Job description

Under the direction of the City Electrician, the Assistant City Electrician will supervise all departmental personnel. Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees utility work performed by private utilities for electric and communications installations and equipment installed on or above the public ways in Cambridge.
• Issues utility permits and maintains records on a daily basis for all utility work for electric and communications, including work performed by private contractors.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of capital and operating budgets, participates in strategic planning for the department.
• Oversees special projects at the direction of the City Electrician.
• Maintains records of all City owned poles and fixtures including utility owned poles in Cambridge and works with utilities to properly maintain them.
• Purchases electrical materials or associated equipment for the department and others as needed.
• Supervises department personnel as required.
• Performs various electrical work as needed, including electrical maintenance, streetlight repair, maintains the municipal fire alarm system, fiber networks, interior fire alarms, and security systems.
• During the absence of the City Electrician, will assume full responsibility of the department.
• Manage telephone systems including billing, service, and repair.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts State Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of Municipal signal systems, fiber cable networks, local network cabling and fire and security building systems.
• Knowledge of utility work for electric and communications installation in or above the public way.
• Knowledge of Telephone systems.
• A minimum of at least five years’ experience supervising personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage the daily operation of the department.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions in the field related to streetlight repair and installations.
• Ability to operate a bucket truck, climb ladders, staging and use personnel lifts.
• The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

LICENSE(S) OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Massachusetts State Electrician License required.
• Certification in OSHA 30 Step Safety and Health Training Course.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of traffic management plans for work in the public way.
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Valid Massachusetts Hoisting Class 1B.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work involves lifting, stretching, walking, bending, squatting, and reaching. Work indoors in professional office areas. Work outdoors includes city roadways, parks, athletic fields, and construction sites in all types of weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick leave eligible
• Sick Incentive Pay Eligible
• 3 Personal days
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Management Allowance, $2,700/year
• Discounted MBTA monthly pass, Bluebikes membership and EZRide Shuttle pass

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week; must be available to work additional hours outside of normal workweek, on call responsibility.

RATE: $95,052 - $112,589 annually + excellent benefits

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit both your resume and cover letter via email to the City's employment email account or to the Personnel Department, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312. Resume and cover letter requested by 10/27/22. Position will remain open until filled. We are an AA/EEO Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,052.00 - $112,589.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• supervisory: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Massachusetts state electrician license (Preferred)
• OSHA 30 Step Safety and Health Training Course Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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