Careers In Government, Inc.
Electric Operations Substation Supervisor
Careers In Government, Inc., Germantown, Maryland, us, 20875
Electric Operations Substation Supervisor
City of Palo Alto Posted: Sep 09, 2025 Salary:
$185,182.40 - $246,875.20 Annually USD
Overview The Electric Operations Substation Supervisor reports to the Manager of Electric Operations and oversees the daily work of substation electricians. This role is responsible for organizing and directing work activities, setting priorities, and ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality. Additional responsibilities include conducting performance evaluations, delivering coaching and training, and promoting a safe, productive, and team-oriented work environment.
We are looking for a knowledgeable, safety-focused professional with extensive experience in substation operations and electrical utility systems. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of high-voltage equipment, SCADA systems, and field operations, along with the leadership and communication skills needed to guide, support, and develop a highly skilled crew.
Qualifications Attributes:
Three to five years of experience supervising or leading electrical utility or substation crews
Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage daily operations, maintenance, and emergency response
Strong commitment to safety, best practices and regulatory compliance
Effective communication and team development skills, including performance evaluation and training support
Benefits The City offers a fantastic benefits package that includes affordable healthcare plans, generous retirement packages, paid parental leave, convenient commuter programs and more.
Compensation Compensation (UMPAPA):
Comprehensive compensation plan. To learn more, click here.
Schedule This is a full-time, in-person position following a 9/80 schedule, with a regular start time of 6:30 a.m.
This is a continuous recruitment and may remain open until filled.
Essential Duties Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Supervises technical, clerical, and lead staff to prioritize and assign work; conducts performance evaluations; ensures staff is trained; and makes hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
Supervises activities and participates in the monitoring, operating, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of division equipment to ensure proper operations, which includes: adjusting processes; scheduling maintenance; interpreting raw data; monitoring activities for industrial compliance; ordering supplies and inventory; and/or, performing other related duties.
Updates and maintains operating, procedural, and/or maintenance manuals and related files.
Reviews and prepares a variety of applications, studies, data sheets and/or reports, which includes: compiling and calculating information and data; checking, recording, and updating records; and/or, preparing other related information. Submits reports to applicable internal departments and staff, as well as external agencies.
Participates in facility maintenance, expansion, design, and/or renovation activities and projects.
Facilitates and organizes training on applicable safety issues, division procedures, and/or other related topics.
Responds to requests for information from the general public, other internal departments, external agencies, the community, employees, and/or other interested parties.
Prepares, reviews, processes, and maintains a variety of records, data, and information in support of assigned program and/or project.
To review the full job description, click here.
Minimum Qualifications Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through:
High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and ten years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements:
Valid California Class C Driver's License
Supplemental Information The Selection Process:
Recruitment status notifications will be sent via email or text (please enroll in text alerts when applying).
Updates can also be found on your governmentjobs.com account.
Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time.
The screening process for this position may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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City of Palo Alto Posted: Sep 09, 2025 Salary:
$185,182.40 - $246,875.20 Annually USD
Overview The Electric Operations Substation Supervisor reports to the Manager of Electric Operations and oversees the daily work of substation electricians. This role is responsible for organizing and directing work activities, setting priorities, and ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality. Additional responsibilities include conducting performance evaluations, delivering coaching and training, and promoting a safe, productive, and team-oriented work environment.
We are looking for a knowledgeable, safety-focused professional with extensive experience in substation operations and electrical utility systems. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of high-voltage equipment, SCADA systems, and field operations, along with the leadership and communication skills needed to guide, support, and develop a highly skilled crew.
Qualifications Attributes:
Three to five years of experience supervising or leading electrical utility or substation crews
Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage daily operations, maintenance, and emergency response
Strong commitment to safety, best practices and regulatory compliance
Effective communication and team development skills, including performance evaluation and training support
Benefits The City offers a fantastic benefits package that includes affordable healthcare plans, generous retirement packages, paid parental leave, convenient commuter programs and more.
Compensation Compensation (UMPAPA):
Comprehensive compensation plan. To learn more, click here.
Schedule This is a full-time, in-person position following a 9/80 schedule, with a regular start time of 6:30 a.m.
This is a continuous recruitment and may remain open until filled.
Essential Duties Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Supervises technical, clerical, and lead staff to prioritize and assign work; conducts performance evaluations; ensures staff is trained; and makes hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
Supervises activities and participates in the monitoring, operating, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of division equipment to ensure proper operations, which includes: adjusting processes; scheduling maintenance; interpreting raw data; monitoring activities for industrial compliance; ordering supplies and inventory; and/or, performing other related duties.
Updates and maintains operating, procedural, and/or maintenance manuals and related files.
Reviews and prepares a variety of applications, studies, data sheets and/or reports, which includes: compiling and calculating information and data; checking, recording, and updating records; and/or, preparing other related information. Submits reports to applicable internal departments and staff, as well as external agencies.
Participates in facility maintenance, expansion, design, and/or renovation activities and projects.
Facilitates and organizes training on applicable safety issues, division procedures, and/or other related topics.
Responds to requests for information from the general public, other internal departments, external agencies, the community, employees, and/or other interested parties.
Prepares, reviews, processes, and maintains a variety of records, data, and information in support of assigned program and/or project.
To review the full job description, click here.
Minimum Qualifications Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through:
High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and ten years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements:
Valid California Class C Driver's License
Supplemental Information The Selection Process:
Recruitment status notifications will be sent via email or text (please enroll in text alerts when applying).
Updates can also be found on your governmentjobs.com account.
Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time.
The screening process for this position may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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