Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of technical engineering, including methods for the design of electrical transmission and distribution systems and the development and maintenance of maps and records.
- Equipment, tools and materials used in the performance of technical engineering field and office activities.
- Basic electric engineering theory and mathematics.
- Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluations.
- Principles and practices of budget monitoring.
- Principles and practices of safety management.
- Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.
- Modern office equipment including use of applicable computer applications.
- Principles and practices of effective customer service.
Ability to:
- Organize, implement and direct technical engineering operations/activities.
- On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures.
- Interpret and explain pertinent District and department policies and procedures.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
- Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
- Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience performing technical field and office duties associated with an electric utility; including one year providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel.
Training: Equivalent to an Associate's Degree with course work engineering, drafting, mathematics, or a related field.
License and Certificate
Possession of a valid California class C driver's license at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed in a temperature controlled office environment subject to typical office noise, with some work done outdoors with exposure to traffic, outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold and to wet, and humid conditions.
