chief engineer ii

Excellence in the Business of Government

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under the direction of the Office Building Manager II, the Chief Engineer II in the Facilities Management Division (FMD) Stockton supervises the daily building and engineering operations, maintenance, special projects and repairs of building systems including heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems, auxiliary electrical plants and other mechanical and power equipment in State-owned and occupied buildings in accordance with FMD guidelines and manuals.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.

• Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.

• Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
• Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CHIEF ENGINEER II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-

Position #(s):

Working Title:

Chief Engineer II

Classification:

CHIEF ENGINEER II

$6, $8,925.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Joaquin County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Work Week:

Monday-Friday

Department Information

The Department of General Services' (DGS) Core Values and Expectations of Supervisors and Managers are key to the success of the Department's Mission. That mission is to "Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers." DGS managers and supervisors are to adhere to the Core Values and Expectations of Supervisors and Managers, and to exhibit and promote behavior consistent with those values and expectations.

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Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

• Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 12/9/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral