Electrician Supervisor

Overview

Electrician Supervisor role at Sacramento County. This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on 1/23/2026 and 2/6/2026. Under direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for 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.

• Supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for electrical work in County facilities.
• Ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Perform 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 software such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and related applications
• 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 applicable safety regulations
• 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 laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills and follow up to ensure commitments are met
• Collect and compile data and information
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, blueprints, and material lists
• Plan electrical wiring systems
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Operate SCADA systems, job-related diagnostics, and PLC fault analysis
• Operate a variety of equipment and tools; use computer software
• Document modifications to machine control PLCs and control circuits
• Interpret manuals and schematics to implement solutions to complex problems

Minimum Qualifications
Five years of full-time paid experience as a journey-level electrician in a commercial and/or industrial environment, three years of which must include experience leading electrical staff and assembling estimates/budgets.
Note: A General Building Contractor license will not be accepted as a substitute for the minimum qualifications. If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless stated otherwise. Part-time paid experience may be pro-rated to meet total experience requirements.

Criminal History and Background Checks:
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment. A fingerprint-based background check will be conducted. The County may also conduct a background check prior to appointment. Background checks may include references, credit checks (where authorized), Social Security verification, license/registration verification, military service information, and driving history.

License Requirement: A valid California Driver License (Class C or higher) may be required lure to obtain or maintain the license may result in personnel action. Disability-related accommodations will be reviewed case-by-case.

Compliance:
Positions are required to comply with applicable regulations and safety orders. Respiratory protection rules and equipment use are included in safety requirements.

• Carry equipment and work in various environments; climb stairs and ladders; bend, kneel, or prone positions.
• Operate in restricted and awkward spaces; color vision to distinguish electrical wiring.
• Normal senses of vision, hearing, and touch for process observation and safety; lift up to 50 pounds unaided, over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Work outdoors in all weather, in loud areas, enclosed spaces, and around machinery; work varying shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. See the…