City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California, United States
Description The Department: SVP currently provides over 600 Megawatts of power to residential and business customers within Santa Clara, of which 40 percent of comes from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by operating Thermal Generation facilities utilizing Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and Cogeneration technologies. It is the mission of Silicon Valley Power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers. The Positions: Silicon Valley Power is recruiting to fill various Electric Program Manager positions in the following specialties: Capital Project Management, Contracts, Distributed Energy Resources and Storage, Environmental, Safety, and System Operations. Capital Project Management The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional project management work to support the successful completion of over $300 million in near-term capital improvement program projects to support electric utility load growth. The position is assigned to the customer development and project management unit which manages, plans, and oversees the development and implementation of the capital improvement program. This position will report to the Principal Electric Utility Engineer overseeing the System Expansion Program and will work collaboratively on the management of these critical projects. The individual will perform and manage the work related to planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of utility projects, including receiving stations, substations, electric transmission and distribution facilities, and other electrical infrastructure. The incumbent is expected to manage consultants and directly administer public works contracts. Experience in electric utility engineering, utility asset management, GIS and work order management system is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge in managing, planning, and overseeing the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Program(s) (CIP). Ability to provide extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support. Experience in management, engineering, financial, high-level administrative planning and analysis, and/or project management experience. Contracts Portfolio The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional work to support the development and management of SVP’s contracts portfolio. SVP’s operation requires hundreds of unique contracts including specialized services agreements, leases, agreements with customers for substation construction, funding and deposits, public works contracts, license agreements, power purchase and resource adequacy agreements, as well as other unique agreements. The position is assigned to the Business Services Division. The incumbent will both lead staff supporting contracts functions and have direct involvement in negotiating and reviewing contracts. Experience in utility contracts is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge and experience in contracts review, negotiating, and management for a variety of contract types. Ability to providing extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support Experience in managing and assigning work to administrative and clerical staff. Distributed Energy Resources , Renewable Energy and Power Purchase Contracts This position develops and implements cutting edge programs entailing distributed and renewable generation, energy storage, demand response, and microgrids. Incumbents perform professional level, individual work in project development. Duties may include supervising and participating in the conduct of studies and surveys, data interpretation, forecasting, commodity purchasing, contract negotiation, pricing/rate making, engineering studies, development of policies and procedures, evaluating regulatory and legislative initiatives, preparing, reviewing, and managing budgets and operations. Commodity purchasing and contract negotiation may include evaluation and development of strategies for electricity generation, both distributed and utility scale. Incumbents may supervise management and non-management staff and act as project team leaders and manage programs and projects. Project management responsibilities include preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and managing contractors and consultants. Environmental This position will ensure the City’s compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements and guidelines pertaining to Air Quality, Water, Wastewater, Storm water, and Industrial waste. This position will work with staff across multiple Divisions to develop, implement, and perform procedures and guidelines designed to ensure compliance and develop staff. They will compose, compile, track, and analyze information related to regulatory, program, and compliance oversight. This position will act as SVP’s Subject Matter Expert and provide technical and functional advisement to Management and Staff concerning Environmental Compliance. This position requires in-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws/regulations. This position also requires the ability to forecast and identify compliance issues and to develop mitigation strategies to correct issues. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. Safety This position establishes, implements, and enforces an effective department wide safety and compliance program that prevents injury and illness. They will work to ensure that employees, both management and non-management, comply with the rules and regulations of Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agencies, and that company safety and compliance policies and procedures are consistently followed. The position will also facilitate the development and completion of the department’s compliance and controls register, controls testing and auditing, standards development and review, horizon scanning for new and changing regulatory requirements, and serving as an OSHA subject matter for the department. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. System Operations This position will administer programs for work management, maintenance monitoring and asset management focused in all areas of Utility Operations (Metering, Substations, Transmission and Distribution). This position will also be responsible for the performance, review, and implementation of improvements to these programs. The position will develop, maintain, and improve SVP’s Outage Management System. This position will work to ensure compliance with all applicable NERC standards and seek constant improvement in SVP Work and Safety standards affecting System Operations. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. 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 classification: 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. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under general direction, the incumbent will: • Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage an assigned program or core department service area; Supervise subordinate supervisory, professional, technical, and/or clerical staff; participate in the selection, hiring, training, and coaching of staff; conduct performance evaluations; and implement disciplinary actions as required; • Research and analyze program operations to ensure effective utilization of resources and increase productivity of work, provide regular reporting measures, conduct presentations, and make recommendations to management; • Plan and implement work plans and projects for assigned area; • Oversee daily operations of assigned program area and safety ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are followed; • Develop and monitor resource models and/or programs in alignment with State, Federal and local regulations and policies; • Deliver and manage communications to internal and external customers; • Administer program budget, including budget preparation, forecasting, and monitoring expenses and revenue; • Plan, implement, and monitor program or service area goals and objectives in alignment with Department goals to ensure effective programming and operations; • Monitor and report on assigned area activities, including managing resources, tracking short and long-term work activities and provide recommendations to management staff to improve efficiency in assigned area; • Serve as the subject matter expert in assigned specialty and provides consultation to subordinates, vendors, and management on assigned area of expertise; • Set the standard for safety and adhere to all applicable safety and environmental standards and regulations, including City safety standards and policies; • May act as a representative of the Department in assigned program or service area; • Implement programs which may include such functions as scheduling, coordinating, and assigning staff to projects; • Oversee request for proposal processes, participate in the preparation of vendor contracts, negotiate contracts, and act as lead contract administrator for planned program objectives; • Prepare a variety of narrative and periodic reports to keep management informed of program/project status; • Implement program audit systems to ensure appropriate use of public funds; • Develop qualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate program/project financial status, customer satisfaction, contractor performance, and public relations; • Maintain current knowledge of external program trends and legislation to ensure necessary compliance; • May represent the Department and participate in regional and state efforts to meet compliance, legislative and societal goals; • Develop, implement and evaluate marketing and educational materials to present to internal and external customers; • Use City computer applications (including but not limited to Microsoft Suite) and databases to track program status and funds and use; • Prepare reports, memos, and supporting documentation; • May act as Division Manager on a temporary basis, as assigned; and • Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field; AND • Three (3) years' experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating work including but not limited to, customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards; OR • Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Three (3) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Engineer, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson, ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: additional years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, Lineworker, or working in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis up to four (4) years. • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Two (2) years of experience working in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, or senior role up to six (6) years. • Two (2) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards may be substituted one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator experience up to six (6) years. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • An advanced degree in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or related field is desirable. • When assigned to Systems and Project Management, a: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or an equivalent certification from accredited program is desirable. • When assigned to Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties, experience working in a power plant, substation, transmission & distribution, or Electric System Control Center environment is desirable. • When assigned to Safety Compliance, an in depth knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA standards is desirable. • When assigned to Environmental Compliance, an in-depth knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Air Permits, and Water Permits is desirable. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. • Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. • May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. Other Requirements: Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to interview. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Local, State and Federal Laws related to environmental, safety, health, electrical system construction, maintenance, inspection, and NERC regulations pertaining Electric Utilities; • Best practice utility maintenance and project planning strategies and methods; • Cost-benefit and return on investment analysis for proposed programs • Basic understanding of Electric Utility economics, methodologies and principles; • Best practice utility compliance, maintenance and operations methods; • Electric department contract methodologies; • Project management tools and methodologies, including workload planning and budgeting; • Project and workload planning; • Preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts and fiscal planning; • Negotiation techniques and strategies; • Principles and practices of customer service; • Research methods and statistical analysis; • Principles and practices of management, employee supervision, training, and performance evaluation; • Pertinent State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations for assigned specialty area; • Problem solving and conflict resolution practices and techniques; and • Office safety practices, procedures and standards. Ability to: • Develop, implement, and monitor programs and projects; • Effectively problem solve with various teams and management to improve and streamline processes; • Supervise staff in compliance with applicable Memorandum of Understandings • Analyze situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines; • Identify, research and gather relevant information from a variety of sources; • Collect and analyze data and prepare a variety of statistical and narrative reports; • Operate standard office equipment and learn City databases and software programs; • Develop and maintain electronic databases; • Effectively develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts; • Interpret and apply laws and regulations, policies and procedures; • Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and carry out oral and written instructions; • Prepare and present clear, concise and complex written and oral reports and presentations; • Develop and conduct effective public relations programs on assigned specialty; • Speak effectively before large groups of people; • Establish and maintain tactful, courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public; • Work independently with minimal supervision; • Work effectively as a member of the department to achieve common goals and be able to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external City clients; • Work effectively in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines; • Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously; • Develop creative and practical solutions to complex and difficult problems; and • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. A first review of applications will be on September 18, 2023. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9 Miscellaneous Unclassified Management This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9,932.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $1827.48/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a premium that is less than $946.86/month, they will be paid the difference in cash An employee hired on or after 1/1/2023 is eligible for a cash-in-lieu benefit of $250/month if they sign an annual attestation and provide proof of Alternative Required Coverage for themselves and their Tax Family, if applicable. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $9.55/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum accrual is 480 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Management Leave: 120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 240 hours (calendar years 2021 through 2024) of “banked” management leave Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Mobile Communication Device Allowance: $80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle): Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Other Unit 9 employees can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval) Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Manager's Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at anytime. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 13, 2023
Full Time
Description The Department: SVP currently provides over 600 Megawatts of power to residential and business customers within Santa Clara, of which 40 percent of comes from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by operating Thermal Generation facilities utilizing Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and Cogeneration technologies. It is the mission of Silicon Valley Power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers. The Positions: Silicon Valley Power is recruiting to fill various Electric Program Manager positions in the following specialties: Capital Project Management, Contracts, Distributed Energy Resources and Storage, Environmental, Safety, and System Operations. Capital Project Management The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional project management work to support the successful completion of over $300 million in near-term capital improvement program projects to support electric utility load growth. The position is assigned to the customer development and project management unit which manages, plans, and oversees the development and implementation of the capital improvement program. This position will report to the Principal Electric Utility Engineer overseeing the System Expansion Program and will work collaboratively on the management of these critical projects. The individual will perform and manage the work related to planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of utility projects, including receiving stations, substations, electric transmission and distribution facilities, and other electrical infrastructure. The incumbent is expected to manage consultants and directly administer public works contracts. Experience in electric utility engineering, utility asset management, GIS and work order management system is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge in managing, planning, and overseeing the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Program(s) (CIP). Ability to provide extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support. Experience in management, engineering, financial, high-level administrative planning and analysis, and/or project management experience. Contracts Portfolio The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional work to support the development and management of SVP’s contracts portfolio. SVP’s operation requires hundreds of unique contracts including specialized services agreements, leases, agreements with customers for substation construction, funding and deposits, public works contracts, license agreements, power purchase and resource adequacy agreements, as well as other unique agreements. The position is assigned to the Business Services Division. The incumbent will both lead staff supporting contracts functions and have direct involvement in negotiating and reviewing contracts. Experience in utility contracts is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge and experience in contracts review, negotiating, and management for a variety of contract types. Ability to providing extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support Experience in managing and assigning work to administrative and clerical staff. Distributed Energy Resources , Renewable Energy and Power Purchase Contracts This position develops and implements cutting edge programs entailing distributed and renewable generation, energy storage, demand response, and microgrids. Incumbents perform professional level, individual work in project development. Duties may include supervising and participating in the conduct of studies and surveys, data interpretation, forecasting, commodity purchasing, contract negotiation, pricing/rate making, engineering studies, development of policies and procedures, evaluating regulatory and legislative initiatives, preparing, reviewing, and managing budgets and operations. Commodity purchasing and contract negotiation may include evaluation and development of strategies for electricity generation, both distributed and utility scale. Incumbents may supervise management and non-management staff and act as project team leaders and manage programs and projects. Project management responsibilities include preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and managing contractors and consultants. Environmental This position will ensure the City’s compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements and guidelines pertaining to Air Quality, Water, Wastewater, Storm water, and Industrial waste. This position will work with staff across multiple Divisions to develop, implement, and perform procedures and guidelines designed to ensure compliance and develop staff. They will compose, compile, track, and analyze information related to regulatory, program, and compliance oversight. This position will act as SVP’s Subject Matter Expert and provide technical and functional advisement to Management and Staff concerning Environmental Compliance. This position requires in-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws/regulations. This position also requires the ability to forecast and identify compliance issues and to develop mitigation strategies to correct issues. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. Safety This position establishes, implements, and enforces an effective department wide safety and compliance program that prevents injury and illness. They will work to ensure that employees, both management and non-management, comply with the rules and regulations of Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agencies, and that company safety and compliance policies and procedures are consistently followed. The position will also facilitate the development and completion of the department’s compliance and controls register, controls testing and auditing, standards development and review, horizon scanning for new and changing regulatory requirements, and serving as an OSHA subject matter for the department. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. System Operations This position will administer programs for work management, maintenance monitoring and asset management focused in all areas of Utility Operations (Metering, Substations, Transmission and Distribution). This position will also be responsible for the performance, review, and implementation of improvements to these programs. The position will develop, maintain, and improve SVP’s Outage Management System. This position will work to ensure compliance with all applicable NERC standards and seek constant improvement in SVP Work and Safety standards affecting System Operations. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. 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 classification: 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. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under general direction, the incumbent will: • Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage an assigned program or core department service area; Supervise subordinate supervisory, professional, technical, and/or clerical staff; participate in the selection, hiring, training, and coaching of staff; conduct performance evaluations; and implement disciplinary actions as required; • Research and analyze program operations to ensure effective utilization of resources and increase productivity of work, provide regular reporting measures, conduct presentations, and make recommendations to management; • Plan and implement work plans and projects for assigned area; • Oversee daily operations of assigned program area and safety ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are followed; • Develop and monitor resource models and/or programs in alignment with State, Federal and local regulations and policies; • Deliver and manage communications to internal and external customers; • Administer program budget, including budget preparation, forecasting, and monitoring expenses and revenue; • Plan, implement, and monitor program or service area goals and objectives in alignment with Department goals to ensure effective programming and operations; • Monitor and report on assigned area activities, including managing resources, tracking short and long-term work activities and provide recommendations to management staff to improve efficiency in assigned area; • Serve as the subject matter expert in assigned specialty and provides consultation to subordinates, vendors, and management on assigned area of expertise; • Set the standard for safety and adhere to all applicable safety and environmental standards and regulations, including City safety standards and policies; • May act as a representative of the Department in assigned program or service area; • Implement programs which may include such functions as scheduling, coordinating, and assigning staff to projects; • Oversee request for proposal processes, participate in the preparation of vendor contracts, negotiate contracts, and act as lead contract administrator for planned program objectives; • Prepare a variety of narrative and periodic reports to keep management informed of program/project status; • Implement program audit systems to ensure appropriate use of public funds; • Develop qualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate program/project financial status, customer satisfaction, contractor performance, and public relations; • Maintain current knowledge of external program trends and legislation to ensure necessary compliance; • May represent the Department and participate in regional and state efforts to meet compliance, legislative and societal goals; • Develop, implement and evaluate marketing and educational materials to present to internal and external customers; • Use City computer applications (including but not limited to Microsoft Suite) and databases to track program status and funds and use; • Prepare reports, memos, and supporting documentation; • May act as Division Manager on a temporary basis, as assigned; and • Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field; AND • Three (3) years' experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating work including but not limited to, customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards; OR • Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Three (3) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Engineer, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson, ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: additional years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, Lineworker, or working in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis up to four (4) years. • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Two (2) years of experience working in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, or senior role up to six (6) years. • Two (2) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards may be substituted one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator experience up to six (6) years. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • An advanced degree in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or related field is desirable. • When assigned to Systems and Project Management, a: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or an equivalent certification from accredited program is desirable. • When assigned to Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties, experience working in a power plant, substation, transmission & distribution, or Electric System Control Center environment is desirable. • When assigned to Safety Compliance, an in depth knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA standards is desirable. • When assigned to Environmental Compliance, an in-depth knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Air Permits, and Water Permits is desirable. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. • Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. • May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. Other Requirements: Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to interview. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Local, State and Federal Laws related to environmental, safety, health, electrical system construction, maintenance, inspection, and NERC regulations pertaining Electric Utilities; • Best practice utility maintenance and project planning strategies and methods; • Cost-benefit and return on investment analysis for proposed programs • Basic understanding of Electric Utility economics, methodologies and principles; • Best practice utility compliance, maintenance and operations methods; • Electric department contract methodologies; • Project management tools and methodologies, including workload planning and budgeting; • Project and workload planning; • Preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts and fiscal planning; • Negotiation techniques and strategies; • Principles and practices of customer service; • Research methods and statistical analysis; • Principles and practices of management, employee supervision, training, and performance evaluation; • Pertinent State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations for assigned specialty area; • Problem solving and conflict resolution practices and techniques; and • Office safety practices, procedures and standards. Ability to: • Develop, implement, and monitor programs and projects; • Effectively problem solve with various teams and management to improve and streamline processes; • Supervise staff in compliance with applicable Memorandum of Understandings • Analyze situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines; • Identify, research and gather relevant information from a variety of sources; • Collect and analyze data and prepare a variety of statistical and narrative reports; • Operate standard office equipment and learn City databases and software programs; • Develop and maintain electronic databases; • Effectively develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts; • Interpret and apply laws and regulations, policies and procedures; • Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and carry out oral and written instructions; • Prepare and present clear, concise and complex written and oral reports and presentations; • Develop and conduct effective public relations programs on assigned specialty; • Speak effectively before large groups of people; • Establish and maintain tactful, courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public; • Work independently with minimal supervision; • Work effectively as a member of the department to achieve common goals and be able to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external City clients; • Work effectively in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines; • Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously; • Develop creative and practical solutions to complex and difficult problems; and • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. A first review of applications will be on September 18, 2023. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9 Miscellaneous Unclassified Management This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9,932.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $1827.48/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a premium that is less than $946.86/month, they will be paid the difference in cash An employee hired on or after 1/1/2023 is eligible for a cash-in-lieu benefit of $250/month if they sign an annual attestation and provide proof of Alternative Required Coverage for themselves and their Tax Family, if applicable. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $9.55/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum accrual is 480 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Management Leave: 120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 240 hours (calendar years 2021 through 2024) of “banked” management leave Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Mobile Communication Device Allowance: $80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle): Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Other Unit 9 employees can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval) Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Manager's Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at anytime. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Our Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the electric distribution system including directing capital budgeting, oversight of the development and modification of design drawings, material specifications, and electric utility equipment installation and operational practices research, and leadership to engineers, operations, substation, distribution design and technology systems personnel. The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $181,300 annually, with an anticipated hiring range of $135,000 to $172,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. This opportunity will be available until Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 12:00pm MST. ** This opportunity requires a multi-phase interview process which may include a phone interview, an in-person interview, and a stakeholder presentation. A current resume and cover letter are required. Loveland Water and Power is seeking an experienced engineer and people manager to join our team. This individual will oversee an electrical engineering and design team responsible for all distribution system projects emanating from the development review process and moving through the design and installation phases. This team is also responsible for creating and maintaining material specifications, construction standards and the Requirements for Electric Service (RFES). This position will develop capital infrastructure improvements and replacements programs and their associated budgets. This position will also be integral in the successful creation of an Electric Utility Master Plan and direct the completion of associated projects. Our ideal candidate will have extensive prior electric utility experience as well as extensive people management experience. They will be able to support staff in completing outstanding work by utilizing a strong technical background in IEEE standards, the NEC and NESC, electrical system planning/design/construction, distributed energy resources, beneficial electrification, and grid intelligence. To learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City, please view our video Working at Loveland . ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Directs one or more technical aspects of the electrical utility including but not limited to: Design Guidelines and Standards Short and Long Range Technical and Capital Expenditure Planning Electric System Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability Engineering Functions Operational Technology Systems' functionality and operations Responsible for the electric utility's capital improvement programs including long-range distribution system and master planning studies, capital project prioritization, associated budget preparation, subsequent designs, plans, and specifications, bid preparation and contract execution. Responsible for professional engineering work in the design and safe application of electric utility distribution equipment and installation and operational practices. May also support design and process improvement through participation in industry organizations. Develops and manages operating budgets and authorizes expenditures for capital purchases and special projects. Directs the preparation and administration of contracts with outside agencies to perform various construction and engineering activities and install equipment per Electric Utility standards. Negotiates and recommends approval of change orders to engineering and construction contracts. Responsible for studies and the development of information as needed to determine system design and customer loading guidelines. Responsible for electric system protection coordination studies and the preparation of work orders for application of protective devices. Directs and performs research, studies, and utilizes industry knowledge and connections to direct the evaluation of materials, equipment, and procedures for safety, reliability, and effectiveness. Coordinates with other City departments, utilities, and agencies to complete complex engineering and construction projects. Evaluates the City's ability to provide service to all current and potential electric customers. Coordinates interconnection issues with other utilities for distribution level electricity wheeling. Using knowledge of electrical engineering and related disciplines, directs the preparation of and revision to specifications and standard drawings for electric material and equipment, designating parts and materials acceptable for specific uses. Identifies opportunities for improvement and leads associated process improvement or operational effectiveness activities. Provide training to engineers, designers, drafters, administrative support, and operations personnel as necessary. Responsible for the Electric Utility Division's disaster recovery and continuity of operations plans. Provides strategic planning input and guidance to Electric Utility Division Manager. Develops strong relationships with individuals and teams within the division, department, and City of Loveland that foster effective teamwork and drives results. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Attends industry conventions for knowledge gain and sharing. Provides technical support and guidance to electric line, metering, substations, and distributed energy resources operations personnel to plan, design, maintain, operate, and improve the power distribution system. Assists during recovery from power outages. Selects and manages professional consultants, as well as attending Loveland Utilities Commission, Planning Commission, Construction Advisory Board, City Council, Joint Technical Advisory Committee, and other meetings as necessary. Responds to citizen complaints. SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Provides direct supervision to professional, technical, and skilled employees to assure accountability to department and organizational goals and objectives. Sets team goals and objectives that align with Electric Utility Division overarching goals to achieve operational results. Interprets policies and exercises independent judgment and decision making within department. Makes personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions. Champions and embodies the Electric Utility Division's mission, vision, values, and culture. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, skills and abilities: Extensive knowledge of engineering practices and procedures with specific experience related to electrical power distribution systems Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, standards, and regulatory agency guidelines Extensive knowledge of codes and standards associated with electrical power (e.g. National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, applicable IEEE Standards) Knowledge of contract development and management and ability to perform bid evaluations on complex proposals Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with co-workers, elected officials and citizens Ability to solve complex, non-standard power engineering problems Autonomous decision making ability and assumption of personal accountability in design and application Advanced level skills in Excel®, power flow modeling and analysis software, or other analytical software (e.g. Matlab, Ampcalc, Mathcad, ETAP, etc.) Advanced technical writing skills Project management skills Customer service skills Ability to leverage knowledge, skills, abilities, available resources and creativity to adapt to evolving issues and trends Skills in building teams and implementing practices to lead others well in an inclusive, high-performance organization Skills in integrating and synthesizing others' viewpoints to build alignment of diverse perspectives to achieve results Capable of systems and strategic thinking to see interdependent relationships and recognize multiple causes and effects of community issues, to predict or anticipate the consequences of policy decisions, and to community and organizational resources Ability to assess alternatives in terms of their financial, social, environmental, and strategic advantages and disadvantages in order to propose solutions Core competencies: Accountability, collaboration, service-oriented attitude with courtesy, kindness, innovation, integrity and safety. Education and/or experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, or equivalent required. Five (5) years' progressively responsible experience in medium or high voltage power systems required. Minimum of three (3) years prior supervisory experience, completion of a supervisory/leadership training program preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensure and/or certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license. Professional Engineer's License preferred. Material and equipment directly used: Standard office equipment, computer, telephone, cellular telephone, motor vehicle, 2-way radio, Working conditions and physical requirements: Work is performed both inside and outside with occasional outside work in inclement weather and around excessive noise from machines or equipment. Moderate physical activity required by moving, positioning and handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Work may include pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing and reaching to assist others in performing job. Working environment may include working in confined spaces, below ground installations, above ground ladders, aerial devices or equipment at various heights, working around energized equipment, (50 volts to 115kV). Work may involve long hours during holidays, emergencies and weekends. Position is subject to call out during emergencies with no notice and will also be on-call during certain times of the year. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE! In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor's Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America. Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance. A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong! Benefits Information Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes: Two (2) medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children) Employee Health & Wellness Center (self/family) Paid vacation, holidays, and medical leave Flexible spending including Dependent Care Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Voluntary 529 College Invest program Personal and Professional Development opportunities Discounted recreation passes Employee recognition program Exceptional work-life balance Market based pay & regular performance reviews Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation . Learn more about your right to work . Visit E-Verify.gov for more information. A driving record and criminal history background check will be obtained pre-employment.
