UTILITIES ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM DISPATCHER II at City of Riverside – Riverside, California
City of Riverside
Riverside, California, United States
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Salary:$60.07 - $73.02/hrEmployment Type:Full-Time
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<br><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2327/jobpostings/image/JobAnnouncement_RPU (2).jpg" data-uw-rm-alt="QU" data-uw-rm-alt-original="JobAnnouncement_RPU (2).jpg" data-id="null" data-name="JobAnnouncement_RPU (2).jpg" alt="JobAnnouncement_RPU (2).jpg" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2327/jobpostings/image/JobAnnouncement_RPU (2).jpg" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><br><br><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;" id="isPasted">The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of<strong> UTILITIES ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM DISPATCHER II </strong>to fill two (2) vacancies.<strong> </strong>The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;">Under general supervision, a Utilities Electric Power System Dispatcher II performs skilled and lead work in the operation of an electrical power system on an assigned shift and does related work as required.</div><br>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:</p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Monitor, control and regulate the transmission and distribution of electrical power; make quick and concise observations of the condition of lines and equipment during emergency conditions; use judgment to adjust voltages and distribution of power, open and close disconnect switches, short and ground transmission lines and equipment, and place and remove clearance tags on equipment and switches.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Has responsibility and jurisdiction for de-energizing lines and equipment for the issuance of clearances and holds to field crews; dispatch instructions to field crews to perform switching operations at substations, on transmission and distribution lines during normal and emergency conditions; monitor and control the electric transmission and distribution system through SCADA control console; operate circuit breakers; operate high voltage equipment and circuits and related operations; take necessary to restore electric service as soon as breakdowns or defective conditions have been identified or corrected; notify authorized persons of emergency condition.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Write switching programs; operate radio base station; analyze the public’s complaints of electrical, water, and street light problems to determine the corrective action required; monitor Water Division of SCADA terminal; dispatch water troubleshooters and pump operators after hours; dispatch field personnel for after-hours water and electric service connections; disconnects and reconnects; maintain a log of operation of the system.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">May train subordinate Electric Power System Dispatcher I on an assigned shift.</li></ul>
<p><u><em>Education</em></u>:</p><ul><li><p>High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Completion of a course of study or certification including courses specifically related to the principles and operation of an Electrical Power System and its components is desired.</p></li></ul><p><em><u>Experience</u></em>:</p><p><u><strong>Option I</strong></u><strong>:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Four years of experience in the dispatching or the operation of an Electrical Power System.</p></li></ul><p><u><strong>Option II</strong></u><strong>:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Three years of experience in the field of electrical engineering and/or high voltage electrical work AND one year of experience performing duties equivalent to an entry level power system dispatcher assisting in the operation of an electric power system.</p></li></ul><p><strong style="color:inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">Highly Desirable Qualifications:</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"><li>Qualified person (QP) or qualified electrical worker (QEW) experience locally operating substation equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnects, station grounds, load tap changers, capacitor banks, and various controls and ancillary devices related to an electric sub-transmission system.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of electric transmission and distribution systems, their physical and logical arrangements, protective devices and controls, automation systems, switches, meters, indicators, and emergency devices.</li><li>Detailed understanding of safety precautions, practices, procedures, and regulations for the operation of electric transmission and distribution systems.</li></ul><p id="isPasted"><strong>Necessary Special Requirements</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Ability to work rotating shifts as assigned in a 24/7/365 environment.</li><li>Completion of the Utilities Electric Power System Dispatcher training program. </li><li>Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. </li></ul><br>
<p style="font-style: normal; margin: 10px 0px; color: inherit; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"><strong>DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:</strong><br><strong>1) </strong>Completed Employment Application<br><strong>2)</strong>Completed Supplemental Questionnaire<br> <br><strong><u>FOR DIRECTIONS ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (</u></strong><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide" target="_blank" title="Attachment Directions). " style="color:inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide" aria-label="Application Guide). - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide$applicationguide)."><strong>Application Guide).</strong></a><a href="http://cohstaging/human_resources/docs/Attachment%20Process%20for%20Applicants%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf" target="_blank" title="Attachment Directions). " style="color:inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;" data-uw-rm-ext-link="na" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc=""><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank" style="color:inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" aria-label="(Download PDF reader) - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://get.adobe.com/reader/$(downloadpdfreader)">(Download PDF reader)</a><strong> </strong><br><br></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:inherit;">The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification. </span></p><strong style="color:inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><em><u>IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:</u></em></strong><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><em>If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.</em></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:inherit;">It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. </span></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;">Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/<span style="color:inherit;">physical examination</span>. </p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><strong><u><span style="color:inherit;">NOTE</span></u></strong><span style="color:inherit;">: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list. </span></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><strong><u><span style="color:inherit;">EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</span></u></strong></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:inherit;">Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. </span></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:inherit;">Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:</span></p><ol start="1" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li><span style="color:inherit;">An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at </span><a href="http://www.naces.org/members.html" style="color:inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.naces.org/members.html">http://www.naces.org/members.html</a><span style="color:inherit;"> or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at </span><a href="http://aice-eval.org/members/" style="color:inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://aice-eval.org/members/">http://aice-eval.org/members/</a><span style="color:inherit;">.