Distribution Electrician Supervisor (Network, Construction and Maintenance)

Job Description:

Distribution Electrician Supervisor (Network, Construction and Maintenance)

Description

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Job Description:

Distribution Electrician Supervisor

Purpose:

Under general direction, supervises and coordinates the daily activities of electricians involved in construction, repair, installation, maintenance, or removal of electric utility systems and equipment.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assigns, organizes, and monitors task completion for work group.
  
• Interprets, explains and enforces City policies, procedures, building codes, specifications and ordinances.
  
• Communicates with schedulers regarding work orders.
  
• Monitors safety issues for work group.
  
• Operates line work tools and equipment.
  
• Performs repair, installation, maintenance or removal of electric utility facilities and equipment as required.
  
• Performs emergency electric system restoration as necessary.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Transmission and Distribution design and construction standards.
  
• Knowledge of applicable Austin Energy and OSHA safety regulations.
  
• Knowledge of local environmental requirements for construction and maintenance activities.
  
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  
• Skill in estimating time, material and labor for job assigned.
  
• Skill in oral and written communications.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  
• Ability to read and interpret plans, maps and written specifications.
  
• Ability to work in field conditions, temperature extremes, and other inclement weather conditions.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with subordinates, management, city employees, and the public.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years of relevant work experience, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 120 days of employment.
  
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in electric utility network construction and maintenance.
  
• Experience in the planning, coordination and scheduling of network construction and maintenance projects.
  
• Lead experience providing guidance and training to employees under their direction.
  
• Experience tracking multiple projects, resources, material and inventory associated with network projects.
  
• Experience interacting with and providing detailed information to internal and external customers.
  
• Experience with MAXIMO purchase requisitions, work order creation, asset inventories or similar system.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  
• Experience working in safety management with human resource systems such as Cority and Workday.
  
• Experience installing network protectors.
  
• Experience with electric utility medium voltage safety protocols.
  
• Experience responding to emergency restoration efforts.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Salary is commensurate with experience and the approved salary range.

Location: 4411 Meinardus Dr, Bldg A, Austin Texas 78744

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 6:00AM - 2:30PM: Schedule may change based on departmental needs.

Employment Application:

• Employment Application:
  
• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
  
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
  
• Responses to supplemental questions regarding experience should also be clearly documented in the ‘Experience’ section of the main application.
  
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
  
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
  
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
  
• Current City of Austin employees must submit their application through ‘Job Hubs’ in Workday to be considered.
  

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution
  
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
  
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.
  

Good Standing Employees

Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and all of the preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

Commercial Driver's License:

This position requires a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire one within 90 days of employment. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Job offer may be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test and thereafter, comply with Department of Transportation, Federal Regulations and the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing rules as outlined by the City of Austin Drug and Alcohol Policy for Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles.

Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Work Schedule:

Shifts may change according to departmental needs.

Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.

Essential:

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

This position is considered FLSA non-exempt. Non-exempt employees will be compensated for any additional hours worked when such compensation is required by law.

Important Note to Applicants:

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system" at the end.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-09-22