Chief Stationary Engineer

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone.

FILING PERIOD:

We will be accepting online applications from Friday, May 23, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Friday, June 6, 2025, 5:00 P.M. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Friday, June 6, 2025, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:

J7203E

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Highly motivated and diligent who will be responsible for immediate charge of all shifts in one or more heating and refrigeration plants, combined cycle or cogeneration facility, or supervising the activities of the instrument and combustion control section.

Essential Job Functions

Plans, schedules, and supervises the operations and maintenance of multiple manual and automatic high-temperature boiler/high-pressure steam facilities.

Ensures facility equipment is operating effectively and safely by taking and interpreting readings from digital and analog gauges and computerized facility monitoring systems.

Supervises subordinates through the delegation and evaluation of work, training, disciplining, and motivating of staff.

Develops work schedules and inspects the work of subordinate stationary engineers for compliance with operational standards and facility safety and emissions standards.

Plans, schedules, and supervises the periodic inspection, adjustment, calibration, repair, and replacement of heating and refrigeration plant equipment in multiple locations.

Meets with plant engineers and other staff to brief them regarding plant activities, maintenance, ongoing and upcoming projects, and pending repairs and gathers information on plant and staffing issues.

Keeps up to date with federal, state, regional, and local laws and regulations controlling use of boilers, including those related to energy creation/distribution, chemical usage, emissions, and environmental impact.

Schedules and supervises the testing of boiler water, condensate cooling tower water, and water from other systems and the adding of corrective chemicals.

Documents all facility activities and writes narrative and statistical reports regarding heating and refrigeration operations, repairs, requests for equipment, plant consumables and output, and environmental impact.

Prepares reports regarding Title V facility operations, plant emissions, and the use of “unfriendly” refrigerants.

Orders supplies and recommends the purchase of additional and replacement equipment, including writing up equipment specifications, contacting vendors who make repairs and/or provide replacement equipment, getting quotes, and coordinating delivery and service.

Consults with and schedules Department and County crafts professionals and vendors who conduct repair and maintenance activities in the facilities.

Escorts outside vendors, inspectors, and County workers who need access through facilities in order to familiarize them with sites and equipment and repair/replacement details.

In the event of planned steam facility slowdown or shutdown, consults and coordinates with facility occupants in order to minimize impact on facility operations.

Maintains an inventory of tools and equipment essential to continuous plant operations.

Coordinates and oversees the annual overhaul of all major facility equipment.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Chief Stationary Engineer.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Five years' experience in the operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and refrigeration equipment and auxiliary equipment, of which three years MUST have been operating, maintaining and testing high-pressure steam or hot water boilers, refrigeration, air conditioning, and other auxiliary distribution systems which exceed 500 h.p. in boiler capacity, or a total refrigeration capacity of 1200 tons.

LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

An Unlimited Steam Engineer's License issued by the City of Los Angeles' Department of Building and Safety.*

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technician Certificate in compliance with Federal license requirements as provided in Chapter V, Section 608.*

Some positions may be required to hold an Unlimited Steam Engineer's License with Turbine Endorsement.

PHYSICAL CLASS

Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

*In order to qualify, applicants must submit a copy of their Unlimited Steam Engineer's License AND Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Technician Certificate at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. You may submit documentation to and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of a structured interview assessing Knowledge of Steam Plant Systems, Subsystems, and Equipment; Knowledge of Steam Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance; Knowledge of Laws and Regulations; Knowledge of Steam Plant Operation Vendors; Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software; Problem-Solving Skills; Analytical Ability; Interpersonal Skills, Supervisory Skills; Leadership Skills; and Oral Communication Skills weighted 100%.

APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff's Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible list.

VETERAN'S CREDIT

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.

The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Administrative Services Division, Facilities Services Bureau.SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:

use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription. Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.

AVAILABLE SHIFT Any Shift

APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

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NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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Revised January 2025