Position Information

Posting Title Distribution Electrician Supervisor - For Austin Energy Employees Only

Job Requisition Number AE503840

Position Number 100295

Job Type Full-Time

Division Name Electric System - Field Ops

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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 or Certifications:

• 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.

  Notes to Applicants

The Distribution Electrician Supervisor ( DES ) position oversees personnel performing overhead and underground distribution construction, maintenance, and restoration activities. The ideal candidate will have: experience working as a Distribution Electrician, managing multiple distribution projects, and safely providing oversight during normal day and restoration periods; experience working with or within Work Management systems and Asset Management programs while providing project updates and completion timelines; the ability to present analytical data and communicate project scope and performance-based reporting to Management. This position will require the employee to perform site visits to meet with project coordinators and perform crew audits.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE (http://www.austintexas.gov/department/active-employee-benefits) for more information.

Employment Application:

The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Commercial Driver License:

This position requires a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire one within 120 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.

Work Schedule:

This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.

Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.

Pay Range

Commensurate

Hours

Monday – Friday

6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This position is classified as essential. Please see Work Schedule section below regarding essential personnel.

Job Close Date 10/14/2024

Type of Posting Departmental Only

Department Austin Energy

Regular/Temporary Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable

Category Professional

Location 2412 Kramer Lane, Bldg. C, Austin, Texas 78758

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Direct utility experience working as a crew leader leading three (3) or more employees in daily tasks with construction, maintenance, and/or restoration work groups.

• Experience working with utility management programs such as Mobile Workforce Management ( MWM ), Advanced Distribution Management System ( ADMS )/Field Client, Integrated Tools for Operation (iTOA), Maximo and Smartsheet.

• Experience working within a Quality Management System ( QMS ) such as ISO 9001.

• Experience working with Distribution Construction Standards and Design Guidelines for both overhead and underground facilities.

• Experience interfacing with and providing detailed information to internal and external customers.

• Experience providing guidance and training to employees under your direction as a lead.

• Experience tracking multiple projects, resources, material, and inventory associated with distribution projects.

  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- Supervision 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.

  Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

  EEO/ADA

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.

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? 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.

• Yes

• No

• • Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you a current City of Austin employee working at Austin Energy?

• Yes

• No

• • This position requires a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License within 120 days of employment?

• Yes

• No

• • This position is classified as an “essential” position. The candidate must be able to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Shifts may change according to departmental needs. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?

• Yes

• No

• • This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check.

• • Describe your direct utility crew leader experience leading three (3) or more employees in daily tasks within the construction, maintenance, and/or restoration work groups.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience experience working with utility management programs such as Mobile Workforce Management (MWM), Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS)/Field Client, Integrated Tools for Operation (iTOA), Maximo and Smartsheet.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS), such as ISO 9001:2015.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience working with Distribution Construction Standards and the Design Criteria Guidelines for both overhead and underground facilities.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience interfacing with and providing detailed information to internal and external customers.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience providing guidance and training to employees under your direction as a lead. Include your number of years of experience and a brief explanation.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe your experience tracking multiple projects, resources, material and inventory associated with distribution projects.

(Open Ended Question)

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