********************Amendment Issued August 7, 2017***********************

see Residence Requirements section below.

Residence Requirements:

THIS EXAMINATION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE ERIE COUNTY DIVISION OF SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT. At present there is one vacancy at the Erie County <Medical Center> Division of Sewerage Management.   

DELETE: <Medical Center>

Examples of Duties:

An Assistant Chief of Maintenance (Electrical) - Wastewater Treatment Plant assists the Chief of Maintenance-Wastewater Treatment Plant with supervising and coordinating the installation, preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems and equipment in a wastewater treatment facilities and supervising the care and maintenance of all buildings and grounds;

Assists in the development of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program and establishes safeguards to ensure its proper implementation and continuing application;

Assists in the development of a repair and replacement program to encompass the maintenance of a running parts inventory;

Supervises major and minor repairs on such electronic equipment as generators, motors, telemetry equipment, variable and constant speed pump drive controllers, and instrumentation such as flow meters, oxygen analyzers, toxic gas detectors, microprocessors, and computers;

Supervises the design, fabrication, and installation of electronic and electrical equipment and systems used in wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations;

Assigns and schedules maintenance personnel;

Distributes work order assignments and reviews completed work orders for accuracy;

Trains subordinates and operating personnel in proper procedures and techniques for troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic equipment;

Maintains maintenance, repair, replacement and other records and when necessary develops reports based upon these records;

Responsible for evaluation and maintenance of Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems;

Supervises the care and maintenance of all buildings, grounds and structures in the wastewater treatment complex.

Qualifications:

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE FOR TAKING THE TEST: Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class and must be serving and have served continuously on a permanent or contingent permanent basis in the competitive class for 24 months immediately preceding the date of the written test in the position of Electronics Technician - Wastewater Facilities.

Notes:

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However,candidates may find information in the publication "How to take a written test" helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: www.cs.ny.gov/testing/localtestguides.cfm

Subjects of Examination:

Subjects of examination: A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas:

1. Inspection, operation, maintenance and repair of basic electrical equipment

These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the inspection, operation, maintenance, and upkeep of basic electrical equipment such as motors, switches, wiring, circuit breakers, and similar types of electrical equipment.

2. Reading and interpretation of plans and specifications

These questions test for the ability to read and interpret typical plans, layouts, diagrams, and technical specifications related to mechanical or electrical equipment and systems.

3. Inspection, operation, maintenance and repair of basic mechanical equipment

These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the inspection, operation, maintenance, and upkeep of basic mechanical equipment such as gears, shafts and bearings, power drives, and similar types of basic machinery and mechanical equipment.

4. Operation, maintenance and repair of SCADA systems and related equipment

These questions test for knowledge of the operating principles of SCADA systems and related peripherals equipment, including appropriate troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures for these systems including radio, telephone, fiber optic based networks, and RTU's.

5. Inspection, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment used in instrumentation

These quesstions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment used in electronic instrumentation, including meters, sensors, indicators, recorders, and data acquisition equipment. Topics covered will include equipment identification, selection, measurement, maintenance, and data interpretation.

6. Supervision

These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES:  Unless otherwise noted, candidates are permitted to use quiet, hand held, solar or battery powered calculators.  Devices with typewriter keyboards, "Spell Checkers", “Personal Digital Assistants", "Address Books", "Language Translators", "Dictionaries", or any similar devices are prohibited.  You may not bring books or other reference materials.

INFORMATION FOR PROMOTION CANDIDATES

Unless otherwise indicated, the eligible list resulting from this examination will have a duration of four years and will not supersede existing promotional lists, if any.

RATINGS REQUIRED:  Test is rated on a scale of 100 with a passing mark at 70.  Test instructions may further divide the tests into parts and set minimum standards for each part.

Points will be added to scores of candidates who achieve a passing mark as follows: Seniority:  For each year of service in the classified service:

Less than 1 year……………………..................…0 points

1 year up to 6 years…………….…........................1 point

Over 6 years up to 11 years.....………......….........2 points

Over 11 years up to 16 years….…........….........…3 points

Over 16 years up to 21 years………..................…4 points

Over 21 years………………………..................…5 points

VETERANS:  Disabled and non-disabled veterans as defined in Section 85, New York State Civil Service Law, will have 5 and 2.5 points, respectively added to their earned scores if successful in the examination.  You must claim these credits when you file application but you have an option to waive them any time prior to appointment.  If you have already used these credits for a permanent position in NYS, you may not claim them again.

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A $20.00 filing fee is required for this exam. The required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment. As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.