Career Opportunity

Transit Power Line Supervisor I - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (7235) - (T00125)

Recruitment: REF45950V

Published: December 03, 2024

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About:

This is a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Class Based Test.

The SFMTA, a department of the City and County of San Francisco, oversees Muni (the historic Municipal Railway), parking and traffic, bicycling, walking and taxis. Over one million people get around San Francisco and rely on us to ensure safe and reliable travel.

Our Vision: Excellent transportation choices for San Francisco.

Our Mission: We connect San Francisco through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

Application Opening: December 03, 2024

Deadline to Apply: Job ad closed on 12/3/24 due to proposed classification specification amendments. To be reopened / reposted at a later date to include any approved changes. 

Compensation Range: $179,114/year (For more information, click here.)

Recruitment ID: CBT-7235-T00125/ REF45950V

Role description

Under direction, Transit Power Line Supervisor I supervises a crew of electrical line-workers and supports personnel in the installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground transit power lines and cables, and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features:

The 7235 Transit Power Line Supervisor I is the first-level supervisor in the transit power line series. This job code is distinguished from job code 7366 Transit Power Line Worker in that the latter is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of transit power line systems. This job code is distinguished from next higher job code 7274 Transit Power Line Supervisor II in that the latter is the second-level supervisor in this series and directs the activities of several field crews engaged in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground transit power transmission systems.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervises transit power line workers and support personnel in transit power line work.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code and are not intended to be an inclusive list:

1. Plans, assigns and supervises the work of subordinate personnel engaged in the installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of high voltage (600 volts or more) overhead and underground transit power lines and cables.
2. Responds immediately to emergency breakdowns and makes necessary repairs.
3. Reviews, supervises, and performs the installation of overhead lines, feeders, circuit breakers and other accessories.
4. Makes field investigations of job sites/ existing facilities requiring alteration and relocation of transit power lines and related systems.
5. Makes preliminary maps, sketches and drawings for new overhead and underground transit power systems.
6. Prepares requests for materials and equipment.
7. Prepares various reports such as performance evaluations, daily work logs, and other operational reports.
8. Establishes and maintains contact with the departmental personnel, representatives of other departments, contractors, and the general public.
9. Interprets, coordinates and enforces existing methods and procedures in the installation, maintenance and repair of transit power lines.
10. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Nature of Work: Include working day, swing or night shifts, weekends and holidays in a 24 hour/7 days-a-week operation; working in confined underground spaces or elevated areas; in inclement weather and requiring the ability to lift objects weighing 50 pounds or more to the waist level.

How to qualify

Experience:

Five (5) years of verifiable journey-level experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of high voltage (600 volts or more) overhead and underground power lines of which 3 years of experience must have been with overhead and underground transit power lines.

License:

Possession of a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment.

Note: Employees will be required to obtain and maintain a Class B driver license within six (6) months of appointment.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 

Selection Process:

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

Exam Components:

Written Multiple-Choice Examination (Weight - 100%)

Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be invited to participate in a written multiple-choice test designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to: knowledge of the methods and procedures used in the maintenance, repair and installation of transit power lines and the use and care of the tools, materials and equipment used in the Transit Power line repairs; knowledge of electrical theory; ability to read maps and schematic drawings; safety knowledge; supervisory ability; and human relations ability.

What else should I know?

Eligibility 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 Director of Transportation 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 Director of Transportation.

Medical Examination/Drug Testing:

Candidates who are being considered for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination. Candidates who cannot meet the medical requirement will be placed under waiver until this requirement is met. The medical examination will be administered only to those applicants who are being considered for appointment.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has determined that Class 7235 Transit Power Line Supervisor I is a "safety-sensitive" position, under regulations issued by the Federal Transit Administration (49 CFR Part 655). Federal law requires that all transit employees who perform safety-sensitive functions be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. All applicants for Safety-Sensitive positions shall undergo urine drug testing prior to employment and within 90 days prior to performing Safety-Sensitive functions for the first time. Receipt by the SFMTA of a negative test result is required prior to the employee being placed on the payroll. A positive, adulterated, negative dilute or substituted test will result in a decision not to hire, and the applicant's name will be removed from the list of eligibles for Safety-Sensitive positions. The SFMTA will not consider hiring any person who tested positive, adulterated, substituted or refused to submit to testing for a minimum of two years following the positive test.

In addition, each applicant who has worked for a Department of Transportation (DOT) - regulated employer(s) within the last two years will be required to sign a consent form, prior to appointment, authorizing SFMTA to obtain information from their prior employers concerning their drug and alcohol test history. Each applicant will also be required to provide SFMTA with information regarding whether, during the last two years, the applicant tested positive or refused to test on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which the applicant applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by DOT drug and alcohol testing rules. SFMTA will not hire any applicant for a safety-sensitive position who fails to provide this information or fails to provide written consent for the release of information from prior employers.

Terms of Announcement:

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 410.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency ATTN: Human Resources Examinations and Classification Unit, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 6th 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 Civil Service Commission | San Francisco (sf.gov)

Additional Information Regarding  Employment with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency:

• 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
• SFMTA Employee Wellness Program

How to Apply:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

1. Visit https://careers.sf.gov/
2. Type “7235” into the "Search by class or keyword" field
3. Click the link to open the job ad
4. Select the “Apply Now" button and follow instructions on the screen 

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov 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.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the Exam Process, please contact the exam analyst, Renee.Strain@sfmta.com.

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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.