| Class & Title: | 7480 - Power Generation Technician I |
| Annual Salary: | $60,294.00 - $73,294.00 Annually |
| Department: | Hetch Hetchy Water and Power |
| Location: | Mocassin |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent Recruitment |
| Closing Date: | 11/7/08 |
Please Note: The current job announcement is for a position located in Moccasin, CA. Moccasin is located in the Sierra Foothills, 140 miles east of San Francisco.
POSITION INFORMATION:
Under general supervision, on an assigned shift and in multiple locations, operates hydro-power generation, switching and water regulation equipment and facilities to ensure adequate City water supplies while producing electrical power in the most effective and cost-efficient manner; learns to broker power with other agencies following established contractual requirements; and performs related duties as required.
The essential functions of the job include: assisting in monitoring system operational status, including the checking of alarms, meters and gauges; assisting in physically inspecting equipment and ensuring that all normal operating parameters are met; attempting to correct or determine the cause of problems in system operational status and notifying appropriate personnel; assisting in reviewing pre-established schedules and real-time indicators and adjusting equipment operation accordingly to meet operational parameters; assisting in ensuring that water levels at multiple facilities are maintained within acceptable parameters; assisting in the communication with field staff to operate valves to raise and lower storage levels appropriately; assisting in starting, stopping and regulating generators and associated equipment to meet schedule requirements; using a computer to perform switching operations at transmission facilities in both local and remote locations; assisting in shutting down or otherwise ensuring that safe clearances have been obtained and that equipment is inoperable when maintenance or repair work is being performed; assisting in coordinating switching with other agencies as required to isolate transmission lines; assisting in purchasing or selling power from or to other power operation agencies depending upon operational needs; assisting in inspecting various generation transmission and switching facilities in off site or remote locations; assisting in transmitting information regarding the condition of such facilities to other operational or maintenance staff and takes action as directed; assisting maintenance personnel in the installation, maintenance and/or repair of equipment; independently performing minor maintenance or adjustments as required; using a computer to maintain logs and records regarding work performed and operational actions taken; compiling periodic and special reports, both automated and manually, regarding work performed; assisting in making daily water model calculations and reports; driving a motor vehicle in a variety of road conditions and performing other related duties as required.
Note: The normal annual salary range is $60,294 - $73,294. In addition to competitive salaries, the City offers flexible benefit plans with pre-tax elections which include: medical and dental insurance, Retirement Plan; Deferred Compensation Plan; Social Security; Long-term Disability Plan; Life Insurance; paid Management Training program; 11 paid holidays per year; 5 floating holidays; 10 to 20 vacation days per year, depending on years of service; and may earn up to 100 hours paid administrative leave per year.
A general summary of the benefits available to employees of the City & County of San Francisco can be found at the following link: http://www.sfgov.org/site/sfdhr_page.asp?id=46002
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of experience in the Mechanical and Electrical operations and/or maintenance of plant equipment AND
- Possession of a current valid driver’s license
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience operating Hydro-electrical generation or transmission equipment
- Basic computer skills
HOW TO APPLY:
We encourage applicants to apply on-line. Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to begin the application process by registering an account.
- Click and select the desired job announcement
- Click on “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information
- Click on “I am a New User”
- Follow instructions given on the screen
If you are unable to apply on-line, you may file a scannable City and County of San Francisco application beginning October 7, 2008. Application material may be hand-delivered or mailed to Department of Human Resources Attn. 7480 Power Generation Technician, 44 Gough Street San Francisco, CA 94103.
Computer kiosks are located in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources, 44 Gough Street, San Francisco, for use by the public. The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Receipt of applications will close November 7, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.. Receipt of applications may be extended.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Training and Experience Evaluation: (Weight – 100%)
Candidates’ experience will be evaluated in terms of its duration and relevance to job-related knowledge, skills and abilities for placement on the eligible list. The department may administer additional selection procedures upon certification in order to make a final hiring decision.
Verification:
- Verification of experience may be required at any point in the selection process. Failure to submit verification documentation, if requested, may result in rejection of application or ineligibility for employment.
- All statements made on the application or subsequent documents required under this examination are subject to verification.
Certification Rule:
The Certification Rule used for the eligible list resulting from this selection procedure will be Rule of the List. The Department may administer additional selection procedures before making a final hiring decision.
FLEXIBLE STAFFING:
Two separate eligible lists will be established: 7480 Power Generation Technician I and 7482 Power Generation Technician II – Flexible Staffing. Appointees from the 7480 Power Generation Technician eligible list may advance to appointments in class 7482 Power Generation Technician II upon completion of eighteen (18) months of satisfactory training. Promotion to class 7482 Power Generation Technician II is not automatic, nor necessarily immediate. A performance rating of no lower than Competent and Effective and approval of the Appointing Officer is necessary for such advancement.
Notes:
- Applicants are advised to keep copies of all documents submitted. Submitted documents become a permanent part of the exam record and will not be returned.
- Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact the analyst by phone (415) 554-1660 (voice) or if hearing impaired, (415) 554-1672 (TDD), or in writing at the address listed above as soon as possible.
Combined Entrance and Promotive – 7480 & 7482
Issued: October 7, 2008
Announcement No: 055177 & 055178
Team: PUC/DH 554-1647
Micki Callahan
Human Resources Director
Department of Human Resources
