Stationary Engineer - Systems Specialist II

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - General Services & Maintenance Unit

Contra Costa County’s Public Works Department is seeking qualified individuals to fill multiple Stationary Engineer - Systems Specialist II positions. All interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The position oversees the planning and designing of building Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) automated control systems; oversees the installation, maintenance, repair and upgrade of building control and energy management systems; manages the energy management system network and associated equipment; troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance and repair of building control systems; and performs other related work as required.

Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) maintains over 660 miles of roads, 150 miles of streams, channels, and over 200 County buildings throughout Contra Costa County. CCCPWD provides also a multitude of services to the public throughout unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County. The Public Works Department has an organizational culture that strives for continuous improvement. Our mission is to deliver cost-effective, safe, reliable, and sustainable services for the Contra Costa County community.

We are looking for someone who is:
• Detailed oriented: able to deliver measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• Safety oriented: can adhere to all safety practices in the workplace.
• A problem solver: can adapt to new situations and challenges as they arise
• A team play: develop and maintain working relationships and continuously work to improve relationships, contacts, and networks.
• Organized: complete assignments with minimal supervision.

What you will typically be responsible for:
• Maintains the energy management systems network in County buildings.
• Oversees a master plan of County controls installed in County facilities.
• Work with authorized County controls vendors on installations and repairs of control systems.
• Ensure existing systems and sub-systems stay up to date and provide trouble free operation.
• Maintain, re-program and repair building control systems, including software and firmware upgrades as required.
• Work with County Stationary Engineers on building control operational sequences.
• Perform routine testing of building control devices and diagnosing errors.

A few reasons why you might love this job:
• You will be part of a supportive environment with a strong and dedicated team.
• All of the tools and equipment required to perform the duties will be provided.
• You will be part of a collaborative team where teamwork is highly encouraged and supported.
• You will have the opportunity to work with new and developing technologies.
• You will have steady work that may not always be available in the private sector.

A few challenges you might face in this job:
• You may be assigned to work in a Detention Facility around inmates or detainees and /or in a hospital or medical setting around patients.
• You will spend time working alone around Contra Costa County, without a team member or supervisor present.
• Scheduling work to meet customer needs such as working nights and weekends.
• Coordinating work with multiple IT groups in other departments.

Core competencies required:
• Delivering results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Mechanical Insight: Comprehending how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Actions & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishments
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behaviors as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps and final work products
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Written Communication: Ability to write reports and maintain databases.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships

Desirable Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Microsoft Visio
• Experience working with logic programming
• Knowledge of network system operations
• Ability to diagnose control systems issues

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Out of state motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Completion of an apprenticeship or certificate program in Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or the equivalent of full-time experience in operating, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing HVAC systems and controls, at least two (2) years of which must have been with Direct Digital Control (DDC) building HVAC systems and controls.

Special Requirement : Completion of an Energy Management Systems class within one (1) year of appointment for this position.

Selection Process

1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire is required at the time of applying.
2. Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates that clearly demonstrate they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is a part of the application and is designed to evaluate each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented in the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)
3. Department Hiring Interviews: To be scheduled once the eligible list is established.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Fina Prak at Fina.Prak@pw.cccounty.us . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 3/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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