Transit Power Distribution Coordinator
- Summary
This position is considered safety sensitive. Applicants for these positions are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and subsequent to commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substance testing program protocols.
We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Transit Power Distribution Coordinator to become a part of the growing Power and Facilities Section of Metro Transit.
This position presents the exciting opportunity to use your talents and energy to facilitate and coordinate de-activation requests from contractors, restore AC and DC loads following routine and emergency maintenance and repair of the trolley overhead systems. This position is required to work off shifts and weekends.
An Employer To Be Proud Of
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment, and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry.
Great Benefits
King County provides our employees with a free transportation pass (good on Metro, Pierce, Community, and Sound Transit). We offer a generous benefits package including fully-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the whole family and domestic partner. A generous sick leave and vacation plan paid holidays, and participation in the Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS) are provided, as well as the option of participating in the County's deferred compensation plan (a 457 plan).
Vacancy Information
This recruitment will be used to fill one immediate career service (CS) position.
Who may apply: This position is open to the general public and King County Employees.
Forms and materials required: An online King County application, completion of the supplemental questions and resume are required to be considered.
Work Location
Selected candidate will report to the Power and Distribution – 2255 4th Ave. S Seattle, WA 98134.
Work Schedule: This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime. Employees must be available and willing to work a schedule that could include weekends, swing, grave, and four ten-hour shifts.
More information about this recruitment, please contact:
Troika Braswell
Senior Human Resource Analyst
Tbraswell@kingcounty.gov
JOB DUTIES:
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Prepare, review and approve all planned/unplanned and operational switching, tagging and clearance requests
- Coordinate electrical and line crews in energizing and de-energizing of the trolley overhead system and substation equipment
- Utilize the SCADA system to monitor power distribution loads and de-energize/re-energize AC/DC systems
- Ensure work is conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, rules, and standards
- Respond to system emergencies during and after working hours
- Record, compile and maintain operational data for trolley and substation systems
- Coordinate with Power Chiefs, Technical Assistants, and Crew personnel to provide the information, such as clearances, switching orders and design modifications of new and existing electrical equipment and systems
- Maintain data sources and manage databases; create reports and summaries from asset and maintenance management information systems, billing and tracking invoices reimbursable.
- Ensures the highest level of safety
- Prepare and process reimbursable invoices in a timely manner
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
Any combination of education that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position. Ideally, we are looking for someone who has:
- Two (2) years of closely related experience to trolley overhead systems and substations.
- Ability to perform assigned duties in critical situations
- Knowledge of AC systems with voltages up to 26KV and DC systems with voltages up to 750 VDC
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Knowledge of trolley overhead, substation, and underground feeder systems
- Knowledge of supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
- Knowledge of reading and interpreting plans, schematics and diagrams in coordination with preparing switching orders.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Application Process
If you need an accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with the Human Resources contact for this job announcement, Troika Braswell, at 206-263-1523 or Tbraswell@kingcounty.gov. If you are looking for technical support with your application please call 1-855-524-5627 to reach a specialist.
Selection Process
Application materials will be screened for qualifications. Competitive applicants may be invited to participate in a testing and interview process. Employment offers will be finalized only after candidates have successfully completed the pre-employment process (which includes physical examinations) Reference checks and reviews of driving records will also be conducted prior to any final offer of employment.
CLASS CODE: 9730550
King County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workplace and workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding values--we are one team, we solve problems, we focus on the customer, we drive for results, we are racially just, we respect all people, we lead the way, we are responsible stewards. We welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE sections of your application. Failure to do so can result in disqualification from consideration. Please check off all of the items that you have completed in your application:
- Completed education history
- Detailed description of each position that you have held in the last ten years. Please list gaps in employment and reason.
- Reason for leaving employers, (in cases of termination, state why you were terminated)
- Supervisor Name
- Employer phone number
02Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License? Please indicate if you ALSO hold a Class A or Class B CDL license, and any endorsements. Check all that apply.- Valid driver's license
- Class A CDL/Permit
- Class B CDL/Permit
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Passenger Endorsement
- I do not have a driver's license
03Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied, but did not get hired, for safety-sensitive transportation work covered by the DOT drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years?- Yes
- No
04Have you been terminated, or have you resigned in lieu of termination, from any position in the last ten years? (This does not include layoff/Reduction in Force.)- Yes
- No
05Have you had a license in another state besides Washington in the last 5 years?- Yes
- No
06If you indicated above that you have had a license in a state other than Washington in the last 5 years, list the state(s) and the years you had the license(s).07If yes, please explain08If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate why below, check all that apply.- Moving violation
- Unpaid parking ticket(s)
- Unpaid traffic ticket(s)
- Child support enforcement
- I have not had my license suspended
09If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate how many times it has been suspended, regardless of reason.- Once
- More than once
- My license has not been suspended
10Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five years? Select all that apply.- Reckless or negligent driving
- DWI/DUI - driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Hit and run incident
- Vehicular homicide or vehicular assault
- Open container violation
- More than one at-fault accident
- None of the above
11How many traffic code (moving) violations have you had in the last 5 years?- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5 or more
- no code violations
12If you indicated above that you have been cited, list the date and offense. For speeding tickets, please list the posted speed limit and your actual speed. Be sure to include whether your license was suspended for the citation, and whether or not the ticket has been paid. Failure to answer this question completely may result in your application not being considered. If no violations, please answer "N/A".13How many at fault accidents have you had in the last 5 years?- No accidents
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5 or more
14List all accidents you have had in the last five years in which you were at fault, including employment-related accidents. Include the month and year of the accident, a brief description, the approximate dollar damage, whether or not there were injuries as a result of the accident, and if you were given a traffic citation. Failure to answer this question completely may result in your application not being considered further. If no at-fault accidents, please answer "N/A".15If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation for the testing process only.- Yes
- No
16Describe your experience or closely related experience with trolley substations and substations.17Do you have experience with SCADA systems? Please describe in detail.18Please explain your knowledge of trolley overhead, substation, and underground feeder systems?19An online King County application and resume is required. Please verify that you have attached the required resume detailing your work experience/duties.- Yes
- No
20I have read the job announcement and understand the duties and requirements for this position. I further understand that any employment offer may be subject to successful completion and results from reference checks and driver's record evaluation. Having applied for employment with King County, I give my consent that any person, firm or organization listed hereon is authorized to furnish King County with reference material concerning my character, past employment or any other information requested. I hereby authorize the full release of my employment and work record to the Transit Division of King County for the purpose of evaluation and consideration for employment including, but not limited to, specific reasons and details regarding my resignation and/or termination, attendance and punctuality, infractions or any disciplinary actions I may have received, and disclosure of all performance evaluations for the previous ten (10) years. I agree to hold current or former employers harmless from any claim or action based upon the release of information or documentation relating to my employment record. I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information. By checking this box and completing my name in the field below, I provide my consent for King County Metro Transit to obtain the above-referenced information.- Yes
- No
21I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.- Yes
- No
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