Electric Construction Supervisor



Job Details

Electric Construction Supervisor
Employer

City of Rochester

Salary

$91,579.00 - $134,673.00 Annually

Location

Rochester MN 55906, MN

Job Type

Regular FT

Job Number

20180028

Department

Rochester Public Utilities

Division

RPU Core Services

Opening Date

05/01/2018

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Rochester invites applications for:

Electric Construction Supervisor
Rochester Public Utilities

Vision- "We Will Set the Standard for Service"

Our vision is based on six core values which are Safety, Integrity, Service, Stewardship, Accountability, and Skill.

Nature of Work
Under the direction of the Electric Manager of Maintenance and Construction, the Electric Construction Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and instruction of foremen, crew leaders, and other employees of the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Section as required in the construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission, substation, and distribution facilities.

2018 starting salary range of $91,579 to $107,738, depending on qualifications with advancement to $134,673.
 
Applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide for the safe construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission, substation, and distribution facilities.
 

  • Supervise and instruct the foremen, crew leaders, and other employees as required.
  • Complete performance reviews, conduct safety training, and safeguard adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Resolve problems occurring in daily construction which cannot be resolved by the foremen or crew leaders.
  • Ensure that crews are compliant with all industry safety practices and procedures as they apply to OSHA, APPA, and RPU standards. Confirm all safety precautions and protective equipment are available and used.
  • Supervise contracted maintenance programs.
  • Respond to customer and contractor requests/questions and handle any complaints in a timely manner.
 
Organize efforts as needed with RPU staff for electric construction needs.
 
  • Coordinate with the Work Planner to establish work priorities, inspect work sites, review work orders, initiate requisitions for equipment and materials, and make crew assignments.
  • Initiate clearance requests and consult with the Chief System Operator and/or System Operator, as required, to establish operating procedures.
  • Maintain field files of work orders, maps, clearances, as-built drawings, and equipment maintenance records. Prepare periodic reports relating to performance of the M&C system and status of work in progress.
  • Confirm the proper reporting of labor and materials, as required, for cost accounting purposes
 
Assist the Electric Manager of Maintenance and Construction.
 
  • Support the employment process by assisting with hiring, on-the-job training, coaching, promotion, transfer, and discipline or termination of staff.
  • Assume the duties of the Electric Manager during an absence.
  • Provide consultation and advice regarding maintenance and/or upgrades to the M & C system, mobile equipment, and tools.
  • When needed, make presentations to staff and the public regarding RPU's electrical system and safety.
     
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
Completion of an accredited two year Electrical Line Worker training program and five (5) years of full-time employment experience as a First Class Line Worker, with at least two years of lead or supervisory experience;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.
.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Minnesota driver's license 

Desirable Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

Participation in training or seminars regarding supervision, electrical construction, safety procedures, hazardous material control, and emergency response.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY RPU'S AREA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
In order to provide timely services, RPU has designated specific positions which must comply with an area residency requirement, based on job-related necessity where employees in such positions must reside within twenty (20) driving miles of their normally scheduled work reporting location.

New Hires:
Individuals hired for designated positions with RPU covered by an area residency requirement who do not meet this requirement shall be allowed no more than twelve (12) months, from their date of hire, in order to meet the twenty (20) driving mile requirement.

Current Employees:
RPU employees in designated positions covered by the area residency requirement and who reside at a location that allows them to report to work within thirty (30) minutes from the time notified, prior to March 9, 2012, shall be deemed to comply with RPU's area residency requirement provided that they remain at their current address. If a current RPU employee in a designated position covered by the area residency requirement relocates, their new address/residence must be located within twenty (20) driving miles of their normally scheduled work reporting location and notice must be given to their immediate supervisor prior to relocating to ensure compliance with the area residency requirement.

