Machinist Supervisor

THE POSITION

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE DRAINAGE DIVISION.

The Machinist Supervisor documents, organizes, and directs staff in the Machinist series. Positions in this classification are expected to organize and supervise the daily activities to ensure regulatory, safety, and operational requirements are met. This position organizes the department’s emergency response throughout the year along with ensuring each event is properly documented. The position updates the asset management system to ensure the maintenance and budgeting data is correct.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will be able to organize staff and coordinate work, perform staff development, assess emergencies and find resolutions, understand the department’s assets and proper operations, document thoroughly, and have good communication skills.

DEFINITION

Plans, assigns, schedules, directs, and evaluates the work of journey-level Machinists, semi-skilled Machinist Helpers and Maintenance Workers in maintaining and repairing a variety of machinery and equipment. May personally perform or assist with more complicated tasks.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is distinguished from Machinist by the requirement for full-time supervisory and administrative responsiblity.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direction is provided by management personnel. Provides direct supervision over Machinists, Machinist Helpers, and Maintenance Workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Plan, assign, schedule, direct, and evaluate the work of Machinists, Machinist Helpers, and Maintenance Workers in maintaining, repairing, and installing mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, engines, hoists, compressors, blowers, water and wastewater facilities, and related equipment.
- Supervise and participate in the manufacture of parts for the repair of mechanical equipment.
- Prepare sketches, drawings, and written instructions for various jobs.
- Establish and implement training programs for employees in safety, materials, and methods.
- Write specifications for new and replacement equipment.
- Contact vendors to order material and spare parts for inventory.
- Maintain work time, equipment, and material records; write reports on work performed.
- Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

- The principles and practices of supervision and leadership.
- The standard practices, materials, and methods of the Machinists' trade.
- The occupational hazards and safety practices of the Machinists' trade.
- The standards and practices of operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities.
- The qualities, adaptabilities, and uses of a variety of metals and alloys.
- Maintenance records management.

Ability to:

- Plan, organize, schedule, lay out, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
- Prepare working drawings, written instructions, reports, and records.
- Interpret and work from plans, sketches, blue prints, and worn or broken parts.
- Read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.

Skill in:

- Machine shop operations.
- The care of the tools and equipment of the Machinists' trade.
- The supervision and evaluation of personnel.
- Oral and written communications.

Experience:

Two years experience as a journey-level Machinist with the City of Sacramento.
OR

Three years experience as a journey-level Machinist, preferably including one year of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Special Qualifications:

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C license is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Respiratory Protective Equipment:

Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven, when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.

Residency Requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th - 30th Streets within one year following appointment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Machinist Supervisor examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

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

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