Sep 26, 2023
Full Time
Our Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the electric distribution system including directing capital budgeting, oversight of the development and modification of design drawings, material specifications, and electric utility equipment installation and operational practices research, and leadership to engineers, operations, substation, distribution design and technology systems personnel. The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $181,300 annually, with an anticipated hiring range of $135,000 to $172,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. This opportunity will be available until Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 12:00pm MST. ** This opportunity requires a multi-phase interview process which may include a phone interview, an in-person interview, and a stakeholder presentation. A current resume and cover letter are required. Loveland Water and Power is seeking an experienced engineer and people manager to join our team. This individual will oversee an electrical engineering and design team responsible for all distribution system projects emanating from the development review process and moving through the design and installation phases. This team is also responsible for creating and maintaining material specifications, construction standards and the Requirements for Electric Service (RFES). This position will develop capital infrastructure improvements and replacements programs and their associated budgets. This position will also be integral in the successful creation of an Electric Utility Master Plan and direct the completion of associated projects. Our ideal candidate will have extensive prior electric utility experience as well as extensive people management experience. They will be able to support staff in completing outstanding work by utilizing a strong technical background in IEEE standards, the NEC and NESC, electrical system planning/design/construction, distributed energy resources, beneficial electrification, and grid intelligence. To learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City, please view our video Working at Loveland . ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Directs one or more technical aspects of the electrical utility including but not limited to: Design Guidelines and Standards Short and Long Range Technical and Capital Expenditure Planning Electric System Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability Engineering Functions Operational Technology Systems' functionality and operations Responsible for the electric utility's capital improvement programs including long-range distribution system and master planning studies, capital project prioritization, associated budget preparation, subsequent designs, plans, and specifications, bid preparation and contract execution. Responsible for professional engineering work in the design and safe application of electric utility distribution equipment and installation and operational practices. May also support design and process improvement through participation in industry organizations. Develops and manages operating budgets and authorizes expenditures for capital purchases and special projects. Directs the preparation and administration of contracts with outside agencies to perform various construction and engineering activities and install equipment per Electric Utility standards. Negotiates and recommends approval of change orders to engineering and construction contracts. Responsible for studies and the development of information as needed to determine system design and customer loading guidelines. Responsible for electric system protection coordination studies and the preparation of work orders for application of protective devices. Directs and performs research, studies, and utilizes industry knowledge and connections to direct the evaluation of materials, equipment, and procedures for safety, reliability, and effectiveness. Coordinates with other City departments, utilities, and agencies to complete complex engineering and construction projects. Evaluates the City's ability to provide service to all current and potential electric customers. Coordinates interconnection issues with other utilities for distribution level electricity wheeling. Using knowledge of electrical engineering and related disciplines, directs the preparation of and revision to specifications and standard drawings for electric material and equipment, designating parts and materials acceptable for specific uses. Identifies opportunities for improvement and leads associated process improvement or operational effectiveness activities. Provide training to engineers, designers, drafters, administrative support, and operations personnel as necessary. Responsible for the Electric Utility Division's disaster recovery and continuity of operations plans. Provides strategic planning input and guidance to Electric Utility Division Manager. Develops strong relationships with individuals and teams within the division, department, and City of Loveland that foster effective teamwork and drives results. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Attends industry conventions for knowledge gain and sharing. Provides technical support and guidance to electric line, metering, substations, and distributed energy resources operations personnel to plan, design, maintain, operate, and improve the power distribution system. Assists during recovery from power outages. Selects and manages professional consultants, as well as attending Loveland Utilities Commission, Planning Commission, Construction Advisory Board, City Council, Joint Technical Advisory Committee, and other meetings as necessary. Responds to citizen complaints. SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Provides direct supervision to professional, technical, and skilled employees to assure accountability to department and organizational goals and objectives. Sets team goals and objectives that align with Electric Utility Division overarching goals to achieve operational results. Interprets policies and exercises independent judgment and decision making within department. Makes personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions. Champions and embodies the Electric Utility Division's mission, vision, values, and culture. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, skills and abilities: Extensive knowledge of engineering practices and procedures with specific experience related to electrical power distribution systems Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, standards, and regulatory agency guidelines Extensive knowledge of codes and standards associated with electrical power (e.g. National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, applicable IEEE Standards) Knowledge of contract development and management and ability to perform bid evaluations on complex proposals Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with co-workers, elected officials and citizens Ability to solve complex, non-standard power engineering problems Autonomous decision making ability and assumption of personal accountability in design and application Advanced level skills in Excel®, power flow modeling and analysis software, or other analytical software (e.g. Matlab, Ampcalc, Mathcad, ETAP, etc.) Advanced technical writing skills Project management skills Customer service skills Ability to leverage knowledge, skills, abilities, available resources and creativity to adapt to evolving issues and trends Skills in building teams and implementing practices to lead others well in an inclusive, high-performance organization Skills in integrating and synthesizing others' viewpoints to build alignment of diverse perspectives to achieve results Capable of systems and strategic thinking to see interdependent relationships and recognize multiple causes and effects of community issues, to predict or anticipate the consequences of policy decisions, and to community and organizational resources Ability to assess alternatives in terms of their financial, social, environmental, and strategic advantages and disadvantages in order to propose solutions Core competencies: Accountability, collaboration, service-oriented attitude with courtesy, kindness, innovation, integrity and safety. Education and/or experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, or equivalent required. Five (5) years' progressively responsible experience in medium or high voltage power systems required. Minimum of three (3) years prior supervisory experience, completion of a supervisory/leadership training program preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensure and/or certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license. Professional Engineer's License preferred. Material and equipment directly used: Standard office equipment, computer, telephone, cellular telephone, motor vehicle, 2-way radio, Working conditions and physical requirements: Work is performed both inside and outside with occasional outside work in inclement weather and around excessive noise from machines or equipment. Moderate physical activity required by moving, positioning and handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently. Work may include pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing and reaching to assist others in performing job. Working environment may include working in confined spaces, below ground installations, above ground ladders, aerial devices or equipment at various heights, working around energized equipment, (50 volts to 115kV). Work may involve long hours during holidays, emergencies and weekends. Position is subject to call out during emergencies with no notice and will also be on-call during certain times of the year. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE! In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor's Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America. Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance. A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong! Benefits Information Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes: Two (2) medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children) Employee Health & Wellness Center (self/family) Paid vacation, holidays, and medical leave Flexible spending including Dependent Care Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Voluntary 529 College Invest program Personal and Professional Development opportunities Discounted recreation passes Employee recognition program Exceptional work-life balance Market based pay & regular performance reviews Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation . Learn more about your right to work . Visit E-Verify.gov for more information. A driving record and criminal history background check will be obtained pre-employment.
City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California, United States
Description Silicon Valley Power, Maps & Records department has an excellent opportunity for the position of Sr. Engineering Aide. Job responsibilities include, prepares scaled and dimensioned plans based on sketches prepared by engineering estimating personnel, maintains records of as-builts and updates existing SVP maps and records utilizing ESRI-based GIS applications, Maintains master map files, including such records of block maps, street light maps, fiber communication, electric utility single line and operating diagrams and other maps, Performs computing and drafting operations in AutoCAD, involved in checking drawings of electric utility facilities, perform other duties as assigned. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Under general supervision: For Electric Utility Department • Prepares precision drawings of construction or preliminary plans from sketches or rough copy • Performs computing and drafting operations involved in checking drawings of electric utility facilities • Researches and interprets engineering data such as but not limited to legal descriptions, graphs, maps, and as-built drawing documents • Makes field checks of existing facilities for construction purposes • Reduces as-built information to record • Assists in conducting field inventory of existing primary and secondary conductors, transformers, switches, poles, pole attachments, manholes, and conduit locations • Draws and updates generation facility, utility fiber, electrical schematic diagrams, panel wiring diagrams, substation layout drawings, and organizes associated documentation • Prepares scaled and dimensioned plans based on sketches prepared by engineering estimating personnel • Maintains records of as-builts and updates existing City maps and records utilizing ESRI-based GIS applications • Maintains master map files, including such records of block maps, street light maps, fiber communication, electric utility single line and operating diagrams and other maps • Responds to requests from citizens, contractors, and developers wanting property information including electric utility infrastructure information • Renders electrical drawings for construction of electric substation or generation facilities • Performs field investigations of existing improvements • May be required to act as Principal Engineering Aide (Electric) on routine assignments for brief periods of time • May assist in inspection of electric utility construction work • Performs other related duties as assigned For Public Works and Water & Sewer Utilities Department • Prepares precision drawings of construction or preliminary plans from sketches or rough copy • Drafts profiles, cross-sections, road and storm drainage alignment, right-of-way maps and topographical features • Does limited design drafting on roadways, storm drainage, water and sanitary sewer facilities, buildings, and related structures following established criteria • Performs computing and drafting operations involved in checking and reducing land survey notes • Collects and interprets engineering data such as but not limited to legal descriptions, survey notes, graphs, maps, and traverses • Makes field checks of existing facilities for construction purposes • Prepares legal descriptions of property easement requests and rights-of-way from maps and official records • Maintains records of as-builts and updates existing City maps and records utilizing ESRI-based GIS applications • Maintains master map files, including such records of block maps, right-of-way maps, street-light maps, tract, and record-of-survey maps, and other maps • Prepares standard property agreements for execution by property owners and prepares exhibits to accompany agreements • Responds to requests from citizens, contractors, and developers wanting property information, including property line information and easement locations • Renders drawings for construction of water distribution facilities • Prepares project cost estimates • Performs field investigations of existing improvements • Responds to water quality complaints • Collects a variety of water samples and performs elementary laboratory procedures for water quality determination • Maintains records of water production and well water levels • Acts as instrument person on survey party • Sets up, adjusts and operates a variety of survey instruments to establish or confirm lines, angles, distances, bearings, and elevations • May be required to act as Chief of Party or Principal Engineering Aide on routine assignments for brief periods of time • Prepares drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices using drafting instruments • Prepares cost estimates of materials, equipment, and incidentals needed for installation • Checks signal installations for conformance to established City specifications and standards • Investigates public complaints and conducts field traffic studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions • May assist in inspection of construction work • May gather samples of construction materials and assist in running laboratory tests on materials • Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE For Electric Utility Department • Graduation from an accredited junior college with an Associate's degree or higher in engineering or its equivalent, including satisfactory completion of college level courses in writing, mathematics, engineering, AutoCAD, GIS, and related subjects; and • Two (2) years of full-time paraprofessional engineering experience utilizing AutoCAD and ESRI-based GIS tools with an electric utility Possible Substitutions : • Two (2) years of additional paid full-time experience with an electric utility utilizing ESRI-based GIS may be substituted for the required education requirement • One (1) year of paid, full-time experience as a draftsperson or equivalent may be substituted for the AutoCAD drawing course required Desirable Qualifications : • A certificate in AutoCAD 2013 or higher • A certificate in ESRI-based GIS • Experience with Arc-FM GIS tools For Public Works and Water & Sewer Utilities Departments • Graduation from high school or its equivalent, and • Satisfactory completion of courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and drafting/drawing and • Two (2) years of full-time paraprofessional engineering experience at a level equivalent to City of Santa Clara Engineering Aide including at least one (1) year working with Computer aided Drafting (CAD) and/or Geographic Information System (GIS) tools and software Possible Substitutions : • Graduation from an accredited junior college with an Associate's degree or higher in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience Desirable Qualifications : • Experience in using AutoCAD 2013 or higher • Experience with arc-FM GIS tools LICENSE Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment • May be required to work shifts, weekends, and off and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : For Electric Utility Department • Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry • Basic engineering practices, including simple engineering computations • Principles, techniques and terminology of engineering, drafting and map drafting • Principles, techniques and terminology of ESRI-based GIS • Principles, techniques, and terminology of electric utility system operations • Office safety practices, procedures and standards For Public Works and Water & Sewer Utilities Department • Mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry • Basic engineering practices, including simple engineering computations • Principles, techniques, and terminology of civil engineering • Principles, techniques, and terminology of surveying and ESRI-based GIS • Principles, techniques, and terminology of engineering drafting and map drafting • Principles, techniques, and terminology of traffic engineering • Principles, techniques, and terminology of water distribution system design • Office safety practices, procedures and standards Ability to : For all Departments • Use available computer hardware and software to perform assigned duties, including but not limited to, computer aided drafting, spread sheets, and word processing • Use ESRI-based Geographic Information Systems • Prepare neat and accurate drawings, diagrams, dimensions, representations, and schematics using GIS and CAD tools • Understand and carry out written and oral instructions • Read and interpret plans and specifications • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing • Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public • Deal tactfully and courteously with others • Respond appropriately to conflicts/complaints/management escalations from other City departments and the general public • Work in a team based environment and achieve common goals • Work independently, quickly, and efficiently • Evaluate situations, identify problems, make logical decisions and follow through on resolution • Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties • Walk or stand for extended period of time For Public Works and Water & Sewer Utilities Departments: • Use surveying and computing instruments Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 Employees Association This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara's benefits available to Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager's Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9,932.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,138.15 (90% of Kaiser Family)/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis The City’s contribution is prorated based on scheduled hours for part time employees Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a monthly premium that is less than $946.86, they will be paid the difference in cash Employees hired on or after 1/1/2022 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Employees hired before 1/1/2022 are eligible for $479.09/month of the City’s health contribution, even if they opt-out of City-offered health insurance. Employees hired before 1/1/2022 can receive an additional $467.77/month if they provide annual attestation and proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee's VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $2.87/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes PFL) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 2/3 of basic wage up to $7,500; max of $5,000/month City pays $.558/$100 of insured earnings 30 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum vacation accrual is 450 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 40 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 40 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Non-Management Leave: 24 hours of non-management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 24 hours of non-management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 12 hours of non-management leave their first year Unused non-management leave may not be carried over from one calendar year to the next Compensatory Time Off (CTO): Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hour and 100 hours for Library & Fire Non-Sworn 16 hours of CTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st) Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Reimbursements/Allowances (for specific classifications): Raingear: Up to $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications Safety Boots: Upt to $237 per fiscal year for eligible employees Walking Shoes: Up to $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications (See MOU for details) Tools: $500 per fiscal year reimbursement for Auto Foreperson classification Phone allowance of $80/month for Senior Key Customer Representative(s) and Key Customer Representative(s) job classifications Bilingual Pay: Certified bilingual employees are eligible for $55/bi-weekly bilingual pay Night Differential Pay: Librarians and library support employees whose regular assignments are to City libraries are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. All other employees are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Standby Pay: Employees in the classification of Electric Utility Programmer Analyst, Electric Utility Network Administrator, and Senior Energy Systems Analyst are eligible for standby pay of $100/week when assigned to work standby Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Appointments can be face-to-face appointments with an MHN network provider, phone appointments, or web- video appointments Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Sep 13, 2023
Full Time
Description Silicon Valley Power, Maps & Records department has an excellent opportunity for the position of Sr. Engineering Aide. Job responsibilities include, prepares scaled and dimensioned plans based on sketches prepared by engineering estimating personnel, maintains records of as-builts and updates existing SVP maps and records utilizing ESRI-based GIS applications, Maintains master map files, including such records of block maps, street light maps, fiber communication, electric utility single line and operating diagrams and other maps, Performs computing and drafting operations in AutoCAD, involved in checking drawings of electric utility facilities, perform other duties as assigned. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Under general supervision: For Electric Utility Department • Prepares precision drawings of construction or preliminary plans from sketches or rough copy • Performs computing and drafting operations involved in checking drawings of electric utility facilities • Researches and interprets engineering data such as but not limited to legal descriptions, graphs, maps, and as-built drawing documents • Makes field checks of existing facilities for construction purposes • Reduces as-built information to record • Assists in conducting field inventory of existing primary and secondary conductors, transformers, switches, poles, pole attachments, manholes, and conduit locations • Draws and updates generation facility, utility fiber, electrical schematic diagrams, panel wiring diagrams, substation layout drawings, and organizes associated documentation • Prepares scaled and dimensioned plans based on sketches prepared by engineering estimating personnel • Maintains records of as-builts and updates existing City maps and records utilizing ESRI-based GIS applications • Maintains master map files, including such records of block maps, street light maps, fiber communication, electric utility single line and operating diagrams and other maps • Responds to requests from citizens, contractors, and developers wanting property information including electric utility infrastructure information • Renders electrical drawings for construction of electric substation or generation facilities • Performs field investigations of existing improvements • May be required to act as Principal Engineering Aide (Electric) on routine assignments for brief periods of time • May assist in inspection of electric utility construction work • Performs other related duties as assigned For Public Works and Water & Sewer Utilities Department • Prepares precision drawings of construction or preliminary plans from sketches or rough copy • Drafts profiles, cross-sections, road and storm drainage alignment, right-of-way maps and topographical features • Does limited design drafting on roadways, storm drainage, water and sanitary sewer facilities, buildings, and related structures following established criteria • Performs computing and drafting operations involved in checking and reducing land survey notes • Collects and interprets engineering data such as but not limited to legal descriptions, survey notes, graphs, maps, and traverses • Makes field checks of existing facilities for construction purposes • Prepares legal descriptions of property easement requests and rights-of-way from maps and official records • Maintains records of as-builts and updates existing City maps and records utilizing ESRI-based GIS applications • Maintains master map files, including such records of block maps, right-of-way maps, street-light maps, tract, and record-of-survey maps, and other maps • Prepares standard property agreements for execution by property owners and prepares exhibits to accompany agreements • Responds to requests from citizens, contractors, and developers wanting property information, including property line information and easement locations • Renders drawings for construction of water distribution facilities • Prepares project cost estimates • Performs field investigations of existing improvements • Responds to water quality complaints • Collects a variety of water samples and performs elementary laboratory procedures for water quality determination • Maintains records of water production and well water levels • Acts as instrument person on survey party • Sets up, adjusts and operates a variety of survey instruments to establish or confirm lines, angles, distances, bearings, and elevations • May be required to act as Chief of Party or Principal Engineering Aide on routine assignments for brief periods of time • Prepares drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices using drafting instruments • Prepares cost estimates of materials, equipment, and incidentals needed for installation • Checks signal installations for conformance to established City specifications and standards • Investigates public complaints and conducts field traffic studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions • May assist in inspection of construction work • May gather samples of construction materials and assist in running laboratory tests on materials • Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE For Electric Utility Department • Graduation from an accredited junior college with an Associate's degree or higher in engineering or its equivalent, including satisfactory completion of college level courses in writing, mathematics, engineering, AutoCAD, GIS, and related subjects; and • Two (2) years of full-time paraprofessional engineering experience utilizing AutoCAD and ESRI-based GIS tools with an electric utility Possible Substitutions : • Two (2) years of additional paid full-time experience with an electric utility utilizing ESRI-based GIS may be substituted for the required education requirement • One (1) year of paid, full-time experience as a draftsperson or equivalent may be substituted for the AutoCAD drawing course required Desirable Qualifications : • A certificate in AutoCAD 2013 or higher • A certificate in ESRI-based GIS • Experience with Arc-FM GIS tools For Public Works and Water & Sewer Utilities Departments • Graduation from high school or its equivalent, and • Satisfactory completion of courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and drafting/drawing and • Two (2) years of full-time paraprofessional engineering experience at a level equivalent to City of Santa Clara Engineering Aide including at least one (1) year working with Computer aided Drafting (CAD) and/or Geographic Information System (GIS) tools and software Possible Substitutions : • Graduation from an accredited junior college with an Associate's degree or higher in engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience Desirable Qualifications : • Experience in using AutoCAD 2013 or higher • Experience with arc-FM GIS tools LICENSE Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment • May be required to work shifts, weekends, and off and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : For Electric Utility Department • Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry • Basic engineering practices, including simple engineering computations • Principles, techniques and terminology of engineering, drafting and map drafting • Principles, techniques and terminology of ESRI-based GIS • Principles, techniques, and terminology of electric utility system operations • Office safety practices, procedures and standards For Public Works and Water & Sewer Utilities Department • Mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry • Basic engineering practices, including simple engineering computations • Principles, techniques, and terminology of civil engineering • Principles, techniques, and terminology of surveying and ESRI-based GIS • Principles, techniques, and terminology of engineering drafting and map drafting • Principles, techniques, and terminology of traffic engineering • Principles, techniques, and terminology of water distribution system design • Office safety practices, procedures and standards Ability to : For all Departments • Use available computer hardware and software to perform assigned duties, including but not limited to, computer aided drafting, spread sheets, and word processing • Use ESRI-based Geographic Information Systems • Prepare neat and accurate drawings, diagrams, dimensions, representations, and schematics using GIS and CAD tools • Understand and carry out written and oral instructions • Read and interpret plans and specifications • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing • Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public • Deal tactfully and courteously with others • Respond appropriately to conflicts/complaints/management escalations from other City departments and the general public • Work in a team based environment and achieve common goals • Work independently, quickly, and efficiently • Evaluate situations, identify problems, make logical decisions and follow through on resolution • Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties • Walk or stand for extended period of time For Public Works and Water & Sewer Utilities Departments: • Use surveying and computing instruments Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 Employees Association This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara's benefits available to Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager's Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9,932.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,138.15 (90% of Kaiser Family)/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis The City’s contribution is prorated based on scheduled hours for part time employees Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a monthly premium that is less than $946.86, they will be paid the difference in cash Employees hired on or after 1/1/2022 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Employees hired before 1/1/2022 are eligible for $479.09/month of the City’s health contribution, even if they opt-out of City-offered health insurance. Employees hired before 1/1/2022 can receive an additional $467.77/month if they provide annual attestation and proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee's VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $2.87/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes PFL) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 2/3 of basic wage up to $7,500; max of $5,000/month City pays $.558/$100 of insured earnings 30 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum vacation accrual is 450 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 40 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 40 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Non-Management Leave: 24 hours of non-management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 24 hours of non-management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 12 hours of non-management leave their first year Unused non-management leave may not be carried over from one calendar year to the next Compensatory Time Off (CTO): Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hour and 100 hours for Library & Fire Non-Sworn 16 hours of CTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st) Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Reimbursements/Allowances (for specific classifications): Raingear: Up to $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications Safety Boots: Upt to $237 per fiscal year for eligible employees Walking Shoes: Up to $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications (See MOU for details) Tools: $500 per fiscal year reimbursement for Auto Foreperson classification Phone allowance of $80/month for Senior Key Customer Representative(s) and Key Customer Representative(s) job classifications Bilingual Pay: Certified bilingual employees are eligible for $55/bi-weekly bilingual pay Night Differential Pay: Librarians and library support employees whose regular assignments are to City libraries are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. All other employees are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Standby Pay: Employees in the classification of Electric Utility Programmer Analyst, Electric Utility Network Administrator, and Senior Energy Systems Analyst are eligible for standby pay of $100/week when assigned to work standby Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Appointments can be face-to-face appointments with an MHN network provider, phone appointments, or web- video appointments Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Minimum Qualifications Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects. Licenses and Certifications Required: None. Notes to Applicants The Project Manager for Advanced Grid Technologies will execute upon large scale, high profile, multi-million dollar capital projects identified by the utility as directly impacting and enhancing Austin Energy's electric grid resiliency. Projects assigned will span various business areas and technologies, including engineering, work management and operational technologies. These high profile projects require a hands on, detail oriented project manager with a hunger for learning and problem solving. Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. 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. 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 considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation. Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Pay Range $38.97 - $50.67 Hours Monday - Friday, 40 hours Job Close Date 10/07/2023 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 2500 Montopolis Dr Preferred Qualifications Experience directing and managing large scale, multi-year electric utility enterprise and/or division level grid technology and engineering projects from conception through completion, operationalization, and stability Experience developing full scale complex project plans including but not limited to: project scope, cost estimates and budgets, resource requirements, schedules, communication plans, and work plans and assignments and associated; identify and manage project dependencies, risks, and critical path, and track and report on project milestones and deliverables Experience drafting business cases, statements of work, request for information/proposal and contract documents for external services and assets Experience managing, monitoring, and reviewing performance of assigned resources, including contractors, to ensure compliance with work assignments and expectations Experience preparing and delivering presentations to the management team, department directors, executives, and oversite groups (Public Utility Commission, City Council, etc.) Experience researching, evaluating and reporting on trends and innovations in the utility grid resilience and grid operation space, including utility and vendor interviews, outside consultancy and research centers, demos, etc. Experience monitoring and updating technology roadmaps Experience working with electric utility distribution system engineering and design Experience with electric utility work management systems Experience with contract negotiation and budget management Experience with Statement of Work and Request for Proposal drafting Project Management Professional Certified or obtained within 6 months 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. Manages the design, development, and implementation of projects to include, but not limited to, gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements; and forms projected teams. Manages the selection process and administers consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees by negotiating the contract, approving the consultant's product, approving payment to consultant, initiating poor performance remedies, etc. Develops short- and long-range plans for future to ongoing projects, including estimating timelines for start-up and completion of projects. Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates. Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office, Mayor, and City Council Offices; prepares City Council agenda material such as ordinance memorandums and presentations. Prepares and delivers presentations to the City Manager, management team, and department directors. Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing challenges faced by the City organization. Manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review and operations research and related work reviewing departments, divisions, and programs. Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate level staff, the department work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures. Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, contractors, etc. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership and/or supervision to assigned employees or project management. 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 laws, rules, regulations, and codes associate project assignment. Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management. Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques. Knowledge of budget policies and principles. Knowledge of contract policies and procedures. Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards. Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers. Skill in using available applicable software packages. Skill in evaluating contract agreements. Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives. Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations. Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling. Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision. Ability to perform all facets of projects with little or no supervision. Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics). Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions. Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts. Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations. Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The 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 (*). * The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects. Do you meet this requirement? 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 and work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements? Yes No * Describe your experience in an electric utility setting. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience working with electric distribution system engineering and design principles. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience overseeing large, multi-year utility capital projects. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with Smart Grid technologies, Distributed Generation, and Renewable Generation for an electric utility or energy related organization. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with electric utility work management systems. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience managing IT/OT projects. (Open Ended Question) * Are you a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or are you able and willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire if selected? Yes No Currently a PMP in good standing * Describe your experience representing municipal and public interests during contract drafting, negotiation and management. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience drafting statements of work and requests for proposals. (Open Ended Question) * 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. * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Aug 24, 2023
