ELECTRONIC CONTROL CENTER SUPERVISOR8346N2 Pay Grade: 24 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is supervisory work responsible for the maintenance, repair, replacement and operation of all electronic and pneumatic control and sensing devices of a central control and monitoring system center and the operation of the console and auxiliary equipment. Work involves supervising staff, participating in skilled electronic and pneumatic control work and evaluating data from and operating the central control console and monitoring equipment. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL C: "Under direction…" Employees at this level usually receive a general outline of the work to be performed and are generally free to develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of established policies. New, unusual, or complex work situations are almost always referred to a superior for advice. Work is periodically checked for progress and conformance to established policies and requirements. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average… Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in solving problems. Workers at this level exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or technical in nature requiring careful interpretation. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL B: The purpose of the contact is to plan, coordinate and advise on work efforts, interpret guidelines or instructions, elicit opinions or give guidance on the basis of facts to resolve common issues or problems when the information is not sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are working toward mutual goals and have basically cooperative attitudes. Well developed communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL D: The work requires considerable physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL D: Involves administrative supervision responsibility. As a "first line supervisor", the primary responsibility involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating employees who perform the same or similar work. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. As a "project manager" may direct the activities of project leaders to develop plans and criteria and to evaluate progress and results for one or more projects. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Electronic Control Center Technician class which is skilled work in the operation of electronic and pneumatic control devices. Differs from the Physical Plant Supervisor I class which is responsible for the supervision of skilled workers in maintenance and trades but does not include responsibility for supervision of electronic and pneumatic control work. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of a staff responsible for the repair, maintenance, calibration and replacement of electronic and pneumatic parts and equipment and related system equipment (pumps, motors, etc.). Prioritizes work and determines most appropriate methods to accomplish the desired results. Monitors and evaluates the performance of heating and cooling systems through control center graphic display and by data obtained and printed out by the control center. Evaluates information to determine immediate needs. Operates console to bypass programmed set-points resulting in temporary changes in the system's heating and cooling performance, to execute manual start-stop commands to motors, and to make day-night changeovers. Issues work orders to certain trade supervisors regarding electrical and mechanical equipment, other than electronic and pneumatic controls, in need of repair. Maintains records on calibration and replacement of control devices and on other maintenance of the control and monitoring system. Confers with building users regarding preferred temperature and humidity levels of buildings and makes adjustments within established limits. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of the standard practices, methods and tools used in calibrating, aligning, testing, trouble shooting and repairing electronic and pneumatic equipment. *Knowledge of heating and air conditioning principles and practices and of automatic control systems and their components. *Knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision. Abilities *Ability to plan, assign, review and evaluate the work of subordinates. *Ability to work from drawings and specifications, to analyze malfunctions, and to trace circuits. *Ability to evaluate data collected from remote locations by the control center and to operate the console to take corrective actions. *Ability to use the tools, materials and equipment used in testing and repairing electronic and pneumatic controls. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of electronic and pneumatic controls in a central control and monitoring center of a large air conditioning and heating system or similarly complex system. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 06/93 |