POSTED: June 27, 2016
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER - DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ELECTRIC
The City of Newark seeks a self-motivated, skilled and dynamic individual to join the Electric
Department team. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of working experience in the electric
service industry, along with 3-5 years of progressive supervisory responsibility. Candidates will have
a passion to serve the public sector. A Bachelor’s Degree in Electric Engineering required; a
Delaware registered PE license preferred. Candidates must be available to potentially work nights
or weekends and during extreme weather events. Good communication skills, computer
competency and ability to multi-task required. Annual salary range is $92,703 – $117,299 plus
excellent fringe benefits.
Interested individuals can review a full job description online and need to complete an application
at www.cityofnewarkde.us/jobs by 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016. EOE.
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City of Newark, Delaware
Position Classification Plan
Job Title: Electrical Distribution Engineer – Deputy Director of Electric
Employee Classification: Management
Emergency Status: Emergency Essential
Department: Electric
Salary Grade: 31
Division:
Nature of Work
This is a technical and administrative position under the direction of the Director of Electric. This position is responsible
for the performance of professional electrical engineering work.
Illustrative Examples of Work
1.
Assists with the establishment of Department goals and priorities, and directs activities of Department employees
toward their achievement.
2.
Assists with the development of plans for the effective and efficient delivery of Department services.
3.
Assists with the formulation of Department policies, rules, regulations, work methods and procedures.
4.
Assigns personnel and equipment to such duties and uses as Department operations require within established
guidelines.
5.
Confers with and advises subordinates on difficult work problems, the implementation of new work procedures
and policies, and methods of delivering Department services.
6.
Assists with the interview of prospective employees.
7.
Assists with the preparation of the annual budget request for the Department for submission to the City Manager.
8.
Prepares reports and summaries of Department programs and projects.
9.
Performs public relations work promoting Department services.
10.
Keeps informed of current developments in the field of public power distribution, particularly new legislation,
recent court decisions, administrative decisions, professional trends and technological advancements which might
affect Department operations.
11.
Requisitions and orders supplies and materials as necessary.
12.
Obtains price information from prospective suppliers.
13.
Operates City vehicles.
14.
Performs professional electrical engineering tasks as directed.
15.
Designs overhead and underground power distribution lines.
16.
Calculates system coordination.
17.
Performs system short circuit studies to determine fault currents.
18.
Prepares, revises and prints, as needed, computer generated and hand drawn charts, drafts, plans, maps, diagrams,
and other related materials for all City departments.
19.
Advises and assists City departments on the preparation, revision, printing and use of computer generated charts,
drafts, plans, maps, diagrams and other related materials.
20.
Performs field studies to collect and verify data.
21.
Assigns and directs the work of subordinate employees as assigned.
22.
Oversees installation of difficult meters.
23.
Oversees installation and testing of relay schemes.
24.
Assists with safety meetings.
25.
Serves as acting director as required.
26.
Performs other related duties as required.
Employment Standards
Experience:
1.
A good knowledge of the modern principles and practices of the field of electrical engineering as they apply to the
operation of a public power utility.
2.
A good knowledge of protective relays.
3.
A good knowledge of computer-aided drafting systems AutoCAD, ArcMap or similar software application skills.
City of Newark, Delaware
Position Classification Plan
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Good knowledge working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications.
The ability to develop, implement, and maintain complex programs to deliver Department services.
The ability to manually prepare neat and accurate charts, drafts, plans, maps, diagrams, and other related
materials.
The ability to maintain discipline and the respect of employees, to lead and command employees effectively, and
to instruct employees in proper work methods and techniques.
The ability to plan, assign and coordinate activities performed by a group of employees.
The physical skills necessary to perform the duties of the position.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, elected officials and the
general public.
The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Good judgment, integrity, thoroughness, and dependability.
Any combination of experience and training which provides an equivalent to the minimum desirable
employment standards.
Education and Certification:
1.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
2.
Possession of an engineer in training registration from the State of Delaware.
3.
Possession of a registered professional electrical engineering license from the State of Delaware preferred.
4.
Possession of a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Essential Job Standards
1.
Ability to sit, stand, and kneel for an extended period of time in an administrative environment.
2.
Ability to walk and navigate uneven surfaces in the field to supervise direct reports.
3.
Ability to lift and carry related materials/parts of at least 25 pounds while utilizing proper safety measures.
4.
Lift materials, as needed, overhead to complete job tasks.
5.
Ability to type on a keyboard, use a mouse, and view monitors for an extended period of time in an
administrative setting.
Approved By:
City Manager
Date