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects. Licenses and Certifications Required: None. Notes to Applicants The Project Manager for Advanced Grid Technologies will execute upon large scale, high profile, multi-million dollar capital projects identified by the utility as directly impacting and enhancing Austin Energy's electric grid resiliency. Projects assigned will span various business areas and technologies, including engineering, work management and operational technologies. These high profile projects require a hands on, detail oriented project manager with a hunger for learning and problem solving. Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. 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. 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 considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation. Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Pay Range $38.97 - $50.67 Hours Monday - Friday, 40 hours Job Close Date 10/07/2023 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 2500 Montopolis Dr Preferred Qualifications Experience directing and managing large scale, multi-year electric utility enterprise and/or division level grid technology and engineering projects from conception through completion, operationalization, and stability Experience developing full scale complex project plans including but not limited to: project scope, cost estimates and budgets, resource requirements, schedules, communication plans, and work plans and assignments and associated; identify and manage project dependencies, risks, and critical path, and track and report on project milestones and deliverables Experience drafting business cases, statements of work, request for information/proposal and contract documents for external services and assets Experience managing, monitoring, and reviewing performance of assigned resources, including contractors, to ensure compliance with work assignments and expectations Experience preparing and delivering presentations to the management team, department directors, executives, and oversite groups (Public Utility Commission, City Council, etc.) Experience researching, evaluating and reporting on trends and innovations in the utility grid resilience and grid operation space, including utility and vendor interviews, outside consultancy and research centers, demos, etc. Experience monitoring and updating technology roadmaps Experience working with electric utility distribution system engineering and design Experience with electric utility work management systems Experience with contract negotiation and budget management Experience with Statement of Work and Request for Proposal drafting Project Management Professional Certified or obtained within 6 months 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. Manages the design, development, and implementation of projects to include, but not limited to, gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements; and forms projected teams. Manages the selection process and administers consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees by negotiating the contract, approving the consultant's product, approving payment to consultant, initiating poor performance remedies, etc. Develops short- and long-range plans for future to ongoing projects, including estimating timelines for start-up and completion of projects. Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates. Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office, Mayor, and City Council Offices; prepares City Council agenda material such as ordinance memorandums and presentations. Prepares and delivers presentations to the City Manager, management team, and department directors. Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing challenges faced by the City organization. Manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review and operations research and related work reviewing departments, divisions, and programs. Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate level staff, the department work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures. Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, contractors, etc. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership and/or supervision to assigned employees or project management. 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 laws, rules, regulations, and codes associate project assignment. Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management. Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques. Knowledge of budget policies and principles. Knowledge of contract policies and procedures. Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards. Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers. Skill in using available applicable software packages. Skill in evaluating contract agreements. Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives. Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations. Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling. Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision. Ability to perform all facets of projects with little or no supervision. Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics). Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions. Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts. Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations. Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The 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 (*). * The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects. Do you meet this requirement? 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 and work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements? Yes No * Describe your experience in an electric utility setting. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience working with electric distribution system engineering and design principles. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience overseeing large, multi-year utility capital projects. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with Smart Grid technologies, Distributed Generation, and Renewable Generation for an electric utility or energy related organization. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience with electric utility work management systems. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience managing IT/OT projects. (Open Ended Question) * Are you a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or are you able and willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire if selected? Yes No Currently a PMP in good standing * Describe your experience representing municipal and public interests during contract drafting, negotiation and management. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience drafting statements of work and requests for proposals. (Open Ended Question) * 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. * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California, United States
Description THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. DESCRIPTION: Silicon Valley Power, Maps & Records department has an excellent opportunity for the position of Engineering Aide (Electric). Job responsibilities include, prepares scaled and dimensioned plans based on sketches prepared by engineering estimating personnel, maintains records of as-builts and updates existing SVP maps and records utilizing ESRI-based GIS applications, Maintains master map files, including such records of block maps, street light maps, fiber communication, electric utility single line and operating diagrams and other maps, Performs computing and drafting operations in AutoCAD, involved in checking drawings of electric utility facilities, perform other duties as assigned. Typical Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Under general supervision: • Participates in field survey activities such as assisting with measuring and recording distances and elevation using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment • Prepares maps and drawings using geographic information system (GIS) tools to place symbols and apply color codes for the identification of facilities • Receives, reviews, provides comments, files, and returns maps, documents, and plans using AUTOCAD • Performs scaling and dimensioning to verify the accuracy of maps and plans • Assists in conducting field inventory of existing primary and secondary conductors, transformers, switches, poles, pole attachments, manholes, and conduit locations • Draws and updates electrical schematic diagrams, panel wiring diagrams, substation layout drawings using AUTOCAD, and organizes associated documentation • Prepares scaled and dimensioned plans, using AUTOCAD based on sketches prepared by engineering/estimating personnel • Operates a computer and standard office plotting/copying equipment • Conducts records research including job files, property ownership, easement and right-of-way records • Maintains records of equipment databases, log books, and map inventories • Operates passenger vehicles requiring Class C driver's license • Orders office drafting supplies, manages outside reproduction services, and coordinates vendor services for office drafting equipment maintenance • Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications: • Graduation from an accredited junior college with an Associate of Arts degree or higher in engineering or its equivalent, including satisfactory completion of college level courses in writing, mathematics, engineering and related courses; and • One (1) year working with geographic information system (GIS) tools and systems or one (1) year working with computer-aided drafting (AUTOCAD). Desirable Qualifications: • One year (1) experience working with computer-aided drafting (AUTOCAD) and one year (1) experience working with geographic information system (GIS). • Completion of courses in GIS and AUTOCAD. Possible Substitutions: • Three (3) years of work experience performing mapping/drafting activities of electric utility facilities, involving the use of CAD and GIS systems and tools may substitute for the required education and experience. LICENSE Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Employees are required to pass initial and periodic comprehensive background checks, which may include fingerprinting, to meet Federal, State and/or industry security requirements. • Must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job assignment. Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: This position qualifies for Veteran’s Preference Points. Applicants who have separated from service (Active Duty Status) must submit proof of honorable discharge (Form DD214) with their application at time of filing or will be ineligible to have points added to their final score. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : • General principles of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and mechanical drawing • Principles and practices of engineering drafting and basic graphic design • Standard personal computer hardware and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs • Document control, retrieval, and filing systems Ability to : • Prepare neat and accurate drawings, diagrams, dimensions, representations, and schematics using GIS and CAD tools • Select and use appropriate drafting, and duplicating equipment and materials • Read, interpret and apply engineering terminology and symbols • Retrieve, file, and code drawings and diagrams and prepare brief reports • Maintain organized and complete records • Utilize ESRI Geographic Information Systems (GIS) • Utilize AutoDesk AutoCAD software applications • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing • Understand and comprehend oral and written directions and instructions • Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public • Work in a team based environment and achieve common goals • Deal tactfully and courteously with others • Walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time • Perform moderate physical labor including bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, and lifting as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 Employees Association This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara's benefits available to Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager's Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9,932.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,138.15 (90% of Kaiser Family)/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis The City’s contribution is prorated based on scheduled hours for part time employees Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a monthly premium that is less than $946.86, they will be paid the difference in cash Employees hired on or after 1/1/2022 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Employees hired before 1/1/2022 are eligible for $479.09/month of the City’s health contribution, even if they opt-out of City-offered health insurance. Employees hired before 1/1/2022 can receive an additional $467.77/month if they provide annual attestation and proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee's VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $2.87/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes PFL) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 2/3 of basic wage up to $7,500; max of $5,000/month City pays $.558/$100 of insured earnings 30 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum vacation accrual is 450 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 40 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 40 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Non-Management Leave: 24 hours of non-management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 24 hours of non-management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 12 hours of non-management leave their first year Unused non-management leave may not be carried over from one calendar year to the next Compensatory Time Off (CTO): Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hour and 100 hours for Library & Fire Non-Sworn 16 hours of CTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st) Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Reimbursements/Allowances (for specific classifications): Raingear: Up to $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications Safety Boots: Upt to $237 per fiscal year for eligible employees Walking Shoes: Up to $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications (See MOU for details) Tools: $500 per fiscal year reimbursement for Auto Foreperson classification Phone allowance of $80/month for Senior Key Customer Representative(s) and Key Customer Representative(s) job classifications Bilingual Pay: Certified bilingual employees are eligible for $55/bi-weekly bilingual pay Night Differential Pay: Librarians and library support employees whose regular assignments are to City libraries are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. All other employees are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Standby Pay: Employees in the classification of Electric Utility Programmer Analyst, Electric Utility Network Administrator, and Senior Energy Systems Analyst are eligible for standby pay of $100/week when assigned to work standby Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Appointments can be face-to-face appointments with an MHN network provider, phone appointments, or web- video appointments Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Closing Date/Time: 10/18/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Sep 01, 2023
Full Time
Description THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. DESCRIPTION: Silicon Valley Power, Maps & Records department has an excellent opportunity for the position of Engineering Aide (Electric). Job responsibilities include, prepares scaled and dimensioned plans based on sketches prepared by engineering estimating personnel, maintains records of as-builts and updates existing SVP maps and records utilizing ESRI-based GIS applications, Maintains master map files, including such records of block maps, street light maps, fiber communication, electric utility single line and operating diagrams and other maps, Performs computing and drafting operations in AutoCAD, involved in checking drawings of electric utility facilities, perform other duties as assigned. Typical Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Under general supervision: • Participates in field survey activities such as assisting with measuring and recording distances and elevation using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment • Prepares maps and drawings using geographic information system (GIS) tools to place symbols and apply color codes for the identification of facilities • Receives, reviews, provides comments, files, and returns maps, documents, and plans using AUTOCAD • Performs scaling and dimensioning to verify the accuracy of maps and plans • Assists in conducting field inventory of existing primary and secondary conductors, transformers, switches, poles, pole attachments, manholes, and conduit locations • Draws and updates electrical schematic diagrams, panel wiring diagrams, substation layout drawings using AUTOCAD, and organizes associated documentation • Prepares scaled and dimensioned plans, using AUTOCAD based on sketches prepared by engineering/estimating personnel • Operates a computer and standard office plotting/copying equipment • Conducts records research including job files, property ownership, easement and right-of-way records • Maintains records of equipment databases, log books, and map inventories • Operates passenger vehicles requiring Class C driver's license • Orders office drafting supplies, manages outside reproduction services, and coordinates vendor services for office drafting equipment maintenance • Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications: • Graduation from an accredited junior college with an Associate of Arts degree or higher in engineering or its equivalent, including satisfactory completion of college level courses in writing, mathematics, engineering and related courses; and • One (1) year working with geographic information system (GIS) tools and systems or one (1) year working with computer-aided drafting (AUTOCAD). Desirable Qualifications: • One year (1) experience working with computer-aided drafting (AUTOCAD) and one year (1) experience working with geographic information system (GIS). • Completion of courses in GIS and AUTOCAD. Possible Substitutions: • Three (3) years of work experience performing mapping/drafting activities of electric utility facilities, involving the use of CAD and GIS systems and tools may substitute for the required education and experience. LICENSE Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Employees are required to pass initial and periodic comprehensive background checks, which may include fingerprinting, to meet Federal, State and/or industry security requirements. • Must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job assignment. Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: This position qualifies for Veteran’s Preference Points. Applicants who have separated from service (Active Duty Status) must submit proof of honorable discharge (Form DD214) with their application at time of filing or will be ineligible to have points added to their final score. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : • General principles of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and mechanical drawing • Principles and practices of engineering drafting and basic graphic design • Standard personal computer hardware and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs • Document control, retrieval, and filing systems Ability to : • Prepare neat and accurate drawings, diagrams, dimensions, representations, and schematics using GIS and CAD tools • Select and use appropriate drafting, and duplicating equipment and materials • Read, interpret and apply engineering terminology and symbols • Retrieve, file, and code drawings and diagrams and prepare brief reports • Maintain organized and complete records • Utilize ESRI Geographic Information Systems (GIS) • Utilize AutoDesk AutoCAD software applications • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing • Understand and comprehend oral and written directions and instructions • Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public • Work in a team based environment and achieve common goals • Deal tactfully and courteously with others • Walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time • Perform moderate physical labor including bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, and lifting as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 Employees Association This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara's benefits available to Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager's Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9,932.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $2,138.15 (90% of Kaiser Family)/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis The City’s contribution is prorated based on scheduled hours for part time employees Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a monthly premium that is less than $946.86, they will be paid the difference in cash Employees hired on or after 1/1/2022 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Employees hired before 1/1/2022 are eligible for $479.09/month of the City’s health contribution, even if they opt-out of City-offered health insurance. Employees hired before 1/1/2022 can receive an additional $467.77/month if they provide annual attestation and proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee's VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $2.87/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes PFL) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 2/3 of basic wage up to $7,500; max of $5,000/month City pays $.558/$100 of insured earnings 30 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum vacation accrual is 450 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 40 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 40 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Non-Management Leave: 24 hours of non-management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 24 hours of non-management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 12 hours of non-management leave their first year Unused non-management leave may not be carried over from one calendar year to the next Compensatory Time Off (CTO): Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hour and 100 hours for Library & Fire Non-Sworn 16 hours of CTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st) Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Reimbursements/Allowances (for specific classifications): Raingear: Up to $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications Safety Boots: Upt to $237 per fiscal year for eligible employees Walking Shoes: Up to $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications (See MOU for details) Tools: $500 per fiscal year reimbursement for Auto Foreperson classification Phone allowance of $80/month for Senior Key Customer Representative(s) and Key Customer Representative(s) job classifications Bilingual Pay: Certified bilingual employees are eligible for $55/bi-weekly bilingual pay Night Differential Pay: Librarians and library support employees whose regular assignments are to City libraries are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. All other employees are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Standby Pay: Employees in the classification of Electric Utility Programmer Analyst, Electric Utility Network Administrator, and Senior Energy Systems Analyst are eligible for standby pay of $100/week when assigned to work standby Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Appointments can be face-to-face appointments with an MHN network provider, phone appointments, or web- video appointments Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Closing Date/Time: 10/18/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business or Engineering related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field, two (2) years of which were in a program or project management capacity. Licenses or Certifications: None. Notes to Applicants The Program Manager of Advanced Grid Technologies over Distribution Asset Management will oversee a small, agile team working alongside other enterprise departments and business units to develop and execute upon data driven asset management strategies across the utility distribution system. In addition to overseeing the utilities work and asset management system, the program will be responsible for cataloging and maintaining asset information and depreciation schedules, creating and facilitating maintenance schedules by partnering with other business units, leading matrixed teams to execute upon asset management related projects and initiatives, and reporting diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analysis on regular and ad hoc intervals Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. 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. 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 considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation. Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Pay Range $51.07 - $64.07 per hour Hours Monday - Friday; 40 hours Job Close Date 10/06/2023 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 2500 Montopolis Drive, Austin 78758 Preferred Qualifications Experience managing a utility work and asset management system Experience in engineering risk assessments and impact studies Experience setting up asset maintenance scheduling programs Experience developing ROI and CBA for asset upgrade and maintenance investments Experience overseeing the operation of one or more enterprise system applications, including patches, upgrades, change management and leading technical project teams Experience in financial and electric utility data analytics including the creation of assert amortization schedules, asset depreciation tables, assessment of electric utility reliability metrics, and asset performance metrics Experience in distribution maintenance process improvements and change management initiatives Experience in distribution system design. Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or the ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within one year of employment. Ability to travel to more than one work location 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. Leads planning activities to develop short- and long-term strategic plans, roadmaps, and objectives for advanced technologies and programs. Creates and manages operational budgets for short and long term technology projects and contracts. Leads cross functional teams to achieve technology initiatives. Manages existing and future contracts with vendors. Leads market research activities to identify market trends in technologies and programs. Produces periodic metrics to measure and improve: systems, projects, vendors, and service provider performance. Manages assigned matrix resources. Leverages functionality to identify operational efficiencies to improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs. Produces business cases, including cost versus benefit analysis and Request for Proposal (RFP's) to support related technologies and initiatives and programs. Facilitates and leads periodic executive round table and steering committees on related technologies and programs. Facilitates internal communication, education, and training to staff, and internal and external stakeholders on technologies and programs. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: May be 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 electric utility operations: generation, transmission, distribution, or other related fields Knowledge of advanced analytical, mathematical, or programming techniques Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation Knowledge of applicable processes, engineering principles, data analysis, and application design Knowledge of regulatory requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances Skill in leading and directing personnel in a project and program capacity Skill in determining needs and gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management's use Skill in oral and written business and technical communication including preparation of written reports Skill in handling and prioritizing multiple tasks and planning and organizing a program Skill in using computers and related software applications Skill in data analysis and problem solving Skill in negotiations, program monitoring, and conflict resolution Skill in conducting presentations on behalf of a public entity Skill in projecting needs for equipment and personnel and formulating operating budgets Ability to perform complex analysis, calculations, and problem solving Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities Ability to direct the timely production of project proposals and agreements Ability to prepare and evaluate business cases Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The 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 (*). * The Advanced Technology Program Manager position requires graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business or Engineering related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field, two (2) years of which were in a program or project management capacity. 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. * 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 and work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements? Yes No * Are you a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas OR do you have the ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within 1 year of employment? Yes No * Please describe your experience in engineering risk assessments and impact studies. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience managing a utility work and asset management system. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience setting up asset maintenance scheduling programs. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience developing ROI and CBA for asset upgrade and maintenance investments. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience overseeing the operation of one or more enterprise system applications, including patches, upgrades, change management and leading technical project teams. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience in financial and electric utility data analytics including the creation of assert amortization schedules, asset depreciation tables, assessment of electric utility reliability metrics, and asset performance metrics. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience in distribution maintenance process improvements and change management initiatives. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience in distribution system design. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Aug 23, 2023
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business or Engineering related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field, two (2) years of which were in a program or project management capacity. Licenses or Certifications: None. Notes to Applicants The Program Manager of Advanced Grid Technologies over Distribution Asset Management will oversee a small, agile team working alongside other enterprise departments and business units to develop and execute upon data driven asset management strategies across the utility distribution system. In addition to overseeing the utilities work and asset management system, the program will be responsible for cataloging and maintaining asset information and depreciation schedules, creating and facilitating maintenance schedules by partnering with other business units, leading matrixed teams to execute upon asset management related projects and initiatives, and reporting diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analysis on regular and ad hoc intervals Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. 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. 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 considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation. Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Pay Range $51.07 - $64.07 per hour Hours Monday - Friday; 40 hours Job Close Date 10/06/2023 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 2500 Montopolis Drive, Austin 78758 Preferred Qualifications Experience managing a utility work and asset management system Experience in engineering risk assessments and impact studies Experience setting up asset maintenance scheduling programs Experience developing ROI and CBA for asset upgrade and maintenance investments Experience overseeing the operation of one or more enterprise system applications, including patches, upgrades, change management and leading technical project teams Experience in financial and electric utility data analytics including the creation of assert amortization schedules, asset depreciation tables, assessment of electric utility reliability metrics, and asset performance metrics Experience in distribution maintenance process improvements and change management initiatives Experience in distribution system design. Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or the ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within one year of employment. Ability to travel to more than one work location 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. Leads planning activities to develop short- and long-term strategic plans, roadmaps, and objectives for advanced technologies and programs. Creates and manages operational budgets for short and long term technology projects and contracts. Leads cross functional teams to achieve technology initiatives. Manages existing and future contracts with vendors. Leads market research activities to identify market trends in technologies and programs. Produces periodic metrics to measure and improve: systems, projects, vendors, and service provider performance. Manages assigned matrix resources. Leverages functionality to identify operational efficiencies to improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs. Produces business cases, including cost versus benefit analysis and Request for Proposal (RFP's) to support related technologies and initiatives and programs. Facilitates and leads periodic executive round table and steering committees on related technologies and programs. Facilitates internal communication, education, and training to staff, and internal and external stakeholders on technologies and programs. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: May be 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 electric utility operations: generation, transmission, distribution, or other related fields Knowledge of advanced analytical, mathematical, or programming techniques Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation Knowledge of applicable processes, engineering principles, data analysis, and application design Knowledge of regulatory requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances Skill in leading and directing personnel in a project and program capacity Skill in determining needs and gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management's use Skill in oral and written business and technical communication including preparation of written reports Skill in handling and prioritizing multiple tasks and planning and organizing a program Skill in using computers and related software applications Skill in data analysis and problem solving Skill in negotiations, program monitoring, and conflict resolution Skill in conducting presentations on behalf of a public entity Skill in projecting needs for equipment and personnel and formulating operating budgets Ability to perform complex analysis, calculations, and problem solving Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities Ability to direct the timely production of project proposals and agreements Ability to prepare and evaluate business cases Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The 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 (*). * The Advanced Technology Program Manager position requires graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business or Engineering related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field, two (2) years of which were in a program or project management capacity. 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. * 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 and work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements? Yes No * Are you a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas OR do you have the ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas within 1 year of employment? Yes No * Please describe your experience in engineering risk assessments and impact studies. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience managing a utility work and asset management system. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience setting up asset maintenance scheduling programs. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience developing ROI and CBA for asset upgrade and maintenance investments. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience overseeing the operation of one or more enterprise system applications, including patches, upgrades, change management and leading technical project teams. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience in financial and electric utility data analytics including the creation of assert amortization schedules, asset depreciation tables, assessment of electric utility reliability metrics, and asset performance metrics. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience in distribution maintenance process improvements and change management initiatives. