7288-Utility Electrician Supervisor I

Job Description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Utility Electrician Supervisor I

Job Code: 7288

DEFINITION

Under direction, plans, schedules, supervises, and performs inspection, maintenance, repair, installation, and testing of a variety of electrical systems and equipment, up to 600 Volts energized and 601 volts to 301,000 Volts de-energized, used at the water, wastewater, power and hydroelectric facilities of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is the first level supervisory classification in the Utility Electrician series. It is distinguished from the 7385 Utility Electrician in that the Utility Electrician Supervisor I provides technical and functional supervision to subordinate staff. This class is distinguished from 7289 Utility Electrician Supervisor II in that the latter is responsible for performing the full range of supervisory duties in a unit or division and supervising Utility Electrician Supervisor I.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises journey level and subordinate staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans, schedules, supervises, and performs work activities related to inspecting,

maintaining, repairing, installing, and testing a variety of electrical equipment, up to 24,000

Volts, at utility facilities.

2. Supervises and performs troubleshooting and diagnostic work on a variety of electrical and

solid state electronic based equipment; maintenance and repair of high voltage

conductors; and maintenance, adjustment, and operation of power generating and

substation equipment.

3. Supervises de-energized maintenance, repairs, and testing of a variety of electrical

operating components of circuit breakers and transformers at substations, switchyards,

and power generating facilities rated up to 300,000 Volts.

4. Ensures compliance with safe work practices at job sites and assures adherence to

industry standard electrical safety requirements, policies, and procedures.

5. Schedules routine inspections of electrical equipment and initiates preventive maintenance

and repairs to maintain established reliability standards.

6. Reviews work plans, interprets wiring diagrams, electrical code requirements, and

specifications with subordinates; inspects work in progress and work completed to ensure

that it complies with proper methods and electrical code.

7. Trains subordinates in proper methods and procedures; provides and supports on-the-job

training; and assists in implementing work process improvements and practices.

8. Works in conjunction with support staff, including engineers and other technical experts, to

coordinate work plans; meets with representatives of other City departments, outside

organizations, and the general public in connection with electrical projects.

9. Makes estimates of labor, materials, and supplies and keeps job costs in line with

estimates.

10. Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: standard terms, practices, procedures and modern methods used to understand the functions and workings of high voltage equipment and electronic controls; various types of electrical equipment and methods of installation; industry standard electrical safety requirements, including California state electrical safety orders; electrical codes, ordinances, and regulations including the National Electrical Code and National Fire Protection Association 70E standard.

Ability or Skill to: apply principles and practices of effective supervision; plan, assign, supervise, coach, train and evaluate the work of subordinates; install and read drawings, ladder diagrams, schematics, sketches and blueprints; inspect equipment; do simple arithmetic computations and basic algebra; communicate clearly orally and in writing; keep records and make reports; observe and ensure all safety standards, regulations, and organizational policies; climb ladders and carry heavy objects; and drive a motor vehicle in the State of California; use and handle electrical equipment and tools used in the electrical trade.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Completion of a recognized five-year Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Program or other recognized verifiable five-year training program specific to industrial electrical.

Experience:

Five (5) years of verifiable journey-level electrician experience in the installation, maintenance, and operation of high voltage (above 600 volts).

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California (Class C) driver license.

Substitution:

Additional verifiable journey-level electrician experience in the installation, servicing, repair, maintenance, and operation of high voltage (above 600 volts) can be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

FROM: 7385 Utility Electrician

TO: 7289 Utility Electrician Supervisor II

ORIGINATION DATE: 08/08/24

AMENDED DATE:

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: Click here to enter text.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

Standard Information

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.

Historic and future compensation