Transmission Line Supervisor I (7229) - Citywide - (U00058)

Cityandcountyofsanfrancisco1; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco seeks a seasoned supervisor to oversee maintenance and repair of high voltage transmission and distribution systems. You will direct crews, manage substation activities, and ensure safety practices for energized work across 600–230,000 V networks.

Requirements include a high school diploma and six years of journey-level experience, with California driver’s license (SF sites require Class B within six months; some locations may require Class A).

Qualifications

• Six years journeylevel line work experience on transmission/distribution systems up to 230,000 volts.
• Experience interpreting and applying procedures for transmission line construction and maintenance.
• Valid California driver’s license; SF locations require Class B license within six months; some sites require Class A within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, assign and supervise crews for construction, installation, maintenance and repair of high voltage lines under energized and de-energized conditions.
• Supervise maintenance and operation of substations (600–230,000 volts) including breakers, relays, batteries and controls.
• Ensure safety precautions and proper use of tools and equipment for energized work.
• Oversee washing of insulators and painting of poles and transmission towers under energized/de-energized conditions.
• Inspect and patrol transmission and distribution lines and clear right-of-way obstructions.
• Inspect switchgear, transformers and auxiliary equipment for proper operation.
• Prepare records and reports of time, materials and work performed.
• Develop subordinate staff through training and employee development programs.

Skills

Supervision

Electrical safety

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Under direction, supervises the maintenance and repair of high voltage overhead transmission, distribution lines, substations and switchyards; and performs related duties as required. Requires considerable responsibility for: interpreting and instructing on existing methods and procedures relative to transmission line construction and maintenance and repair activities; making occasional contacts with other departmental personnel and the general public on line construction, maintenance, and repair problems; gathering and preparing time and material reports on work performed.

1. Lays out, assigns and supervises subordinate personnel engaged in construction, installation, maintenance and repair of high voltage overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines and their appurtenances under energized and de-energized conditions.
2. Supervises and participates in the maintenance, operation, and adjustment of electrical transmission and primary power substations ranging from 600 to 230,000 voltage, including circuit breakers, relays, batteries, and controls.
3. Assures that all safety precautions, tools and equipment are in use when necessary to perform maintenance and repair work on energized lines.
4. Supervises the washing of insulators, the cleaning and painting of poles and transmission towers, under energized and de-energized conditions.
5. Supervises the inspection and patrolling of transmission lines, distribution lines, and clearance of right-of-way obstructions.
6. Supervises the inspection of switchgear, transformers and other auxiliary equipment for proper operation and condition.
7. Prepares records and reports of time worked, work performed and materials and supplies utilized on various projects.
8. Assists in the development and advancement of subordinates through training and effective use of employee development programs.

Nature of work:

Requires considerable physical effort and manual dexterity with frequent exposure to inclement weather and serious accident hazards.

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Six (6) years of verifiable work experience as a journey-level line worker, with distribution and transmission systems ranging from at least 600 to 230,000 volts, with responsibility for construction, installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground lines.

License and Certification:

Requires possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Positions located in San Francisco require a Class B Driver's license within six (6) months of appointment. Positions located in Moccasin and Oakdale require a Class A Driver's license within six (6) months of appointment.

Substitution:

Completion of a State-certified electrical line apprenticeship program may substitute for two (2) of the required six (6) years of journey-level work experience.

Verification of Education and Experience:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

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

1. Training & Experience (100%) duration and relevance to job-related knowledge, skills and abilities of electrical theory and practices; knowledge of overhead and underground transmission systems; and supervision for placement on the eligible list.

Certification Rule: The Certification Rule used for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Three Scores. The Department may conduct additional selection procedures before make final hiring decisions.

Note: A passing score must be achieved on the exam component in order to continue in the selection process and be placed on the eligible list.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

What else should I know?

Eligible 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