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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Distribution Electrician Supervisor
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 12930 Salary Grade: ZH6
Approved: July 21, 1998 Last Revised: May 16, 2024

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.
  1. Assigns, organizes, and monitors task completion for work group.
  2. Interprets, explains and enforces City policies, procedures, building codes, specifications and ordinances.
  3. Communicates with schedulers regarding work orders.
  4. Monitors safety issues for work group.
  5. Operates line work tools and equipment.
  6. Performs repair, installation, maintenance or removal of electric utility facilities and equipment as required.
  7. 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.
 

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.