Job descriptionCHIEF STATIONARY ENGINEERPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/3647963)Apply CHIEF STATIONARY ENGINEERSalary$132,469.92 AnnuallyLocationLos Angeles County, CAJob TypeFull timeJob NumberY7203DDepartmentHEALTH SERVICESOpening Date08/16/2022DescriptionBenefitsQuestionsPosition/Program InformationFirst day of filing:August 17, 2022 @ 8:00 A.M., PTUntil the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.EXAM NUMBER:Y7203DOPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITYAPPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING.All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICESThe Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics “ DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings.MISSION:To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.DEFINITION:Has immediate charge of all shifts in one or more heating and refrigeration plants, or combined cycle or co-generation facility, or supervises the activities of the instrument and combustion control section.Essential Job FunctionsPlans, schedules, and supervises the operation and maintenance of manual and automatic gas or oil fired high pressure steam or high temperature hot water boilers.Plans, schedules, and supervises the periodic inspection, adjustment, calibration, or maintenance and repair of heating and refrigeration plant control equipment.Develops work schedules and inspects the work of subordinate stationary engineers for compliance with instructions and State, local and other safety codes.Prepares for and assists in the annual inspection of heating and refrigeration plant equipment to ensure operation, maintenance, and repair standards are being met.Prepares written reports regarding heating and refrigeration operation.Orders supplies and recommends the purchase of additional equipment.Plans, schedules, and supervises the operation and maintenance of central and other refrigeration equipment.Schedules and supervises the testing of boiler water, condensate cooling tower water and water from other systems and the adding of corrective chemicals.RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Five (5) years' experience in the operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and refrigeration equipment and auxiliary equipment, of which three (3) 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.Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.PHYSICAL CLASS III - MODERATE:Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds .DESIRABLE QUALIFICAITONSAdditional credit will be given for experience in excess of the Minimum Requirements and for desirable Qualifications:Knowledge of South Coast Air Quality Management District, Joint Commission and CMS standardsExperience with Fuel Oil StorageSPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:All applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of required license(s)/certificate(s) to the application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required license(s)/certificate(s) you e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, the exam number and the exam title.Additional InformationEXAMINATION CONTENT:The examination will consist of an evaluation of training, experience and desirable qualifications based upon application information, weighted 100%.CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR ABOVE ON THIS EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.SPECIAL INFORMATION:Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Applications must be filed online only. Hardcopy/paper applications submitted by U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON will not be accepted.Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.Apply online by clicking on the green Applytab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. .Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Provide relevant experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job position. Do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your job position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.Important Notes:All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification.We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.Utilizingverbiagefrom the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of dutieswill notbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such asSee Resumeor referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will berejected.Please access the link below for important Employment Informationhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdfSOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:Please provide your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information.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 AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record .DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Eric Sanchez, Exam Analyst(213) 288-7000esanchez3@dhs.lacounty.govADA COORDINATOR PHONE:(323) 914-5208CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:(800) 735-2922COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESEmployment InformationAny language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.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:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.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:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.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.Career PathFinder:Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.Veteran's Credit:Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.For more information on veteran's credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdfRevised September 2025For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)01Describe your experience in the operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and refrigeration equipment and auxiliary equipment, of which three (3) 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. Your response should include the name of your employer, your title, and the dates of employment. (specify months and dates of employment) If not applicable, please respond N/A.02Describe your Knowledge of South Coast Air quality Management District, Joint Commission and CMS.03Describe your experience with Fuel Oil Storage. Your response should include the name of your employer, your title, and the dates of employment. (specify months and dates of employment) If not applicable, please respond N/A.04Have you reviewed the EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION section and/or accessed the EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION link located in the Important Notes section of the job posting?YesNo05Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please addesanchez3@dhs.lacounty.govandinfo@governmentjobs.comto your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration, re-scheduling, or extension of appeal rights period.I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATIONRequired QuestionEmployerCounty of Los AngelesAddressLos Angeles, California, 90010Websitehttp://hr.lacounty.govApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email
