Associate Mechanical Engineer
Salary : $,.68 - $,.28 Annually USD
Job Description
The Position
This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5 : 00 pm on :
6 / 23 / 23, 7 / 21 / 23 (final)
Effective June 18, , a 4% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment)
will be added to the salary for this class.
Associate Mechanical Engineers perform a variety of professional mechanical engineering work in connection with the design, construction and inspection of mechanical facilities and installations.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
- Principles and practices of mechanical engineering as applied to design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement of public works type facilities, including water supply systems, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, highways and public buildings
- Computerized control systems and instrumentation
- Applicable building codes and safety regulations
- Principles of supervision
Ability to
- Design complex mechanical facilities and installations
- Review designs of others
- Estimate costs and perform cost analyses
- Assign and direct work of others
- Provide technical supervision or advice to engineering staff, consultants and inspectors
- Write technical reports and correspondence
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Mechanical Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
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 click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
Special Requirements
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, , 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 is twelve 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 by 5 : 00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
H Street, Room
Sacramento, CA
Phone -; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Inter-Office Mail Code : 09-
applications and all documentation requested in this announcement 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.
- 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.
- 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.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
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.
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.
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.
- Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
- If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
- Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
- If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
- 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.
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.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted %)
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
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs :
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include : health, dental and life insurance;
flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and / or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS :
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned.
Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting POSITIONS :
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES :
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY :
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter.
Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION :
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS :
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE :
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE :
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child.
Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT :
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition / registration fees and required books / supplies are eligible for reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT :
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE :
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
DENTAL INSURANCE :
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents.
This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility.
The yearly maximum is $2, per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1, per person.
LIFE INSURANCE :
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15, to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION :
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM :
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as :
- Legal Advice / Difficult Decisions
- Marriage or Family Relationships
- Financial or Credit Worries / Elder Care
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM :
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT :
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT :
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and / or spouse to continue working.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT :
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION :
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION :
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.
Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.
FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY : Every effort is made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants such as in the selection of test sites, aides, or other equipment which permits the disabled applicants to compete in the examination process.
Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor.
This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office, H Street, Room , Sacramento, CA , by the cut-off date or final filing date as listed in this job announcement.
Download the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact by mail or in person the Sacramento County Employment Services Division or Disability Compliance Office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified.
Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted.
All statements are subject to verification.
Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS :
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
OPEN EXAMINATIONS :
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.
CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS :
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
ELIGIBLE LISTS :
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list.
To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
EXAMINATION RATINGS :
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement : To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination.
This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.
APPEAL PROCESS :
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application.
If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.
Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, H Street, Room , Sacramento, CA , telephone : - .
Such appeals must be filed within thirty calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) :
OTHER INFORMATION
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE :
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination.
The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified.
No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.
Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his / her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his / her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination.
For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.
CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT :
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE :
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT :
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.
SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION) :
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that :
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING :
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.
DRIVER LICENSE :
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD :
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six months.
AGENCY SHOP / FAIR SHARE FEE :
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either :
1. Become a union member;
2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.
FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS :
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.
Closing Date / Time : 7 / 21 / 5 : 00 PM Pacific
Job Address
Sacramento, California United States
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Associate Mechanical Engineer
Salary : $,.68 - $,.28 Annually USD
Job Description
The Position
This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5 : 00 pm on :
6 / 23 / 23, 7 / 21 / 23 (final)
Effective June 18, , a 4% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment)
will be added to the salary for this class.
Associate Mechanical Engineers perform a variety of professional mechanical engineering work in connection with the design, construction and inspection of mechanical facilities and installations.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
- Principles and practices of mechanical engineering as applied to design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement of public works type facilities, including water supply systems, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, highways and public buildings
- Computerized control systems and instrumentation
- Applicable building codes and safety regulations
- Principles of supervision
Ability to
- Design complex mechanical facilities and installations
- Review designs of others
- Estimate costs and perform cost analyses
- Assign and direct work of others
- Provide technical supervision or advice to engineering staff, consultants and inspectors
- Write technical reports and correspondence
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Mechanical Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
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 click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
Special Requirements
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, , 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 is twelve 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 by 5 : 00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
H Street, Room
Sacramento, CA
Phone -; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Inter-Office Mail Code : 09-
applications and all documentation requested in this announcement 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.
- 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.
- 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.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
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.
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.
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.
- Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
- If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
- Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
- If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
- 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.
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.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted %)
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
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs :
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include : health, dental and life insurance;
flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and / or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS :
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned.
Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting POSITIONS :
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES :
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY :
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter.
Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION :
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS :
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE :
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE :
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child.
Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT :
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition / registration fees and required books / supplies are eligible for reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT :
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE :
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
DENTAL INSURANCE :
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents.
This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility.
The yearly maximum is $2, per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1, per person.