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience in distribution system design. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Public Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, plus five (5) years of experience related to the job. Licenses and Certifications Required: None. Notes to Applicants This position provides leadership and program management in the development and implementation of energy and environmental programs for Austin Energy (AE). This position develops vision, supports short- and long-range strategic planning efforts, formulates analysis of electric utility and energy industry trends, and evaluates and recommends emerging energy technology. Leads multiple cross-functional teams, large projects, program process improvements, and initiatives. Conducts supporting research studies as needed to successfully deploy emerging technology pilots and ultimately operational programs. Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. IMPORTANT INFORMATION : WHEN COMPLETING THE CITY OF AUSTIN APPLICATION : The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. Resumes will not be accepted. Statements such as "see resume" will not be accepted. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions must reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information. We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s). If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE : Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference. CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK : The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 7 year criminal history background check. Pay Range $38.97 - $50.67 Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Job Close Date 10/30/2023 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723; Hybrid Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Subject matter expertise in best practices, customer adoption, and industry trends of electric transportation. Experience with utility transportation electrification programs to include consumer EV adoption and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Project management experience leading multiple, cross-functional teams, large projects and initiatives to include budget development and management. Experience formally presenting complex and detailed information to industry partners, city officials, community organizations, and citizens. Experience developing equity based programs supporting electric transportation or distributed energy resources. Excellent skills in communicating both orally and in writing. 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. Develops plans that position the future operations of the utility for continued success while achieving comprehensive sustainable energy goals. Oversees the assessment, demonstration, and development of technology associated with electric service and the evaluation of emerging technologies for environmental mitigation and customer end use. Assists executives and leadership team with examining AE's environmental and affordability goals and directs short- and long-range strategic planning and analysis of electric utility and energy industry trends to recommend future goals. Facilitates the study of new technologies and their applicability to AE's operations and in meeting customer energy needs into the future that may include flexible and reliable generation assets, smarter grids, transportation electrification, and distributed energy resources. Provides support in the analysis of future opportunities and threats, assesses long-term energy resource uncertainty and risk, and makes recommendations on how best to position the utility for continued success. Assists with recommending new technologies and business cases for improved utility operations and customer experience. Works in partnership with other AE business units and other City departments and assists in managing collaborative research through industry and academic research groups. Provides support in the examination, analysis, and development of innovative business models that will enable AE to achieve strategic goals that may include environment, grid modernization, and customer experience goals. 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 regulatory requirements for electric utilities at the Local, State, and Federal levels. Knowledge of understanding the electric power industry and energy markets. Knowledge of relevant technologies to integrate into the long-term strategic vision. Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures. Skill in communicating both orally and in writing. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in operating computers and related software applications. Skill in formulating data analysis and solving problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to train and lead others. Ability to present information to various audiences. Ability to understand and explain industry trends, processes, and procedures. Ability to manage multiple strategic program initiatives. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The 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 (*). * The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Public Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, plus five (5) years of experience related to the job. Do you meet these requirements? Yes No * Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable). (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience with utility transportation electrification programs related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure or customer adoption. If you do not have any, enter N/A. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience formally presenting complex and detailed information to industry partners, government officials, community organizations, and citizens. If you do not have any, enter N/A. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience developing equity based programs or initiatives supporting electric transportation or distributed energy resources. If you do not have any, enter N/A. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience leading multiple, cross-functional teams, large projects and initiatives to include budget development and management. If you do not have any, enter N/A. (Open Ended Question) * 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. Yes Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Oct 02, 2023
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Public Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, plus five (5) years of experience related to the job. Licenses and Certifications Required: None. Notes to Applicants This position provides leadership and program management in the development and implementation of energy and environmental programs for Austin Energy (AE). This position develops vision, supports short- and long-range strategic planning efforts, formulates analysis of electric utility and energy industry trends, and evaluates and recommends emerging energy technology. Leads multiple cross-functional teams, large projects, program process improvements, and initiatives. Conducts supporting research studies as needed to successfully deploy emerging technology pilots and ultimately operational programs. Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. IMPORTANT INFORMATION : WHEN COMPLETING THE CITY OF AUSTIN APPLICATION : The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. Resumes will not be accepted. Statements such as "see resume" will not be accepted. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions must reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information. We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s). If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE : Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference. CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK : The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 7 year criminal history background check. Pay Range $38.97 - $50.67 Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Job Close Date 10/30/2023 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723; Hybrid Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Subject matter expertise in best practices, customer adoption, and industry trends of electric transportation. Experience with utility transportation electrification programs to include consumer EV adoption and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Project management experience leading multiple, cross-functional teams, large projects and initiatives to include budget development and management. Experience formally presenting complex and detailed information to industry partners, city officials, community organizations, and citizens. Experience developing equity based programs supporting electric transportation or distributed energy resources. Excellent skills in communicating both orally and in writing. 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. Develops plans that position the future operations of the utility for continued success while achieving comprehensive sustainable energy goals. Oversees the assessment, demonstration, and development of technology associated with electric service and the evaluation of emerging technologies for environmental mitigation and customer end use. Assists executives and leadership team with examining AE's environmental and affordability goals and directs short- and long-range strategic planning and analysis of electric utility and energy industry trends to recommend future goals. Facilitates the study of new technologies and their applicability to AE's operations and in meeting customer energy needs into the future that may include flexible and reliable generation assets, smarter grids, transportation electrification, and distributed energy resources. Provides support in the analysis of future opportunities and threats, assesses long-term energy resource uncertainty and risk, and makes recommendations on how best to position the utility for continued success. Assists with recommending new technologies and business cases for improved utility operations and customer experience. Works in partnership with other AE business units and other City departments and assists in managing collaborative research through industry and academic research groups. Provides support in the examination, analysis, and development of innovative business models that will enable AE to achieve strategic goals that may include environment, grid modernization, and customer experience goals. 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 regulatory requirements for electric utilities at the Local, State, and Federal levels. Knowledge of understanding the electric power industry and energy markets. Knowledge of relevant technologies to integrate into the long-term strategic vision. Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures. Skill in communicating both orally and in writing. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in operating computers and related software applications. Skill in formulating data analysis and solving problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to train and lead others. Ability to present information to various audiences. Ability to understand and explain industry trends, processes, and procedures. Ability to manage multiple strategic program initiatives. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The 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 (*). * The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Public Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, plus five (5) years of experience related to the job. Do you meet these requirements? Yes No * Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable). (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience with utility transportation electrification programs related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure or customer adoption. If you do not have any, enter N/A. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience formally presenting complex and detailed information to industry partners, government officials, community organizations, and citizens. If you do not have any, enter N/A. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience developing equity based programs or initiatives supporting electric transportation or distributed energy resources. If you do not have any, enter N/A. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience leading multiple, cross-functional teams, large projects and initiatives to include budget development and management. If you do not have any, enter N/A. (Open Ended Question) * 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. Yes Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
City of Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington, United States
Position Description Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. The Line Operations Senior Manager provides leadership and management for the delivery of electrical service for the bulk of the Department service area, including construction and maintenance of the utility’s transmission and distribution system. This position is responsible for ensuring that capital improvement projects and maintenance work is performed in a safe and efficient manner. This role oversees the direct deployment of electrical crews to ensure the utility’s customer service, maintenance, reliability, and safety goals are achieved. They are also responsible for managing team supervisors and overseeing the work of 200 skilled craft and trade employees who are responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of City Light’s Electrical Transmission & Distribution System. This position will report to the Transmission & Distribution Officer. Job Responsibilities Lead large construction development projects requiring complex overhead, underground, and/or streetlight configurations for the safe delivery of electrical energy Provide oversight of the delivery of electrical construction services to customers in coordination with the Customer Care Division and Design Engineering Plan and manage workload and efficient allocation of resources to meet customer requirements Resolve complex personnel and management issues such as hiring, training, performance evaluations and labor relations Conduct workload forecasting and planning Provide oversight of field worksites for safety and proper technical work practices and procedures Respond to City officials, business and community groups and the general public regarding the Transmission and Distribution electrical system, customer service and other unit activities Providing Seattle City Light with oversight of electrical construction, maintenance, and emergency response for overhead, underground, and streetlight systems serving the downtown customers. Directly responsible for service continuity and reliability. Overseeing the construction of system improvements to support new customers or enhance services to existing customers. Providing leadership for communications management by working to remove barriers that hamper utility-wide communications between employee workgroups, customers and other stakeholders. Creating and sustaining an environment that supports decision making and accountability throughout the utility. Providing direction to the National Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance as it relates to issues regarding the City’s Transmission and Distribution system. Providing oversight for prioritizing work activities, deployment of crews & equipment. Manages labor & non-labor budgets associated with electric construction, operation & maintenance activities. Formulating policy and program recommendations that support and enhance city-wide goals and objectives and provide for the appropriate allocation of resources. Establishing and nurturing highly effective relationships with employees, customers and stakeholders that support and advance business goals and objectives. Works to remove barriers that hamper inter-and intra-department communications. Identify operational enhancements and efficiencies for the system or process improvements for the organization. Take action to implement these changes and be the change agent for them. Manager may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and long hours during emergency outage situations and storm activity. Strive to improve the Utility to deliver best in class customer service to fulfill our mission. This position will work out of both the City Light North Seattle Service Center and South Seattle Service Center. Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice . Qualifications Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has: Education: A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business administration, public administration or related field or a combination of related education, training, skill and experience. Experience: Extensive management and leadership experience in utility engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance or related area of responsibility; 5 or more years of progressively responsible supervisory or management level experience. Certification/License: Current Washington State Driver's License or ability to acquire Washington State Driver’s license within 90 days of employment. Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities: Experience in the construction and maintenance activities of overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems. Knowledge of public sector organizational practices, including labor relations and budgeting. Experience resolving complex personnel issues. Knowledge of applicable Washington State electrical utility safety rules and work practices. Skilled communicator capable of leading teams in an ever-changing environment. Experience collaborating with technical teams and field personnel to make difficult decisions, drive innovation, and accomplish work with limited resources. Strong ability to set clear expectations and to coach, counsel, and develop employees in a diverse workforce. Ability to lead and influence peers to continually improve culture, policies, and procedures. Experience building teams focused on customer service and operational excellence. Experience managing electric utility crews. Experience taking a large complex project and integrating it into field operations. Experience creating and sustaining a workforce that values diversity. Additional Information The full salary range for this position is hourly rate $56.58 to hourly rate $93.34. Application Process It is preferred that you please submit the following with your online application: A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement A current resume of your educational and professional work experience. Who May Apply : This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance , SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 . A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020 . Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: Careers at Seattle City Light - City Light | seattle.gov The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: "Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov
Aug 31, 2023
Full Time
Position Description Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. The Line Operations Senior Manager provides leadership and management for the delivery of electrical service for the bulk of the Department service area, including construction and maintenance of the utility’s transmission and distribution system. This position is responsible for ensuring that capital improvement projects and maintenance work is performed in a safe and efficient manner. This role oversees the direct deployment of electrical crews to ensure the utility’s customer service, maintenance, reliability, and safety goals are achieved. They are also responsible for managing team supervisors and overseeing the work of 200 skilled craft and trade employees who are responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of City Light’s Electrical Transmission & Distribution System. This position will report to the Transmission & Distribution Officer. Job Responsibilities Lead large construction development projects requiring complex overhead, underground, and/or streetlight configurations for the safe delivery of electrical energy Provide oversight of the delivery of electrical construction services to customers in coordination with the Customer Care Division and Design Engineering Plan and manage workload and efficient allocation of resources to meet customer requirements Resolve complex personnel and management issues such as hiring, training, performance evaluations and labor relations Conduct workload forecasting and planning Provide oversight of field worksites for safety and proper technical work practices and procedures Respond to City officials, business and community groups and the general public regarding the Transmission and Distribution electrical system, customer service and other unit activities Providing Seattle City Light with oversight of electrical construction, maintenance, and emergency response for overhead, underground, and streetlight systems serving the downtown customers. Directly responsible for service continuity and reliability. Overseeing the construction of system improvements to support new customers or enhance services to existing customers. Providing leadership for communications management by working to remove barriers that hamper utility-wide communications between employee workgroups, customers and other stakeholders. Creating and sustaining an environment that supports decision making and accountability throughout the utility. Providing direction to the National Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance as it relates to issues regarding the City’s Transmission and Distribution system. Providing oversight for prioritizing work activities, deployment of crews & equipment. Manages labor & non-labor budgets associated with electric construction, operation & maintenance activities. Formulating policy and program recommendations that support and enhance city-wide goals and objectives and provide for the appropriate allocation of resources. Establishing and nurturing highly effective relationships with employees, customers and stakeholders that support and advance business goals and objectives. Works to remove barriers that hamper inter-and intra-department communications. Identify operational enhancements and efficiencies for the system or process improvements for the organization. Take action to implement these changes and be the change agent for them. Manager may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and long hours during emergency outage situations and storm activity. Strive to improve the Utility to deliver best in class customer service to fulfill our mission. This position will work out of both the City Light North Seattle Service Center and South Seattle Service Center. Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice . Qualifications Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has: Education: A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business administration, public administration or related field or a combination of related education, training, skill and experience. Experience: Extensive management and leadership experience in utility engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance or related area of responsibility; 5 or more years of progressively responsible supervisory or management level experience. Certification/License: Current Washington State Driver's License or ability to acquire Washington State Driver’s license within 90 days of employment. Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities: Experience in the construction and maintenance activities of overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems. Knowledge of public sector organizational practices, including labor relations and budgeting. Experience resolving complex personnel issues. Knowledge of applicable Washington State electrical utility safety rules and work practices. Skilled communicator capable of leading teams in an ever-changing environment. Experience collaborating with technical teams and field personnel to make difficult decisions, drive innovation, and accomplish work with limited resources. Strong ability to set clear expectations and to coach, counsel, and develop employees in a diverse workforce. Ability to lead and influence peers to continually improve culture, policies, and procedures. Experience building teams focused on customer service and operational excellence. Experience managing electric utility crews. Experience taking a large complex project and integrating it into field operations. Experience creating and sustaining a workforce that values diversity. Additional Information The full salary range for this position is hourly rate $56.58 to hourly rate $93.34. Application Process It is preferred that you please submit the following with your online application: A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement A current resume of your educational and professional work experience. Who May Apply : This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance , SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 . A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020 . Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: Careers at Seattle City Light - City Light | seattle.gov The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: "Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov
City of Boynton Beach, FL
Boynton Beach, Florida, United States
Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to provide project management services, coordinate and monitor construction activities for Utilities, Public Works, or other City departments; contracted maintenance projects and initiatives; and/or other Capital Improvement projects. Essential Functions The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Coordinates construction activities and inspections involving City engineering projects, construction projects, capital improvement projects, and contracted maintenance projects and initiatives. Coordinates Capital Improvement Projects. Develops detailed project plans including timetables for project completion. Meets with consulting engineers, contractors and construction coordination personnel regarding any problems with construction safety and quality of work being performed. Conducts safety inspections. Assists the general public, provides information, and addresses concerns and complaints; answers inquiries and provides information on projects and documentation; participates in public meetings. Reviews cost estimates at various stages of construction for validity and approval; approves payments to contractors and approves change orders; prepares and presents reports on the status of projects. Reviews as-builts; verifies and rechecks as-built information; administers consultant and construction contracts. Assists with constructability reviews. Researches and coordinates special projects. Ensures compliance of construction projects with applicable city, state, and local codes, ordinances, resolutions, regulations, standards, specifications, policies and procedures, as well as approved construction plans; ensures adherence to established safety standards; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; researches codes, engineering standards, technical manuals, or other resources as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Coordinates work activities of assigned projects; organizes and prioritizes project strategies; monitors status of work in progress, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations; coordinates work activities with those of other departments, contractors, outside agencies, or others as needed. Oversees preparation of project plans and specifications for city construction; provides technical guidance to staff in development of plans and specifications. Reviews project and program designs and/or drawings prior to bidding to resolve issues concerning project designs, property and field conditions, and Capital Improvement Program initiatives. Assists Project Manager II and/or Project Manager III in assessing most cost-effective and efficient methods for accomplishing maintenance and repair projects; assists with preparation of cost estimates for capital projects and project/program budgets; analyzes statistics and budgetary data; manages budget expenditures and encumbrances; assists contract administrator in preparing justifications for purchase order requisitions; reviews invoices and requests for payment as needed. Reviews change orders for additional and/or unforeseen construction, maintenance, and repair needs. Ensures compliance of assigned projects with applicable regulatory and engineering standards, such as Department of Transportation, excavation permitting, environmental impact/sensitivity, stormwater management, or other guidelines; ensures work is completed in accordance with prescribed methods/procedures and with established project schedules. Coordinates or conducts special projects/assignments as needed. Coordinates and participates on interdepartmental project teams to ensure successful project/program completion and consideration of cross-departmental project aspects, such as installation of irrigation lines/systems, modification of water and wastewater lines/systems, traffic diversion, or other activities. Provides information, assistance and technical expertise concerning construction projects, requirements, and related issues to contractors, developers, and property owners; responds to questions, concerns, or complaints and initiates problem resolution; discusses problem areas with property owners, property managers, contractors, or other departments; provides technical assistance and consultation to other city departments. Responds to and interacts with the public concerning ongoing construction/project activities to address concerns and to ensure minimal disruption in work site areas. Meets with citizen groups, community organizations, and interested entities concerning city projects as needed; conducts periodic public meetings to facilitate exchange of information, to inform/advise, or to gather information concerning construction projects. Performs research, compiles data, and makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports; maintains records. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, technical opinions, engineering plans, master plans, computations, budget documents, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, architectural plans, master plans, engineering plans, computations, budget documents, invoices, requests for payment, technical codes, ordinances, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, computer aided design (CAD), or other programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner. Operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with inspection activities, which may include a motor vehicle, radio communications equipment, projector, blueprint copier, drafting instruments, or general office equipment. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Communicates with supervisor, city manager, commissioners, employees, other departments, government agencies, engineers, architects, developers, contractors, property owners, the public, outside agencies, the media, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction. Attends meetings and serves on committees as needed. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Must complete supervisor training within first six (6) months of employment. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, or filing documentation. Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Construction Management, Utilities, Public Works, Public Administration, or closely related field; One (1) year of experience involving infrastructure systems, construction management, transportation, project management, and budget administration; Must possess [or be able to obtain within 14 days of hire] and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license. Or Associate’s degree in a field related to Construction Management, Utilities, Public Works, Public Administration, or closely related field; Four (4) years of experience involving infrastructure systems, construction management, transportation, project management, and budget administration; Must possess [or be able to obtain within 14 days of hire] and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license. Or High school diploma; Minimum of six (6) years of experience involving infrastructure systems, construction management, transportation, project management, and budget administration; Must possess [or be able to obtain within 14 days of hire] and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license. Supplemental Information COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES The ability to clearly communicate Department and City Goals, Policies, Strategic Plans and other key information to employees and peers using multiple communication platforms including e-mail and social media. Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to establish and maintain project guidelines, schedules and work records. Knowledge of the regulations and laws pertaining to construction specialty. Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications and to recognize deviations from such plans in the construction process. Ability to express ideas effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to independently make decisions in the field in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, contractors, engineers, property owners and the public. Ability to keep all stakeholders of a project working together. Ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/ or assess data. Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments. Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and/or design data and information. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements : Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, bright/dim light, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability. VETERANS' PREFERENCE Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City. Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package. The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits packageincludes: • Student Loan Forgiveness • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Care Plan • Basic Term Life Insurance • Supplemental Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • CityPension Plan • Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans • Long Term Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • 457 Savings Plan (three options) • Paid Annual Leave / Vacation • Bonus Vacation Hours • 12Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave • Educational Assistance Program *( Depending on budget funding ) •On-site Training Program • Wellness Program • Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans • Credit Union • Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan • Flexible Spending Account • Direct Deposit • Social Security Student Loan Forgiveness Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify. Health Insurance The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s). Dental Insurance Premiums for eligible employeesare paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City. Vision Care Plan Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee. Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance The City provides each eligible employee with term lifeandaccidental death insurance. Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased. Dependent Life Insurance Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children. City Retirement / Pension Plans The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program. Supplemental Plans Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans. Short and Long Term Disability The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) toprovide employees and their dependentswith free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems. Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans) The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis. Vacation All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment. Holidays The City observes 12 paid holidays throughout the year. Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave Full-time employees accrue one day ofsick leaveper month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family. Tuition Assistance *( Depending on availablebudget funding ) The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees. Wellness Program The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year. Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan Employees may chooseto enroll ina prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans. Credit Union All City employees mayjoin the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities. Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees mayparticipate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses . Direct Deposit Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice. Closing Date/Time: 10/9/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Sep 26, 2023
Full Time
Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to provide project management services, coordinate and monitor construction activities for Utilities, Public Works, or other City departments; contracted maintenance projects and initiatives; and/or other Capital Improvement projects. Essential Functions The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Coordinates construction activities and inspections involving City engineering projects, construction projects, capital improvement projects, and contracted maintenance projects and initiatives. Coordinates Capital Improvement Projects. Develops detailed project plans including timetables for project completion. Meets with consulting engineers, contractors and construction coordination personnel regarding any problems with construction safety and quality of work being performed. Conducts safety inspections. Assists the general public, provides information, and addresses concerns and complaints; answers inquiries and provides information on projects and documentation; participates in public meetings. Reviews cost estimates at various stages of construction for validity and approval; approves payments to contractors and approves change orders; prepares and presents reports on the status of projects. Reviews as-builts; verifies and rechecks as-built information; administers consultant and construction contracts. Assists with constructability reviews. Researches and coordinates special projects. Ensures compliance of construction projects with applicable city, state, and local codes, ordinances, resolutions, regulations, standards, specifications, policies and procedures, as well as approved construction plans; ensures adherence to established safety standards; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; researches codes, engineering standards, technical manuals, or other resources as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Coordinates work activities of assigned projects; organizes and prioritizes project strategies; monitors status of work in progress, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations; coordinates work activities with those of other departments, contractors, outside agencies, or others as needed. Oversees preparation of project plans and specifications for city construction; provides technical guidance to staff in development of plans and specifications. Reviews project and program designs and/or drawings prior to bidding to resolve issues concerning project designs, property and field conditions, and Capital Improvement Program initiatives. Assists Project Manager II and/or Project Manager III in assessing most cost-effective and efficient methods for accomplishing maintenance and repair projects; assists with preparation of cost estimates for capital projects and project/program budgets; analyzes statistics and budgetary data; manages budget expenditures and encumbrances; assists contract administrator in preparing justifications for purchase order requisitions; reviews invoices and requests for payment as needed. Reviews change orders for additional and/or unforeseen construction, maintenance, and repair needs. Ensures compliance of assigned projects with applicable regulatory and engineering standards, such as Department of Transportation, excavation permitting, environmental impact/sensitivity, stormwater management, or other guidelines; ensures work is completed in accordance with prescribed methods/procedures and with established project schedules. Coordinates or conducts special projects/assignments as needed. Coordinates and participates on interdepartmental project teams to ensure successful project/program completion and consideration of cross-departmental project aspects, such as installation of irrigation lines/systems, modification of water and wastewater lines/systems, traffic diversion, or other activities. Provides information, assistance and technical expertise concerning construction projects, requirements, and related issues to contractors, developers, and property owners; responds to questions, concerns, or complaints and initiates problem resolution; discusses problem areas with property owners, property managers, contractors, or other departments; provides technical assistance and consultation to other city departments. Responds to and interacts with the public concerning ongoing construction/project activities to address concerns and to ensure minimal disruption in work site areas. Meets with citizen groups, community organizations, and interested entities concerning city projects as needed; conducts periodic public meetings to facilitate exchange of information, to inform/advise, or to gather information concerning construction projects. Performs research, compiles data, and makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports; maintains records. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, technical opinions, engineering plans, master plans, computations, budget documents, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, architectural plans, master plans, engineering plans, computations, budget documents, invoices, requests for payment, technical codes, ordinances, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, computer aided design (CAD), or other programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner. Operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with inspection activities, which may include a motor vehicle, radio communications equipment, projector, blueprint copier, drafting instruments, or general office equipment. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Communicates with supervisor, city manager, commissioners, employees, other departments, government agencies, engineers, architects, developers, contractors, property owners, the public, outside agencies, the media, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction. Attends meetings and serves on committees as needed. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Must complete supervisor training within first six (6) months of employment. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, or filing documentation. Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Construction Management, Utilities, Public Works, Public Administration, or closely related field; One (1) year of experience involving infrastructure systems, construction management, transportation, project management, and budget administration; Must possess [or be able to obtain within 14 days of hire] and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license. Or Associate’s degree in a field related to Construction Management, Utilities, Public Works, Public Administration, or closely related field; Four (4) years of experience involving infrastructure systems, construction management, transportation, project management, and budget administration; Must possess [or be able to obtain within 14 days of hire] and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license. Or High school diploma; Minimum of six (6) years of experience involving infrastructure systems, construction management, transportation, project management, and budget administration; Must possess [or be able to obtain within 14 days of hire] and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license. Supplemental Information COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES The ability to clearly communicate Department and City Goals, Policies, Strategic Plans and other key information to employees and peers using multiple communication platforms including e-mail and social media. Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to establish and maintain project guidelines, schedules and work records. Knowledge of the regulations and laws pertaining to construction specialty. Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications and to recognize deviations from such plans in the construction process. Ability to express ideas effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to independently make decisions in the field in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, contractors, engineers, property owners and the public. Ability to keep all stakeholders of a project working together. Ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/ or assess data. Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments. Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and/or design data and information. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements : Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, bright/dim light, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability. VETERANS' PREFERENCE Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City. Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package. The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits packageincludes: • Student Loan Forgiveness • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Care Plan • Basic Term Life Insurance • Supplemental Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • CityPension Plan • Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans • Long Term Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • 457 Savings Plan (three options) • Paid Annual Leave / Vacation • Bonus Vacation Hours • 12Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave • Educational Assistance Program *( Depending on budget funding ) •On-site Training Program • Wellness Program • Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans • Credit Union • Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan • Flexible Spending Account • Direct Deposit • Social Security Student Loan Forgiveness Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify. Health Insurance The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s). Dental Insurance Premiums for eligible employeesare paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City. Vision Care Plan Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee. Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance The City provides each eligible employee with term lifeandaccidental death insurance. Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased. Dependent Life Insurance Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children. City Retirement / Pension Plans The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program. Supplemental Plans Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans. Short and Long Term Disability The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) toprovide employees and their dependentswith free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems. Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans) The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis. Vacation All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment. Holidays The City observes 12 paid holidays throughout the year. Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave Full-time employees accrue one day ofsick leaveper month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family. Tuition Assistance *( Depending on availablebudget funding ) The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees. Wellness Program The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year. Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan Employees may chooseto enroll ina prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans. Credit Union All City employees mayjoin the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities. Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees mayparticipate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses . Direct Deposit Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice. Closing Date/Time: 10/9/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
City of McKinney, TX
McKinney, Texas, United States
Summary WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization. SUMMARY OF POSITION Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Engineering, supervise and perform complex and professional engineering duties in the management, planning, programming, design, coordination, and direction of Engineering Capital Improvement Program projects; train, supervise, assign, and review the work of assigned personnel; develop design criteria; assure efficient and effective functioning of the Engineering CIP section. Performs related work as required. Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work is characterized by management, administrative, and supervisory responsibilities for the organization, including directing and evaluating the operation of the Engineering CIP Section. Directly supervises employees in the Engineering CIP Section and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures as well as applicable laws. The incumbent’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; resolving problems; and recommending terminations as appropriate. Work is performed under managerial direction. The supervisor provides the employee with assignments in terms of broad practice, precedents, policies, and goals. Work may be reviewed for fulfillment of program objectives and conformance with departmental policy, practice, and/or objective. Manage and implement Capital Improvements Projects throughout the city. Communicate with the public by addressing questions and problems concerning capital improvement projects and existing infrastructure and responding to public inquiries on current and future construction projects. Represent the Engineering Department on capital projects by preparing and/or presenting City Council communications and attending public meetings as needed; serve as the liaison between City departments for capital improvement projects. Manage funding for City CIP projects including the programming of fiscal year funding, appropriations, encumbrances, transfers and closing out project accounts per established City procedures. Manage and maintain spreadsheets and other accounting records to track project funding sources, allocation of funding for various project cost codes and identifying project surpluses or shortfalls. Monitors funding availability from outside sources such as RTC, TxDOT, DART, and Collin County. Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties as assigned or directed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness. Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates. Principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications of various projects. Principles of logical or synthesis functions and working with several concrete and abstract variables as necessary to analyze major problems. Current trends, developments, and legislation pertinent to civil engineering. Materials, techniques, and equipment applicable to the area of specialization. Engineering regulations and standards. Principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, and training. Technical aspects of field of specialty. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to Civil Engineering. Engineering and legal professional language. Budget preparation and control. Verbal and written communications Effectively using interpersonal skills in a tactful, patient, and courteous manner Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary Training, supervising, and evaluation of personnel Organization of work programs and plans Effectively organizing and expressing ideas through use of oral and written communications. Exercising judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. Mentoring, training, and motivating others. Supervise and perform complex and technical engineering duties in the coordination and direction of civil engineering projects. Prepare plans and specifications and review engineering project cost estimates. Adapt approved engineering methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of projects. Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. Apply principles of persuasion and/or influence. Read, interpret, apply, and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information, such as technical study reports, engineering drawings, budget printouts, zoning and subdivision codes, planning maps, engineering designs and city ordinances. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Work from construction plans, shop drawings, and sketches. Meet schedules and timelines. Work independently with minimum supervision. Prepare and deliver oral presentations. Perform skilled coordinated movements, such as drafting on AutoCAD/MicroStation, utilizing drafting and engineering instruments and equipment. Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Master’s level course work in the field, supplemented by six (6) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience including supervisory experience in engineering programs. Texas Professional Engineer License required. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree strongly preferred. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License. Physical Demands/Supplemental PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. Some tasks require visual perception, discrimination, and oral communications ability. WORK ENVIRONMENT Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature, and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The City offers a full complement of benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Legal Services, Flexible Spending Medical and Child Care, Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Insurance; Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Ten Paid Holidays. Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) mandatory 7% employee contribution with City match of 2:1; 457 Deferred Compensation Plans; Tuition Reimbursement For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney'ssummary of benefits by clicking on the link below: https://www.mckinneytexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/22145/2021-Benefits-Summary?bidId= Closing Date/Time: 10/16/2023 5:00 PM Central
Oct 03, 2023
Full Time
Summary WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization. SUMMARY OF POSITION Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Engineering, supervise and perform complex and professional engineering duties in the management, planning, programming, design, coordination, and direction of Engineering Capital Improvement Program projects; train, supervise, assign, and review the work of assigned personnel; develop design criteria; assure efficient and effective functioning of the Engineering CIP section. Performs related work as required. Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work is characterized by management, administrative, and supervisory responsibilities for the organization, including directing and evaluating the operation of the Engineering CIP Section. Directly supervises employees in the Engineering CIP Section and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures as well as applicable laws. The incumbent’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; resolving problems; and recommending terminations as appropriate. Work is performed under managerial direction. The supervisor provides the employee with assignments in terms of broad practice, precedents, policies, and goals. Work may be reviewed for fulfillment of program objectives and conformance with departmental policy, practice, and/or objective. Manage and implement Capital Improvements Projects throughout the city. Communicate with the public by addressing questions and problems concerning capital improvement projects and existing infrastructure and responding to public inquiries on current and future construction projects. Represent the Engineering Department on capital projects by preparing and/or presenting City Council communications and attending public meetings as needed; serve as the liaison between City departments for capital improvement projects. Manage funding for City CIP projects including the programming of fiscal year funding, appropriations, encumbrances, transfers and closing out project accounts per established City procedures. Manage and maintain spreadsheets and other accounting records to track project funding sources, allocation of funding for various project cost codes and identifying project surpluses or shortfalls. Monitors funding availability from outside sources such as RTC, TxDOT, DART, and Collin County. Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties as assigned or directed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness. Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates. Principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications of various projects. Principles of logical or synthesis functions and working with several concrete and abstract variables as necessary to analyze major problems. Current trends, developments, and legislation pertinent to civil engineering. Materials, techniques, and equipment applicable to the area of specialization. Engineering regulations and standards. Principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, and training. Technical aspects of field of specialty. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to Civil Engineering. Engineering and legal professional language. Budget preparation and control. Verbal and written communications Effectively using interpersonal skills in a tactful, patient, and courteous manner Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary Training, supervising, and evaluation of personnel Organization of work programs and plans Effectively organizing and expressing ideas through use of oral and written communications. Exercising judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. Mentoring, training, and motivating others. Supervise and perform complex and technical engineering duties in the coordination and direction of civil engineering projects. Prepare plans and specifications and review engineering project cost estimates. Adapt approved engineering methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of projects. Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. Apply principles of persuasion and/or influence. Read, interpret, apply, and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information, such as technical study reports, engineering drawings, budget printouts, zoning and subdivision codes, planning maps, engineering designs and city ordinances. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Work from construction plans, shop drawings, and sketches. Meet schedules and timelines. Work independently with minimum supervision. Prepare and deliver oral presentations. Perform skilled coordinated movements, such as drafting on AutoCAD/MicroStation, utilizing drafting and engineering instruments and equipment. Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Master’s level course work in the field, supplemented by six (6) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience including supervisory experience in engineering programs. Texas Professional Engineer License required. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree strongly preferred. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License. Physical Demands/Supplemental PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. Some tasks require visual perception, discrimination, and oral communications ability. WORK ENVIRONMENT Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature, and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The City offers a full complement of benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Legal Services, Flexible Spending Medical and Child Care, Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Insurance; Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Ten Paid Holidays. Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) mandatory 7% employee contribution with City match of 2:1; 457 Deferred Compensation Plans; Tuition Reimbursement For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney'ssummary of benefits by clicking on the link below: https://www.mckinneytexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/22145/2021-Benefits-Summary?bidId= Closing Date/Time: 10/16/2023 5:00 PM Central
City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto, California, United States
Description Reports To: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR of UTILITIES Supervises: YES Full Job Description: HERE Full Benefits Package: HERE Retiremnt Packages: HERE Purpose of Classification Manages the Compliance Division of the Utilities Department and provides for the overall technical and the regulatory compliance needs for the development of plans, designs, cost estimates, specifications, economic analysis, and inspections for the Division. Oversees the regulation of the City's utilities for the five operations, which include Electric, Water, Gas, Wastewater and Fiber Optic. Acts as the principal representative to regulatory agencies, partner cities, and State/Federal organizations including, Occupation Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), California Public Utility Commission (CPUC), California Department of Public Health Services (CDPH), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) for the City of Palo Alto. Distinguishing Characteristics This classification is the first general management level. Incumbents are charged with planning and assessing operational goals and objectives related to department regulator compliance functions and/or programs. Responsibilities include developing budgets and allocating resources, developing and implementing strategies, and intra-departmental coordination. Incumbents prepare RFPs, evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts, and oversee the acquisition and installation of regulatory records systems. Incumbents supervise supervisors and line employees, making hiring/firing recommendations, evaluating performance, coaching, training, and discipline. Essential Duties Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations. 2. Manages the development of compliance plan, specification, and standards for the Electrical, Fiber Optic, Water, Gas, & Waste Water Divisions. 3. Manages the development and implementation of the training materials incompliance with the City, Stat and Federal requirements. 4. Manages the enforcement of the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP). 5. Works with the Utility Engineering group to ensure compliance with NERC/WECC 6. Act as liaison for coordination of emergency responses within various City departments and the neighboring City. 7. Manage the Department's Safety and Security programs to protect utilities infrastructure. 8. Works with the Attorneys office to develops policies, requirements, and guidelines for various utilities operations. 9. Participate in monthly and quarterly regulatory coordination meetings with the neighboring utility agencies and the San Francisco Public Utility Commissions 10. Utilize and maintain a database programs to track compliance records, training records and regulatory changes. 11. Conducts an annual audit of the compliance program and prepares status reports for Assistant Director. 12. Ensure compliance with City policies and procedures. Makes recommendations to improve efficiency of department and services performed and resolves issues as challenges arise. 13. Maintain regular and frequent contact with internal departments, coordinate audit priorities and vendor training, factory monitoring, corrective action, documentation and reporting. 14. Manages budget, human resources, schedules, deadlines, and related programs. 15. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Minimum Qualifications Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through: Bachelor's degree and seven years of experience with utilities operations, including two years of supervisory/management level experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licensing Requirements: Valid California Driver's License KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Qualification to enter this position requires knowledge of the following: Supervisory principles and practices; Division operating principles; Data processing and computer programs as they relate to system planning and analysis; Project management and scheduling techniques; Contract administration; Various alternative analysis concepts, such as cost/benefit, life cycle; Understanding of Electrical, Water, Gas, Waste Water Utility concepts and operations. Qualification to enter this position requires skill in: Management, including ability in organizing, prioritizing, and evaluating work, as well as supervising and directing staff; Operating assigned equipment; Making sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers,supervisor, the general public, and others. WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work in an office environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time. Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Light Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move and open objects in the field. JD1011 The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary CalPERs sponsored medical plan with City flat rate contribution Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability plan 12 annual paid holidays Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA 96 hours annual sick leave Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses Paid Parental Leave- Six weeks of Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the first twelve-month period, immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a child with the employee. Some Management classifications may qualify for 80 hours of Management Leave Professional development reimbursement Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% at60 formula for Classic Misc Employees, one-year calculation for final compensation 2% at 62 formula for New Misc CalPers Members, three yearcalculationfor final compensation 3% at 50 formula for Classic Safety Employees, one-yearcalculationforfinal compensation 3% at 55 formula for New Safety CalPersMembers, threeyearcalculationfor final compensation Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents according to Retiree Medical Group Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs. Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Sep 29, 2023
Full Time
Description Reports To: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR of UTILITIES Supervises: YES Full Job Description: HERE Full Benefits Package: HERE Retiremnt Packages: HERE Purpose of Classification Manages the Compliance Division of the Utilities Department and provides for the overall technical and the regulatory compliance needs for the development of plans, designs, cost estimates, specifications, economic analysis, and inspections for the Division. Oversees the regulation of the City's utilities for the five operations, which include Electric, Water, Gas, Wastewater and Fiber Optic. Acts as the principal representative to regulatory agencies, partner cities, and State/Federal organizations including, Occupation Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), California Public Utility Commission (CPUC), California Department of Public Health Services (CDPH), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) for the City of Palo Alto. Distinguishing Characteristics This classification is the first general management level. Incumbents are charged with planning and assessing operational goals and objectives related to department regulator compliance functions and/or programs. Responsibilities include developing budgets and allocating resources, developing and implementing strategies, and intra-departmental coordination. Incumbents prepare RFPs, evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts, and oversee the acquisition and installation of regulatory records systems. Incumbents supervise supervisors and line employees, making hiring/firing recommendations, evaluating performance, coaching, training, and discipline. Essential Duties Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations. 2. Manages the development of compliance plan, specification, and standards for the Electrical, Fiber Optic, Water, Gas, & Waste Water Divisions. 3. Manages the development and implementation of the training materials incompliance with the City, Stat and Federal requirements. 4. Manages the enforcement of the Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP). 5. Works with the Utility Engineering group to ensure compliance with NERC/WECC 6. Act as liaison for coordination of emergency responses within various City departments and the neighboring City. 7. Manage the Department's Safety and Security programs to protect utilities infrastructure. 8. Works with the Attorneys office to develops policies, requirements, and guidelines for various utilities operations. 9. Participate in monthly and quarterly regulatory coordination meetings with the neighboring utility agencies and the San Francisco Public Utility Commissions 10. Utilize and maintain a database programs to track compliance records, training records and regulatory changes. 11. Conducts an annual audit of the compliance program and prepares status reports for Assistant Director. 12. Ensure compliance with City policies and procedures. Makes recommendations to improve efficiency of department and services performed and resolves issues as challenges arise. 13. Maintain regular and frequent contact with internal departments, coordinate audit priorities and vendor training, factory monitoring, corrective action, documentation and reporting. 14. Manages budget, human resources, schedules, deadlines, and related programs. 15. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Minimum Qualifications Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through: Bachelor's degree and seven years of experience with utilities operations, including two years of supervisory/management level experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licensing Requirements: Valid California Driver's License KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Qualification to enter this position requires knowledge of the following: Supervisory principles and practices; Division operating principles; Data processing and computer programs as they relate to system planning and analysis; Project management and scheduling techniques; Contract administration; Various alternative analysis concepts, such as cost/benefit, life cycle; Understanding of Electrical, Water, Gas, Waste Water Utility concepts and operations. Qualification to enter this position requires skill in: Management, including ability in organizing, prioritizing, and evaluating work, as well as supervising and directing staff; Operating assigned equipment; Making sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers,supervisor, the general public, and others. WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work in an office environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time. Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Light Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move and open objects in the field. JD1011 The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary CalPERs sponsored medical plan with City flat rate contribution Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability plan 12 annual paid holidays Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA 96 hours annual sick leave Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses Paid Parental Leave- Six weeks of Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the first twelve-month period, immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a child with the employee. Some Management classifications may qualify for 80 hours of Management Leave Professional development reimbursement Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% at60 formula for Classic Misc Employees, one-year calculation for final compensation 2% at 62 formula for New Misc CalPers Members, three yearcalculationfor final compensation 3% at 50 formula for Classic Safety Employees, one-yearcalculationforfinal compensation 3% at 55 formula for New Safety CalPersMembers, threeyearcalculationfor final compensation Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents according to Retiree Medical Group Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs. Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB SUMMARY JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the management of comprehensive maintenance activities for all City owned facilities through a combination of staff and contracts for service; assures safe, effective, and efficient facilities operations, project management, compliance with state and Federal laws, City policies, procedures, and goals. Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Public Works. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsible for city-wide facility maintenance, operations, and construction: Plans, coordinates, implements, and provides oversight for the general maintenance and repair of City facilities, including, such as: City Hall complex, Activity Center and Natatorium, Animal Shelter, Municipal Court, Police facility, Fire stations, Parks and Recreation facilities and Public Library. Assures respond to City-wide maintenance and facility needs, complaints, and work orders in a timely manner. Leads and manages building maintenance staff and the inspection of structures and facilities; including, but not limited to, preventative and corrective maintenance, work order processing, spare part control, and system-wide troubleshooting (mechanical, chemical, and electronic). Assesses and determines appropriate repair/maintenance course of action and coordinates with external contractors when appropriate. Monitors maintenance and construction projects to include inspection, design, build, renovate, or remove city buildings. Responsible for administrative and project management duties: Serves as the Project Manager for all facility maintenance activities. Oversees facilities maintenance projects, maintenance contracts, and assigned budgets. Maintains and processes records, documents, and files associated with the daily operations of City facilities. Responsible for the development, monitoring, reporting and assessment of division's budget, goals, and performance measures. Establishes and maintains effective working relations with Contractors, the City’s Permit center and Finance department (procurement division); responsible for submitting items related to maintenance expenditures, as well as adhering to City bid process. Assists with hiring; conducts performance evaluation of division employees; conducts incident investigations; coaching and disciplinary action as required. Inspects, reviews, and implements operations for compliance of City, state, and federal regulations and established safety standards. Implements new policies and procedures as directed. Assists with training and developing staff skills; assists with conducting performance evaluations; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the quality and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities. DECISION MAKING Ability to understand and apply knowledge of comprehensive construction, electric, plumbing, and mechanical systems, to read construction drawings and to conduct comprehensive facility condition assessments on a wide array of facilities. Ability to assess and determine facility condition, identify, and diagnose deficiencies, and recommend best-value corrective action. Ability to interpret/apply building/municipal codes and safety regulations; must be able to read/comprehend budgets, spreadsheets, project/facilities maintenance documentation, and repair/equipment manuals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Commensurate combination of education and experience may be considered with a minimum of four (4) years of additional directly related work experience. Five (5) years of experience managing facilities maintenance operations is required including four (4) years of experience in project management of building construction/ inspection or a similar position. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Must be able to respond to the City of San Marcos city limits within an hour for emergency calls. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with project and/or work order management systems Architectural and/or engineering experience Commercial/Industrial facility inspection experience Certified Building Official CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS CORE COMPETENCIES Hands-on construction/facility maintenance experience; experience with plans interpretation/ blueprint reading; understand construction & shop drawings; knowledge of construction staging operations; proficiency in construction information technology/ software; knowledge of green and sustainable construction/ LEED; knowledge of construction materials; knowledge of construction equipment. Working knowledge of all trade categories: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, temperature control systems and HVAC. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with City departments/personnel, outside agencies, community groups, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical requirements include lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally. Subject to vision constantly; sitting, handling and fine dexterity frequently; standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, hearing, talking and foot controls occasionally; kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing rarely. Working conditions involve exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, electrical currents, machinery with moving parts, and hazardous chemicals/materials. Safety Sensitive Position. WORK HOURS 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday FLSA STATUS Exempt The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance. View Our Benefits Guide. BENEFITS Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO Plan Prescription Drug Plan Wellness Initiatives Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7 Dental Plan Davis Vision Insurance Base Vision Plan Premium Vision Plan Laser Vision Correction discounts Retirement Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Flexible Spending Accounts City paid Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Vacation Sick Leave Holidays Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement Activity Center Membership Direct Deposit The City of San Marcos strives to provide employees with an opportunity for a flexible and positive work/life balance. Employees in eligible positions are offered remote telework options of up to two days per week or 40% of an employee's scheduled work hours. Remote telework eligibility will be determined by department directors to ensure the City provides quality services. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 14, 2023
Full Time