Promotional Opportunities:
Promotions to designated RPU positions covered by an area residency requirement shall be withheld from employees whose address/residence is located more than twenty (20) driving miles from the normally scheduled work reporting location of their new position, with the exception of employees who are willing to relocate within 12 months from date of promotion in order to comply with the twenty (20) driving mile area residence requirement; OR employees who immediately prior to their promotion were in a designated position and resided at a location that allowed them to report to work within thirty (30) minutes from the time notified.

Noncompliance with Residency Requirements:
In the event that an employee fails to comply with the residency requirement, the employee will be considered to no longer meet the minimum requirements of the position. In such instance, the City will take formal action, up to and including termination. An employee may be granted an extension if there is credible basis, as determined by the employer, for justification as to why the employee has failed to comply. Said basis shall consist of circumstances not caused or controlled by the employee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: the construction, operation and maintenance of a utility infrastructure; applicable OSHA regulations, the APPA/RPU Safety Manual, the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), the RPU Construction Standards, and the engineering construction maps.

Skill in: providing leadership and supervision to assigned staff; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.   

Ability to: analyze situations and make sound decisions; take care of outages and storm damage; manage multiple tasks amid changing priorities; work in stressful circumstances; deal tactfully and effectively with the general public; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation. 

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Medium to Heavy Work: Exerting from 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Frequent demands: standing, walking, sitting

Occasional demands: lifting, pushing/pulling, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, climbing, balancing, crouching; foot controls

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: 
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
Work at heights (such as on scaffolding or ladders)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)
Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)

ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR
ROCHESTER PUBLIC UTILITIES
REVISED
11/99
01/07
07/2008
03/2011
04/2018

CITY OF ROCHESTER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY
 

VACATION: An employee begins to accrue vacation from the first day of regular employment and accumulated vacation will appear on their pay advice.  Vacation may be used as accrued subject to supervisor approval.

Employees shall have the following vacation schedule:

HEALTH INSURANCE: Employees in this position may select from two medical insurance plans. Under either plan, preventive services are covered at 100%.

Base Plan - Four coverage tiers are available. Employees carrying single coverage are subject to a $200 deductible. Employees carrying any other tier of coverage are subject to a $400 combined family unit deductible. Eligible expenses are covered on an 80/20 basis after the deductible has been met. Out-of-pocket maximums are $3,000 per person or $6,000 per family. Once the out-of-pocket maximum has been met, eligible expenses are covered at 100%. Under this plan, monthly premiums range from $54.70 for single coverage to $277.22 for family coverage.

High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) - Four coverage tiers are available beginning with employee only then employee plus children, employee plus spouse and family coverage. Under this plan, the City contributes to a health savings account or HSA for the employee based on the tier selected. The employee may use the account to pay for eligible expenses or may save the funds to be reimbursed at a later date with eligible receipts. Individuals selecting employee only coverage are subject to a $3,000 deductible. All other coverage tiers are subject to a $6,000 combined family unit deductible. Just as the base plan, out-of-pocket maximums are $3,000 per person or $6,000 per family. Once the deductible has been met, eligible expenses are covered at 100%. Contributions to the health savings account or HSA will be $1,400 for employee only coverage and $2,800 for all additional tiers. Employees beginning employment during the calendar year will be provided with prorated HSA contributions. Under this plan, monthly premiums range from $49.22 for single coverage to $249.50 for family coverage.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Dental insurance for the employee is provided at no cost to the employee. Dependent dental coverage is $9.18 per month or $4.59 per pay period.

HOLIDAYS: CITY OFFICES CLOSED
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve - 1/2 Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve - 1/2 Day

SICK LEAVE: Sick leave is accrued at one (1) day per month worked with no maximum. Sick leave may be used for personal illness, dental and medical care and for serious illness of immediate family.

LIFE INSURANCE: Life insurance for exempt employees is twice the employee's annual salary rounded to the next nearest thousand with a maximum of $250,000. Life insurance coverage is provided at no cost to the employee and is for the employee only. As your salary increases, so will the life insurance coverage.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS: Under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, employees who enroll in a flexible benefits plan are allowed to use before-tax dollars for employer-provided group health and dental premiums, out-of-pocket health care expenses and dependent care. Using flex benefits helps you have the benefits you need, increase your spendable income and lower your taxes. Health care expenses to be reimbursed become limited to dental and vision expenses for employees selecting the high deductible health plan with associated health savings account.

