Electrical Worker Foreman

• Supervises a group of electricians, apprentices and others engaged in commercial or industrial electrical work.

• Plans and organizes the work.

• Assigns workers and crews to jobs.

• Inspects work in progress and upon completion.

• Trains and instructs apprentices and others in electrical work theory and practice.

• Demonstrates and advises subordinates on difficult or unusual electrical repair and installation tasks.

• Diagnoses electrical equipment failures and power failures.

• Evaluates employee performance and initiates or recommends disciplinary actions.

• Prepares cost estimates for new electrical and repair work.

• Requests and otherwise ensures that proper tools and materials are available.

• Coordinates electrical work with other trades and operating personnel.

• Tests and inspects materials, supplies , and equipment.

• Maintains records and prepares reports on activities supervised.

• Ensures duties are performed i n accordance with departmental and regulatory safety procedures and standards including, but not limited to, the utilization of designated personal protective equipment.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (required):

• High school graduation or G.E.D. and completion of a United States Department of Labor Registered Electrical Apprenticeship Program .

• Four (4) years of journey worker electrical experience installing electrical equipment and wiring including motors and controlling equipment, transformers, power switching equipment, lighting systems , and wiring .

• Two (2) years of experience in an electrical supervisory capacity .

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points