JOB SUMMARY JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the management of comprehensive maintenance activities for all City owned facilities through a combination of staff and contracts for service; assures safe, effective, and efficient facilities operations, project management, compliance with state and Federal laws, City policies, procedures, and goals. Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Public Works. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsible for city-wide facility maintenance, operations, and construction: Plans, coordinates, implements, and provides oversight for the general maintenance and repair of City facilities, including, such as: City Hall complex, Activity Center and Natatorium, Animal Shelter, Municipal Court, Police facility, Fire stations, Parks and Recreation facilities and Public Library. Assures respond to City-wide maintenance and facility needs, complaints, and work orders in a timely manner. Leads and manages building maintenance staff and the inspection of structures and facilities; including, but not limited to, preventative and corrective maintenance, work order processing, spare part control, and system-wide troubleshooting (mechanical, chemical, and electronic). Assesses and determines appropriate repair/maintenance course of action and coordinates with external contractors when appropriate. Monitors maintenance and construction projects to include inspection, design, build, renovate, or remove city buildings. Responsible for administrative and project management duties: Serves as the Project Manager for all facility maintenance activities. Oversees facilities maintenance projects, maintenance contracts, and assigned budgets. Maintains and processes records, documents, and files associated with the daily operations of City facilities. Responsible for the development, monitoring, reporting and assessment of division's budget, goals, and performance measures. Establishes and maintains effective working relations with Contractors, the City’s Permit center and Finance department (procurement division); responsible for submitting items related to maintenance expenditures, as well as adhering to City bid process. Assists with hiring; conducts performance evaluation of division employees; conducts incident investigations; coaching and disciplinary action as required. Inspects, reviews, and implements operations for compliance of City, state, and federal regulations and established safety standards. Implements new policies and procedures as directed. Assists with training and developing staff skills; assists with conducting performance evaluations; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the quality and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities. DECISION MAKING Ability to understand and apply knowledge of comprehensive construction, electric, plumbing, and mechanical systems, to read construction drawings and to conduct comprehensive facility condition assessments on a wide array of facilities. Ability to assess and determine facility condition, identify, and diagnose deficiencies, and recommend best-value corrective action. Ability to interpret/apply building/municipal codes and safety regulations; must be able to read/comprehend budgets, spreadsheets, project/facilities maintenance documentation, and repair/equipment manuals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Commensurate combination of education and experience may be considered with a minimum of four (4) years of additional directly related work experience. Five (5) years of experience managing facilities maintenance operations is required including four (4) years of experience in project management of building construction/ inspection or a similar position. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Must be able to respond to the City of San Marcos city limits within an hour for emergency calls. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with project and/or work order management systems Architectural and/or engineering experience Commercial/Industrial facility inspection experience Certified Building Official CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS CORE COMPETENCIES Hands-on construction/facility maintenance experience; experience with plans interpretation/ blueprint reading; understand construction & shop drawings; knowledge of construction staging operations; proficiency in construction information technology/ software; knowledge of green and sustainable construction/ LEED; knowledge of construction materials; knowledge of construction equipment. Working knowledge of all trade categories: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, temperature control systems and HVAC. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with City departments/personnel, outside agencies, community groups, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical requirements include lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally. Subject to vision constantly; sitting, handling and fine dexterity frequently; standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, hearing, talking and foot controls occasionally; kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing rarely. Working conditions involve exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, electrical currents, machinery with moving parts, and hazardous chemicals/materials. Safety Sensitive Position. WORK HOURS 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday FLSA STATUS Exempt The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance. View Our Benefits Guide. BENEFITS Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO Plan Prescription Drug Plan Wellness Initiatives Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7 Dental Plan Davis Vision Insurance Base Vision Plan Premium Vision Plan Laser Vision Correction discounts Retirement Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Flexible Spending Accounts City paid Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Vacation Sick Leave Holidays Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement Activity Center Membership Direct Deposit The City of San Marcos strives to provide employees with an opportunity for a flexible and positive work/life balance. Employees in eligible positions are offered remote telework options of up to two days per week or 40% of an employee's scheduled work hours. Remote telework eligibility will be determined by department directors to ensure the City provides quality services. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CITY OF FRESNO, CA
Fresno, California, United States
Position Description This recruitment is Open Until Filled and may close at any time. Program Managers, under general supervision, manage, develop, monitor, and evaluate assigned programs; and provide stakeholder education and outreach to develop partnerships that build trust in City departments and strengthen the community. Incumbents ensure compliance with specific regulatory requirements, industry best practices, grant(s) and alternatively-funded programs; establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with State, regional, local, and community-based agencies and organizations and businesses; develop and implement strategies to manage comprehensive programs; participate in the development of the division budget and complete all mandated reporting associated with program funds and regulatory compliance. This is an unclassified position in which incumbents serve at the will of the Department Director. The full job description may be viewed at: https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/06/Program-Manager-06_23.pdf The current vacancies exist in the Department of Public Works and Public Utilities Wastewater Management Division. The Wastewater Management Division (WMD) has one vacancy that will be managing the Asset Management Program. The incumbent in the position manages a collection of sub-programs: the maintenance management program for assets under the WMD's purview, set and enforce standards for all aspects of WMD's asset addition, documentation, and tracking. Establish and maintain asset condition assessment program. Establish, and maintain a critical spares program. Oversee planning and predictive maintenance program. Develop KPI's to monitor maintenance efficiency by sub-program, assets, and trades. The incumbent will assist in creating specifications for various capital improvement projects and consultant contracts. Public Works has one vacancy in the Sustainable Fresno Division. The Sustainability Program is expanding to include research, review, and analysis of grant opportunities, municipal energy management systems, and various industry energy and sustainability related functions. The Program Manager will provide coordination and oversight of new and existing projects which could include renewable energy opportunities, expanded energy efficiency projects, city mobility and alternative transportation initiatives as well as the selection and implementation of a new energy management and reporting system. In addition, the position will coordinate efforts for oversight of electric utility bill rate analysis, solar invoice review and reconciliation and coordinating community outreach opportunities. Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule BENEFITS: UNIT 14: City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA) The City of Fresno offers an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package. The salary for Program Manager is up to $8,766/month dependent upon qualifications. The employee benefits package, as noted below, is subject to change and includes: HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes $75 per month. SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year. BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 15.55 hours per month with cash out provisions. HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days. LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by The City. LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by The City. HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free. BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security. DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options. Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1 The Requirements Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration: Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, education, finance, engineering, environmental science, environmental/occupational health and safety or a related field. Experience: Three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: public or community relations; fixed asset capital financing; governmental planning; redevelopment; economic development; air regulation; construction management; inspection; permits/plan check; engineering; program regulation and compliance; safety training; or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected if relying upon education to meet the Minimum Requirements. Special Requirements: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record. Recruitment may be limited to a specific area of expertise as required by operational needs. For assignment to Program Manager: Industrial Safety Program in the Department of Public Utilities: Possession of an Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or higher-level safety certification, issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals within two (2) years of appointment. Failure to obtain the valid certification within the specified time period and maintain for the entire term of employment in this job class shall be cause for termination. The selected candidates will be required to successfully pass a department interview, a Department of Justice fingerprint, and if assigned to the PARCS department must provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance prior to employment with the City of Fresno. How To Apply Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view the "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. After the final filing date, completed applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates will be invited to interview. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders. Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE. Selection Process Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. After the final filing date the completed applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates will be invited to interview. Inquiries should be directed to: Le'Shea Tarver, Senior Human Resources Analyst (559) 621-6950 Leshea.Tarver@fresno.gov 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, California 93721-3614 Additional Information HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION: 1. Scan, save and upload your certificate to your personal drive. 2. Log back into PeopleSoft Self Service, Careers. Choose the link titled Program Manager. 3. Under "Career Tools", click on Cover letters and Attachments. 4. Click on +Add attachments. 5. For "Attachment Type", choose degree. 6. For "Attachment Purpose", enter the name of the degree 7. Click on Add attachment. 8. Click on Save and Return. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950. Closing Date/Time: 12/30/2023
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
Position Description This recruitment is Open Until Filled and may close at any time. Program Managers, under general supervision, manage, develop, monitor, and evaluate assigned programs; and provide stakeholder education and outreach to develop partnerships that build trust in City departments and strengthen the community. Incumbents ensure compliance with specific regulatory requirements, industry best practices, grant(s) and alternatively-funded programs; establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with State, regional, local, and community-based agencies and organizations and businesses; develop and implement strategies to manage comprehensive programs; participate in the development of the division budget and complete all mandated reporting associated with program funds and regulatory compliance. This is an unclassified position in which incumbents serve at the will of the Department Director. The full job description may be viewed at: https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/06/Program-Manager-06_23.pdf The current vacancies exist in the Department of Public Works and Public Utilities Wastewater Management Division. The Wastewater Management Division (WMD) has one vacancy that will be managing the Asset Management Program. The incumbent in the position manages a collection of sub-programs: the maintenance management program for assets under the WMD's purview, set and enforce standards for all aspects of WMD's asset addition, documentation, and tracking. Establish and maintain asset condition assessment program. Establish, and maintain a critical spares program. Oversee planning and predictive maintenance program. Develop KPI's to monitor maintenance efficiency by sub-program, assets, and trades. The incumbent will assist in creating specifications for various capital improvement projects and consultant contracts. Public Works has one vacancy in the Sustainable Fresno Division. The Sustainability Program is expanding to include research, review, and analysis of grant opportunities, municipal energy management systems, and various industry energy and sustainability related functions. The Program Manager will provide coordination and oversight of new and existing projects which could include renewable energy opportunities, expanded energy efficiency projects, city mobility and alternative transportation initiatives as well as the selection and implementation of a new energy management and reporting system. In addition, the position will coordinate efforts for oversight of electric utility bill rate analysis, solar invoice review and reconciliation and coordinating community outreach opportunities. Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule BENEFITS: UNIT 14: City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA) The City of Fresno offers an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package. The salary for Program Manager is up to $8,766/month dependent upon qualifications. The employee benefits package, as noted below, is subject to change and includes: HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes $75 per month. SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year. BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 15.55 hours per month with cash out provisions. HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days. LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by The City. LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by The City. HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free. BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security. DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options. Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1 The Requirements Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration: Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, education, finance, engineering, environmental science, environmental/occupational health and safety or a related field. Experience: Three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: public or community relations; fixed asset capital financing; governmental planning; redevelopment; economic development; air regulation; construction management; inspection; permits/plan check; engineering; program regulation and compliance; safety training; or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected if relying upon education to meet the Minimum Requirements. Special Requirements: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record. Recruitment may be limited to a specific area of expertise as required by operational needs. For assignment to Program Manager: Industrial Safety Program in the Department of Public Utilities: Possession of an Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or higher-level safety certification, issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals within two (2) years of appointment. Failure to obtain the valid certification within the specified time period and maintain for the entire term of employment in this job class shall be cause for termination. The selected candidates will be required to successfully pass a department interview, a Department of Justice fingerprint, and if assigned to the PARCS department must provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance prior to employment with the City of Fresno. How To Apply Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view the "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. After the final filing date, completed applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates will be invited to interview. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders. Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE. Selection Process Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. After the final filing date the completed applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates will be invited to interview. Inquiries should be directed to: Le'Shea Tarver, Senior Human Resources Analyst (559) 621-6950 Leshea.Tarver@fresno.gov 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, California 93721-3614 Additional Information HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION: 1. Scan, save and upload your certificate to your personal drive. 2. Log back into PeopleSoft Self Service, Careers. Choose the link titled Program Manager. 3. Under "Career Tools", click on Cover letters and Attachments. 4. Click on +Add attachments. 5. For "Attachment Type", choose degree. 6. For "Attachment Purpose", enter the name of the degree 7. Click on Add attachment. 8. Click on Save and Return. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950. Closing Date/Time: 12/30/2023
City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto, California, United States
Description Incumbents are responsible for providing advanced level technical project oversight of utilities engineering projects and supervising lower level utilities engineering staff. Incumbents provide complex technical guidance regarding high voltage electrical utility distribution, transmission, generation and fiber optics to electric operations senior staff, contractors and consultants, including providing guidance on utility and construction safety. Distinguishing Characteristics This supervisory classification is at the highest professional electrical engineering level. Incumbents perform management of City and consulting personnel in complex engineering work for an engineering function or section. Duties may include conducting and approving project initiation, preparing budgets, conducting annual and long term work planning, and developing and implementing engineering policies and procedures. Incumbents may represent the City in meetings with consultants, the public, and other agencies. This utility classification provides direct customer service for key customers. Supervising responsibilities include performance evaluations, coaching, training and discipline. Incumbents assume the responsibility of the Engineering Manager during his/her absence. Essential Duties Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervises professional and technical utilities electrical engineering staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.Develops long-range plans to ensure capacities and reliability of applicable utilities.Performs project management for major electric systems projects, including scope of work, budget, contract and code compliance, electric safety, staffing, and public relations.Performs advanced design engineering activities for electric projects, including fiber optics, street lights, traffic signals, and communication projects, which includes identifying, ensuring, and making technical, cost, safety, reliability, functionality, code compliance, and feasibility decisions.Coordinates the design and installation of electric and telecommunication services with customers.Prepares working procedures and support for the division.Performs special utility studies and runs system models related to the operation and maintenance of the electric system, including fault analysis for the purpose of establishing relay and control settings for substations and distribution systems.Reviews, analyzes, and modifies electric engineering, equipment, and materials specifications and standards.Provides technical support and consulting for other internal departments related to electric engineering operational activities; delivers written and oral reports to management, City Council, and external agencies. Performs advanced electric engineering analysis.Participates in the preparation and administration of the Division budget, including capital improvement program budgets; monitors and approves expenditures in accordance with established policies.Analyzes and makes recommendations for revisions to the municipal code, Utility Rules and Regulations, and other applicable utility policy documents.Prepares a variety of complex reports related to electric engineering activities, operations, and projects.Serves as a liaison between the Department, the City, regulatory agencies and other external agencies and individuals.Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, forums, and/or other related groups in order to receive and convey information.Manages and oversees the work of contractors to ensure compliance with applicable project specifications and requirements.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Desired Qualifications Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent project management skills and significant experience in Capital Improvement Projects Minimum Qualifications Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through: BSEE and six years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licensing Requirements: Valid California Driver's License; Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer in the State of California. Benefits: Fantastic benefits package, to learn more click HERE . Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE. Vaccination Status: The City of Palo Alto recently implemented a COVID19 vaccination policy, which requires employees reporting to work onsite to be vaccinated or regularly tested. Upon your start date, you will be asked your COVID19 vaccination status. If vaccinated, we will ask to see a copy of your vaccination card. A member of our Benefits team will explain the policy in more detail once onboarded. The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. This is a Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) position. The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary Flat Rate City paid medical contribution which may allow employees to select a fully paid health plan Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability plan 12 annual paid holidays Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA 96 hours annual sick leave Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% at60 formula for Classic Employees One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of service Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
Description Incumbents are responsible for providing advanced level technical project oversight of utilities engineering projects and supervising lower level utilities engineering staff. Incumbents provide complex technical guidance regarding high voltage electrical utility distribution, transmission, generation and fiber optics to electric operations senior staff, contractors and consultants, including providing guidance on utility and construction safety. Distinguishing Characteristics This supervisory classification is at the highest professional electrical engineering level. Incumbents perform management of City and consulting personnel in complex engineering work for an engineering function or section. Duties may include conducting and approving project initiation, preparing budgets, conducting annual and long term work planning, and developing and implementing engineering policies and procedures. Incumbents may represent the City in meetings with consultants, the public, and other agencies. This utility classification provides direct customer service for key customers. Supervising responsibilities include performance evaluations, coaching, training and discipline. Incumbents assume the responsibility of the Engineering Manager during his/her absence. Essential Duties Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervises professional and technical utilities electrical engineering staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.Develops long-range plans to ensure capacities and reliability of applicable utilities.Performs project management for major electric systems projects, including scope of work, budget, contract and code compliance, electric safety, staffing, and public relations.Performs advanced design engineering activities for electric projects, including fiber optics, street lights, traffic signals, and communication projects, which includes identifying, ensuring, and making technical, cost, safety, reliability, functionality, code compliance, and feasibility decisions.Coordinates the design and installation of electric and telecommunication services with customers.Prepares working procedures and support for the division.Performs special utility studies and runs system models related to the operation and maintenance of the electric system, including fault analysis for the purpose of establishing relay and control settings for substations and distribution systems.Reviews, analyzes, and modifies electric engineering, equipment, and materials specifications and standards.Provides technical support and consulting for other internal departments related to electric engineering operational activities; delivers written and oral reports to management, City Council, and external agencies. Performs advanced electric engineering analysis.Participates in the preparation and administration of the Division budget, including capital improvement program budgets; monitors and approves expenditures in accordance with established policies.Analyzes and makes recommendations for revisions to the municipal code, Utility Rules and Regulations, and other applicable utility policy documents.Prepares a variety of complex reports related to electric engineering activities, operations, and projects.Serves as a liaison between the Department, the City, regulatory agencies and other external agencies and individuals.Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, forums, and/or other related groups in order to receive and convey information.Manages and oversees the work of contractors to ensure compliance with applicable project specifications and requirements.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Desired Qualifications Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent project management skills and significant experience in Capital Improvement Projects Minimum Qualifications Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through: BSEE and six years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licensing Requirements: Valid California Driver's License; Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer in the State of California. Benefits: Fantastic benefits package, to learn more click HERE . Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE. Vaccination Status: The City of Palo Alto recently implemented a COVID19 vaccination policy, which requires employees reporting to work onsite to be vaccinated or regularly tested. Upon your start date, you will be asked your COVID19 vaccination status. If vaccinated, we will ask to see a copy of your vaccination card. A member of our Benefits team will explain the policy in more detail once onboarded. The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. This is a Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) position. The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary Flat Rate City paid medical contribution which may allow employees to select a fully paid health plan Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability plan 12 annual paid holidays Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA 96 hours annual sick leave Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% at60 formula for Classic Employees One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of service Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Experienced electrical engineer in all conventional aspects of the subject matter of the functional area of the assignments, plans and conducts work requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Serves as technical resource and mentor to junior engineers. May act as point of contact during engineering manager absence. The salary range is $98,600 to $138,100 per year, with a hiring range of $98,600 to $118,400 per year. This opportunity will close to applicants on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 4:00pm. Loveland Water and Power Engineering is looking for a dynamic Electrical Engineer to join our team. You will have the ability to work with a variety of utility staff including line crews, designers, vendors and the public. Our ideal candidate will have prior utility experience, familiarity with utility infrastructure, an interest in new generation technology and grid automation, and experience with technology software and tools such as AutoCAD, ArcMap, and Milsoft. To learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City, please view our video Working at Loveland . Essential Functions Creates capital improvement programs including budget preparation, design, coordination with other City departments and utilities, plans and specifications, and bid preparation and award. Reviews vendor approval drawings for correctness and contract requirements. Develops and updates planning studies and maintains master plan for electric utility improvements. Evaluates the City's ability to provide service to all current and potential electric customers. Coordinates interconnection issues with other utilities for distribution level wheeling. Reviews submitted engineering designs for conformance with adopted master plans. Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Develop project-specific specifications, evaluate proposals, and issue requisitions for electrical equipment. Develops and maintains material specifications and construction standards. Provide input to improve cost effectiveness or process improvement. Acts as a mentor and provides training to level I and II Electrical Engineers, designers, and drafters as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Other Job Functions Provides technical support to power operations personnel to plan, design, maintain, operate, and improve the power distribution network. Assists during recovery from power outages. Performs work in coordination with professional consultants. Attends Loveland Utilities Commission, Planning Commission, Construction Advisory Board, City Council, Joint Technical Advisory Committee, and other meetings as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned. Management Level & Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position will mentor and train other technical staff in the Utility. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Extensive knowledge of engineering practices and procedures with specific experience related to electrical power distribution systems. Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with others. Ability to solve complex, non-standard power engineering problems. Independent decision making ability and assumption of personal accountability in design and application. Advanced level skills in Excel(r), power flow modeling software, or other analytical software (e.g. Matlab, Ampcalc, Mathcad, ETAP, etc.) Strong knowledge of codes and standards associated with electrical power (e.g. National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, applicable IEEE Standards). Ability to perform bid evaluations on complex proposals. Advanced technical writing ability. Licenses or Certifications Must possess a valid Driver's License. Professional Engineer's License preferred. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Work Experience: Minimum of six (6) years' progressively responsible experience in medium or high voltage power systems required. Prior utility experience or familiarity with utility infrastructure preferred. Level of Physical Effort: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal. Hazards: Minimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident Physical Working Environment: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE! In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor's Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America. Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance. A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong! Benefits Information Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes: Two (2) medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children) Employee Health & Wellness Center (self/family) Paid vacation, holidays, and medical leave Flexible spending including Dependent Care Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Voluntary 529 College Invest program Personal and Professional Development opportunities Discounted recreation passes Employee recognition program Exceptional work-life balance Market based pay & regular performance reviews Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation . Learn more about your right to work . Visit E-Verify.gov for more information. A driving record and criminal history background check will be obtained pre-employment.
Sep 16, 2023
Full Time
Experienced electrical engineer in all conventional aspects of the subject matter of the functional area of the assignments, plans and conducts work requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Serves as technical resource and mentor to junior engineers. May act as point of contact during engineering manager absence. The salary range is $98,600 to $138,100 per year, with a hiring range of $98,600 to $118,400 per year. This opportunity will close to applicants on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 4:00pm. Loveland Water and Power Engineering is looking for a dynamic Electrical Engineer to join our team. You will have the ability to work with a variety of utility staff including line crews, designers, vendors and the public. Our ideal candidate will have prior utility experience, familiarity with utility infrastructure, an interest in new generation technology and grid automation, and experience with technology software and tools such as AutoCAD, ArcMap, and Milsoft. To learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City, please view our video Working at Loveland . Essential Functions Creates capital improvement programs including budget preparation, design, coordination with other City departments and utilities, plans and specifications, and bid preparation and award. Reviews vendor approval drawings for correctness and contract requirements. Develops and updates planning studies and maintains master plan for electric utility improvements. Evaluates the City's ability to provide service to all current and potential electric customers. Coordinates interconnection issues with other utilities for distribution level wheeling. Reviews submitted engineering designs for conformance with adopted master plans. Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Develop project-specific specifications, evaluate proposals, and issue requisitions for electrical equipment. Develops and maintains material specifications and construction standards. Provide input to improve cost effectiveness or process improvement. Acts as a mentor and provides training to level I and II Electrical Engineers, designers, and drafters as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Other Job Functions Provides technical support to power operations personnel to plan, design, maintain, operate, and improve the power distribution network. Assists during recovery from power outages. Performs work in coordination with professional consultants. Attends Loveland Utilities Commission, Planning Commission, Construction Advisory Board, City Council, Joint Technical Advisory Committee, and other meetings as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned. Management Level & Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position will mentor and train other technical staff in the Utility. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Extensive knowledge of engineering practices and procedures with specific experience related to electrical power distribution systems. Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with others. Ability to solve complex, non-standard power engineering problems. Independent decision making ability and assumption of personal accountability in design and application. Advanced level skills in Excel(r), power flow modeling software, or other analytical software (e.g. Matlab, Ampcalc, Mathcad, ETAP, etc.) Strong knowledge of codes and standards associated with electrical power (e.g. National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, applicable IEEE Standards). Ability to perform bid evaluations on complex proposals. Advanced technical writing ability. Licenses or Certifications Must possess a valid Driver's License. Professional Engineer's License preferred. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Work Experience: Minimum of six (6) years' progressively responsible experience in medium or high voltage power systems required. Prior utility experience or familiarity with utility infrastructure preferred. Level of Physical Effort: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal. Hazards: Minimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident Physical Working Environment: Exposure to routine office noise and equipment. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE! In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor's Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America. Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance. A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong! Benefits Information Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes: Two (2) medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children) Employee Health & Wellness Center (self/family) Paid vacation, holidays, and medical leave Flexible spending including Dependent Care Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Voluntary 529 College Invest program Personal and Professional Development opportunities Discounted recreation passes Employee recognition program Exceptional work-life balance Market based pay & regular performance reviews Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation . Learn more about your right to work . Visit E-Verify.gov for more information. A driving record and criminal history background check will be obtained pre-employment.
