DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF
THE CLASS
An employee in this class
plans and supervises the technical activities of a mechanical engineering
section or acts as a consultant to a technical or administrative
supervisor. Work entails the application
of engineering skills to mechanical engineering projects in connection with the
preparation or review of estimates, specifications and plans for the
construction, alteration or reconstruction of plumbing, heating, ventilating or
air conditioning systems in County buildings.
Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional, technical and
clerical employees. Work is reviewed by
an administrative or technical supervisor through discussions and inspection,
principally for determining general progress and adherence to departmental
policies and regulations. Does related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Supervises and participates in the preparation and
design of systems, plans, cost estimates and contract specifications for the
construction, reconstruction or alteration of plumbing, heating, ventilating or
air conditioning systems in County buildings;
Supervises and participates in the review of plans,
estimates and specifications of the systems prepared by consulting engineers
and makes recommendations to administrative supervisors as to revisions or
approval of the plans submitted;
Directs the inspection of plumbing, heating,
ventilating or air conditioning work being performed by contractors, and
recommends revisions or acceptance of the work during each phase of the work
and upon completion;
Prepares reports regarding new projects and
procedures in the field of mechanical engineering.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the
principles and practices of mechanical engineering; thorough knowledge of the
planning, design and construction of plumbing, heating, ventilating or air
conditioning systems in buildings; thorough knowledge of modern developments,
current literature and sources of information in the field of mechanical
engineering; thorough knowledge of applicable rules and regulator codes
relevant to the construction and alteration of plumbing, heating, ventilating
or air conditioning systems in buildings; ability to plan, design and prepare
engineering plans and specifications for plumbing, heating, ventilating or air
conditioning systems for buildings; ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and
review the work of professional, technical and clerical personnel in a manner
conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to perform engineering
computations and to make comprehensive recommendations on mechanical
engineering problems; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the
position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
a) Graduation
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and six
(6) years of experience in the design and/or installation of mechanical systems
and equipment, including two (2) years as a Licensed Professional Engineer; or
b)
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma, and ten (10) years of experience in the design and/or
installation of mechanical systems and equipment, including two (2) years as a
Licensed Professional Engineer; or
c) An equivalent combination of education and
experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a
Mechanical Engineer.
At the time of appointment and throughout
employment in this title, the employee must possess a Professional Engineer's
License issued by New York State.
R05/26/04
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive