Distribution System Supervisor

Overview

PURPOSE:

Supervise and perform engineering activities related to distribution which are required to ensure continuity of service, efficient system operations and economical use of personnel, vehicles, equipment, materials and finances to facilitate accomplishment of the District's mission and goals.

• Senior engineering design or review of distribution designs and projects.
• Make work assignments, provide training and supervise Distribution Engineering employees.
• Supervise, plan, engineer and design for the construction, operation and maintenance of the District's distribution system and customer load additions.
• Develop and improve short and long range planning for providing system capacity, service reliability and efficient operation of the distribution system.
• Supervise, plan and engineer special projects as directed.
• Develop and maintain specifications and standards for distribution materials and construction.
• Manage and ensure proper operation of the District’s work order system.
• Provide senior design review of all Serviceman and Distribution Engineering designs.
• Provide forecasts and other information to assist in the acquisition of distribution project materials.
• Supervise the District's mapping functions including one-lines, as-builts, detail maps and electronic map systems.
• Plan, direct and supervise development of ESRI based Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and associated systems integration.
• Develop, monitor and prudently manage department budget.
• Assist Manager in development and update of the Long Term Capital Plan.
• Monitor and maintain adequate distribution system protection and coordination.
• Plan, administer and develop contracts related to distribution projects.
• Administer the District's performance management process for supervised employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (continued):

• Supervise and promote accident prevention, including training and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Interpret and apply pertinent District policies and regulations, including necessary communications and conflict resolution.
• Establish and maintain safety standards for distribution systems to meet federal and state regulations.
• Evaluate and authorize customer load additions and interconnections.
• Draft and review switch orders and supervise or direct transmission and distribution switching and system operations.
• Manage District’s Outage Management System and direct Operations crews and support staff in the efficient restoration of system outages and emergency response.
• Maintain outage data and produce associated reports
• Provide for instruction and training of assigned staff

• Ensure customer line data system and outage notification communications are adequately maintained.
• Perform dispatching duties when required.
• Provide assistance in engineering various building improvements.
• Provide other departments engineering and technical support.
• Represent the District on interagency committees and working groups as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to supervise effectively, plan and organize work schedules, make sound decisions, develop solutions to situations and train others.
• Must have leadership ability to enable and empower employees to accomplish the District's goals and objectives through individual and team performance.
• Must have the ability to understand, follow and communicate accurate, clear and concise written and verbal information and instructions.
• Must develop a thorough knowledge of District accident prevention procedures and tools and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Must have math, reading and writing skills required for the job functions.
• Must have knowledge of distribution system design, construction methods, maintenance and operation.
• Must develop knowledge of the FERC accounting system.
• Must be familiar with fundamentals of electricity and become familiar with the operation of the District's electrical system.
• Must be familiar with computer aided drafting and its various applications.
• Must have knowledge of NESC, NEC, WAC Chapter 45 and other related codes and District…