Job Description
JOB
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.Electrician Supervisor positions plan, assign, supervise, train, and evaluate the work performance of electricians, apprentices, and support staff in the installation, repair, and modification of electrical systems; inspect the work of subordinates and contractors to ensure conformity with specifications and building electrical codes; enforce safety regulations; maintain an inventory of tools and equipment; maintain computerized records in a work management system (SAP) and prepare reports; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTES: The following special salary wage increase is scheduled to take effect for Electrician Supervisor: 5% effective 1/1/26.Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).Electrician Supervisor employees may be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and/or standbys.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options: Successful completion of a state-accredited four-year Electrician Apprenticeship Program AND two years of full-time experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Electrician.Six years of full-time experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Electrician. NOTES: Qualifying experience MUST include commercial or industrial wiring, and installation and repair of electrical conduit systems.Experience in residential electrical work only is NOT qualifying.City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire. HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Possession of a valid California State issued Electrical Journeyman's card or C-10 California State Electrical Contractor's License.Experience troubleshooting and repairing electric motors and engine-driven generators (all voltages from 120 to 4160 volts); overhead street and park lights; and/or underground electrical services (e.g., series circuits).Experience leading and/or supervising employees.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION): Proof of apprenticeship completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.Rev. 5 β July 25, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)