BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Date of Study: September 11, 2017 – September 15, 2017
Collective Bargaining Identification: S09
Job Analysis Conducted By: Christy Aguilar, Office of Workforce Planning, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Number of Incumbents: There are one incumbent in this classification per the State Controller’s Office Filled/Vacant Position Report dated 10/4/2017.
EDITED TASK LISTING
NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these tasks.
Task Statements:
1. Supervise staff engaged in the planning of mechanical installations (e.g., heating, ventilating, air-conditioning [HVAC], plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) for buildings or groups of buildings using computers, hand drafting tools, personal experience, building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
2. Supervise staff engaged in the design of mechanical installations (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) for buildings or groups of buildings using computers, hand drafting tools, personal experience, building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
3. Supervise staff engaged in the preparation of mechanical engineering drawings, specifications, and/or estimates for mechanical installations (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) for buildings or groups of buildings using computers, hand drafting tools, personal experience, building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
4. Supervise staff engaged in field surveys of existing mechanical engineering conditions for various construction projects (e.g., buildings, roads, pumping plants, radio stations, etc.) to produce drawings, designs, and specifications using computers, hand drafting tools, personal experience, applicable building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
5. Perform field surveys of existing mechanical engineering conditions for various construction projects (e.g., buildings, roads, pumping plants, radio stations, etc.) to produce drawings, designs, and specifications using computers, hand drafting tools, personal experience, applicable building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
6. Supervise staff engaged in conducting specialized investigations and technical studies to produce complete and comprehensive written reports and correspondence making recommendations on mechanical engineering issues (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) for institutions using computer hardware and software, hand drafting tools, personal experience, applicable building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
7. Conduct specialized investigations and technical studies to produce complete and comprehensive written reports and correspondence making recommendations on mechanical engineering issues (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) for institutions using computer hardware and software, hand drafting tools, personal experience, applicable building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
8. Supervise staff engaged in performing value engineering (i.e., cost saving analysis) on mechanical aspects of various projects (e.g., buildings, roads, radio stations, etc.) to produce a report suggesting ways to reduce costs using various computer hardware and software, hand drafting tools, personal experience, etc. applicable building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
9. Perform value engineering (i.e., cost saving analysis) on mechanical aspects of various projects (e.g., buildings, roads, radio stations, etc.) to produce a report suggesting ways to reduce costs using various computer hardware and software, hand drafting tools, personal experience, etc. applicable building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
10. Supervise staff engaged in performing material take-off and cost estimates of mechanical work on a wide variety of projects (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) to establish costs using various computer hardware and software, hand drafting tools, personal experience, current cost estimating manual, etc. under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
11. Perform material take-off and cost estimates of mechanical work on a wide variety of projects (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) to establish costs using various computer hardware and software, hand drafting tools, personal experience, current cost estimating manual, etc. under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
12. Provide the training of engineers in the design of and preparation of mechanical aspects (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) of drawings, specifications, estimates, construction inspections and field surveys in connection with the construction or maintenance of a variety of engineering projects (e.g., buildings, roads, radio stations, etc.) using various computer hardware and software, hand drafting tools, personal experience applicable building codes and departmental standards, etc. under the direction of the Principal Architect as needed.
13. Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback by monitoring work assignments and behaviors to ensure performance objectives and standards are met using performance evaluation forms, duty statements, laws, administrative rules, policies, procedures, etc., as required by the hiring authority, on an on-going basis.
14. Supervise staff engaged in providing mechanical engineering construction support (e.g., submittal, shop drawing, and/or change order reviews, etc.) to a wide variety of projects (e.g., buildings, roads, radio stations, etc.) to ensure conformity with approved construction documents using plans and specifications, personal experience, technical knowledge, applicable building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
15. Provide mechanical engineering construction support (e.g., submittal, shop drawing, and/or change order review, etc.) to a wide variety of projects (e.g., buildings, roads, radio stations, etc.) to ensure conformity with approved construction documents using plans and specifications, personal experience, technical knowledge, applicable building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
16. Supervise staff engaged in managing projects contracted to outside architects and engineers to produce code compliant and departmental standards compliant plans, specifications and studies using management skills, negotiation skills, personal experience, and technical knowledge, applicable building codes and departmental standards, etc. under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
17. Manage projects contracted to outside architects and engineers to produce code compliant and departmental standards compliant plans, specifications and studies using management skills, negotiation skills, personal experience, and technical knowledge, applicable building codes and departmental standards, etc. under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
18. Supervise staff engaged in performing inspections of mechanical engineering aspects of structures under construction and/or repair to ensure conformity to plans and specifications using personal experience, plans, applicable building codes and departmental standards specifications, etc., under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
19. Promote the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program to maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment using laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, training, etc. in accordance with EEO policies and local operating procedures as required by State and Federal policy, on an on-going basis.
