City and County of San Francisco

Under direction, plans, coordinates, supervises, reviews and evaluates hydro-power generation activities and related switching and transmission functions at multiple facilities and locations; coordinates such activities with pre-scheduling, maintenance and water operations staff-, and performs related duties as required.

This single position class is the second level supervisory class in the series. The incumbent oversees power generation, transmission and real time power brokering activities, and coordinates these activities with prescheduling and maintenance staff and with outside contractors installing new and upgrading existing equipment. Responsibilities cover operations on a 7-day, 24-hour basis and may include call-outs in emergency situations. This class is distinguished from the Superintendent of Electrical Operations and Maintenance in that the latter has overall management responsibility for all electrical installation, operation and maintenance in the Hetch Hetchy division.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans, coordinates, supervises, reviews and evaluates hydropower generation and transmission staff and activities.

2. Recommends selection of staff-, provides for the training and development of staff, administers discipline as required.

3. Confers with pre-scheduling, maintenance and water operations staff to determine long and short-range operational parameters; coordinates staff activities to ensure meeting contractual and procedural requirements within operational limitations.

4. Directs the development of and develops procedures and operational guidelines for power generation, switching, safety clearances and other unit functions.

5. Provides input into and administers the budget for the unit; authorizes expenditures and monitors staff payroll and overtime.

6. Supervises the authorization of safety clearances and equipment shutdowns and start-ups; ensures that all staff adhere to appropriate safety procedures and guidelines.

7. Provides technical direction and guidance to operational staff, troubleshoots problems, evaluates alternative solutions and authorizes appropriate courses of action to maximize operational effectiveness.

8. Supervises the purchase and sale of power to various agencies; confers with representatives of City and County departments, the Modesto Irrigation District and the Turlock Irrigation District to ensure that legal and operating requirements are met.

9. Reviews and keeps apprised of the work performed by agency or contract maintenance staff; ensures that all safety regulations are met and that operational activities are coordinated with such work.

10. Directs the maintenance of logs and records regarding work performed and operational actions taken; compiles periodic and special reports regarding operational activities; prepares a variety of correspondence, procedures and other written materials.

11. Drives a motor vehicle to inspect various facilities and sites; uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer terminal in the performance of the work.

Knowledge of: principles and practices of employee supervision, including work organization, scheduling, review, evaluate and discipline of staff, operation and basic maintenance of facilities and equipment required for large-scale hydro-power generation and transmission; safety principles and practices related to high voltage power generation and transmission equipment; computer applications associated to the work; record keeping principles and practices; basic budgetary principles and practices.

Skill in: directing the operation of large-scale hydro-power generating equipment and related switching and transmission facilities; using computer software to monitor the operation of such equipment.

Ability to: assess unusual or emergency operating conditions and direct appropriate action; read, understand and explain complex operating guidelines and policies; coordinate multiple activities and meet multiple standards and guidelines; use independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; provide training and coordinate staff development activities; direct the maintenance of accurate records of shift activities and work performed; prepare clear and concise correspondence, procedures and other written material.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

None

Experience:

Two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience in utility electrical operations and maintenance; AND

Five (5) years of experience in operating hydro-electric generation and related transmission equipment, which has included real-time buying and selling of electrical power and the remote operation of multiple generation and/or transmission sites.

License and Certification:

Must possess a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Newly hired 7488 employees are required to become North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) certified by the completion of their probationary periods in order to fulfill the federal mandate established by the WECC Compliance Office.

Supplemental Information:

Physical Demands: strength and mobility to work in a typical plant operations setting, including operating hand and power tools; driving to various work sites; stamina to perform sustained physical labor; including standing, walking, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed material, VDT screen and determine fine color differences; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Other Requirements: must be able to work off-hours, holidays, weekend shifts and be available for emergency call back as required.

Established: 6/15/1995

Amended: 10/27/2014

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.