Mechanical Engineer V SR-26
Mechanical Engineer V SR-26
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USD 8525 - 8525
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Description
IMPORTANT: SR26 (Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from $8525 SR26D to $10592 SR26L per month at which appropriate qualified applicants can be recruited).
Performs difficult professional engineering work in supervising and participating in the design installation operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems and/or in the review and analysis of plans and specifications for mechanical engineering features and compliance with code requirements; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from that of Mechanical Engineer IV in that the Mechanical Engineer V is responsible for a number of complex and major projects operating simultaneously where the problems of supervision and/or coordination are pronounced; whereas the Mechanical Engineer IV is responsible for a complex and major project or several less complex projects.Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
- Plans directs supervises and coordinates the installation maintenance overhaul and repair of all County plant facilities and operations including treatment plants pump stations telemetering and communication systems electrical control systems and related auxiliary installations;
- Serves as the principal consultant and advisor on technical concerns dealing with mechanical and electric/electrical activities for existing and proposed facilities including those with extensive and highly complex processes and equipment; develops directs and coordinates the preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities of treatment plants and pumping stations;
- Reviews advises upon and initiates any changes to existing plant facilities to correct and prevent mechanical or electrical failure;
- Makes office and field studies of proposed projects and recommends the design type and location of equipment;
- Supervises the installation testing and acceptance of new facilities and equipment; reviews and recommends approvaI/disapproval of and changes to plans and specifications of proposed projects;
- Supervises and/or conducts preliminary and final acceptance tests of pumping units and plant facilities;
- Supervises and/or conducts periodic tests to determine operational efficiency of existing pumping units and plant facilities and recommends corrective action as required;
- Participates in the review of all modifications to contracts and change orders for maintenance and repair work;
- Recommends the adoption of new technology and programs including cost benefit studies inservice training and safety programs;
- Inspects repair work new projects and contract work;
- Prepares technical reports and correspondence.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience: 1 A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering and one year of registered professional mechanical engineering experience.
License Requirement: Possession of a certificate of registration as a professional mechanical engineer in the State of Hawaii.
Knowledge of: the principles practices methods and techniques of mechanical engineering; engineering mechanics mechanics of materials machine design thermodynamics and hydraulics; basic principles and practices of electrical engineering; principles and methods of conducting a variety of tests on materials and equipment; code requirements as they pertain to mechanical engineering; sources of engineering information; principles and practices of supervision.
Ability to: apply mechanical engineering principles; interpret apply and modify a variety of guidelines and precedents to the solution of specific problems; review and analyze plans and specifications pertaining to mechanical engineering features; interpret and apply technical provisions of various codes; prepare engineering reports and correspondence; deal tactfully and effectively with engineers architects and the public; give and follow oral and written instructions; plans and review the work of subordinates.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical conditions standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above examination is being given on an opencompetitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race sex sexual orientation age religion color ancestry national origin disability marital status pregnancy arrest and court record assignment of child support national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing nondiscrimination
PreEmployment/PostOffer Drug Screening Test: All applicants who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a preemployment/postoffer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or reevaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Employment Type
Full-Time