20. Supervise staff engaged in the coordination of mechanical engineering drawings, specifications, and/or estimates for mechanical installations (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) in buildings or groups of buildings using computers, hand drafting tools, personal experience, building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
21. Supervise staff engaged in performing the technical design review on projects at various stages (e.g., Capitol Outlay Budget Change Proposal [COBCP], Budget Packages, preliminary plans, project reports, etc.) completed by in-house staff and/or other entities (e.g., State agencies, private consultants, institution plant operations, etc.) in order to ensure conformity to building codes, departmental standards, and construction suitability using personal technical knowledge, departmental standards, building codes, and experience under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
22. Perform the technical design review on projects at various stages (e.g., COBCP, preliminary plans, working drawings, etc.) completed by in-house staff and/or other entities (e.g., State agencies, private consultants, institution plant operations, etc.) in order to ensure conformity to building codes, departmental standards, and construction suitability using personal technical knowledge, departmental standards, building codes, and experience under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
23. Supervise staff engaged in reviewing purchase requisitions for construction work regarding mechanical equipment for a wide variety of projects (e.g., buildings, roads, radio stations, etc.) to ensure conformity with approved construction documents using personal experience, plans and specifications, applicable building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
24. Review purchase requisitions for construction work regarding mechanical equipment for a wide variety of projects (e.g., buildings, roads, radio stations, etc.) to ensure conformity with approved construction documents using personal experience, plans and specifications, applicable building codes and departmental standards under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
25. Participate as a representative, in formal or informal settings, regarding mechanical engineering matters at meetings, conferences, hearings, legal depositions, etc., to obtain or provide information and/or represent departmental interests using interpersonal skills, professionalism, personal expertise, etc., under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
26. Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, departmental policies and procedures, etc. regarding mechanical engineering issues using knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, departmental policies and procedure, etc., in order to apply them under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
27. Handle situations in the work place, in a professional and tactful manner, with a goal of avoiding escalation by using effective interpersonal skills per departmental policies, as needed.
28. Act in the absence of the Principal Architect/Chief to ensure continued efficient operation of the section using personal experience, knowledge of applicable departmental standards and office procedures, etc., under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
29. Report project status to the Principal Architect/Chief using personal experience, technical knowledge, time estimate skills, knowledge of project history, etc., under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
30. Review and approve employee time submittals (e.g., project time, time sheets, etc.), leave requests, travel requests, training requests, etc., to verify compliance with government code and office policies using databases, computer programs, office manual, etc. under the direction of the Principal Architect, as needed.
Tasks highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
EDITED KSAPC LISTING
NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these KSAPCs.
Knowledge of:
K1. Comprehensive knowledge of designing mechanical systems (e.g., heating, ventilating, air-conditioning [HVAC], plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) to meet requirements of applicable codes and standards.
K2. Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices (e.g., thermodynamics, hydraulics, sewage and water systems, etc.) to perform various job functions (e.g., design, construction support, design review, etc.) for mechanical planning and design.
K3. Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical equipment installations (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) in building construction to provide effective design and construction support.
K4. Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical equipment operation (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) in buildings to provide effective design and construction support.
K5. Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical engineering codes, standards and safety orders as it relates to mechanical systems and equipment (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) to provide effective design, installation, construction support, and technical review.
K6. Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel management and supervision to effectively direct, manage, and plan an area of responsibility.
K7. Basic knowledge of the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program and the processes available to meet departmental EEO objectives in relation to the supervision and management of departmental personnel.
K8. Basic knowledge of a manager’s role in the EEO program regarding regulations, processes, and objectives to promote the department’s EEO policies and goals in making hiring decisions and to provide a harassment free work environment.
K9. Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting and Design and other engineering computer applications to provide accurate design work in the preparation of preliminary plans, working drawings, technical reports, charts, etc.
K10. Comprehensive knowledge of procedures of building construction as it relates to the installation of equipment (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) to provide effective design and construction support.
K11. Comprehensive knowledge of cost estimates in order to provide cost effective planning, design, and construction of mechanical systems.
K12. Comprehensive knowledge of preparing plans and specifications for mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) to facilitate construction of approved projects.
K13. Comprehensive knowledge of architectural, structural, electrical and civil engineering practices to properly coordinate mechanical engineering elements for multi-discipline projects.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Ability to:
A1. Make field inspections of mechanical installations in order to verify existing conditions and/or conformity to approved construction documents.
A2. Review construction documents to ensure they meet the needs of the program as well as all applicable building codes and departmental standards.
A3. Plan, organize, and direct the work of an area of responsibility to meet the needs of the program as well as all applicable building codes and departmental standards.
A4. Effectively communicate (verbal, written, and/or graphical) project requirements to other members of the work unit to produce plans, specifications and reports on a wide variety of mechanical projects.
A5. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others (e.g., staff, vendors, plant operations, etc.) to facilitate successful completion of projects.
A6. Analyze situations accurately and provide alternatives and/or recommendations in order to develop an effective course of action.
A7. Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) to meet the needs of the program as well as all applicable building codes and departmental standards.
A8. Interpret and review plans, specifications, and estimates for mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, instrumentation, etc.) in order to provide direction to staff, contractors, other designers, etc., to facilitate construction of approved projects.
A9. Prepare and maintain mechanical engineering records, notes, data, etc. to provide direction to staff, and information and recommendations to stakeholders on a wide variety of issues. A10. Effectively contribute to the department’s EEO objectives in order to create and maintain a fair and equitable work environment free of harassment and discrimination.
A11. Prepare engineering reports and correspondence to communicate information related to mechanical systems to stakeholders on a wide variety of issues.
A12. Utilize Computer Aided Drafting and Design and other engineering computer applications to provide accurate design work, calculations and analyses.
A13. Provide direction to staff in the prioritizing and organizing of multiple projects and assignments to produce plans, specifications and reports on a wide variety of mechanical projects.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification