Electrical Construction & Maintenance Supervisor
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Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00974
Department: Seattle City Light
Opening Date: 07/22/2025
Closing Date: 8/5/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
Technical Metering Operations, a group within Seattle City Light's Transmission & Distribution Business Unit, has an opportunity for an Electrical Construction & Maintenance Supervisor (TMO Supervisor). This role is responsible, through subordinate crew chiefs, to supervise the daily work of TMO's specialized crews engaged in the installation, maintenance, repair, testing and troubleshooting of meters, workload planning and job forecasting, material forecasting This position will report to the TMO's Manager.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for safety and compliance. Participate in several committees involving employee safety, grassroots safety, construction standards etc. that affect overall departmental operations.
- Oversee and supervise 30+ employees.
- Make daily personnel assignments and perform administrative and field supervisory work to coordinate the day-to-day operations.
- Go to the work site to monitor jobs for progress and completion of plans, work orders, materials, specialized equipment, contract services and crew availability to ensure conformance to safe work practices.
- Foster a culture of transparency, honesty, openness, and accountability within your teams and across the organization.
- Schedule, recommend and implement training programs for staff to follow (including safety training), monitor Unit's training matrix to assure all assigned courses are scheduled and completed.
- Provide training and support to apprentices
- Work with crew chiefs and crew coordinators to schedule work assignments and adjust to changing field conditions Comply with company-wide Safety program and strive to maintain an accident-free environment.
- Reviews and resolves personnel matters, such as hiring, employee relations/performance management, labor relations.
- Conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews of staff.
- Supervise purchasing, forecast resource requirements and submit budget recommendations to management, and prepare budget requests. Work with Procurement department to assure the proper coding and payment of invoices.
- Prepare reports for management review such as monthly workload forecasts and bi-weekly activity reports. Prepare proper documentation to track overtime approvals, travel paperwork, and verify the use of correct work order numbers for specific projects and work requests.
- Plans and schedules work with other units, such as project managers, engineers, civil, generation, stations, line, property managers, etc.
- Review departmental operations and recommend changes to management.
- Maintain and update reports and office records.
- Promote quality and customer service.
- Requires travel to various SCL work locations including remote generation facilities.
- May perform the duties of an Electrical Services Duty Supervisor, with availability requires on a 24-hour basis to respond to "off hour" emergencies in the department-wide electrical distribution system.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:
Education: Completion of an electrical apprenticeship or college-level coursework in engineering, business or public administration equivalent to a two-year certificate or additional qualifying professional experience.
Experience:
- Three years' experience in design, construction, maintenance, operation of electrical distribution Systems with voltages in excess of 2000 volts.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- Ability to work with a diverse work force, excellent customer service, excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Certification/License: Current Washington State Driver's License
Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
- Four years' experience as a Technical Metering Electrician Crew Chief.
- Proven experience using Work Asset Management System (WAMS) & CCB to navigate modules to enter and collect data, develop reports, and analyze job/task status.
- Knowledge of metering standards and RESC requirements. Knowledge and/or experience in electrical safety and conducting field safety investigations.
- Experience resolving complex personnel and labor relations issues.
- Experience with management and analysis of workload forecasting and planning.
- Experience supervising or managing a diverse workforce in a utility setting.
- Experience with feeder maps and as-built prints.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead teams.
- Motivated self-starter.
Additional Information
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The full salary range for this position is hourly rate $82.22 to hourly rate $88.87.
Application Process
It is preferred that you please submit the following with your online application:
- A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
- A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the , and the A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: www.seattle.gov/city-light.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
01
Are you currently a Seattle City Light employee?
- Yes
- No
02
How many years of experience do you have in planning, construction, project management, program administration, business administration, finance, budgeting, workload planning or a related utility field?
- No experience
- Less than 3 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 5+ years
03
Do you have 2 years or more of supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have 4 years or more of experience as a Technical Metering Operations Crew Chief?
- Yes
- No
05
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- JD/Doctorate Degree
- None of the Above
06
To participate in the hiring process, Seattle City Light requires strict confidentiality of all related information, including any discussions outside the workplace. This ensures fairness and protects the integrity of the process. This obligation applies during and after the hiring process. Do you understand and agree to maintain this confidentiality?
- Yes, I understand and agree.
- No, I do not agree.
Required Question
- Location:
- Seattle
- Job Type:
- FullTime