Distribution Electrician Crew Leader - For Austin Energy Employees Only

Job Description:

Distribution Electrician Crew Leader - For Austin Energy Employees Only

Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus six years of directly related Utility electrical experience, including two years as a journeyman electrician.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Licensed for the operation of commercial vehicles in the state of Texas within 120 days of employment.
• To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.

Notes to Applicants
The Distribution Electrician Crew Leader ( DECL ) position leads personnel performing overhead and underground distribution construction, maintenance, and restoration activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Distribution Electrician, leading multiple distribution projects, and safely providing crew oversight during normal day and restoration periods. The ideal candidate will have experience working with or within Work Management systems, Asset Management programs, while providing project completion timeliness. The candidate will be able to utilize analytical data, demonstrate technical expertise, and communicate project scope to Supervision.

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 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’s 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.

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.

The position requires adherence to all DOT regulations and City of Austin Personnel Policies.

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. Schedule may vary based upon departmental needs.
Job Close Date 12/26/2024 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 2412 Kramer Lane, Bldg. C, Austin, Texas 78758 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience being designated as the Employee in Charge for Austin Energy construction, maintenance, and/or restoration activities.
• Experience with Austin Energy utility design and construction standards pertaining to electrical utility construction and maintenance activities
• Experience referencing and interpreting policies, procedures , or processes located within Austin Energy’s Safety and Risk Management Manual and/or Austin Energy’s Guidelines and Work Processes ( GWP ).
• Experience working in mobile workforce platforms such as Field Client, Smart sheet, or Mobile Workforce Management ( MWM ).
• Experience interfacing with and providing detailed information to internal and external customers.

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.

Participates in short and long range planning activities for Customer Account Management, Customer Care Services and Customer Energy Solutions; serves as an advisor in support of division initiatives. Develops, maintains, and monitors departmental budget; creates, compiles, and completes all budget documents for executive presentation. Manages purchasing procurement process; monitors contract services to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Assists in the formulation of departmental polices and operating procedures. Evaluates program effectiveness and efficiency to meet departmental business goals. Recommends solutions to critical business issues and presents alternatives. Prepares and presents reports, oversees the design of visual presentation materials, including charts and graphs to accompany reports. Coordinates all human resource activities for department to include employment and employee relations. Coordinates cross-functional projects and personnel to assess departmental requirements. Acts as the department liaison in the operations of divisions and other City departments.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for leading utility crews and training other Utility Electricians (minimum of 3 employees, including the crew leader).

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 business strategies, objectives, departmental goals, and initiatives.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in determining needs and gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management’s use.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in quantitative, qualitative, and financial data analysis, including statistics, and problem solving.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with 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 (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six years of directly related Utility electrical experience, two years of which were as a journeyman substation electrician. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you a current Austin Energy employee?

• 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 and/or endorsements within 120 days of employment?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that internal hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions cannot have more than eight City Driver Points (CDP) within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• 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 experience being designated as the Employee in Charge for Austin Energy construction, maintenance, and/or restoration activities.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with Austin Energy utility design and construction standards pertaining to electrical utility construction and maintenance activities.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience referencing and interpreting policies, procedures, or processes located within Austin Energy’s Safety and Risk Management Manual and/or Austin Energy's Guidelines and Work Processes (GWP).
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working in mobile workforce platforms such as Field Client, Smartsheet, or Mobile Workforce Management (MWM).
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience interfacing with and providing detailed information to internal and external customers.
(Open Ended Question)


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