Distribution Construction Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years of experience in electric utility construction, inspection, maintenance, and/or design, including (2) years of experience in leading or supervising the coordination or scheduling of electric utility construction or maintenance projects.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Notes to Applicants
Position Description:
The Distribution Construction Supervisor ( DCS ) is responsible for the supervision of personnel required to review, schedule, coordinate, expedite, and track both building & electric service plan applications for non-designed Distribution projects. The DCS also supervises the field operations of the Development Assistance Support employees and One Call groups.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with Quality Management systems, Contract & Asset Management programs, AMANDA , Texas 811 and project planning timeliness. The candidate will be able to present analytical data and provide project scope and performance based reporting to Management. This position may require the employee to perform site visits to meet with project coordinators and perform personnel audits.

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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.

Assessments:
Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.

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.

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.

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
$38.97 - $50.67
Hours

• Monday through Friday,
• 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• This position is considered an Essential position. Please see Notes to applicants below for more information on Essential Personnel requirements.

Job Close Date 05/02/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4411 B. Meinardus Dr, Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience evaluating employee performance and providing feedback as a lead
• Experience tracking multiple projects and resources
• Experience with contract management procedures
• Experience working within a Quality Management System ( QMS ) such as ISO 9001
• Experience with the planning, coordination, and scheduling of Electric Utility Projects
• Experience using related software programs such as Maximo, GIS , AMANDA , CC&B, Korterra software, and completing electronic timesheets
• Experience working with Distribution Construction Standards and Design Guidelines for both overhead and underground facilities
• 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.

Assigns, organizes, and monitors task completion for work group. Communicates with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met. Develops, revises, and implements standard operating procedures for the section/division. Interprets, explains, and enforces City of Austin policies, procedures, building codes, specifications, and ordinances. Ensures compliance with Austin Energy (AE) Safety Rules and Regulations, Construction Standards, Design Criteria Manual, and Quality Management System. Determines goals, objectives, resource requirements, and budget for associated activities.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including 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 applicable AE and Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) safety policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of electrical construction practices, equipment, and techniques.
• Knowledge of AE Electric Service Delivery ( ESD ) Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in estimating time, materials, and labor for assigned jobs.
• Skill in communicating both orally and in writing.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in using computers, current mapping software, current scheduling software, and related software applications.
• Skill in analyzing complex data and efficiently solving problems.
• Ability to perform field inspections.
• Ability to respond to unscheduled and emergency situations.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, contracts, and written specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with subordinate staff, management, City employees, and the public.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to supervise and train others.
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.

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 (6) years of experience in electric utility construction, inspection, maintenance, and/or design, including (2) years of experience in leading or supervising the coordination or scheduling of electric utility construction or maintenance projects. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* 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 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

* Describe your experience evaluating employee performance and providing feedback as a lead.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience tracking multiple projects and resources.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with contract management procedures.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS) such as ISO 9001.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with the planning, coordination, and scheduling of Electric Utility Projects.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience using related software programs such as Maximo, GIS, AMANDA, CC&B, Korterra software, and completing electronic timesheets.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working with Distribution Construction Standards and Design Guidelines for both overhead and underground facilities.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience interfacing with and providing detailed information to internal and external customers.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). 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 Investigation.

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