Supervisor Field Metering

Minimum Pay Rate: $111,092.80 

Maximum Pay Rate: $154,668.80 

Apply by Date: 08/19/2024 

Posting Type: Open 

 

This posting is intended to fill one regular, full time Supervisor Field Metering position and establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill regular and limited term positions for the next 24 months.

 

SMUD has a 900 square mile service territory with ~700,000 meters serving 1.4 million customers throughout the Sacramento area. As a community-owned, not-for-profit electric service, we have been providing low-cost, reliable electricity for over 70 years. We are a recognized industry leader and award winner for our innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies, and for our sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. Through the efforts of the 2,200 people that power us, we work 24/7 to keep the lights on and provide our customers with innovative energy solutions. We also strive for best-in-class customer service and offer some of the lowest electricity rates in California. We’re one of the region’s largest employers, with a reputation for attracting, developing and retaining some of the most talented employees around. In addition, SMUD's advancement opportunities are all merit based, fostering a high-performing culture that rewards excellence and productivity.

 

Position Benefits:

• Strong safety culture
• Service territory doesn't require out of town travel
• 9/80 work schedule
• Opportunities for advancement

 

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• 457 and 401 (k) plans available
• Flexible Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee and Spouse Life Insurance

 

Purpose

To provide supervisory oversight in a variety of field metering areas including but not limited to meter installation, resource scheduling, AMI system metering and maintenance and power quality.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, prioritizes, monitors and reviews the work results in assigned area; assists in selecting, training, motivating, evaluating and developing subordinate personnel and ensures safe work practices, work quality and accuracy, sufficient workforce resources, as well as compliance with applicable rules, policies, regulations and procedures.

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent. 

Required Experience

Five (5+) or more years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in metering installations, maintenance and repair of commercial, industrial and residential meters. Two (2) years of relevant work experience as a lead/supervisor in training and mentoring of other staff.

Knowledge Of

Safety policies, practices and procedures; standard operating procedures for modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; English grammar, punctuation and vocabulary standards; methods and techniques for training staff; policies and procedures for evaluating and recording performance results; policies and procedures for recruiting, screening and hiring; methods and techniques for record keeping; principles and practices for delegating, prioritizing, assigning and reviewing work assignments; techniques related to customer relations; principles and practices for budget administration; principles; techniques and practices for problem research and resolution; techniques and practices related to negotiations and compromise; principles of complex mathematics, algebra, and geometry; principles of trigonometry and calculus; principles and practices for contract management; procedures and practices for overseeing contractor's/consultant's work activities; methods, material, equipment and procedures related to metering, testing, installation, maintenance, repair and calibration of different types of metering equipment; design concepts and criteria for metering equipment; theory of electricity and electronics; SMUD policies and procedures related to electrical service requirements; federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations governing meter installation; SMUD policies and procedures related to rates, rules and regulations.

Skills To

Utilize a personal computer and/or computer terminal, systems and software relevant to the job; communicate effectively orally and in writing internally/externally; establish and maintain effective working relationships internally/externally; coach, mentor, motivate, influence, challenge and develop subordinate staff; coordinate the work of the function or unit with other SMUD entities; initiate, maintain and oversee adherence to safety policies and procedures; interpret and apply SM