LIFE INSURANCE :
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15, to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION :
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM :
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as :
- Legal Advice / Difficult Decisions
- Marriage or Family Relationships
- Financial or Credit Worries / Elder Care
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM :
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT :
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT :
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and / or spouse to continue working.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT :
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION :
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION :
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.
Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.
FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY : Every effort is made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants such as in the selection of test sites, aides, or other equipment which permits the disabled applicants to compete in the examination process.
Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor.
This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office, H Street, Room , Sacramento, CA , by the cut-off date or final filing date as listed in this job announcement.
Download the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact by mail or in person the Sacramento County Employment Services Division or Disability Compliance Office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified.
Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted.
All statements are subject to verification.
Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS :
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
OPEN EXAMINATIONS :
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.
CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS :
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
ELIGIBLE LISTS :
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list.
To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
EXAMINATION RATINGS :
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement : To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination.
This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.
APPEAL PROCESS :
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application.
If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.
Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, H Street, Room , Sacramento, CA , telephone : - .
Such appeals must be filed within thirty calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) :
OTHER INFORMATION
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE :
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination.
The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified.
No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.
Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his / her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his / her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination.
For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.
CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT :
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
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Closing Date / Time : 7 / 21 / 5 : 00 PM Pacific
Job Address
Sacramento, California United States
Senior Mechanical Engineer MEP
An industry-leading company situated in California is urgently seeking the expertise of a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team remotely.
Taking ownership as a discipline leader on multiple projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- 10 years’ experience in MEP Design / Consulting
- Advanced knowledge of HVAC Systems in healthcare, educational, and commercial sectors
Benefits
- Highly competitive total compensation packages.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Interface pays 100% of the employee only premium or 80% of the premium for employees and dependents.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) immediate accrual starts on your first day of work.
- Paid Holidays Nine (9) paid holidays per year.
- More Paid Time Off All business days from Christmas to New Year’s Day.
- 401k Retirement Plan With profit share matching based on compensation.
- Life Insurance Paid for up to two times (2x) your annual pay, up to $300k. You may purchase additional personal and family life insurance.
- Long-term Disability Insurance Interface pays 100% of the premium, beginning after six (6) months of employment.
Hire Resolve is a top-tier recruitment firm that focuses on placing skilled professionals in permanent employment.
Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior-level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.
- Salary : negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, visit the Hire Resolve website : hireresolve.us or email us : [email protected]
Lead Engineer Mechanical (Corinth, MS)
Description
As a person, you’re a learner a natural leader someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you.
You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story.
In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU .
The Mechanical Engineer for this role will provide guidance in design, development, optimization and problem solving of Non-wovens, Converting / Packaging, and Mill Utility equipment.
Candidates must have expertise across multiple technologies and will have a demonstrated ability to effectively interface with a broad range of team members.
The incumbent reports to Engineering and Reliability Manager and receives direction in the form of broad and specific project objectives and daily accountability meetings.
This role is located in Corinth, MS at our Corinth Mill.
In this role, you will :
Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe and effective manner. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines.
Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.
- Lead various engineering projects with a financial scope of $5 to $10 million from conception through commercialization.
- Provide functional guidance in the design, development, and optimization of tissue converting equipment and processes to meet unit objective.
- Develop knowledge and skills in application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management.
- Seek, recognize, define, and solve problems to achieve unit objectives while collaborating and maintaining relationships with technicians, reliability team members, staff, and outside vendors / contractors.
- Identify complex technical issues and provide necessary solutions to eliminate root cause.
- Provide on-call and on-site support coverage occasionally / as needed.
- Actively demonstrate Environmental, Health and Safety as a value through active leadership, positive influence of mindsets and by identifying and addressing risks to prevent loss to our people, processes, and materials, while ensuring compliance with regulations, corporate policies, and plant guidelines.
About Us
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform so what can you do with that?
There’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.
You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications :
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited college and university
- 3+ years of experience in a variety of technical or operational assignments is preferred.
- Working KnowledgeAncillary Manufacturing Processes and SystemsMachine Safety DesignProject Management and Execution PracticesTechnical Documentation, Communication, and Report WritingTotal Asset Life Cycle Management Lean Manufacturing technologies.
- A demonstrated ability to work independently or to lead a team to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Collaborative Leadership style with the ability to improve teamwork and drive results.
Total Benefits
Here are a few of the benefits you’d enjoy. For a complete overview, see .
