Austin Water Electrical Supervisor

Job Description:

Austin Water Electrical Supervisor

Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in all phases of work as a journeyman-level electrician installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems such as medium voltage distribution equipment, motor controls, facility building equipment, and lighting systems at a water or wastewater treatment plant or industrial production plant including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.

OR

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six years experience in all phases of work as a journey-level electrician, including two of which must be in a lead or supervisory capacity, and two must include directly related utility electrical experience performing installations and diagnostics, including experience working at voltages of 1000V-15kV installing, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of electrical machinery and equipment in permanent building systems, power generation plants, water or wastewater treatment plants, or industrial plants. Experience must include commercial or industrial wiring, installing, and repairing electrical conduit systems, and troubleshooting industrial motor control systems, mechanical motor starters, soft starters, and variable frequency drives.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid State of Texas Master Electrician License
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License

Notes to Applicants


Position Overview:
Under general direction, the Austin Water Electrical Supervisor supervises and coordinates the daily activities of Austin Water Industrial Utility Electricians involved in construction, repair, installation, testing, calibration, maintenance, or removal of utility high and low voltage substation and treatment-related electrical process control systems within the Austin Water Utility. Coordinate work with utility customers such as water and wastewater treatment, collection and distribution, facility engineering and outside contractors.


Working with Austin Water provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A resume is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank. These will be considered incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter, candidates should describe in concise detail their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

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 and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• A criminal background investigation is required.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
• Austin Water must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. 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.
This position will be required to travel and report to other Austin Water worksites.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$42.26 - $54.94
Hours
Monday through Friday; 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This position may require you to work outside of normal operating hours, including after-hour work, nights, weekends, bad weather events, and emergency responses.
Job Close Date 01/13/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location South Service Center - 3616 South 1st Street Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial electrical experience with medium voltage (5kv - 15kv) substations and process control systems
• Experience in coordinating multiple work groups and job assignments
• Experience in multitasking and adjusting focus based on ever changing priorities
• Strong knowledge and experience with operational, testing and safety procedures for substation class electrical equipment and treatment process equipment
• Experience in providing guidance and training to industrial utility electricians on safe work practices and proper use of test equipment in maintaining substations and treatment process systems
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System ( CMMS ) such as EAM , IPS , MAXIMO or other similar software.

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 workgroup Ensures compliance with National Electric Code, National Electric Safety Code, and all pertinent environmental restrictions and regulations, Interprets, explains, and enforces City policies, procedures, building codes, Utility specifications, and ordinances. Communicates with schedulers and project managers regarding projects Monitors safety issues for work group. Supervises the repair, installation, maintenance, testing, calibration, diagnostic analysis, or removal of utility substation equipment including substation transformers, switchgears, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, motor operators, bus work, substation batteries, chargers, control cabinets and process equipment including intake and distribution pumps, blowers, chemical treatment process equipment, power and lighting related to the facilities. Coaches and develops assigned staff using continuous learning and self-improvement techniques. Authorizes and verifies correct purchase of bid material. Provides direction in utilization of a computerized maintenance management system. Performs emergency electric system restoration as necessary system. Drives personal and/or City of Austin vehicles on official business and must maintain a driver record that meets the City of Austin’s standards.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities to include 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 City of Austin supervisory policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable electrical construction and maintenance practices, equipment, and techniques
• Knowledge of National Electric Safety Code, OSHA , and Utility Safety Policies
• Knowledge of Substation design and construction standards
• Knowledge of applicable Utility and OSHA safety regulations
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing
• Skill in applying sound construction and maintenance techniques
• Skill in oral and written communications
• Skill in using computers and related software applications
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving
• Ability to implement change and achieve defined goals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and processes simultaneously
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, schematics
• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet applications formatted
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with subordinates, management, city employees, and the public
• Ability to work in field conditions, temperature extremes, and other inclement weather conditions.

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.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position are graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in all phases of work as a journeyman-level electrician installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems such as medium voltage distribution equipment, motor controls, facility building equipment, and lighting systems at a water or wastewater treatment plant or industrial production plant including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity; OR graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six years experience in all phases of work as a journey-level electrician, including two of which must be in a lead or supervisory capacity, and two must include directly related utility electrical experience performing installations and diagnostics, including experience working at voltages of 1000V-15kV installing, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of electrical machinery and equipment in permanent building systems, power generation plants, water or wastewater treatment plants, or industrial plants. Experience must include commercial or industrial wiring, installing, and repairing electrical conduit systems, and troubleshooting industrial motor control systems, mechanical motor starters, soft starters, and variable frequency drives. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have in a lead or supervisory role in industrial electrical construction and maintenance of low, medium and high voltage electrical systems?

• More than two (2) years
• Less than two (2) years
• None

* Which of the following best describes your current electrical licensure status?

• Have a current State of Texas Master Electrician License
• Do not have a current State of Texas Master Electrician License but able to obtain one by hire date
• Do not have a current State of Texas Master Electrician License and not able to obtain one by hire date

* How many years of industrial experience do you have with medium voltage (5kv-15kv) substations and process control systems?

• None
• Less than two (2) years
• At least two (2) years but less than four (4) years
• At least four (4) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) or more years

* How many years of experience do you have with operational, testing and safety procedures for substation class equipment and treatment process equipment?

• None
• Less than two (2) years
• At least two (2) years but less than four (4) years
• At least four (4) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) or more years

* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook?

• No experience
• Basic: Create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, and emails
• Intermediate: Create/edit a variety of documents and spreasheets, reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size width, and filter/sort data fields
• Advanced: Create/edit complex documents and spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another.

* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver License or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’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. Do you meet this requirement?

• 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.

* Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work-related visa (e.g. H1B or other similar visa)?

• Yes
• No

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents