ELECTRICAL SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT (VILLAGE OF GREENPORT) 7640

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class plans, organizes and directs the electrical operation of a utilities district within a municipality. The incumbent directs the technical operation of an electric department, including power production and power distribution; and manages the administrative functions of the department. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises, coordinates and directs the daily activities of the Power Distribution Lines Mechanics, Power Plant Operator’s and electrical workers;

Collaborates with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful completion of electrical systems within designated timeframe and budget;

Supervises and inspects the installation and maintenance of utility poles and overhead and underground primary and secondary conductors;

Supervises the operation and maintenance of the power generation units, including testing and maintaining operational logs for each unit;

Directs the work of engineering studies and reports pertaining to designs from the distribution and general system expansions; reviews engineering studies;

Reviews and maintains inspection, operating, maintenance and distribution work reports, costs and related records; maintains capital cost records for the electric department; prepares rate studies based upon operating costs;

Maintains monthly inspection reports and performs inspections of all registered storage tanks and ensures operating permits are current;

Make recommendations and suggestions for changes in policies and procedures relating to the operations of the Electric Department;

Prepares correspondence and reports, compiles records;

Makes recommendations to the Treasurer for the Electric Department budget.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles, practices and methods used in administering a utilities district; good knowledge of the principles and practices of business administration; good knowledge of the theory and principles of electric power production and electric power distribution systems; good knowledge of the codes, standards and regulations of the electric utility regulatory agencies; ability to plan and supervise the work of personnel, and to deal effectively and tactfully with the general public, regulatory agency's personnel and supervisors to insure the efficient and effective operation of a district; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, and four (4) years of experience in the generation, distribution and maintenance and repair of power lines in a public or private power utility; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and eight (8) years of experience as defined in a).

R08/11/2025

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive