<p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;text-align: justify;"><strong>Electrical Engineer with PE: &nbsp;$81,910.40 - $130,977.60</strong></p><br><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;text-align: justify;">This position performs a variety of electrical engineering design functions associated with the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the city’s electrical utility system.</p>
<div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Provides conceptual design, detailed design, and construction management for a wide variety of projects, including transmission lines, distribution lines, and electrical substations; develops project plans and budget projections; prepares bid specifications for new equipment and system installations.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.75in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Works with engineering firms in the design of facilities, buildings, and electrical services; works with contractors to determine the necessity of field changes; evaluates alternative construction materials and methods to ensure quality construction at a reasonable cost; oversees work performed by contractors and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and specifications.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Programs and makes adjustments/modifications to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and related software as assigned; installs, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and programs data acquisition, telemetry, automation, computer, and programmable logic process control equipment; responds to after-hours emergency calls and conditions to manage SCADA operations.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Monitors working conditions of a variety of electrical and electronic equipment; diagnoses problems and repairs defects; serves as liaison to city Information Technology personnel on related issues; performs computer programming, database entry, software design, computer-aided design, etc.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Coordinates surveying, design, and construction activities and schedules with other city departments.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Conducts engineering studies and prepares related reports.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Conducts field visits to observe and analyze utility operations; conducts field audits and reviews during power outages.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Troubleshoots a variety of systems problems and outages to solve complex substation, transmission system, distribution system, and commercial and industrial customer equipment.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Responds to disaster events to provide for public safety and restore services in as effective manner as possible; responds to after-hours events as needed.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Reviews and interprets codes, regulations, studies, test results, etc. and makes appropriate application to system issues.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Responds to and resolves customer complaints and concerns.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Assists in the preparation of the division budget by estimating expenditures; monitors and controls expenditures to ensure budgetary compliance.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Performs related duties.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.75in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;text-indent: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.75in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Knowledge of relevant state and federal codes, regulations, and standards.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and construction of electric transmission systems, substations, and electric distribution systems and associated equipment.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Knowledge of SCADA system operation principles and practices.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Knowledge of the equipment, hardware, and software used in the automated operation of a variety of utility systems.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Knowledge of project management principles.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Skill in engineering design and drafting.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Skill in the analysis of problems and the development of solutions.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.0in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;text-indent: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">SUPERVISORY CONTROLS</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;text-align: justify;">The Electrical Engineering Manager assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. &nbsp;The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;text-indent: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">GUIDELINES</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;text-align: justify;">Guidelines include the National Electric Code, the National Electric Safety Code, OSHA regulations, the APPA Safety Manual, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. &nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;text-indent: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">The work consists of varied engineering, project management, and technical duties. The variety of systems and functions to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.75in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">The purpose of this position is to perform engineering duties in support of the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of city utilities. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of utility operations and services.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;text-indent: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">CONTACTS</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Contacts are typically with elected and appointed officials, contractors, vendors, representatives of other utilities, state officials, and the public.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.75in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and settle matters.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;text-indent: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.75in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom, warehouse, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts and to electrical hazards. Work requires the use of personal protective devices.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;text-indent: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;text-align: justify;">This position has functional supervision of assigned personnel and programs.</p>
<div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Graduation from an accredited* college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.75in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Two (2) years recent experience performing electrical system design work with a distribution utility system, an electrical engineering firm, or an industrial environment <em>preferred</em>. &nbsp;</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.25in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Possession of current/valid license as a Professional Engineer (PE) <em>preferred</em>.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">*Accredited through an agency recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-right: 6.95pt;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;text-indent: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.35pt;margin-right: 7.05pt;margin-left: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;">Employees are required to complete/sign the Certification &amp; Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion /Transfer form(s). &nbsp; [See condition(s) for details.]&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0.0in;text-align: justify;text-indent: 9.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.35pt;margin-right: 7.05pt;margin-left: 0.0in;text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.35in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. &nbsp;(PBA 09/10/01)</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0.0in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.35in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer, due to call out requirements.<br><br></li></ul></div><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.35in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. &nbsp;(Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) &nbsp; This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/ promotion/demotion/transfer.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.35in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.35in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position (PBA 08/13/12).</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.5in;">&nbsp;</p><div style="margin: 0.0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0.35in;"><li style="margin: 0.0in;">Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards which include drug/alcohol testing.</li></ul></div>
<p style="margin-right: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.0in;text-align: left;color: windowtext;margin: 0.0in;">Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. &nbsp;This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.</p><p style="margin-right: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.0in;text-align: left;color: windowtext;margin: 0.0in;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-right: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.0in;text-align: left;color: windowtext;margin: 0.0in;">Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing on or before the closing date of this advertisement by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jobs@dothan.org">jobs@dothan.org</a>.</p><p style="margin-right: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.0in;text-align: left;color: windowtext;margin: 0.0in;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-right: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.0in;text-align: center;color: windowtext;margin: 0.0in;">An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer</p><p style="margin-right: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.0in;text-align: left;color: windowtext;margin: 0.0in;">&nbsp;</p>