Career Opportunity

Communications Line Worker Supervisor II - Citywide - (7273) - (122242)

Recruitment: RTF0122241-00604387

Published: February 16, 2023

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About:

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAMINATION

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our city's commitment to heighten the quality of life for San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our city what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. 

• Application Opening: 1/13/2023 
• Initial Application Deadline: 1/31/2023 
• Deadline extended: 3/10/2023 
• Compensation Range: $130,780-$158,990 (annually)
• Recruitment ID: # 122242

Role description

Under general direction, supervises the activities of field crews engaged in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground police, fire and other emergency communication systems.  The essential duties assigned to this class include: planning, assigning, supervising, inspecting and evaluating the activities of subordinate supervisors and their crew of electrical line helpers, electrical line workers and cable splicers engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground communication and traffic signal systems and equipment for the operation of police, fire and other emergency communication systems equipment; making field inspections; preparing time and material cost estimates for projects and making field surveys and preliminary estimates and plans for system modifications; requisitioning materials and supplies; trains and supervising field crews; responding to emergencies or reported malfunctioning and/or damaged communication systems; preparing written activity reports; making and interpreting maps, sketches and drawings; coordinating job site usage, attending various meetings and acting as liaison to other departments.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties: 

1]Plans, assigns, supervises, inspects and evaluates the activities of subordinate supervisors and their crews of line workers engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground communication and traffic signal systems and equipment Plans and coordinates the work of subordinate supervisors and related personnel involved construction, maintenance and repair of underground and overhead police, fire, traffic and other emergency communications systems.

2]Makes field inspections of work in progress.

3]Prepares time and material cost estimates for work projects

4]Requisitions materials and supplies.

5]Trains and supervises field crew.

6]Responds to emergencies and reported malfunctioning.

7]Prepares written reports to document daily activities of field crews.

8]Drives city vehicle.

9]Makes and interprets maps, sketches and drawings for the installation of emergency communication systems.

10]Coordinates job site usage.

11]Attends various meetings and acts as liaison to other city departments.

12]Performs other duties as assigned. 

How to qualify

Experience: Four (4) years of verifiable journey-level experience as an electrical line worker in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground police, fire and other emergency communication systems and traffic signal systems and equipment. Three (3) years of this experience must have been supervising construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground police, fire and other emergency communication systems and traffic signal systems and equipment.

AND 

License: Valid Class C driver's license.

Note(s):

1]One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

2] A valid out-of-state driver’s license is acceptable during the application process. A valid California driver's license must be obtained prior to appointment and maintained throughout employment.

3] Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

4]Employees for the City and County of San Francisco may submit performance evaluations showing duties performed to verify qualifying City experience. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee's class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules.

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

SELECTION PROCEDURE/EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Written Examination (Weight 100%):
Candidates deemed to meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in writing examination designed to measure their relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas, which may include, but not be limited to knowledge of Inspection techniques and procedures, knowledge of electrical theory; fundamentals and national electric codes; knowledge of safety practices and procedures; overhead (pole line) and underground construction; emergency communication systems maintenance, operation and installation; Ability to  Read and interpret and make maps; communicate orally and in writing; human relations;  utilize a personal computer; drive a motor vehicle; operate equipment and tools; supervise and train staff.

A passing score must be achieved on the written examination in order to be ranked on the eligible list.

What else should I know?

Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

To find Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Counts-by-Job-Codes-and-Department-FY-2021-22.pdf.

NOTES: Applicable to 7273 Communication Line Supervisor II positions at the Department of Technology-Public Safety:

1) Medical Testing: Prior to appointment, eligible candidates must successfully pass the TB testing process. Prospective and current employee may be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance with Federal rules and regulations.

2) SECURITY CLEARANCES AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Positions in this classification may require that successful candidates who become eligible for appointment may be required to go through a background investigation to determine the candidate’s suitability for employment in this classification. Factors considered in the investigation may include employment history, use of illegal/controlled substances. Reasons for rejection based on this investigation may include, but not limited to: applicable convictions, repeated or serious violations of the law, inability to accept supervision, inability to follow rules and regulations, falsification of application materials and/or other relevant factors. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov.] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.]

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams 
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

• Select the "Apply Now" button or “I’m Interested” and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst at Aarti.Lata@sfgov.org 

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.