Chief Stationary Engineer PROMOTIONAL

Modified: March 29, 2018 8:10am

COUNTY OF ERIE - DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
invites applications for the position of:

Chief Stationary Engineer PROMOTIONAL

#79-632 - Promotional (for current employees only)

Salary: $41,034 - $53,100 Annually
Opening Date: March 29, 2018
Closing Date: May 2, 2018
Application fee: None

Residence Requirements:

THIS EXAMINATION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.  The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill future vacancies.

Persons who are currently employed under Section 55a, New York State Civil Service Law, and who meet all the above eligibility requirements in the non-competitive rather than competitive class may compete in this examination.
The eligible list resulting from this examination will not supersede currently existing promotional eligible lists for this title, if any. The duration of all promotional eligible lists is four years from date of establishment unless otherwise indicated.

Examples of Duties:

A Chief Stationary Engineer supervises the operation and repair of a heating and power plant of a County building or institution;

Supervises the operation, maintenance and repair of heating, generating systems, refrigeration, hot water, laundry, fire fighting, and elevator equipment;

Supervises stationary engineers, maintenance mechanics, and other personnel;

Schedules shifts and heating operations; determines order in which repairs will be made and lays out repair programs and inspects results of such work;

Makes regular inspections of building and equipment to see that efficient operations are maintained and safety regulations are met;

Supervises the operation of heating plant; starting and stopping of equipment; observing meters and gauges; and manipulating valves and other controls to regulate flow of water and fuel to meet need for steam;

Supervises and operates Energy Management Systems;

Supervises the implementation of preventative maintenance programs for areas supervised;

Supervises the adjustment of fuel feeds; velocity, location and volume of air, and computes combustion efficiency, and chemically treats boiler feed water to prevent boiler deposits;

Directs operation of refrigeration, air conditioning, and generating equipment, and installations of equipment interpreting blueprints and specifications;

Assigns and supervises workers; makes out schedules; trains and instructs workers in procedures; maintains attendance records;

Maintains records of temperatures, operating log of fuel consumed, steam produced and evaporated and other related reports;

Confers with administrative officer on requisitions, supplies, and equipment;

Accompanies boiler safety, and insurance inspectors in the plant and buildings.

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 as a Stationary Engineer plus the following:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a Chief Stationary Engineer's License, issued by the Board of Engineer's Examiners of the City of Buffalo, at the time of permanent appointment; and

All applicants must possess a Universal C.F.C. Certification prior to completion of probationary term.

Notes:

1. *A supervisory position is defined as a position in which supervision was a major responsibility of the job. Occasional or partial supervision of work crew is not acceptable supervisory experience.

2. Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements. 

Examination date:

June 9, 2018

Applications Must Be Postmarked or Hand Delivered By:

May 2, 2018

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. Operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
These questions test for knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques essential to the correct operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, including such areas as air supply and exhaust systems, circulating fan capacities, building ventilation requirements, steam, hot water, and hot air heating systems; boiler operation; the refrigeration cycle, types and characteristics of refrigerants, troubleshooting air conditioning system problems, and proper maintenance of air conditioning systems.

2. Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
These questions test for the ability to read and understand technical written specifications, and plans and diagrams of building mechanical systems. All the information needed to answer the questions will be in the written material and/or diagrams provided.

3. Operation, maintenance and repair of steam-generating systems including related mechanical and electrical equipment
These questions test for knowledge of the operating principles involved in various types of steam boilers and their accessories; the proper operating practices used when working with steam generating systems; and the functions of the various types of auxiliary mechanical and electrical equipment found in steam generating systems.

4. Energy management, conservation and environmental and safety concerns
These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in conducting building and facility energy management programs, including the application of appropriate energy efficiency and conservation methods, environmental controls, and safe operating practices.

5. Mechanical and electrical trades
These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing various types of electrical and mechanical equipment used in heating and ventilating systems.

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: It is recommended that candidates use a quiet, hand held, solar or battery powered calculator. 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

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A None 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.