7279-Powerhouse Electrician Supervisor II

Job description

SAN FRANCISCO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CLASS TITLE: POWERHOUSE ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR II CODE: 7279

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under direction, supervises the maintenance, repair, installation, modification, testing, servicing and operations of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment used in the generation, conversion, distribution and remote control of numerous automated substations that supply electrical power for the municipal transit system; reviews maintenance and operating records and reports; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:

A Powerhouse Electrician Supervisor II is distinguished from a Transit Power Line Worker Supervisor II in that the former requires technical knowledge in electrical and electronic equipment necessary to operate automated substations, rather than overhead and underground transit power transmission systems.

A Powerhouse Electrician Supervisor II is also distinguished from a Powerhouse Electrician Supervisor I in that the former is responsible for the direction of the employee in the latter classification and has overall supervision over the Motive Power Division, whereas the latter is responsible for supervising only one section of the division

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Supervises, directs and assigns the work of subordinate supervisors engaged in the operation, maintenance, repair, and trouble shooting of electrical and electronic equipment associated with transit power systems.

2. Establishes maintenance, repair and operation policies and procedures; develops program of preventive maintenance; outlines tests for complex electrical and electronic equipment.

3. Consults with public utilities engineers concerning equipment performance; recommends modification to improve performance and reliability; directs the installation, modification or removal of power plant equipment.

4. Approves requisitions for material and supplies as required; submits various requests for budgeted items: personnel, equipment, building repair, etc.

5. Periodically inspects automatic substations, gap breaker stations, Power Control Center, cable machinery motors and switchgear, and electrical repair shop.

6. Assists in the development and advancement of subordinates through training and effective use of employee development program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Requires completion of high school or its equivalent, supplemented by at least eight years of progressively responsible experience as a journeyman electrician, including three years as an electrician foreman. Experience must be related to the maintenance, repair, and operation of power generation, conversion, distribution and remote control equipment systems.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires comprehensive knowledge of: the operation, maintenance and repair requirements of power generating, conversion, distribution and remote control equipment; the methods, techniques and equipment necessary to maintain and operate an electrical power system.

CLASS TITLE: POWERHOUSE ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR II CODE: 7279

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Continued)

Requires ability to: plan, assign and direct the activities of subordinate personnel; deal effectively and courteously with subordinates, other departmental personnel and the general public; prepare and interpret plans, drawings and wiring diagrams; prepare and review detailed operating and maintenance records and reports.

License Requirements: Requires possession of a valid California Driver's License.

PROMOTIVE LINES:

TO: 7130 Power and Plant Superintendent

FROM: 7255 Powerhouse Electrician Supervisor I

ADOPTED: 8-6-79

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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