Senior Equipment Engineer
California State Personnel Board Specification
Definition
Under direction to have charge of varied and difficult engineering work involving supervision of associate engineers and others in the equipment department of the Division of Highways; and to do other related work.
Typical Tasks
Assists in planning and directing the work of the staff of the equipment department engaged in the purchase, inspection, maintenance, repair, and disposal of equipment and equipment parts and the design of new equipment and parts; assists engineers in the districts in determining equipment needs and in selecting appropriate equipment for specific jobs; prepares specifications for the purchase and maintenance of construction and shop equipment; outlines the design or approves designs for special machines or equipment; makes or directs the making of field inspections and makes recommendations on the use and care of equipment; determines retention value or obsolescence of equipment; makes recommendations for and arranges for survey or disposal of equipment; makes occasional inspections of the district shops and makes recommendations as to procedure and equipment; assists in establishing rental rates for equipment to provide for upkeep and replacement; makes recommendations as to suitability of equipment; and prepares reports and dictates correspondence.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Either
1. Two years of engineering experience in work primarily involving the use, care, and management of or the construction and repair of automotive or heavy construction equipment, equivalent in responsibility to that of an Associate Engineer in the California state service. or
2. Two years of experience performing the duties of an Associate Equipment Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Range D, Highway Equipment Superintendent I or II, or Highway Superintendent in the California state service. and Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in engineering. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Various types, models, capacities, and operative characteristics of heavy construction and maintenance equipment of the type used in highway work; equipment requirements for highway maintenance and construction work; repair and maintenance of such equipment and methods, tools, and materials required in its repair; equipment design; salvage values of worn-out or obsolete equipment; principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision; a manager's/supervisor's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
Ability to: Outline the design of machines or equipment for special use and supervise its construction; determine when equipment should be retired; prepare specifications for highway or shop equipment; estimate and determine equipment requirements for various types of projects, and advise District Engineers on needs, use, and care of equipment; direct the work of others; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; dictate correspondence and prepare reports; effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
Special Personal Characteristics
Demonstrated supervisory ability and tact.
