Supervising Stationary Engineer (Water) - Promotional Only

Supervising Stationary Engineer (Water) - Promotional Only - (260000OG)

Description

Salary: $74,022 - $86,450

Position Grade: 212M

Department: Water Division

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Examination Number: EX1804

Location: St. Louis, MO

Promotional - Open to Permanent City Employees Only.

Incumbents in this position supervise the operation of the City's Water Treatment Plants’ pumping facilities, primary and distributive stations.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance of assigned equipment in other buildings.
• Sets work schedules, pumping rates, order supplies and materials.
• Runs preventative maintenance program.
• Submits budget requests.
• Determines need for major repairs.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to perform mid to upper-level data analysis including the ability to coordinate, strategize, systemize and correlate, using discretion in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations within an organizational framework. Requires the ability to implement decisions based on such data, and overseeing the execution of these decisions.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to manage and direct a large group of employees, which may include firstline supervisors. Oversees and controls employee discipline, selection and allocation, and planning of human resources.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Requires the ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple, complex and rapid adjustments, such as a personal computer, HVAC systems and refrigeration manifold. Ability to repair complex equipment and machinery.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and advisory data and information such as fuel usage charts, chemical tests, plant operations log, equipment records, blueprints, invoices, and non-routine correspondence.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; requires the ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebra and geometry.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems such as supervision, managing, leading, teaching, directing, planning, coordinating and controlling. Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or multiple programs.
• Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, toxic/poisonous agents, or pathogenic substances.
• Physical Requirements: Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull moderately heavy objects and materials, twenty to fifty pounds, such as accessing equipment by ladder. Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling such as accessing utility tunnels in order to perform maintenance duties.
• Sensory Requirements: Requires the ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, sounds, odors and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks, such as assessing problems in machinery.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must be available for On-Call at all times.
  
  

Qualifications

Three years of experience as a licensed Stationary Engineer. OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses

• Applicants must possess a Stationary Engineer’s License (Class I or II); and
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license while employed by the City of St. Louis. Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of filing application and be able to present it upon request. Please note type of license, number, class and expiration date on the Employment Application.
  
  

Preferences

• Public Drinking Water Treatment or Distribution System Operator Certification issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
• Five years’ experience in operating a Water Treatment Plant/Facility.
  
  

Scoring Components and Their Weights

Experience and Training: 100%

May Be Subject To

Background Investigation: Pass/Fail

Medical Examination: Pass/Fail

Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon Request

When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Veterans Preference Points

To be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.

City Residence Preference Points

City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points. City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points.

Accommodations

If assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information. This office will not disclose any information that an applicant or employee has a disability or has discussed possible accommodations without the applicant's or employee's prior consent.

Job Posting

: Oct 14, 2026, 6:18:45 PM