Performs difficult technical and administrative work planning, organizing and managing the electrical distribution system for the City.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class plans for current and future electric system needs, organizes and manages the work of the division, performs administrative tasks, and provides guidance to field services staff engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the overhead and underground electric utility lines, substations and other equipment. The employee works with management in planning and directing all work activities including long and short range planning, capital and operating budget development and administration and customer service issues. Work includes hiring, orienting, training, ensuring safety and performance coaching and evaluation of divisional staff. Work involves determining priorities; assigning work to crews directly and through subordinate supervisors; inspecting work in the field; and overseeing maintenance and repair activities. Work requires availability outside regular business hours during emergencies, major power outages and extreme weather events.. The employee is subject to work in both inside and outside environments, extreme temperatures and exposure to hazards associated with electrical line work. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated based on conferences, review of records and reports, and observation.