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE: Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance for themselves, their spouse and dependent children. This coverage would be in addition to the City-provided life insurance.

GROUP VOLUNTARY LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: You may elect any level of coverage between $500 and $5,000 per month provided you do not insure more than 60% of your monthly income. Benefits begin on the fourth month of a disability and are payable to age 65 for injury, sickness or pregnancy. Premiums are based on age group and are paid through payroll deduction.

RETIREMENT:
Social Security
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
www.mnpera.org

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The International City Management Association and Great West deferred compensation plans are available to employees on a voluntary basis. The deferred compensation plan allows you to arrange for a portion of your salary (through payroll deduction) to be paid to you at retirement age. The chief advantage is a tax savings. Income taxes are not paid on the amount placed into the plan because you do not receive the money. Taxes are paid on the money you receive after retirement. Retired persons are usually in a lower tax bracket, thus the tax savings.

UNITED WAY: If interested in contributing to the United Way through payroll deduction, contact the Human Resources Department.

PAYDAYS: Standard hours for full-time employees are 80 hours per pay period. Earnings are deposited every other Friday.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

01
The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application and resume. You must be honest and accurate in answering the supplemental questions and do not type "see resume". You may also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview for this position. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
  • High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
  • Less than 2 years post-secondary training
  • Completion of a 2 year program or degree
  • Completion of a 4 year program or degree
  • Completion of a Master's degree or higher
  • None of the above
04
Other than your High School diploma/GED, which of the following best describes the field of study for your degree?
  • Electric Line Worker - Diploma
  • Electric Line Worker - AAS
  • Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • A field of study closely related to the above
  • My degree is in an area NOT RELATED to any of the above
  • N/A - I do not have a degree
05
Please list the specific program/degree that you completed. Include the name of the educational facility and location. Do not type "See Resume". If no program was attended, type "N/A". NOTE: If asked to interview or upon hire, proof will be required.
06
Which of the following best describes your years of full-time equivalent employment experience as a First Class Line Worker?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2
  • More than 2 years, but less than 3
  • More than 3 years, but less than 4
  • More than 4 years, but less than 5
  • More than 5 years, but less than 6
  • More than 6 years, but less than 7
  • More than 7 years, but less than 8
  • More than 8 years, but less than 9
  • More than 9 years, but less than 10
  • 10 or more years
07
Which of the following best describes your years of full-time equivalent employment as a Lead Line Worker?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2
  • More than 2 years, but less than 3
  • More than 3 years, but less than 4
  • More than 4 years, but less than 5
  • More than 5 years, but less than 6
  • More than 6 years, but less than 7
  • More than 7 years, but less than 8
  • More than 8 years, but less than 9
  • More than 9 years, but less than 10
  • 10 or more years
08
If you have NOT formally held the fulltime position of Lead Lineworker, have you received intermittent upgrades to the Lead Line Worker classification?
  • Yes
  • No
09
In detail, describe your employment experience as a First Class Line Worker or Lead Line Worker, including:
  • The name of your employer(s),
  • Your position title(s)
  • The actual duties you performed, and
  • Your duration of employment,
Do not type, "see resume". Type "N/A" if you have no experience.
10
Which of the following best describes your years of full-time equivalent employment overseeing the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2
  • More than 2 years, but less than 3
  • More than 3 years, but less than 4
  • More than 4 years, but less than 5
  • More than 5 years, but less than 6
  • More than 6 years, but less than 7
  • More than 7 years, but less than 8
  • More than 8 years, but less than 9
  • More than 9 years, but less than 10
  • 10 or more years
11
Which of the following best describes your overall employment experience overseeing the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems?
  • Limited - I have been responsible for managing simple project(s) with a predetermined scope and timeline, involving a single process or functional area
  • Moderate - I have been responsible for managing complex project(s) with a broader scope and undefined timeline, providing work direction to internal resources, and involving multiple functional areas
