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Electric Substation Supervisor

($134,992.00 -$137,384.00 Annually)

The first review of applications will be on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Under general direction, the Electric Substation Supervisor is responsible for supervising and directing staff in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the Electric Unit’s utility electrical substations and related equipment, electric generation stations, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, meter shop, and other related electronic equipment and devices.  This class is also responsible for performing related duties as required.

An employee in this class is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and direction of activities associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of the Electric utility electrical substations and related equipment, electric generation stations, control room, and meter shop.  An employee in this class is expected to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in resolving operational problems and policy matters that may arise. 

The Electric Substation Supervisor is also expected to be in the field enough to have a good understanding of overall operations and activities.  An employee in this class performs electric dispatching and switching activities and may perform heavy lifting and assigned tasks may require a degree of physical exertion.  Hazards include working in close proximity to and directly on energized high-voltage lines and equipment.  This employee is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures when in the field. 

This class is subject to emergency call-out and stand-by during off- duty hours.  The Electric Substation Supervisor is supervised by the Electric System Superintendent and/or Deputy Director - Electric who reviews work through conferences, meetings, and reports regarding results achieved. 

This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.

Employee Values:  All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED
• Extensive (5+ years) experience supervising the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical substation or generation equipment for an electric utility

Substance Abuse Testing: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:  

• Control room and/or electric metering experience are highly desirable
• Supplemental coursework in electricity, electronics, supervision, or related areas is preferred

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire date
• Must reside within the City of Mesa Electric Utility call-out area (example: within an 18-mile radius of the Main Street and Center Street intersection) within one year after hire date

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

City of Mesa offers a competitive benefits package. A CITY OF MESA ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we will review applications as they are received. For complete job description, requirements and online application form, please visit our web site at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mesaaz

City of Mesa is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.