Sacramento County, CA

Positions in this Assistant Mechanical Engineer series perform a variety of professional mechanical engineering work in connection with the design, construction and inspection of mechanical facilities and installations.. The Assistant Mechanical Engineer Level I is the trainee level in this series, designed for recruitment and training of persons who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the first working level (Level II).. Principles and practices of mechanical engineering as applied to design, construction, inspection, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement of Public Works type installations such as water supply systems, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, public buildings. 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.. The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community colleges or organizations affiliated with code enforcement.

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The Position
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Salary Information
Level I - $6,389.25 - $7,045.25/Month
Level II - $7,685.58 - $9,811.83/Month
This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
3/1/2024, 6/7/2024, 9/6/2024, 12/6/2024 (final)
Positions in this Assistant Mechanical Engineer series perform a variety of professional mechanical engineering work in connection with the design, construction and inspection of mechanical facilities and installations.
The Assistant Mechanical Engineer Level I is the trainee level in this series, designed for recruitment and training of persons who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the first working level (Level II). Work is originally done under close supervision; as experience is gained, greater independence of action is exercised and less detailed supervision is received until the incumbent is functioning at the first working level and upon satisfactory completion thereof promote to Assistant Mechanical Engineer Level II.
The Assistant Mechanical Engineer Level II is the first working level in this class series. Incumbents are expected to perform with greater independence than at Level I.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
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<li>Principles and practices of mechanical engineering as applied to design, construction, inspection, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement of Public Works type installations such as water supply systems, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, public buildings</li>
<li>Computerized control systems and instrumentation</li>
<li>Applicable building codes and safety regulations</li>
</ul>
Abilities to
<ul>
<li>Design mechanical facilities and installations</li>
<li>Review plans and specifications</li>
<li>Estimate costs and perform cost analysis</li>
<li>Write technical reports and correspondence</li>
<li>Inspect mechanical installations and equipment</li>
<li>Maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers and the public</li>
<li>Assign and direct work of others</li>
</ul>
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Level I)
Either: l. Graduation from a curriculum in Mechanical Engineering accredited by the Engineers Council for Professional Development
Or: 2. Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Level II)
One year of mechanical engineering experience (experience equivalent to an Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Level I) in Sacramento County service meets this requirement); (a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering may be substituted for the required experience).
AND
Either: l. Graduation from a curriculum in Mechanical Engineering accredited by the Engineers Council for Professional Development.
Or: 2. Possession of a valid certificate as an Engineer-in-Training issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
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 clickhereor speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
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 issix (6)months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by5:00 PMon the posted cut-off date. Clickhereto apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
EmailEmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
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<li>Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.</li>
<li>Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.</li>
<li>Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.</li>
<li>Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.</li>
<li>A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.</li>
</ul>
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note:Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application" or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
<ul>
<li>Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.</li>
<li>The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.</li>
<li>Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.</li>
<li>If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.</li>
<li>Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.</li>
<li>If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.</li>
<li>For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.</li>
<li>If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.</li>
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FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clickherefor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
<h3>For information regarding County jobs</h3>
www.saccountyjobs.net
Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

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