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options. No waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
- Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
- Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
- Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
Primary Location
USA-MS-Corinth
Additional Locations
USA-REMOTE, USA-REMOTE, USA-REMOTE-AK, USA-REMOTE-AL, USA-REMOTE-AR, USA-REMOTE-AZ, USA-REMOTE-CA, USA-REMOTE-CO, USA-REMOTE-CT, USA-REMOTE-DC, USA-REMOTE-DE, USA-REMOTE-FL, USA-REMOTE-GA, USA-REMOTE-HI, USA-REMOTE-IA, USA-REMOTE-ID, USA-REMOTE-IL, USA-REMOTE-IN, USA-REMOTE-KS, USA-REMOTE-KY, USA-REMOTE-LA, USA-REMOTE-MA, USA-REMOTE-MD, USA-REMOTE-ME, USA-REMOTE-MI + 27 more
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Senior Precision Mechanical Engineer
Join us in building a groundbreaking augmented reality platform that will change the way we collaborate and communicate. Kura is a Silicon Valley-based startup creating the world's highest performance AR glasses and platform, backed by innovative, grounds-up tech including custom display silicon, proprietary generative AI algorithms for optical design, full custom optics, and some of the best investors, partners, and engineering talent in the industry.
You'll be engaging in a highly hands-on role with our other optical and mechanical engineers to develop assembly methods, fixtures, and processes to repeatedly and reliably build our optical and display engines.
Responsibilities include :
- Developing repeatable assembly processes and associated fixturing to assemble optical lenses, prisms, waveguides, opto-mechanics, and related parts
- Working with other engineers as part of a design team to CAD and fabricate fixtures and mechanical components
- Test assemblies, document and measure performance, identify issues, and implement fixes for those issues
- Identifying and communicating with suppliers to manufacture optical elements from glass or plastic, some of which may be quite novel
- As above, but for mechanical components
- Taking responsibility for, and managing, project timelines and deliverables
We emphasize that this is a *hands on*, and an *engineering* role - you will be expected to spend a large portion of your time in the lab building things, you should enjoy lab work, and you should be able to develop and scale new designs and processes.
Highly desirable experience includes :
- Degree in mechanical or optical engineering from a respected engineering program
- 5+ years experience in optical or other small part precision lab work
- Fluent in Solidworks
- Adept at communicating with vendors, including optical element manufacturers, and drawing generation
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes (CNC, molding, turning, polishing, etc.)
- Experience leading advanced engineering projects and delivering to aggressive timelines
- Experience working at startups is a plus!
- AR-field-specific experience expressly not required. We prefer at least one large project not in the AR field
Contact : [email protected]
Mechanical Engineer Lead
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Studio Manager / Studio Lead
Sacramento, California, USA
Buildings Engineering
Competitive Salary + Benefits
REMOTE POSITION or Hybrid
Other Titles : Associate Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineering Manager / Studio Manager / Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead / Lead Engineer
This a great opportunity for a Senior Building Mechanical Engineer Leader to work in the role of a Studio Manager for Mechanical engineering divisions across the USA with this well-established company.
This position could be based in office on a hybrid work model in either Sacramento, Philadelphia or Detroit, or a fully remote position from within the USA.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a leading consulting Engineering firm known for its excellence in project delivery across North America. This firm focuses specifically on institutional, residential, commercial, and civic projects and they are looking for a capable individual to work in a principal role, overseeing the mechanical studio which encompasses several smaller teams across the USA.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the VP, you will be responsible for managing a number of mechanical engineers across the USA. The role will have a broad focus encompassing strategic planning, client management, project delivery, operations and leadership.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting the various engineering teams with their project work to ensure excellent service delivery for mechanical engineering services in a consulting environment and on building projects.
Key Responsibilities include :
- Leadership - Act as Studio manager for Mechanical Engineering in this multi-disciplinary firm, managing and mentoring staff
- Problem Solving and project planning
- Possess an excellent knowledge of mechanical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards applied to design work, so as to be able to support the various teams
- Knowledge of and experience with high-performance and sustainable building practices is preferred.
- Nurture and maintain strong client relationships in and for the execution of projects, and as appropriate, support specific sales, proposal, and project efforts
- Attend leadership meetings to discuss operations, strategic planning, company success and deliverables
- Oversee the design and technical success of building HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems.
- Assist with determining the scope and fees for proposed engineering services.
The minimum qualifications for this position are :
- Professional Engineer with registration in the US (ideally in multiple states)
- 10+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, with some leadership experience
- Experience managing a team preferred
- Solid knowledge and application of the mechanical and / or plumbing requirements per building codes, energy codes, and other related standards
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Excellent client and project management skills
- Strong Leadership skills, able to delegate and manage staff and teams
- LEED® Accredited Professional is preferred but not essential
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- The opportunity to join a leading firm in North America
- Opportunity to work independently with flexibility, and take the lead on projects
- Excellent compensation package
- Growing and developing firm that offers the opportunity to progress your career further
- Flexibility with a hybrid or fully remote model
Keywords : Principal Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Director / Mechanical Engineering Lead / National Manager / Canada / USA / Philadelphia, Philly, Pennsylvania / Professional Engineer / Registered Engineer / United States / Studio Manager / Senior Mechanical Engineer / HVAC / Detroit / Michigan