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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Metering Operations Superintendent


FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 15647 Salary Grade: ZE3
Approved: July 21, 1998 Last Revised: September 11, 2017


Purpose:
  Responsible for management and maintenance of all electrical metering operations at Austin Energy. Develop section activities for complex metering, procurement, field operations, test and repair of electric meters, and translations/billing/records.
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. Determines required equipment specifications and evaluate proposed equipment for addition to the electric metering systems
  2. Oversees quality assurance and calibration activities
  3. Reviews all system upgrade proposals and plans to assure compliance with appropriate codes and regulations prior to purchase.
  4. Interprets technical drawings and information and manufacturer specifications and assess potential impact on current metering system reliability.
  5. Meets schedules through efficient and effective utilization of assigned resources.
  6. Provides management of construction and maintenance activities by Austin Energy and contracted staff.
  7. Develops and monitors O&M and CIP budgets
  8. Ensures compliance with all Local, State and Federal regulations and codes
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 technical aspects of electric distribution systems.
  • Knowledge of contract and project management techniques and practices.
  • Knowledge of evolving utility industry regulation and competitive trends and their impact on Austin Energy.
  • Skill in coordinating multiple activities by different organizations.
  • Skill in delegating tasks and activities.
  • Skill in communicating to small and large groups, formally and informally.
  • Ability to develop relevant performance measures.
  • Ability to analyze and develop meaningful conclusions.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, eight (8) years experience in a field related to the job, three (3) years of which were in a supervisory capacity.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

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.