ELECTRICAL SERVICES MANAGER

* THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF MILWAUKEE EMPLOYEES ONLY *

The Electrical Services Manager provides technical guidance to and coordinates, trains and supervises the Municipal Services Electricians who work throughout the Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) Plants section.

Management, Supervision and Mentorship

• Train, coordinate, schedule and supervise the work activities of the Municipal Service Electricians to accomplish preventive maintenance, predictive overhauls, demand repairs, and emergency repairs of the water treatment plant, pumping stations, booster stations and water storage tanks.
• Provide expert assistance for complicated repairs and provide tools and equipment necessary to expedite assignments.
• Maintain compliance of staff with work rules, policies and procedures; ensure compliance with safe work procedures.
• Coordinate with operational activities to minimize disruptions to water supply and treatment.
• Provide ongoing instruction and demonstration regarding the operation and servicing of existing and new electronic circuitry, electrical tools, high voltage switchgear, small and large motors, variable speed drive equipment, DC battery control systems, high voltage substations, service and repair to system automation equipment.
• Work closely with the Plant Automation Manager, Information Technology Manager and Engineering on projects for Plants, Distribution, Meters, and Wholesale Metering.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and analyze failures to determine methods of solutions.
• Provide detailed research for service order and contracted services, solicit quotes, review and evaluate expertise of possible service providers and recommend suppliers, vendors and/or contractors to Plant management and Water Engineering.  

Workload Oversite

• Fully utilize functions of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for preventive and demand maintenance to manage and review the workload of MWW-Municipal Services Electricians.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment, compliance with electrical codes and adherence to safety regulations.
• Monitor the CMMS to prioritize outstanding work orders and preventive maintenance duties; review work orders in process for progress of work completed and work left to complete and review notes to address any problems as reported.
• Research maintenance history of equipment to effectively maintain the operation of the treatment plant, pumping and booster stations.  

Capital Improvement, Project Management, Budgetary Oversite, and Administrative Functions

• Assist Engineering and Plants staff to define capital improvement and operation and maintenance budget projects.
• Prepare recommendations for electrical system alterations, including a description of the need for alterations, listing of materials required, estimates of work hours, showing itemized and total costs.
• Coordinate the electrical activities of the water treatment plants, pumping and booster stations with construction projects on a specific activity or for the entire project.
• Coordinate with Engineering and contractors to complete projects and coordinate staff involvement with the project(s) or in advance of a project.
• Ensure maintenance staff activities align with the project timeline and do not delay any aspect of the project schedule.
• Under the direction of the Water Plants Manager, perform general administrative functions, including payroll and daily timekeeping, hiring, sick leave control, safety, training, employee evaluations, discipline, affirmative action and grievances.    

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Must be able to effectively respond to emergency situations after hours, and on weekends and holidays.

1.  Regular status as a City of Milwaukee employee, having successfully completed a probationary period for a civil service position, or status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed term position.

2.  Five years of experience as a licensed journey level electrician installing and maintaining related facilities or other similar industrial plant facilities.

OR  

A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus five years of electrical engineering experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.   

3.  Valid driver's license and use of a properly insured automobile* for use on the job at time of appointment and throughout employment (*Automobile allowance is provided).

4.  State of Wisconsin Master Electrician’s License within 12 months of appointment and throughout employment.  

IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for college, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. Your transcript must be legible and include the following information:  the university or college name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date the degree was completed.  Student copies are acceptable.

Technical

• Knowledge of electrical systems, tools, equipment, codes and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of business principles such as budgeting and inventory management.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and engineering drawings.
• Ability to train MWW electrical employees on trouble shooting and programming electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to direct staff work activities, handle personnel issues, evaluate employee performance, and select and train staff.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers and citizens whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Ability to work cooperatively with contractors, other managers and supervisors, elected officials, and the general public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports.

Judgement and Responsibility

• Ability to plan and carry out short and long-term projects and coordinate multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to add new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organizational improvements.

The current salary range (pay range 1GX) is $87,933-$93,010 annually, and resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee Residents is $90,571-$95,800 annually. Appointment will be made in accordance with the City of Milwaukee salary ordinance.  

Note: The employee designated to hold the Type C Contractors Electrical License for the City (MWW) shall receive an additional $120 per pay period.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of related education, experience and accomplishments, written tests, interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral, performance tests or personal interviews. Information from the selection process will be used to make a hiring decision. Selected candidates will be transferred and/or promoted to the position.  

INITIAL FILING DATE – Interviews may will be held as soon as practical after Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the hiring authority.  

NOTE: Transfer/Promotional Opportunities and Promotional Examinations are not open to Milwaukee Public Schools employees or to the public. Only current City of Milwaukee employees and civilian personnel in MFD and MPD hired through a City Service Commission process who have successfully passed a probationary period for a Civil Service position or who have status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed term position will be considered. Individuals with exempt, provisional, temporary, or emergency appointments are not eligible for transfer.

• Applications and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL   
• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.