</span></li><li><span style="color:inherit;">An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.</span></li></ol><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><strong><em>All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.</em></strong></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong><em>THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. </em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:</p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Monitor, control and regulate the transmission and distribution of electrical power; make quick and concise observations of the condition of lines and equipment during emergency conditions; use judgment to adjust voltages and distribution of power, open and close disconnect switches, short and ground transmission lines and equipment, and place and remove clearance tags on equipment and switches.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Has responsibility and jurisdiction for de-energizing lines and equipment for the issuance of clearances and holds to field crews; dispatch instructions to field crews to perform switching operations at substations, on transmission and distribution lines during normal and emergency conditions; monitor and control the electric transmission and distribution system through SCADA control console; operate circuit breakers; operate high voltage equipment and circuits and related operations; take necessary to restore electric service as soon as breakdowns or defective conditions have been identified or corrected; notify authorized persons of emergency condition.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Write switching programs; operate radio base station; analyze the public’s complaints of electrical, water, and street light problems to determine the corrective action required; monitor Water Division of SCADA terminal; dispatch water troubleshooters and pump operators after hours; dispatch field personnel for after-hours water and electric service connections; disconnects and reconnects; maintain a log of operation of the system.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">May train subordinate Electric Power System Dispatcher I on an assigned shift.</li></ul>
<p><u><em>Education</em></u>:</p><ul><li><p>High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Completion of a course of study or certification including courses specifically related to the principles and operation of an Electrical Power System and its components is desired.</p></li></ul><p><em><u>Experience</u></em>:</p><p><u><strong>Option I</strong></u><strong>:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Four years of experience in the dispatching or the operation of an Electrical Power System.</p></li></ul><p><u><strong>Option II</strong></u><strong>:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Three years of experience in the field of electrical engineering and/or high voltage electrical work AND one year of experience performing duties equivalent to an entry level power system dispatcher assisting in the operation of an electric power system.</p></li></ul><p><strong style="color:inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">Highly Desirable Qualifications:</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"><li>Qualified person (QP) or qualified electrical worker (QEW) experience locally operating substation equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnects, station grounds, load tap changers, capacitor banks, and various controls and ancillary devices related to an electric sub-transmission system.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of electric transmission and distribution systems, their physical and logical arrangements, protective devices and controls, automation systems, switches, meters, indicators, and emergency devices.</li><li>Detailed understanding of safety precautions, practices, procedures, and regulations for the operation of electric transmission and distribution systems.</li></ul><p id="isPasted"><strong>Necessary Special Requirements</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Ability to work rotating shifts as assigned in a 24/7/365 environment.</li><li>Completion of the Utilities Electric Power System Dispatcher training program. </li><li>Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. </li></ul><br>
<p style="font-style: normal; margin: 10px 0px; color: inherit; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"><strong>DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:</strong><br><strong>1) </strong>Completed Employment Application<br><strong>2)</strong>Completed Supplemental Questionnaire<br> <br><strong><u>FOR DIRECTIONS ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (</u></strong><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide" target="_blank" title="Attachment Directions). " style="color:inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide" aria-label="Application Guide). - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide$applicationguide)."><strong>Application Guide).</strong></a><a href="http://cohstaging/human_resources/docs/Attachment%20Process%20for%20Applicants%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf" target="_blank" title="Attachment Directions). " style="color:inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;" data-uw-rm-ext-link="na" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc=""><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank" style="color:inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" aria-label="(Download PDF reader) - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://get.adobe.com/reader/$(downloadpdfreader)">(Download PDF reader)</a><strong> </strong><br><br></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:inherit;">The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification. </span></p><strong style="color:inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><em><u>IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:</u></em></strong><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><em>If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.</em></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:inherit;">It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. </span></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;">Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/<span style="color:inherit;">physical examination</span>. </p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><strong><u><span style="color:inherit;">NOTE</span></u></strong><span style="color:inherit;">: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list. </span></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><strong><u><span style="color:inherit;">EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</span></u></strong></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:inherit;">Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. </span></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:inherit;">Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:</span></p><ol start="1" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li><span style="color:inherit;">An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at </span><a href="http://www.naces.org/members.html" style="color:inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.naces.org/members.html">http://www.naces.org/members.html</a><span style="color:inherit;"> or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at </span><a href="http://aice-eval.org/members/" style="color:inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://aice-eval.org/members/">http://aice-eval.org/members/</a><span style="color:inherit;">.</span></li><li><span style="color:inherit;">An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.</span></li></ol><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"><strong><em>All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.</em></strong></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong><em>THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. </em></strong></p>
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