Electrical Construction & Maintenance Supervisor for Vegetation Management

City of Seattle, WA•Seattle, WA

34d•$82 - $89

About The Position

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. This Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) Supervisor role oversees Seattle City Light's (SCL) Power Line Clearance (PLC) and Transmission Rights-of-Way (TROW) Vegetation Management programs, providing daily supervision, direction, and support to specialized crews to ensure system reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational safety. Reporting to the Vegetation Management & Wildfire Mitigation Manager and based at the South Service Center, the role supervises 3 direct and 12 indirect reports while overseeing vegetation work on distribution lines and high-voltage transmission lines from Seattle through Skagit County to the Cedar Falls and Tolt generation sites. You will be responsible for providing input and secondary oversight of a $6.5 million annual O&M budget. Staff are geographically spread over three reporting locations.

Requirements

Education: Completion of an electrical apprenticeship or college-level coursework in engineering, business, forestry, science, natural resource management or public administration equivalent to a two year certificate; or additional qualifying experience.
Three years' experience in design, construction, maintenance and/or operation of electrical distribution systems, or associated facilities and/or assets including landscapes.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate positively and effectively, both in writing and verbally.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Current Washington State Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Experience resolving complex personnel and labor relations issues.
Experience with preparation and management of a multimillion dollar budget
Experience with management and analysis of workload forecasting and planning.
Experience supervising or managing a diverse workforce in a utility setting.
Experience identifying and implementing new processes and/or procedures to increase efficiencies and business practices.
Any of the following certifications: International Society of Arboriculture Arborist Certification, Utility Specialist Certification and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. Incident Command System (ICS 100/200/300), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMI certifications, or Prosci Change Management certifications.
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, Excel, OneDrive, etc.).

Responsibilities

Supervise daily Power Line Clearance (PLC) and Transmission Rights-of-Way (TROW) vegetation management work through subordinate crew chiefs and coordinators, including trimming and removal of trees and vegetation near transmission and distribution lines, substations, switching networks, underground systems, and civil construction sites.
The supervisor is responsible for daily planning, workload management, and field visibility - assigning and adjusting crew rosters, monitoring productivity, managing overtime with discretion, and ensuring accurate time and work documentation.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor work progress, verify safety practices, assess crew performance, and provide visible leadership and support.
Participate in City Light's Incident Management Team during storm or catastrophic events, maintaining situational awareness of crew and work status throughout emergency operations.
Uphold and model Seattle City Light's Workplace Expectations by leading with integrity, fairness, accountability, and respect; foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for NERC FAC-003 compliance, maintaining required documentation and recommending program improvements to meet federal and state vegetation management standards.
Forecast and manage resource needs, approve purchasing, and submit budget recommendations to ensure cost-effective operations. Manage overtime and callout activity with discretion (approving only urgent, essential work) and ensure accurate documentation and justification.
Oversee documentation and reporting, including timecards, overtime requests, leave, reimbursements, purchasing, and training records; certify the accuracy of all time reporting.
Hold regular 1:1 meetings, quarterly check-ins, and annual performance reviews with direct reports; address personnel matters promptly and constructively.
Support workforce development by coordinating training, certifications, and performance improvement efforts; identify and resolve barriers to crew efficiency.
Comply with company-wide Safety program and strive to maintain an accident-free environment. Participate in several committees involving employee safety, construction standards etc. that affect overall departmental operations.
Manage day to day clearance requirements in our work studio lidar and work assignment platform.

Benefits

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.

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