Electrician Supervisor *Revised

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/23/2026, 2/6/2026,
* 2/20/2026,
* 3/6/2026 (Final).

Under direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the electrical work in and repairs to County facilities; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

• Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
• Team dynamics and team building
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to the electrical trade
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• The theory of electricity
• Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the electrical trade
• Installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment, apparatus, and instruments
• Laws, rules and standards pertaining to electrical construction and maintenance
• The hazards involved in working around energized lines and equipment
• Standard safety practices as prescribed by the California Occupational Safety and Health Act and the California Division of Industrial Safety
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Safety Requirements

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
• Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
• Monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
• Collect and compile a variety of data and information
• Read and interpret electrical and diagrams of electrical circuits
• Plan electrical wiring systems
• Read blueprints and compile material lists
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Read and follow electrical three line or single line diagrams and locate equipment or devices, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Operate a variety of motor vehicles, power tools, test equipment and hand tools
• Use computer software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Perform diagnostics to determine faults and logic problems
• Operate a laptop to troubleshoot and determine machine control Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) faults and logic problems
• Document machine control Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and control circuit modifications
• Interpret manuals, factory schematics, and reference materials to implement innovative solutions to complex problems

Five years of full time paid experience as a journey level electrician in the commercial and/or industrial environment, three years of which must include experience leading electrical staff and assembling estimates/budgets.

A General Building Contractor license will not be accepted as a substitute for the minimum qualifications stated above.

Note:

If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state…