Transmission Line Supervisor - Power Enterprise, SFPUC Provisional

Transmission Line Supervisor I – Power Enterprise, SFPUC

Position  (121575) – Provisional (TPV)

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

Location:

23 The Embarcadero & 10 Lombard, San Francisco, CA

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is a public utility that provides water, power, and wastewater services to over 2.7 million Bay Area customers. With more than 2,300 employees across eight counties, SFPUC operates 24/7/365, focusing on efficiency, reliability, and stewardship of resources.

The Power Enterprise is composed of Hetch Hetchy Power and Clean

Power

SF, responsible for delivering electric service and managing street and pedestrian lighting. It operates hydro‑electric, solar, and biogas cogeneration facilities and supplies renewable‑energy‑rich power to the city.

Type:
Provisional (TPV) – this appointment is temporary. The appointee must participate in a Civil Service examination and secure a permanent appointment within a competitive process. The provisional period may not exceed three (3) years.

Application Opening: 6/3/2025
Original Deadline: 7/4/2025
New Deadline: 1/23/2026

The 7229 Transmission Line Supervisor leads the High Voltage Maintenance Department’s Transmission and Distribution Line Workers. The supervisor directs and coordinates the planning, execution, and oversight of all high‑voltage maintenance, construction, and emergency repair activities throughout San Francisco, Treasure Island, and the San Francisco International Airport.

• Supervise 7350 Transmission and Distribution Line Workers.
• Lead emergency response operations for power outages, damaged equipment, and street light O&M.
• Oversight of inspection of overhead and underground electrical infrastructure.
• Ensure all safety rules and procedures are consistently followed.
• Plan and schedule construction and maintenance work for the department.
• Develop subordinates through training and employee development programs.
• Prepare material purchase requisitions and coordinate with warehouse staff.
• Maintain and update work orders in the Maximo work management system.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Six (6) years of verifiable journey‑level line work, covering systems from 600 to 230,000 volts, including construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground lines.
• License and Certification: Valid California Class C driver’s license. For San Francisco positions, a Class B license is required within six (6) months of appointment; for Moccasin and Oakdale, a Class A license is required within six (6) months.
• Substitution: Completion of a state‑certified electrical line apprenticeship program may substitute for two (2) of the required years of journey‑level experience.
• Must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless explicitly noted.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of education and experience at any point during selection. False statements or deceptive behavior may result in disqualification. Safety‑Sensitive Position:
This role is subject to drug and alcohol testing as defined by FMCSA and FTA regulations.

Applications are accepted only through the online portal:  Press the "I’m Interested" button and follow the on‑screen instructions.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military, or veteran status. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Exam Analyst:
Rocio Mendoza – rmendoza