• Education equivalent to four (4) years of college education with studies in Electrical Engineering, Business or Public Administration, Public Works Administration, or closely related field ; and
• At least three (3) years of field experience in increasingly responsible electrical work in a public or private electric utility;
• Withat least two (2) years of which having been in a supervisory capacity; or
• Education equivalent to two (2) years of relevant college educaiton; and
• A minimimun of five (5) years of field experience in increasingly responsible electrical work in a pulic or private electric utility; and
• With at least three years of which having been in a supervisory capacity;or
• Educattion equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; and
• Six (6) years of field experience in increasingly repsonsible electrical work in a public or private electric utility; and
• With at lease three years of which having been in a supervisory capacity.

As a member of the City’s unclassified service, this is an “at-will” position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this position demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills, sets a good example, and correctly applies the tenets of the City’s Code of Ethics and Values.

• Provides supervision, control, coordination, and general administrative assistance to the Field Forepersons in the Field Construction and Maintenance Divisions;
• Oversees the consistent application of City and Electric Department policies, safety practices, employee appraisals and disciplinary actions;
• Provides general guidance and administers the Electric Department's safety and training programs for all field forces;
• Coordinates and administers the repair, testing, and acquisition of equipment, tools, and materials necessary for field work;
• Oversees and administers the budget for field work;
• Assists in defining priorities of field work and in assigning manpower required to accomplish Electric Department functions;
• Occasionally takes direct responsibility for completing special assignments, accomplishing critical tasks, and/or coordinating major project activities;
• Oversees and coordinates major construction and maintenance activities;
• Sees to the needs for routine inspection of tools, materials and equipment;
• Assists in the preparation of portions of the Electric Department budget;
• Communicates directly with the Director of Electric Utility or his Assistant, as required, to accomplish Electric Department tasks; and
• Does related work as required.

• The basic principles of electrical theory and their broad application;

• Utility generation, transmission, and distribution equipment, including substation transformers, electrical transmission lines, and overhead and underground equipment; and The methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in construction and maintenance of high and low voltage distribution facilities.

• The pertinent laws, codes, and safety rules covering electrical maintenance and construction work, both overhead and underground, and the basic principles and procedures involved in planning major electrical installations;
• Live line work and applicable tools;
• Construction and maintenance equipment available for use, and modern installations.

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the field activities of crews;
• Work in a team based environment and achieve common goals;
• Establish cooperative working relationships with employees, contractors, and the general public; and
• Maintain work and operational records and to prepare technical reports.