City of McKinney, TX
McKinney, Texas, United States
Summary Will be placed on salary schedule based on qualifications and experience. The following is a listing of the job classifications as Traffic Engineer: GRADUATE ENGINEER I, TRAFFIC - SALARY RANGE (E6) $63,728.50 - $92,406.70/Annually $30.63 - 44.42/Hourly CIVIL ENGINEER I, TRAFFIC - SALARY RANGE (E11) $79,352.00 - $115,060.40/Annually $38.15 - 55.31/Hourly CIVIL ENGINEER II, TRAFFIC - SALARY RANGE (E12) $85,402.51 - $123,834.70/Annually $41.05 - 59.53/Hourly SENIOR ENGINEER I, TRAFFIC - SALARY RANGE (E13) $89,673.17 - $130,025.60/Annually $43.11- 62.51/Hourly SENIOR ENGINEER I, TRAFFIC - SALARY RANGE (E14) $96,397- $139,777.50/Annually $46.34- 67.20/Hourly WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization. SUMMARY OF POSITION Under the direction of the Transportation Engineering Manager, develops or assists with the development of Citywide strategies for traffic infrastructure maintenance and improvements, including pavement markings, signage, street lighting, traffic signals, and ITS; assist in development of design criteria, standard details, and manuals; and provides technical assistance necessary for the operation and maintenance of the City's traffic signals, ITS, and street lighting systems. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected. Contribute to a positive work culture. Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team. Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities. Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same. Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES When Assigned to Graduate Engineer I Assists with implementing Traffic CIP projects, traffic studies, and other safety improvement projects while working with contractors, consultants, and other city departments and/or state agencies. Performs detailed review of construction plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic, transportation, CIP, and development projects. Assists with preparing detailed work orders for installation, modification, and/or removal of traffic control devices; deployment of data collection devices including traffic counters and monitoring equipment; and deployment of radar speed trailers and changeable message signs by City forces. When Assigned to Civil Engineer I Duties of Graduate Engineer I carry over, in addition to: Performs proactive roadway safety audits to detect problems such as visibility obstructions, operational deficiencies, and other roadway safety concerns. Directs and conducts appropriate traffic engineering investigations, surveys, and studies to justify the implementation of traffic safety projects and/or programs. Reviews, recommends, designs, and implements roadway lighting systems. Prepares detailed work orders for installation, modification, and/or removal of traffic control devices; deployment of data collection devices including traffic counters and monitoring equipment; and deployment of radar speed trailers and changeable message signs by City forces. Effectively use and interpret traffic modeling software including but not limited to Synchro. Ensures that existing and proposed traffic control devices meet the standards specified in the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). Reviews, recommends, and implements traffic engineering improvements including changes to and application of City and State standards. Conducts crash reviews at high crash locations and recommend countermeasures for implementation. Prepares and reviews traffic studies including TIA’s, safety studies, operational analyses, etc. Develops specifications and contract documents for procurement and purchasing of traffic-related goods and services. Prepare and/or review traffic studies; prepare and/or review construction plans, temporary traffic control plans and provide traffic engineering support for CIP, commercial and residential development projects. Manage Consultant engineering projects; and contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the Traffic/Transportation Engineering section. Assists with traffic/transportation engineering support to other departments in the city. Complies with all written City policies and procedures. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures. When Assigned to Civil Engineer II Duties of Civil Engineer I carry over, in addition to: Conducts consultant selection procedures, including scope, definition, bidding, negotiation, and contract preparation and project administration. Prepares written technical reports and makes presentations to City Council, subcommittees, and external agencies. Work is performed with limited managerial direction. The supervisor provides the employee with assignments in terms of broad practice, precedents, policies, and goals. Work may be reviewed for fulfillment of program objectives and conformance with departmental policy, practice, and/or objective. Provides traffic/transportation engineering support to other departments in the city. When Assigned to Senior Engineer I Duties of Civil Engineer I & II carry over, in addition to: Prepares construction documents and Contractor work orders for construction of traffic signals, ITS, and Illumination infrastructure. Assists the Transportation Engineering Manager with developing City-wide fiber networks to the City’s traffic infrastructures. Manages the City’s KITS Advance Traffic Management System (ATMS) for 100+ traffic signals locations as well as cameras system. Monitors and evaluates traffic patterns in the field and develops recommendations to improve the flow of traffic during peak periods and responds to citizen requests related to traffic flow. Provides engineering support for the traffic signal system, video traffic monitoring, communication systems, traffic signal timing plans, and operation of the Traffic Management Center. When Assigned to Senior Engineer II Duties of Civil Engineer I & II and Senior Engineer I carry over, in addition to: Assists the Transportation Engineering Manager in workload planning and scheduling for the Traffic/Transportation Section and ensuring adherence to such. Develops and implements citywide strategies for traffic infrastructure maintenance and asset management. Able to manage and program Intelight traffic signal controllers. Assists the Transportation Engineering Manager in the supervision and guidance of the Traffic Control Group, including work assignments, financial management, and staff development. Monitors trends in the development of innovative technical advances in the transportation industry and offers recommendations for implementation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness. Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates. Know the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications of various projects with emphasis on traffic and transportation engineering. Know the principles of logical or synthesis functions and working with several concrete and abstract variables as necessary to analyze major problems. Ability to keep up with current trends, developments, and legislation pertinent to civil, traffic, and transportation engineering. Know the materials, techniques, and equipment applicable to the area of specialization and the technical aspects of the field. Perform skilled coordinated movements, such as drafting on AutoCAD, utilizing drafting and engineering instruments and equipment. Ability to research methods, analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Ability to know, interpret and explain the applicable laws, codes, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures as they relate to Civil Engineering and Traffic Engineering. Ability to know and use engineering and legal professional language. Ability to prepare and control the budget. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Able to effectively use interpersonal skills in a tactful, patient, and courteous manner. Exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. Ability to mentor, train, and motivate others. Supervise and perform complex and technical engineering duties in the coordination and direction of civil engineering projects. Prepare plans and specifications and review engineering project cost estimates. Adapt approved engineering methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of projects. Utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information, such as technical study reports, engineering drawings, budget printouts, zoning and subdivision codes, planning maps, engineering designs and city ordinances. Ability to work from construction plans, shop drawings, and sketches, perform data entry, maintain records, and prepare reports. Able to work independently with minimum supervision and meet schedules and timelines. The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates, and customers with respect. Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers. Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change. Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the below specified education and experience requirement. Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering; Texas Professional Engineer (Civil) License required, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. When Assigned to Civil Engineer I Four (4) years Transportation Engineering experience, Traffic Engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. When Assigned to Civil Engineer II Seven (7) years Transportation Engineering experience, Traffic Engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. When Assigned to Senior Engineer I Ten (10) years Transportation Engineering experience, Traffic Engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. When Assigned to Senior Engineer II Thirteen (13) years Transportation Engineering experience, Traffic Engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License Physical Demands/Supplemental PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communications ability. WORK ENVIRONMENT Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The City offers a full complement of benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Legal Services, Flexible Spending Medical and Child Care, Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Insurance; Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Ten Paid Holidays. Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) mandatory 7% employee contribution with City match of 2:1; 457 Deferred Compensation Plans; Tuition Reimbursement For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney'ssummary of benefits by clicking on the link below: https://www.mckinneytexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/22145/2021-Benefits-Summary?bidId= Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 17, 2023
Full Time
Summary Will be placed on salary schedule based on qualifications and experience. The following is a listing of the job classifications as Traffic Engineer: GRADUATE ENGINEER I, TRAFFIC - SALARY RANGE (E6) $63,728.50 - $92,406.70/Annually $30.63 - 44.42/Hourly CIVIL ENGINEER I, TRAFFIC - SALARY RANGE (E11) $79,352.00 - $115,060.40/Annually $38.15 - 55.31/Hourly CIVIL ENGINEER II, TRAFFIC - SALARY RANGE (E12) $85,402.51 - $123,834.70/Annually $41.05 - 59.53/Hourly SENIOR ENGINEER I, TRAFFIC - SALARY RANGE (E13) $89,673.17 - $130,025.60/Annually $43.11- 62.51/Hourly SENIOR ENGINEER I, TRAFFIC - SALARY RANGE (E14) $96,397- $139,777.50/Annually $46.34- 67.20/Hourly WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization. SUMMARY OF POSITION Under the direction of the Transportation Engineering Manager, develops or assists with the development of Citywide strategies for traffic infrastructure maintenance and improvements, including pavement markings, signage, street lighting, traffic signals, and ITS; assist in development of design criteria, standard details, and manuals; and provides technical assistance necessary for the operation and maintenance of the City's traffic signals, ITS, and street lighting systems. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected. Contribute to a positive work culture. Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team. Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities. Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same. Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES When Assigned to Graduate Engineer I Assists with implementing Traffic CIP projects, traffic studies, and other safety improvement projects while working with contractors, consultants, and other city departments and/or state agencies. Performs detailed review of construction plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic, transportation, CIP, and development projects. Assists with preparing detailed work orders for installation, modification, and/or removal of traffic control devices; deployment of data collection devices including traffic counters and monitoring equipment; and deployment of radar speed trailers and changeable message signs by City forces. When Assigned to Civil Engineer I Duties of Graduate Engineer I carry over, in addition to: Performs proactive roadway safety audits to detect problems such as visibility obstructions, operational deficiencies, and other roadway safety concerns. Directs and conducts appropriate traffic engineering investigations, surveys, and studies to justify the implementation of traffic safety projects and/or programs. Reviews, recommends, designs, and implements roadway lighting systems. Prepares detailed work orders for installation, modification, and/or removal of traffic control devices; deployment of data collection devices including traffic counters and monitoring equipment; and deployment of radar speed trailers and changeable message signs by City forces. Effectively use and interpret traffic modeling software including but not limited to Synchro. Ensures that existing and proposed traffic control devices meet the standards specified in the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). Reviews, recommends, and implements traffic engineering improvements including changes to and application of City and State standards. Conducts crash reviews at high crash locations and recommend countermeasures for implementation. Prepares and reviews traffic studies including TIA’s, safety studies, operational analyses, etc. Develops specifications and contract documents for procurement and purchasing of traffic-related goods and services. Prepare and/or review traffic studies; prepare and/or review construction plans, temporary traffic control plans and provide traffic engineering support for CIP, commercial and residential development projects. Manage Consultant engineering projects; and contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the Traffic/Transportation Engineering section. Assists with traffic/transportation engineering support to other departments in the city. Complies with all written City policies and procedures. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures. When Assigned to Civil Engineer II Duties of Civil Engineer I carry over, in addition to: Conducts consultant selection procedures, including scope, definition, bidding, negotiation, and contract preparation and project administration. Prepares written technical reports and makes presentations to City Council, subcommittees, and external agencies. Work is performed with limited managerial direction. The supervisor provides the employee with assignments in terms of broad practice, precedents, policies, and goals. Work may be reviewed for fulfillment of program objectives and conformance with departmental policy, practice, and/or objective. Provides traffic/transportation engineering support to other departments in the city. When Assigned to Senior Engineer I Duties of Civil Engineer I & II carry over, in addition to: Prepares construction documents and Contractor work orders for construction of traffic signals, ITS, and Illumination infrastructure. Assists the Transportation Engineering Manager with developing City-wide fiber networks to the City’s traffic infrastructures. Manages the City’s KITS Advance Traffic Management System (ATMS) for 100+ traffic signals locations as well as cameras system. Monitors and evaluates traffic patterns in the field and develops recommendations to improve the flow of traffic during peak periods and responds to citizen requests related to traffic flow. Provides engineering support for the traffic signal system, video traffic monitoring, communication systems, traffic signal timing plans, and operation of the Traffic Management Center. When Assigned to Senior Engineer II Duties of Civil Engineer I & II and Senior Engineer I carry over, in addition to: Assists the Transportation Engineering Manager in workload planning and scheduling for the Traffic/Transportation Section and ensuring adherence to such. Develops and implements citywide strategies for traffic infrastructure maintenance and asset management. Able to manage and program Intelight traffic signal controllers. Assists the Transportation Engineering Manager in the supervision and guidance of the Traffic Control Group, including work assignments, financial management, and staff development. Monitors trends in the development of innovative technical advances in the transportation industry and offers recommendations for implementation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness. Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates. Know the principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications of various projects with emphasis on traffic and transportation engineering. Know the principles of logical or synthesis functions and working with several concrete and abstract variables as necessary to analyze major problems. Ability to keep up with current trends, developments, and legislation pertinent to civil, traffic, and transportation engineering. Know the materials, techniques, and equipment applicable to the area of specialization and the technical aspects of the field. Perform skilled coordinated movements, such as drafting on AutoCAD, utilizing drafting and engineering instruments and equipment. Ability to research methods, analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Ability to know, interpret and explain the applicable laws, codes, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures as they relate to Civil Engineering and Traffic Engineering. Ability to know and use engineering and legal professional language. Ability to prepare and control the budget. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Able to effectively use interpersonal skills in a tactful, patient, and courteous manner. Exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. Ability to mentor, train, and motivate others. Supervise and perform complex and technical engineering duties in the coordination and direction of civil engineering projects. Prepare plans and specifications and review engineering project cost estimates. Adapt approved engineering methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of projects. Utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information, such as technical study reports, engineering drawings, budget printouts, zoning and subdivision codes, planning maps, engineering designs and city ordinances. Ability to work from construction plans, shop drawings, and sketches, perform data entry, maintain records, and prepare reports. Able to work independently with minimum supervision and meet schedules and timelines. The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates, and customers with respect. Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers. Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change. Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the below specified education and experience requirement. Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering; Texas Professional Engineer (Civil) License required, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. When Assigned to Civil Engineer I Four (4) years Transportation Engineering experience, Traffic Engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. When Assigned to Civil Engineer II Seven (7) years Transportation Engineering experience, Traffic Engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. When Assigned to Senior Engineer I Ten (10) years Transportation Engineering experience, Traffic Engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. When Assigned to Senior Engineer II Thirteen (13) years Transportation Engineering experience, Traffic Engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License Physical Demands/Supplemental PHYSICAL DEMANDS Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Some tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination and oral communications ability. WORK ENVIRONMENT Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. The City offers a full complement of benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Legal Services, Flexible Spending Medical and Child Care, Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Insurance; Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Ten Paid Holidays. Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) mandatory 7% employee contribution with City match of 2:1; 457 Deferred Compensation Plans; Tuition Reimbursement For more detailed information, please see the City of McKinney'ssummary of benefits by clicking on the link below: https://www.mckinneytexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/22145/2021-Benefits-Summary?bidId= Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Palo Alto
Palo Alto, California, United States
Description Exciting Opportunity! The City of Palo Alto Utilities Department, Engineering division is seeking a Principal Engineer to manage the City’s water infrastructure that includes 232 miles of drinking water distribution system, 5 receiving stations, 7 reservoirs, 8 wells, 7 pump stations. The Principal Engineer will lead the water engineering group of 3 engineering staff, manage consultants and contractors performing design/construction projects, and support other engineering groups and Utilities Operations. This position reports to the Water, Gas, and Wastewater Engineering Manager of the Utilities Department. The Department: Recognized as the global leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine and green innovation, Palo Alto (pop. 70,000) is the birthplace of the Silicon Valley. The population doubles during the daytime as the community is home to Stanford University as well as approximately 100,000 jobs. Palo Alto is the only city in California to own and operate all essential utility services, including electric, gas, water, wastewater, fiber, and storm drain. All utilities are operated by the Utilities Department, except for storm drain which is operated by the Public Works Department. Palo Alto Utilities Engineering also performs most of its design, inspection, and construction management using in-house staff and only relies on external professional services for specialty projects or to perform work outside staff’s capacity. Learn more about our department HERE. The Position: The Utilities Department has an ongoing infrastructure replacement/improvement program. The average annual budget for the water fund is $13.5 million in the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program. The Water Principal Engineer’s responsibilities include but not limited to: developing budgets and monitoring expenditures for assigned utility; prioritizing and assigning work; overseeing and managing design and construction management of capital improvement projects; performing complex engineering analysis and taking appropriate measures to ensure the safety and reliability of City’s distribution and collection systems; complying with regulatory requirements; performing a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; supporting other Utility Engineering groups and Operations; training and developing less-experienced staff; conducting performance evaluations; updating utility standard specifications and details for the assigned utility. Ideal Candidate: In-depth knowledge of water infrastructures (aboveground facilities and underground pipelines) Direct experience with design and construction management of utility capital improvement projects Strong project management skills and experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Possess sound engineering fundamentals including scientific, analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Benefits: The City offers outstanding benefits to our staff, including paid, holidays, sick, vacation and management leave CalPERS Retirement Caltrain Pass Multiple HMO/PPO medical plan options for employees and their families Flexible and Hybrid work schedules and much more Applicants are encouraged to apply early as possible. Applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt and screenings and interviews will begin as soon as posting requirements are met and a sufficient applicant pool is found. Essential Duties Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations. Performs project management for major water, gas and wastewater systems projects, including scope of work, budget, contract and code compliance, utility and construction safety, staffing, and public relations. Manages complex engineering design and construction projects on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to surrounding uses. Performs project management and oversees technical design for projects, including scope of work, budget, contract and code compliance, utility and construction safety, staffing, and public relations. Serves as a liaison with employees and external organizations; represents the City at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events. Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies. Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information, data, and reports; and makes recommendations and presentations based on findings. Oversees and performs advanced design engineering activities for water projects, which includes identifying, ensuring, and making technical, cost, safety, reliability, functionality, code compliance, and feasibility decisions. Coordinates the design and installation of water utility services with customers. Analyzes direct costs, overhead and future costs of new services and additional load to the water system to develop connection and capacity fees to fully recover cost of new service connections. Creates, reviews, analyzes, and modifies water operation and maintenance manuals, engineering, equipment, and materials specifications and standards including work methods and reporting requirements. Manages and directs the work of utility contractors to ensure compliance with applicable utility project specifications and other regulatory requirements. Monitors contractors' compliance with their safety program on projects. To see full job description click HERE. Minimum Qualifications Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through: BA/BS in a related field and six years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licensing Requirements: Valid CA Driver's License Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California To see additional qualifications please see full job description HERE. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: Work in an office and field environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time. Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. The Hiring Process: Candidates will receive notification updates via Government Jobs. Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of a supplemental questions, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination, or any combination to determine which candidate will move forward in the hiring process. The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary 90%paid employee and dependent Medical Plan (Up to the second most expensive plan offered Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability plan 12 annual paid holidays Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA 96 hours annual sick leave Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses Some Management classifications may qualify for 80 hours of Management Leave Professional development reimbursement Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% at60 formula for Classic Employees One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of service Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs. Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Sep 23, 2023
Full Time
Description Exciting Opportunity! The City of Palo Alto Utilities Department, Engineering division is seeking a Principal Engineer to manage the City’s water infrastructure that includes 232 miles of drinking water distribution system, 5 receiving stations, 7 reservoirs, 8 wells, 7 pump stations. The Principal Engineer will lead the water engineering group of 3 engineering staff, manage consultants and contractors performing design/construction projects, and support other engineering groups and Utilities Operations. This position reports to the Water, Gas, and Wastewater Engineering Manager of the Utilities Department. The Department: Recognized as the global leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine and green innovation, Palo Alto (pop. 70,000) is the birthplace of the Silicon Valley. The population doubles during the daytime as the community is home to Stanford University as well as approximately 100,000 jobs. Palo Alto is the only city in California to own and operate all essential utility services, including electric, gas, water, wastewater, fiber, and storm drain. All utilities are operated by the Utilities Department, except for storm drain which is operated by the Public Works Department. Palo Alto Utilities Engineering also performs most of its design, inspection, and construction management using in-house staff and only relies on external professional services for specialty projects or to perform work outside staff’s capacity. Learn more about our department HERE. The Position: The Utilities Department has an ongoing infrastructure replacement/improvement program. The average annual budget for the water fund is $13.5 million in the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program. The Water Principal Engineer’s responsibilities include but not limited to: developing budgets and monitoring expenditures for assigned utility; prioritizing and assigning work; overseeing and managing design and construction management of capital improvement projects; performing complex engineering analysis and taking appropriate measures to ensure the safety and reliability of City’s distribution and collection systems; complying with regulatory requirements; performing a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; supporting other Utility Engineering groups and Operations; training and developing less-experienced staff; conducting performance evaluations; updating utility standard specifications and details for the assigned utility. Ideal Candidate: In-depth knowledge of water infrastructures (aboveground facilities and underground pipelines) Direct experience with design and construction management of utility capital improvement projects Strong project management skills and experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Possess sound engineering fundamentals including scientific, analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Benefits: The City offers outstanding benefits to our staff, including paid, holidays, sick, vacation and management leave CalPERS Retirement Caltrain Pass Multiple HMO/PPO medical plan options for employees and their families Flexible and Hybrid work schedules and much more Applicants are encouraged to apply early as possible. Applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt and screenings and interviews will begin as soon as posting requirements are met and a sufficient applicant pool is found. Essential Duties Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations. Performs project management for major water, gas and wastewater systems projects, including scope of work, budget, contract and code compliance, utility and construction safety, staffing, and public relations. Manages complex engineering design and construction projects on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to surrounding uses. Performs project management and oversees technical design for projects, including scope of work, budget, contract and code compliance, utility and construction safety, staffing, and public relations. Serves as a liaison with employees and external organizations; represents the City at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events. Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies. Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information, data, and reports; and makes recommendations and presentations based on findings. Oversees and performs advanced design engineering activities for water projects, which includes identifying, ensuring, and making technical, cost, safety, reliability, functionality, code compliance, and feasibility decisions. Coordinates the design and installation of water utility services with customers. Analyzes direct costs, overhead and future costs of new services and additional load to the water system to develop connection and capacity fees to fully recover cost of new service connections. Creates, reviews, analyzes, and modifies water operation and maintenance manuals, engineering, equipment, and materials specifications and standards including work methods and reporting requirements. Manages and directs the work of utility contractors to ensure compliance with applicable utility project specifications and other regulatory requirements. Monitors contractors' compliance with their safety program on projects. To see full job description click HERE. Minimum Qualifications Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through: BA/BS in a related field and six years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licensing Requirements: Valid CA Driver's License Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California To see additional qualifications please see full job description HERE. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: Work in an office and field environment; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time. Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. The Hiring Process: Candidates will receive notification updates via Government Jobs. Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of a supplemental questions, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination, or any combination to determine which candidate will move forward in the hiring process. The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year. Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary 90%paid employee and dependent Medical Plan (Up to the second most expensive plan offered Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability plan 12 annual paid holidays Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA 96 hours annual sick leave Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses Some Management classifications may qualify for 80 hours of Management Leave Professional development reimbursement Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% at60 formula for Classic Employees One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of service Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security.Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs. Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California, United States
