Electrical Supervisor

The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone.

Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. Why join the City of Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT)? The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Electrical Supervisor vacancies within the Department of Transportation. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and energetic leader who takes initiative, follows through on assignments and commitments, and ensures work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.

As an Electrical Supervisor, you will play a key role in keeping our city running smoothly by overseeing a team of Electricians who install and maintain essential infrastructure like traffic signals, streetlights, and other public electrical systems that directly affect residents' daily lives. Join a team that values diversity and fosters an inclusive, collaborative work culture, where everyone is respected and has the chance to contribute.

Be proud of the work you do. You'll be serving the Oakland community by ensuring that public electrical systems are safe, efficient, and reliable—helping to create a better environment for all residents. If you're passionate about your trade and want to contribute to the well-being of the city, the City of Oakland is the place for you! We are looking for someone who is:

• Adaptable:
  You will need to be fluid, respond quickly to unexpected situations, and make sound decisions when circumstances shift.
• Collaborative:
  You will be expected to work effectively as part of a team, while supervising and providing direction to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and effectively.
• Responsive:
  You will need to promptly address requests from other departments, engineers, and residents, communicate when work cannot be completed immediately, and follow up with updates and results.
• Organized:
  You will need to maintain accurate records, ensure required documentation is complete and up to date, and oversee the recordkeeping of others.
• Tech-Savvy:
  You will be expected to stay current with new technology, tools, and methods and incorporate them into your work when appropriate.
• Thorough:
  You will need to pay close attention to details, stay organized, follow tasks through to completion, and ensure commitments and responsibilities are not left unfinished.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Coordinating with staff and outside contractors to ensure electrical work is properly planned and completed.
• Scheduling daily and swing-shift assignments, standby coverage, and after-hours response to ensure adequate staffing.
• Collaborating with the other supervisors to coordinate work, address challenges, and achieve shared department goals.
• Assigning work orders and service requests, monitoring progress, and reviewing completed work in Cityworks to ensure requests are properly addressed and documented.
• Managing employee timecard entries, tracking expenditures, and monitoring the unit's budget and resources.
• Conducting employee performance reviews, addressing performance concerns, and handling employee relations matters.
• Ordering and tracking materials, tools, equipment, and other supplies while monitoring inventory levels and assessing future needs.
• Training and mentoring employees on work procedures, equipment, safety practices, and other skills needed to perform their jobs effectively.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will have the opportunity to give back to Oakland residents and make a meaningful difference in the community you serve.
• You will lead and support a team, work together to accomplish important tasks, and experience…