Energy Delivery Facilities Specialist II

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

4d•$18 - $39

About The Position

This is skilled work designing electric and gas distribution facilities improvements to meet new construction, system renewal and maintenance requirements. Positions allocated to this classification report to designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes of work by limited supervisory responsibilities and from lower classes by its emphasis on considerable competency in the design of complex electric and gas distribution facilities.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma supplemented by mathematics and relevant technical courses; completion of the Progression Through Training Program for the Energy Delivery Facilities Specialist I; and a minimum of thirty months (30) months electrical and gas utility design experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Valid Florida Driver’s License required at time of appointment.
Knowledge of and ability to pass an examination covering mathematics, electrical principles, alternating current principles and physical science as applied to electric and gas utilities.
Knowledge and understanding of the Energy Delivery department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated competency in the design of electric and gas utilities systems and construction methods.
Demonstrated competency in the use of Computer Aided Drafting and Design tools and Geographic Information Systems applications, including Designer.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with others, including internal and external customers, regulatory agency representatives, elected officials and other employees.

Responsibilities

Designs and prepares work orders of considerable complexity for electric and gas distribution facilities, including but not limited to distribution facilities in conjunction with FDOT roadway projects and overhead and underground power line extensions.
Prepares Railroad, City, County and State permit documents as part of the work order process.
Performs emergency damage assessment of facilities and directs other personnel during emergency assessment operations and performs other emergency duties as assigned.
Inspects distribution equipment, assesses condition and recommends improvements.
Meets and coordinates with contractors, developers and other external customers during the execution of prepared work orders.
Monitors construction work in progress and coordinates with construction personnel until construction is complete.
Verifies and corrects construction as-built drawings
Insures correct posting of facilities information in the Geographic Information System.
Prepares complex billing documents in accordance with City ordinances and policies.
Interprets and applies codes including the NEC and NESC and other applicable codes and ordinances including rules, regulations and guidelines established by various regulatory agencies.
Participates in the Energy Delivery Facilities Specialist must-progress Progression-Through-Training Program.
Required to respond in emergencies and work extended hours.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
May provide supervision as assigned and may act in the absence of the supervisor.