Electrical Mechanic Foreman
Company: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Promotional - Introduction
This examination is open only to current District employees who
meet the promotional requirements. No other applications will be
considered.
Applications will be accepted only during the designated filing
period for this examination. The opening and closing dates of the
filing period are listed in this announcement. Applications must be
filed by the following method:
Submitted online through the District's Online Employment Center
at. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on
the closing date in order to be considered.
The deadline for filing an application will not be extended due to
any unavailability of theDistrict's Online Employment Center.
TheDistrict will not be liable for theOnline Employment Centerbeing
unavailable for any period of time, and it is the sole
responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application form
is completed and submitted in a timely manner. Therefore, it is
recommended that applications be submitted early in the filing
period.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the
application form is completed and submitted in a timely manner by
the method described above.
Descriptions and dates of experience and any required license or
certification should be very clear so that it is understood exactly
how the applicant meets the promotional requirements.
Anticipation of Eligibility:An applicant who can demonstrate the
likelihood of having the required year(s) of service and civil
service status with the District in one of the required job
classifications by the anticipation date may be admitted to the
examination process. Candidates so admitted, who are successful in
the examination process, may not be appointed until evidence is
provided that these requirements were fulfilled by the anticipation
date. Employees may not hold civil service status in more than one
classification. Therefore, achievement of civil service status in
the classification that is the subject of this announcement will
result in the loss of eligibility for promotional examinations
resulting from the possession of civil service status in any former
classification.
Veterans' Preference:Veterans' Preference points will be added, in
accordance with the District statute, to the scores of those
candidates who attain a passing score in all phases of the
examination. Veterans' Preference claim forms can be obtained
through the District's website, by clicking, or requested at the
test site. An employee who receives a promotion from an eligible
list on which he or she received Veterans' Preference points will
not be eligible for Veterans' Preference points on any future
promotional examinations.
Probationary Period:The probationary period for this classification
is one year (250 days worked).
Hiring and Employment Objectives:The Metropolitan Water Reclamation
District of Greater Chicago is committed to hiring and employment
practices that base employee selection on a candidate's knowledge,
skill and ability to perform effectively on the job; provide equal
employment opportunity to all applicants; prohibit the entry of
political reasons or factors and other improper considerations into
any stage of the selection and hiring processes; and create a
transparent, honest and fair hiring system.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities will be
made in accordance with applicable laws. Requests for testing
accommodations are to be made within one week after the close of
the filing period. For information regarding accommodation for
individuals with disabilities, phone (312) 751-5170 (voice) or
(312) 751-5916 (TTY).
Promotional - Examination
Duties:Under general supervision, supervises the performance of
skilled tasks in the installation and maintenance of electrical
circuits, apparatus, machinery and equipment.
Promotional Requirements:One year of service with the District as
an Electrical Mechanic Sub-Foreman or two years of service as an
Electrical Mechanic. Civil services status in one of the foregoing
classes.
Examination:The examination will consist of a written test weighted
90%, an efficiency rating weighted 5% and a seniority rating
weighted 5%. The minimum passing score on the written test will be
70% unless determined otherwise by the Director of Human Resources.
Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test to have their
names placed on the eligible list.
The written test will assess candidates' knowledge, skill and
ability in areas such as MWRD Safety Rules and general safety
practices and procedures; MWRD Personnel Rules, Employee Handbook,
and MWRD Collective Bargaining Agreements; planning, scheduling,
and coordinating work including basic mathematical computations;
supervision; basic computer knowledge; reading comprehension;
interpersonal and written communication skills.
Examination Process:All applicants will be advised by email if they
have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do
not receive a response to their application by Friday, October 18,
2024, should contact the Employee Selection Office at (312)
751-5100.
WRITTEN TEST: The written test will be administered on Saturday,
October 26, 2024, at the Chicago High School for Agricultural
Sciences, 3857 West 111th Street, Chicago, IL.
Candidates should report at 9:00 a.m. with the approved
(printed)admission letter and driver's license or other form of
photo identification. Calculators will be provided. The use of
books, study guides, cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops or
other aids during the test is prohibited.
Promotional - Appointments
Appointments will be made from an eligible list with three
categories: A (Exceptionally Well Qualified), B (Well Qualified)
and C (Qualified). Candidates in the highest category will be given
first consideration for appointment. The eligible list has a
duration of three years.
Keywords: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Elgin , Electrical Mechanic Foreman, Engineering , Chicago, Illinois
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