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OPENING DATE: 09/16/13 CLOSING DATE: 09/27/13 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt EXAMINATION TYPE: Promotional and Open Examination PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Six months PERS/PARS CONTRIBUTION: The applicable retirement contribution (PERS/PARS) is deducted from the listed salary/wage for employee's retirement benefits. THE POSITION
Under supervision, performs routine beginning level professional electrical engineering work. Assignments are received in specific terms unless tasks to be performed are well defined by established standards, policies and/or procedures. Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepares designs, specifications, contract documents, estimates, and technical reports involving electrical engineering designs and plans. Prepares and presents reports and business correspondence. Performs drafting, computing, estimating, and checking in connection with the preparation of electrical designs and plans. Prepares wiring diagrams or detail plans per supervisor’s instructions and sketches. Develops designs for the overhead and underground transmission and distribution system and street lighting system; and develops electrical plans related to generating plants, substations, and pumping facilities. Drives vehicle to make field checks of completed work and reviews or corrects drawings to provide accurate records. Interacts with the public, outside engineers, and regulatory agencies; coordinates program activities with other divisions and outside agencies and organizations. Checks work of other personnel for accuracy and proper methods. Ensures Department services are provided with the highest customer service and ethical standards. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Electrical power systems fundamentals. Skill in: Performing electrical engineering calculations. Ability to: Effectively communicate with the public regarding Department policies, plans, procedures, and requirements. Establish and maintain smooth and effective working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts. Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct. Read, understand, and develop electrical plans and drawings. Read, write, communicate effectively, and comprehend directions in English. Develop the necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period. Other Characteristics Willingness to: Work overtime as requested. Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment. Experience No specific requirement. Education/Training Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Certification as an Engineer-in-Training by the State of California may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree. License(s) / Certification(s) Valid Class C California driver's license. Promotional Eligiblity Any City of Glendale employee, who meets the minimum qualifications for this position, has completed probation or six months of City employment and is occupying a permanent full-time classification on file in the Human Resources Office. Hourly City employees may be considered, provided that they furnish proof of continuous employment immediately preceding the final filing date, which would equal a minimum of six months of full-time service or 1040 part-time hours. (Civil Service Rule VIII 4-E). Note An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements.
SELECTION PROCESS
The examination will consist of an evaluation, a wrttien and an oral, with the evaluation as a qualifying step, written (40%) and the oral 60%. All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience will be invited to the oral examination. Any evaluation will be based on the candidate’s education and experience as related to the position. Any examination will be to evaluate the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge and skills for the position. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the above stated examination components and/or weights. Should this be necessary, the candidates will be notified of the specific examination components and weights prior to the administration of any examination. TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. The City of Glendale conforms with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the first test part so that a reasonable accommodation may be made. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Glendale requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.
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