Distribution Construction Leader

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. Five (5) years experience in routing, design, and construction of an electric utility’s transmission system, or in a field related to the job.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Notes to Applicants
This position is responsible for performing daily updates and maintenance on the digital geospatial ( GIS ) electric distribution model. The GIS model is critical to the safety posture of ESD as this model feeds ADMS for situational awareness as well as other downstream engineering systems and operational field systems.

This position:

• Performs field verification of energized electric distribution system for quality control of GIS data being developed and content accuracy.
• Creates red line updates in a electric distribution and network model
• Coordinates with designers, and field personnel to ensure accurate modeling of electric utility infrastructure
• Creates custom prints
• Manages GPS exports or imports of Trimble GPS unit
• Assists in Incident command during storm mode and may require storm assessment patrolling

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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.

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 and NERC personal risk assessment

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.

Fair Labor Standards Act:

• This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT (Hourly).

Driving Requirement:

• This position requires a valid Texas Class C Drivers’ License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than eight City Driver Points ( CDP ) within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Pay Range
$37.14 - $47.35

Hours
Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• This position is classified as essential (please see “Work Schedule” section regarding essential employees).

Job Close Date 07/03/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 2500 Montopolis Dr (SCC) Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Electric utility experience constructing electric distribution systems as Distribution Electrician III (Journey Level Line-worker)
• Experience working with overhead, underground and illumination construction
• Experience troubleshooting a distribution electric utility system
• Experience with hazards associated with working around energized line and equipment involving high, medium and low voltage
• Experience making red line updates in a GIS or mobile mapping system
• Must have the ability to respond to after hour call back during system emergencies

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.


Coordinates and reviews work practices, develop designs and analyze GIS systems and makes recommendations for operations in the distribution construction process. Provides direct oversight of construction and maintenance activities performed by Austin Energy personnel and contracted staff by reviewing work requests, determining appropriate personnel to complete assigned projects and monitoring the completion and if necessary, perform work assigned. Establishes and maintains a customer perspective for all services provided to in-house clients by providing updates, reports, presentations and documentation as requested. Meets deadlines and quality expectations in a cost effective manner by monitors project budget and track expenditures, personnel and materials are available to met work orders. Alerts supervision to any deviations from the approved cost projections. Provide assistance in reviewing and updating policies and procedures of assigned area. Monitor any changes to construction or systems changes in the industry to ensure best practices are applied.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

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 electrical construction practices, equipment, and techniques.
• Knowledge of Austin Energy ESD ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of Austin Energy Safety Policies.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, and ordinances
• Skill in applying established and standard construction, maintenance techniques.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in using computers, current mapping software, citywide GIS projects, and related software applications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to lead assigned team(s) involved in distribution construction activities.
• Ability to train others. Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to implement change and achieve defined goals.
• 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 and five (5) years of experience in routing, design, and construction of an electric utility's transmission system, or in a field related to the job. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a current Austin Energy employee?

• Yes
• No

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

• 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 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.

* Describe your experience in directing electrical construction field work.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience reading technical drawings such as blueprints, as-builts, plan sheets, or construction documents and using computerized mapping software.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working with overhead, underground and illumination construction, and troubleshooting a distribution electric utility system
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have working as a Distribution Electrician III on Austin Energy's Distribution System? Please list the years of experience below; if you have similar utility distribution experience please list the organizations you worked for and role performed.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience training, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff members.
(Open Ended Question)


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