  • Extensive - I have been responsible for executing project plans; defining the scope and establishing the timeline; monitoring the project budget; providing work direction to internal and external resources; and involving multiple functional areas and/or entities
  • N/A - I have no experience in this area
12
In detail, describe your employment experience overseeing the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, including:
  • The name of your employer(s),
  • Your position title(s)
  • The actual duties you performed, and
  • Your duration of employment,
Do not type, "see resume". Type "N/A" if you have no experience.
13
Which of the following best describes your experience overseeing and directing the activities performed by other staff:
  • No experience
  • Limited - I have provided some work direction or suggestions to other staff
  • Moderate - I occasionally provide work direction and/or training to other staff
  • Extensive - I frequently provide direction to and/or formally supervise other employees as a regular part of my job
14
Which of the following best describes your years of full-time equivalent employment experience overseeing and directing the activities performed by other staff:
  • Less than 1 year
  • More than 1 year, but less than 2
  • More than 2 years, but less than 3
  • More than 3 years, but less than 4
  • More than 4 years, but less than 5
  • More than 5 years, but less than 6
  • More than 6 years, but less than 7
  • More than 7 years, but less than 8
  • More than 8 years, but less than 9
  • More than 9 years, but less than 10
  • 10 or more years
  • N/A - I have no employment experience supervising directing or overseeing other staff
15
Which of the following best describes the number of staff that you oversee or direct:
  • 1 to 3 staff
  • 4 to 8 staff
  • 9 to 15 staff
  • More than 15 staff
  • N/A - I do not direct or oversee any staff
16
Did your experience overseeing and directing the activities performed by other staff include any of the following? (select all that apply)
  • Hiring, selecting or promoting employees
  • Conducting performance appraisals
  • Disciplining or reprimanding employees
  • Adjusting employee grievances
  • Scheduling employees
  • Approving timecards and/or time off requests
  • Employee development and/or training
  • N/A - I have no experience directing or overseeing other staff
17
This position supervises and provides work direction to other staff. Describe a time when you have successfully mentored, motivated, or trained others.
18
In detail, describe your employment experience overseeing and directing the activities performed by other staff, including:
  • The name of the employer(s),
  • Your position title(s)
  • The actual duties you performed,
  • Your duration of employment,
  • Number of employees supervised and their position titles, and
  • The actual supervisory duties you performed.
Do not type, "see resume". Type "N/A" if you have no experience.
19
Which of the following best describes your computer experience/ability:
  • No experience
  • Limited - I am somewhat familiar with computers
  • Moderate - I use a computer occasionally at home and/or at work
  • Extensive – I use various computer programs as a significant portion of my job
20
Please indicate the current versions of software that you are PROFICIENT in using: (select all that apply)
  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Microsoft Office Excel
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint
  • Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Access or other similar database software
  • SAP, JDE or other similar ERP systems
  • ImageNow Enterprise Document Management System
  • None of the above
21
Describe the tasks that you routinely perform on a computer, including the programs that you are most familiar using. If no experience, type "n/a".
22
RPU's core values include: Safety: Protect every individual Integrity: Demonstrate honesty, respect, and good faith Service: Leave every individual with a positive impression Stewardship: Protect our environment through the wise use of resources Accountability: Take ownership and responsibility for actions and outcomes Skill: Improve our own and others' abilities and knowledge Pick two of the core values and describe how you have demonstrated them in your current position.
23
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Describe any other special training you've completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you feel would make you the best-qualified person for this position.
24
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: City policy requires that finalists are required to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history. Please note that a criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for employment with the City of Rochester. If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Rochester
Address
201 4th Street SE

Rochester, Minnesota, 55904
Phone
(507) 328-2555
Website
http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/human-resources/employment

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