5% increase on June 20, 2025
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The Electric Field and Operations Superintendent will supervise and coordinate essential services such as substation maintenance and operations, and automation. This includes lead craft positions that perform both routine and emergency operations of the Anaheim electrical system to maintain grid reliability. This role involves the supervision of high- and low-voltage equipment installations and maintenance, including transformers, breakers, switches, and various electrical systems. Your efforts will directly support the safe and continuous delivery of power to the community, reinforcing our mission of serving and powering the City of Anaheim.
As a critical leader, you’ll collaborate closely with field crews, engineering, other divisions, and outside agencies—while providing high-level technical and strategic support to the Substation Electric Operations Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that values reliability, innovation, and public service.
If you're ready to help shape the future of Anaheim’s electric system through strong leadership and operational excellence, we invite you to apply today.
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Experience and Education: Five (5) years of responsible electric system field maintenance and repair experience related to area of assignment including one (1) year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience supplemented by completion of the twelfth grade and specialized training in electrical system design, electrical theory, or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services, and activities of an electric system field maintenance and construction program; principles and practices of electrical line, substation and related system maintenance and repair; electrical engineering theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of field maintenance activities; principles of municipal budget preparation and control; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; principles and procedures of record keeping; principles of business letter writing and report preparation; modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers; computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to: Coordinate and direct assigned electric system field maintenance and construction programs; supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for providing assigned electric system field maintenance and construction services; understand the organization and operation of the division and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines; effectively represent the division to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the unit; work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies; respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility; interpret and explain City policies and procedures; prepare clear and concise reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Environment/Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions: Work is primarily performed in a standard office setting with occasional travel from site to site and exposure to an outdoor field environment and all types of weather and temperature conditions; may work irregular hours; exposure to electrical energy; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.
Physical Conditions: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and in a field environment; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; walk on uneven terrain, loose soil, and sloped surfaces; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations; to operate equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.
The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills examination and oral interview.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To view the current benefits summary, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/30970/Benefits-Summary-Full-Time
For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: www.myanaheimbenefits.com
RETIREMENT BENEFITS – The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
Note: Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.
To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/4783/CalPERS-Rates
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