Pumping Electrical Supervisor

Full Job Description

Pay Schedule Vi, Grade 31, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week

Vacancies exist in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Utilities, Pumping Division.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Definition of Responsibility
Under general supervision of a Utilities Superintendent, plans, coordinates, and directs the electrical maintenance, repair and training of the Bureau of Utilities. Participates in the construction, repair, and maintenance of the water and sewer system, related components, other Bureau facilities, and manages the Bureau of Utilities Electrical Apprenticeship Program.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Assigns work to, supervises, and advises Master level electricians, journeymen, apprentices, and helpers engaged in performing a full range of major and minor maintenance, repair, renovations, and installations of electrical equipment in sewage pumping stations and residential county-maintained grinder pump systems.

• Monitors work through the review of daily logs, GPS tracking software, and reports, as well as site inspections.

• Advises personnel of and provides instruction in advanced work methods. Inspects and approves work.

• Completes employee performance evaluations. Prioritizes jobs and schedules work.

• Resolves conflicts and complaints.

• Prepares labor and material cost estimates and requisitions for materials and supplies. Prepares and maintains records, inventories, cost and productivity studies, and progress and final reports.

• Administers and oversees construction contracts between contractors, consultants,

• County agencies, and other components of local government.

• Arranges and conducts meetings with consultants, contracts, and the public.

• Performs field inspections of sites.

• Reviews, approves, and comments on contractor proposals, plans, designs, and specifications to ensure compliance with County standards and objectives.

• Maintains records and prepares reports of program activities.

• Visits job sites where repair, renovation, or installation work is performed to ensure timely completion of projects. Inspects work done by County maintenance workers and private contractors. Maintains records of labor hours and materials used to complete project.

• Administers and oversees the electrical apprenticeship program for the Bureau including signing off on hours worked and assisting apprentices and journeymen.

Examples of Other Duties

• May interpret construction plans, blueprints, maps, and specifications.

• May occasionally be required to assist in the completion of special or emergency projects.

• May meet with contractors and vendors and monitor price agreements and contracts.

• Performs other related duties as required

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class.

They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Six years' experience in building maintenance, repair, renovation, or construction work, four years of which were at the journeyman level in the electrical, plumbing, or heating and air conditioning trade as appropriate to the listed options.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Some positions may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a commercial, class B Maryland driver's license and a current Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. (License may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)

Other License Requirements
Electrician option: Possession of a Baltimore County Master General License or Statewide Master License is required at the time of appointment.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Additional Information

Employees in this classification are designated as Emergency/Essential and may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice. Employees in this classification are subject to standby duty for after-hours emergencies on a rotating basis.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.