Description The Department: SVP currently provides over 600 Megawatts of power to residential and business customers within Santa Clara, of which 40 percent of comes from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by operating Thermal Generation facilities utilizing Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and Cogeneration technologies. It is the mission of Silicon Valley Power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers. The Position: This is a professional, management position in the unclassified service responsible for scheduling, purchasing, and managing Silicon Valley Power (SVP) electric and hydro energy requirements in the hour ahead and real-time markets by optimizing those resources and by dispatching the generation plants, scheduling water flows and making sales of surplus resources in order to serve our customers consistent with SVP"s risk parameters. This position requires working 12 hour day and night shifts along with holiday and weekend shifts. SVP operates a 24/7 real time desk which is the primary responsibility of this position. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. 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 classification: 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. Typical Duties This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under general direction: • Develop and submit schedules based on contract requirements and prudent economics to cover City load and to ensure the timely flow of Silicon Valley Power, South West (SW) electric and hydro resources; • Coordinate energy, capacity, transmission, and ancillary service transactions with the appropriate broker, marketer, utility, generator, scheduling coordinator, and/or control area working within counter-party credit limits; • Create and/or assess all electronic tags pursuant to Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC)/ National Energy Regulatory Commission (NERC) Policies, South West (SW) business practices, and Independent System Operator (ISO) requirements; • Adjust schedules real-time during emergency transmission derates or curtailments; • Manage resources to meet NERC/SVP reliability criteria during all operating conditions; • Determine resource costs and availability considering existing market conditions, generating plant limitations, maintenance, outages, transmission ratings and curtailments, and existing contract provisions; • Conduct economic analysis of current resource options and market opportunities; • Continually evaluate market conditions (including ISO ex-post prices, imbalance energy prices, ancillary service costs and transmission and congestion price differences), generating plant limitations, maintenance, outages, transmission ratings and curtailments, and existing contract provisions; • Negotiate purchases and sales of energy, capacity, ancillary services and the purchase of transmission to meet load and SW trading objectives; • Conduct economic analysis of current resource options and market opportunities; • Determine optimal short-term use of existing power purchase contracts based on market information; • Develop an hourly trading strategy for energy, capacity, transmission, and/or ancillary services by dispatching resources in a correct way; • Evaluate and optimize the resources in real-time, to generation dispatch, capacity needs, energy, transmission and ancillary services purchases and sales; • Utilize various market applications, including but not limited to California Independent System Operator (CISO) applications to submit capacity, energy, transmission, and ancillary service bids in power scheduling and power trading; • Implement South West (SW) Trading Guidelines and management directives; • Ensure that NERC/SVP reliability criteria are met; • Prepare real-time documentation and reports for after-the-fact analysis; • Develop pricing strategies for energy limited resources; • Negotiate with assigned SW stakeholders • Manage resources to meet WECC/NERC reliability criteria during all operating conditions; • Work with trading staff to develop pricing strategy for energy-limited resources; • Perform contingency analysis to develop optimized strategy for the dispatch of generation resources, and to optimize purchases and sales of capacity, energy, transmission, and ancillary service; • Manage hydro reservoir levels and in-flows to ensure economic dispatch of SW’s projects; • Prepare and submit all reports required as a scheduling coordinator including inter-tie, California Central System Operator (CISO), and South West (SW); • Adjust/optimize/balance schedules to account for system outages; • Provide training of co-workers; • Forecast weather conditions by using like seasons, days and temperatures; • Forecast customer energy requirements considering historical demands and applicable load shapes; • Develop and maintain harmonious operations with interconnected utilities, wholesale entities, electric and hydro trading partners and other stakeholders through the use of effective communications practices; and • Perform other related work as required. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education and experience equivalent to: • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a closely related field; and • Three (3) years experience in public or private sector power scheduling or trading and/or Independent System Operator (ISO) scheduling. LICENSE Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. SPECIAL CONDITIONS • Incumbents must have the ability to work, as assigned, to schedules that may include Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and non-traditional work hours; and a willingness to work overtime as required. • Candidates hired into this position may have to pass an initial and periodic, comprehensive background checks, which include fingerprinting, to meet Federal, State and/or industry security requirements. Incumbents will have to meet any Federal (FERC and NERC) and State (CPUC) mandated certifications. • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to interview. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Wholesale and retail electric utility business, Hydro reservoir monitoring for optimum SW dispatch, dispatch of generation resources, production costs of energy by fuel type, system load characteristics and load curves; • Market applications, including but not limited to ICE and CISO; • Real-time evaluation and optimization procedures for generation dispatch, capacity needs, energy, transmission and ancillary services, purchases and sales; • WECC/NERC policies and SW Business Practices; • Trading procedures, systems to track and analyze capacity, energy, transmission, and ancillary service transactions, market strategies for wholesale purchases and sales of electricity and relevant trading directives; • Schedule transactions, scheduling procedures, management directives, and how to solve scheduling conflicts; • Scheduling and tagging procedures based on SW, CISO, WECC contract requirements and reporting requirements; • Integrated power system operations and SW, NERC, FERC, and CISO policies, procedures, protocols and business practices; • Research, planning and technical analysis for complex scheduling projects and preparation of reports including recommendations; • Research methods and statistical analysis, complex spreadsheets and database applications and project and workload planning; • Work-related computer applications, including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and the internet; • Applicable laws, regulations and permits affecting the electric utility industry; • Customer energy requirements and real-time weather forecasting, and • Business practices, contract principles, financial statements, and economic analysis techniques. Ability to: • Apply the principles of power generation and transmission systems, including interconnected utility operations; • Implement the integration of purchases and sales to economically reduce overall costs of energy and energy management systems; • Interpret, explain and apply complex contracts, policies, protocols and business practices, implement strategies associated with short-term trading, and negotiate transactions; • Interpret and explain complex contracts, policies, protocols, and business practices; • Evaluate capacity, energy, and transmission transactions, implement market strategies to complete wholesale purchases of electricity, and perform economic analysis to determine benefit/cost of wholesale power market purchases and sales; • Draw conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; • Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with City employees, contractors and other governmental representatives; • Work as team player and be willing to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external City clients; • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to consistently represent facts and situations accurately, transmit information concisely and in an effective manner, and present a balanced picture of situations; • Prepare and present highly technical and complex written and oral reports; • Work effectively in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines; coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously; • Review and analyze important detailed and highly complex technical Electric Utility records and reports; • Train and supervise the work of others in a team environment; and • Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . This posting has been updated to continuous and a first review of applications will be Friday, August 25, 2023. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9 Miscellaneous Unclassified Management This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9,932.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $1827.48/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a premium that is less than $946.86/month, they will be paid the difference in cash An employee hired on or after 1/1/2023 is eligible for a cash-in-lieu benefit of $250/month if they sign an annual attestation and provide proof of Alternative Required Coverage for themselves and their Tax Family, if applicable. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $9.55/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum accrual is 480 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Management Leave: 120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 240 hours (calendar years 2021 through 2024) of “banked” management leave Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Mobile Communication Device Allowance: $80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle): Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Other Unit 9 employees can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval) Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Manager's Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at anytime. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 10, 2023
Full Time
Description The Department: SVP currently provides over 600 Megawatts of power to residential and business customers within Santa Clara, of which 40 percent of comes from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by operating Thermal Generation facilities utilizing Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and Cogeneration technologies. It is the mission of Silicon Valley Power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers. The Position: This is a professional, management position in the unclassified service responsible for scheduling, purchasing, and managing Silicon Valley Power (SVP) electric and hydro energy requirements in the hour ahead and real-time markets by optimizing those resources and by dispatching the generation plants, scheduling water flows and making sales of surplus resources in order to serve our customers consistent with SVP"s risk parameters. This position requires working 12 hour day and night shifts along with holiday and weekend shifts. SVP operates a 24/7 real time desk which is the primary responsibility of this position. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. 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 classification: 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. Typical Duties This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under general direction: • Develop and submit schedules based on contract requirements and prudent economics to cover City load and to ensure the timely flow of Silicon Valley Power, South West (SW) electric and hydro resources; • Coordinate energy, capacity, transmission, and ancillary service transactions with the appropriate broker, marketer, utility, generator, scheduling coordinator, and/or control area working within counter-party credit limits; • Create and/or assess all electronic tags pursuant to Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC)/ National Energy Regulatory Commission (NERC) Policies, South West (SW) business practices, and Independent System Operator (ISO) requirements; • Adjust schedules real-time during emergency transmission derates or curtailments; • Manage resources to meet NERC/SVP reliability criteria during all operating conditions; • Determine resource costs and availability considering existing market conditions, generating plant limitations, maintenance, outages, transmission ratings and curtailments, and existing contract provisions; • Conduct economic analysis of current resource options and market opportunities; • Continually evaluate market conditions (including ISO ex-post prices, imbalance energy prices, ancillary service costs and transmission and congestion price differences), generating plant limitations, maintenance, outages, transmission ratings and curtailments, and existing contract provisions; • Negotiate purchases and sales of energy, capacity, ancillary services and the purchase of transmission to meet load and SW trading objectives; • Conduct economic analysis of current resource options and market opportunities; • Determine optimal short-term use of existing power purchase contracts based on market information; • Develop an hourly trading strategy for energy, capacity, transmission, and/or ancillary services by dispatching resources in a correct way; • Evaluate and optimize the resources in real-time, to generation dispatch, capacity needs, energy, transmission and ancillary services purchases and sales; • Utilize various market applications, including but not limited to California Independent System Operator (CISO) applications to submit capacity, energy, transmission, and ancillary service bids in power scheduling and power trading; • Implement South West (SW) Trading Guidelines and management directives; • Ensure that NERC/SVP reliability criteria are met; • Prepare real-time documentation and reports for after-the-fact analysis; • Develop pricing strategies for energy limited resources; • Negotiate with assigned SW stakeholders • Manage resources to meet WECC/NERC reliability criteria during all operating conditions; • Work with trading staff to develop pricing strategy for energy-limited resources; • Perform contingency analysis to develop optimized strategy for the dispatch of generation resources, and to optimize purchases and sales of capacity, energy, transmission, and ancillary service; • Manage hydro reservoir levels and in-flows to ensure economic dispatch of SW’s projects; • Prepare and submit all reports required as a scheduling coordinator including inter-tie, California Central System Operator (CISO), and South West (SW); • Adjust/optimize/balance schedules to account for system outages; • Provide training of co-workers; • Forecast weather conditions by using like seasons, days and temperatures; • Forecast customer energy requirements considering historical demands and applicable load shapes; • Develop and maintain harmonious operations with interconnected utilities, wholesale entities, electric and hydro trading partners and other stakeholders through the use of effective communications practices; and • Perform other related work as required. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education and experience equivalent to: • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a closely related field; and • Three (3) years experience in public or private sector power scheduling or trading and/or Independent System Operator (ISO) scheduling. LICENSE Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. SPECIAL CONDITIONS • Incumbents must have the ability to work, as assigned, to schedules that may include Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and non-traditional work hours; and a willingness to work overtime as required. • Candidates hired into this position may have to pass an initial and periodic, comprehensive background checks, which include fingerprinting, to meet Federal, State and/or industry security requirements. Incumbents will have to meet any Federal (FERC and NERC) and State (CPUC) mandated certifications. • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to interview. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Wholesale and retail electric utility business, Hydro reservoir monitoring for optimum SW dispatch, dispatch of generation resources, production costs of energy by fuel type, system load characteristics and load curves; • Market applications, including but not limited to ICE and CISO; • Real-time evaluation and optimization procedures for generation dispatch, capacity needs, energy, transmission and ancillary services, purchases and sales; • WECC/NERC policies and SW Business Practices; • Trading procedures, systems to track and analyze capacity, energy, transmission, and ancillary service transactions, market strategies for wholesale purchases and sales of electricity and relevant trading directives; • Schedule transactions, scheduling procedures, management directives, and how to solve scheduling conflicts; • Scheduling and tagging procedures based on SW, CISO, WECC contract requirements and reporting requirements; • Integrated power system operations and SW, NERC, FERC, and CISO policies, procedures, protocols and business practices; • Research, planning and technical analysis for complex scheduling projects and preparation of reports including recommendations; • Research methods and statistical analysis, complex spreadsheets and database applications and project and workload planning; • Work-related computer applications, including e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and the internet; • Applicable laws, regulations and permits affecting the electric utility industry; • Customer energy requirements and real-time weather forecasting, and • Business practices, contract principles, financial statements, and economic analysis techniques. Ability to: • Apply the principles of power generation and transmission systems, including interconnected utility operations; • Implement the integration of purchases and sales to economically reduce overall costs of energy and energy management systems; • Interpret, explain and apply complex contracts, policies, protocols and business practices, implement strategies associated with short-term trading, and negotiate transactions; • Interpret and explain complex contracts, policies, protocols, and business practices; • Evaluate capacity, energy, and transmission transactions, implement market strategies to complete wholesale purchases of electricity, and perform economic analysis to determine benefit/cost of wholesale power market purchases and sales; • Draw conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; • Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with City employees, contractors and other governmental representatives; • Work as team player and be willing to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external City clients; • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to consistently represent facts and situations accurately, transmit information concisely and in an effective manner, and present a balanced picture of situations; • Prepare and present highly technical and complex written and oral reports; • Work effectively in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines; coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously; • Review and analyze important detailed and highly complex technical Electric Utility records and reports; • Train and supervise the work of others in a team environment; and • Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . This posting has been updated to continuous and a first review of applications will be Friday, August 25, 2023. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9 Miscellaneous Unclassified Management This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9,932.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $1827.48/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a premium that is less than $946.86/month, they will be paid the difference in cash An employee hired on or after 1/1/2023 is eligible for a cash-in-lieu benefit of $250/month if they sign an annual attestation and provide proof of Alternative Required Coverage for themselves and their Tax Family, if applicable. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $9.55/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum accrual is 480 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Management Leave: 120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 240 hours (calendar years 2021 through 2024) of “banked” management leave Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Mobile Communication Device Allowance: $80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle): Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Other Unit 9 employees can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval) Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Manager's Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at anytime. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
JOB SUMMARY JOB SUMMARY Coordinate and conduct a variety of professional electrical engineering services on behalf of the City’s Electric Utility Department. Responsibilities includes the planning, design, and coordination relating to the electric distribution systems, electric substations, overhead and underground distribution lines, protection systems, Supervisory Control systems (SCADA), Distribution Management Systems (DMS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), street lighting, and other electric system facilities for the City of San Marcos. Other primary responsibilities will be serving as resident technical expert for the City's electric utility grid and be responsible for executing electric power system studies, including analysis of power flow, voltage drop, short circuit studies, protective device coordination studies, transient stability studies, harmonic studies, and reliability analysis. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide Electrical Engineering Services to ensure private development and public infrastructure is designed and constructed in conformance with the City of San Marcos requirements. Performs engineering analysis and design in support of projects being performed to improve the electric utility systems.Conduct and manage electric utility system studies such as load-flow, short circuit, relay protection, arc-flash, and economic studies related to electric utility system improvement projects.Prepares and reviews standards, design procedures, and equipment specifications.Responsible for maintenance of system one-lines, substation drawings, and associated drawings and documentation.Oversight of system protection coordination, fault studies, load flows, service reliability and power quality.Contribute to the development and implementation of equipment maintenance and system operations procedures and standard as it relates to the electrical grid.Accountable for the maintenance, programming, and improvement of the electric utility SCADA system including communications components.Provide engineering solutions to a diverse range of moderately complex electric utility system issues and/or problems.Develop detailed engineering designs and construction packages for electric utility system equipment upgrade and replacement projects.Assist in providing technical and financial inputs for projects in the electric utility budget.Identify projects for replacement of old electrical systems through coordination and review with operations and maintenance staff and through evaluation of impacts associated with new developments.Prepares cost estimates, engineering reports, and presentations.Assist utility customers, developers, and other City departments on technical matters relevant to electric utility services.Other duties as assigned. DECISION MAKING This position works under the general supervision of the Electrical Engineering Service Manager KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABLILITIES Knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles in power, distribution, and substations.Knowledge of construction practices.Skilled in time management. Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.Seven (7) years directly related experience is required.Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. -Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with and working knowledge of Milsoft Windmill, ETAP and Light Table Distribution Analysis.Good working knowledge of AutoCAD. Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS.Strong coursework in power system engineering.General knowledge of NESC and NEC. CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS JOB DIMENSIONS Must be able to read/comprehend municipal codes, reference manuals, construction plans, specifications, work orders, and other related engineering documentation.Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with City departments and personnel, outside agencies, developers, contractors, and the general publicThis position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week and may require serving in an “on call” rotation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical requirements include lifting up to 30 pounds rarely. Subject to sitting frequently; handling, fine dexterity, vision, hearing and talking constantly; standing, walking and foot controls occasionally; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing. Working conditions involves exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, vehicle traffic, heavy equipment, general construction hazards, and high voltage electrical currents when conducting field work. Safety Sensitive Position. The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance. View Our Benefits Guide. BENEFITS Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO Plan Prescription Drug Plan Wellness Initiatives Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7 Dental Plan Davis Vision Insurance Base Vision Plan Premium Vision Plan Laser Vision Correction discounts Retirement Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Flexible Spending Accounts City paid Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Vacation Sick Leave Holidays Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement Activity Center Membership Direct Deposit The City of San Marcos strives to provide employees with an opportunity for a flexible and positive work/life balance. Employees in eligible positions are offered remote telework options of up to two days per week or 40% of an employee's scheduled work hours. Remote telework eligibility will be determined by department directors to ensure the City provides quality services. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
JOB SUMMARY JOB SUMMARY Coordinate and conduct a variety of professional electrical engineering services on behalf of the City’s Electric Utility Department. Responsibilities includes the planning, design, and coordination relating to the electric distribution systems, electric substations, overhead and underground distribution lines, protection systems, Supervisory Control systems (SCADA), Distribution Management Systems (DMS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), street lighting, and other electric system facilities for the City of San Marcos. Other primary responsibilities will be serving as resident technical expert for the City's electric utility grid and be responsible for executing electric power system studies, including analysis of power flow, voltage drop, short circuit studies, protective device coordination studies, transient stability studies, harmonic studies, and reliability analysis. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide Electrical Engineering Services to ensure private development and public infrastructure is designed and constructed in conformance with the City of San Marcos requirements. Performs engineering analysis and design in support of projects being performed to improve the electric utility systems.Conduct and manage electric utility system studies such as load-flow, short circuit, relay protection, arc-flash, and economic studies related to electric utility system improvement projects.Prepares and reviews standards, design procedures, and equipment specifications.Responsible for maintenance of system one-lines, substation drawings, and associated drawings and documentation.Oversight of system protection coordination, fault studies, load flows, service reliability and power quality.Contribute to the development and implementation of equipment maintenance and system operations procedures and standard as it relates to the electrical grid.Accountable for the maintenance, programming, and improvement of the electric utility SCADA system including communications components.Provide engineering solutions to a diverse range of moderately complex electric utility system issues and/or problems.Develop detailed engineering designs and construction packages for electric utility system equipment upgrade and replacement projects.Assist in providing technical and financial inputs for projects in the electric utility budget.Identify projects for replacement of old electrical systems through coordination and review with operations and maintenance staff and through evaluation of impacts associated with new developments.Prepares cost estimates, engineering reports, and presentations.Assist utility customers, developers, and other City departments on technical matters relevant to electric utility services.Other duties as assigned. DECISION MAKING This position works under the general supervision of the Electrical Engineering Service Manager KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABLILITIES Knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles in power, distribution, and substations.Knowledge of construction practices.Skilled in time management. Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.Seven (7) years directly related experience is required.Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. -Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with and working knowledge of Milsoft Windmill, ETAP and Light Table Distribution Analysis.Good working knowledge of AutoCAD. Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS.Strong coursework in power system engineering.General knowledge of NESC and NEC. CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS JOB DIMENSIONS Must be able to read/comprehend municipal codes, reference manuals, construction plans, specifications, work orders, and other related engineering documentation.Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with City departments and personnel, outside agencies, developers, contractors, and the general publicThis position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week and may require serving in an “on call” rotation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical requirements include lifting up to 30 pounds rarely. Subject to sitting frequently; handling, fine dexterity, vision, hearing and talking constantly; standing, walking and foot controls occasionally; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, and balancing. Working conditions involves exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, vehicle traffic, heavy equipment, general construction hazards, and high voltage electrical currents when conducting field work. Safety Sensitive Position. The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance. View Our Benefits Guide. BENEFITS Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO Plan Prescription Drug Plan Wellness Initiatives Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7 Dental Plan Davis Vision Insurance Base Vision Plan Premium Vision Plan Laser Vision Correction discounts Retirement Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Flexible Spending Accounts City paid Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Vacation Sick Leave Holidays Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement Activity Center Membership Direct Deposit The City of San Marcos strives to provide employees with an opportunity for a flexible and positive work/life balance. Employees in eligible positions are offered remote telework options of up to two days per week or 40% of an employee's scheduled work hours. Remote telework eligibility will be determined by department directors to ensure the City provides quality services. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus five (5) years of planning related work. Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for six (6) months of required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years. Experience in planning-related work may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Licenses or Certifications: None. Notes to Applicants The Electric Service - Engineering & Technical Services (Electric System - ETS ) division of Austin Energy (AE) is seeking a Senior Planner to review subdivision and site plan applications for compliance with the City's adopted code, ordinances, criteria manuals and policies with a focus on electric. The Senior Planner will interface and communicate directly with AE design and engineering staff, city departments, TXDOT , Travis County, cities within the Austin Energy service territory, electric providers in the Austin Energy dual service areas, applicants, interested neighbors and stakeholders regarding active applications. The Senior Planner represents AE in leading, facilitating and/or coordinating complex processes and activities related to electric infrastructure projects, which may include working with the following: Boards and Commissions Land Use Determinations Zoning and Site Plans Subdivision Plans Permitting Activities Easement Acquisitions License Agreements The Senior Planner works independently in a lead position carrying out very complex urban planning duties and in a deadline-focused environment while balancing multiple projects and changing priorities. The Senior Planner must exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all dealings while maintaining confidentiality. Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. 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. This position requires experience in working with the City of Austin and Austin Energy utility criteria and electric design criteria requirements. Please include all of your relevant work experience that meets this requirement. 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. TRAVEL : If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT : This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT and may require to work additional hours outside of the normal schedule to include nights, weekends, and /or holidays. Pay Range $31.81 - $39.76 per hour Hours Monday through Friday. 8 :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - 40 Hour Work Week. Additional work hours may be required to support the 24-hour Utility operations, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, inclement weather and emergency closures. Job Close Date 11/12/2023 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 2500 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Experience working in a deadline-focused environment while balancing multiple projects, changing priorities, and additional responsibilities. Knowledge of the City of Austin Land Development Code, Neighborhood Plans, Transit-Oriented Development, and Utility Criteria Manuals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of and the ability to clearly explain city practices, policies, and procedures related to permitting and land development. The ability to provide technical planning assistance to the general public, design professionals, and elected officials. Experience reviewing preliminary subdivision and site plans and preparing comments. Accreditation with the American Institute of Certified Planners or similar is preferred but not required. Ability to travel to more than one work location. 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 division/section activities with other division/sections. Researches information as requested and or needed. Reviews analyzed data to discover patterns and/or discrepancies. Assists in developing operating procedures. Assists in developing division/section budget. Assists in developing and evaluating plans, criteria, etc for a variety of projects, programs, and activities. Investigates consumer/citizen complaint to determine validity. Speaks as City representative before public groups. Reviews complex plats and site plans for compliance with policy codes, ordinances, standards, etc. Answers more complex citizen questions and provide assistance. Interprets/explains/enforces City policies & procedures, building/land development codes, specifications, ordinances, etc. Attends City Council, board, and etc meetings to provide technical advice and assistance. Coordinates activities of various boards, committees, etc. Writes informational reports. Writes/draft legal documents, i.e., contracts, regulations, ordinance amendments, resolutions, etc. Develops, utilizes, and modifies complex transportation planning models. Reviews complex traffic impact analyses. Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Perform as Lead Case Manager. May coordinate the activities of other planners. 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 the principles of community and urban planning. Knowledge of Federal and State laws relating to planning and urban development. Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Skill in planning and organizing. Skill in using computers and related software. Ability to make formal presentations of program and/or project recommendations. Ability to work under the pressures of rigid and/or short work cycle. Ability to maintain confidentially. Ability to develop and implement long-range plans. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The 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 (*). * The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus five (5) years of planning related work. Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for six (6) months of required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years. Experience in planning, related work may substitute for one the education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these requirements? Yes No * Describe your day to day practice managing multiple projects with varying deadlines and deliverables, and provide examples of each. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your working knowledge of the City of Austin's Land Development Code, Neighborhood Plans, and Transit-Oriented Development documents. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience reading and interpreting subdivision and site plans related to land development. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? 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. Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Sep 29, 2023
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus five (5) years of planning related work. Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for six (6) months of required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years. Experience in planning-related work may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Licenses or Certifications: None. Notes to Applicants The Electric Service - Engineering & Technical Services (Electric System - ETS ) division of Austin Energy (AE) is seeking a Senior Planner to review subdivision and site plan applications for compliance with the City's adopted code, ordinances, criteria manuals and policies with a focus on electric. The Senior Planner will interface and communicate directly with AE design and engineering staff, city departments, TXDOT , Travis County, cities within the Austin Energy service territory, electric providers in the Austin Energy dual service areas, applicants, interested neighbors and stakeholders regarding active applications. The Senior Planner represents AE in leading, facilitating and/or coordinating complex processes and activities related to electric infrastructure projects, which may include working with the following: Boards and Commissions Land Use Determinations Zoning and Site Plans Subdivision Plans Permitting Activities Easement Acquisitions License Agreements The Senior Planner works independently in a lead position carrying out very complex urban planning duties and in a deadline-focused environment while balancing multiple projects and changing priorities. The Senior Planner must exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all dealings while maintaining confidentiality. Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. 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. This position requires experience in working with the City of Austin and Austin Energy utility criteria and electric design criteria requirements. Please include all of your relevant work experience that meets this requirement. 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. TRAVEL : If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT : This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT and may require to work additional hours outside of the normal schedule to include nights, weekends, and /or holidays. Pay Range $31.81 - $39.76 per hour Hours Monday through Friday. 8 :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - 40 Hour Work Week. Additional work hours may be required to support the 24-hour Utility operations, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, inclement weather and emergency closures. Job Close Date 11/12/2023 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 2500 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Experience working in a deadline-focused environment while balancing multiple projects, changing priorities, and additional responsibilities. Knowledge of the City of Austin Land Development Code, Neighborhood Plans, Transit-Oriented Development, and Utility Criteria Manuals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of and the ability to clearly explain city practices, policies, and procedures related to permitting and land development. The ability to provide technical planning assistance to the general public, design professionals, and elected officials. Experience reviewing preliminary subdivision and site plans and preparing comments. Accreditation with the American Institute of Certified Planners or similar is preferred but not required. Ability to travel to more than one work location. 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 division/section activities with other division/sections. Researches information as requested and or needed. Reviews analyzed data to discover patterns and/or discrepancies. Assists in developing operating procedures. Assists in developing division/section budget. Assists in developing and evaluating plans, criteria, etc for a variety of projects, programs, and activities. Investigates consumer/citizen complaint to determine validity. Speaks as City representative before public groups. Reviews complex plats and site plans for compliance with policy codes, ordinances, standards, etc. Answers more complex citizen questions and provide assistance. Interprets/explains/enforces City policies & procedures, building/land development codes, specifications, ordinances, etc. Attends City Council, board, and etc meetings to provide technical advice and assistance. Coordinates activities of various boards, committees, etc. Writes informational reports. Writes/draft legal documents, i.e., contracts, regulations, ordinance amendments, resolutions, etc. Develops, utilizes, and modifies complex transportation planning models. Reviews complex traffic impact analyses. Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Perform as Lead Case Manager. May coordinate the activities of other planners. 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 the principles of community and urban planning. Knowledge of Federal and State laws relating to planning and urban development. Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Skill in planning and organizing. Skill in using computers and related software. Ability to make formal presentations of program and/or project recommendations. Ability to work under the pressures of rigid and/or short work cycle. Ability to maintain confidentially. Ability to develop and implement long-range plans. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The 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 (*). * The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus five (5) years of planning related work. Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for six (6) months of required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years. Experience in planning, related work may substitute for one the education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these requirements? Yes No * Describe your day to day practice managing multiple projects with varying deadlines and deliverables, and provide examples of each. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your working knowledge of the City of Austin's Land Development Code, Neighborhood Plans, and Transit-Oriented Development documents. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience reading and interpreting subdivision and site plans related to land development. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? 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. Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents