7289-Utility Electrician Supervisor II

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Utility Electrician Supervisor II

Job Code: 7289

DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, schedules, and supervises the work activities related to the 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 second-level supervisory classification in the Utility Electrician series. It is distinguished from the 7288 Utility Electrician Supervisor I in that the latter performs duties and provides technical supervision to staff, while the Utility Electrician Supervisor II is responsible for performing the full range of supervisory duties in a unit or division and supervising Utility Electrician Supervisor I.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises first-level supervisors, journey level, and subordinate staff in a unit or division.

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. Prepares expenditures of operational materials and supplies and monitors expenses to

ensure they are within budgetary allocations; assists in the preparation of budgets for

division.

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. 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; 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 verifiable recognized five-year training program specific to industrial electrical equipment.

Experience:

Six (6) years of verifiable journey-level electrician experience in the installation, maintenance, and operation of high voltage (above 600 volts), including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

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: 7288 Utility Electrician Supervisor I

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.

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