job eligibility list will be active for twelve (12) months unless it is abolished because of insufficient available candidates.

Internal (Promotional) candidates must score 80% or higher on each examination in order to be placed on the Promotional List.

This position is located in Redwood City, California.  Due to COVID-19, there are some protocols for safety and social distancing that have been established at the San Mateo County Office of Education.  Therefore, you will be expected to work from this location.

Please also note that we are a public agency.  If you are offered and accept this position, we will not cover any costs for relocation or reimbursement for travel expenses for employment. Also, no sponsorship is available for this position.

Personnel Commission Services

101 Twin Dolphin Drive

Redwood City, CA  94065

650-802-5300

classifiedjobs@smcoe.org

https://www.smcoe.org/about/personnel-commission/

Proof of citizenship or legal status will be required upon offer of employment. No sponsorship is available for this position.

San Mateo County Office of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons.  The recruitment, testing, and hiring of all personnel will be without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, age, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marriage status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or veteran status.

Applications accepted until minimum number meeting our qualifications have been received.

Interviews: TBA

DEFINITION

Under general direction, performs complex and responsible technical and clerical work for the Director of Human Resources in the administration of the City's Human Resources program. Completes related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

An incumbent in this position is a Human Resources generalist performing a wide range of personnel assignments in administering and processing health and welfare benefits; managing the administrative duties associated with the Personnel Board and overseeing the preparation and management of all employee requisition and action forms; managing the office and providing administrative support to the Director of Human Resources, Senior Management Analyst and the Human Resources Analysts. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Maintains frequent, sensitive and critical contacts with public and private agencies, other departments, professionals and officials; transmits information, decisions and directives. Answers inquiries by phone or mail; investigates and resolves complaints or provides information, explains departmental or City procedures; exercises judgment in giving information and proper disposition of problems; composes correspondence and prepares reports. Maintains employees' personnel records and departmental records; provides information to employees regarding benefits. Screens telephone calls and visitors; receives, screens and routes incoming mail for appropriate action and follows up on its disposition; arranges for meetings and conferences and assists in providing material on information to be discussed. Interprets and apply rules and regulations of the classified service. Keeps abreast of pertinent information and changes in City procedures and regulations.

Prepares and signs inter-office memoranda and requisition forms; elicits employee evaluation forms for all departments by preparing and transmitting initial forms. Manages performance appraisal forms for distribution in accordance with established procedures. Serves as Secretary for the Personnel Board, other related meetings, and disciplinary and appeal hearings by collecting, preparing, and sending agendas, taking and transcribing minutes, and typing and distributing minutes and other material. Manages distribution of performance appraisals schedule and retiree health reimbursement checks. Administers Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Program, tracks employee driving records and issues quarterly department list of commercial drivers’ medical expirations.  May assist in responding to internal and external surveys. May assist department personnel with data entry on applicant tracking program, proctoring Civil Service examinations, and in administering certification of active Civil Service Employment Lists using computerized applicant tracking program.

Provides support to the Senior Management Analyst and Human Resources Analysts. Administers the documentation requirements of the 1986 Immigration and Control Act. Prepares and processes required Human Resources’ forms, such as new employee forms and employee Action Forms. Assists with preparation and publication of the employee newsletter. Maintains and orders office supplies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Appropriate English grammar and spelling; current office equipment and methods including operation of computer programs, including advanced, competent use of Microsoft Word; record keeping and organizational practices; basic arithmetic; and certain federal, state and municipal personnel regulations.

Ability to: Communicates effectively both orally and in writing; speaks to and direct large groups; Interacts positively and cooperate with co-workers, responds politely to customers, works as a team member, functions under demanding time pressure, responds in a positive manner to supervision, attends work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis. Understands and applies instructions, rules, regulations and policies including the City’s Rules and Regulations of the Classified Service; analyzes, processes and schedules detailed work accurately; learns, understands, and communicates employee benefit parameters and regulations, learns and uses all Microsoft Office Suite applications, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), applicant tracking system and other City software programs. Transcribes proceedings at meetings of commissions, boards or special committees; exercises good judgment in matters of a confidential nature; works independently in absence of supervision.

Experience: Two years of experience in responsible administrative and human resources technical work that involved regular contact with the public. 

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent and an AA degree.

Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.