Industrial Electrician Supervisor - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Job Description Summary

Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5346 - Industrial Electrician Supervisor

Salary Grade: 16

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $79,185 - $95,056 Annually

Pay Range: $79,185 - $110,905 Annually

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 11/06/2026.

We are seeking a skilled and safety-driven Industrial Electrician Supervisor to lead our high-voltage operations, manage advanced medium-voltage distribution, and champion energy efficiency across our plant. If you possess a strong background in complex power switching, protective relaying, and industrial maintenance leadership, we invite you to apply and play a pivotal role in optimizing our vital utility infrastructure.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Directs and participates in skilled analysis and repair of equipment, systems and vehicles;
• Supervises highly-skilled fabrication or modifications of existing or proposed equipment, facilities, systems or their components from verbal directions, sketches, plans, engineering drawings or technical references;
• Supervises and participates in the inspection, service and maintenance of tools, equipment and vehicles;
• Performs quality control analysis on equipment or supported systems for proper functioning and directs remedial actions necessary to assure optimum operations;
• Maintains comprehensive activity, operations, service and usage records on supported vehicles, equipment and systems;
• Directs scheduling and planning of maintenance activities using a computer-based word order system;
• Develops, monitors and adjusts work-unit budgets;
• Prepares oral and written activity reports;
• Prepares estimates for unique operations, maintenance and special projects from rough sketches and engineering plans or drawings, and documents use or expenditure of materials, supplies and equipment;
• Inspects, approves and (if certified or authorized) certifies the work of others;
• Assists management in development of Requests For Bids, pertinent provisions in contracts, and bid proposal evaluations in area of own expertise and responsibility;
• Prepares sketches and drawings for work proposed or in-progress to communicate needed information to supervisors, subordinates and/or contractors;
• Coordinates work-unit activities with other work-units, agencies or contractors to assure optimal use of available resources and to minimize disruptions of service or support;
• Monitors contractor performance (including contractor-supplied goods and services);
• Directs proper storage, handling, use and disposal of hazardous materials required/encountered in activities;
• Supervises procurement-related activities of assigned staff;
• Assures work-units and staff maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment and materials, particularly for work in medical, law enforcement, detention or correctional settings;
• Maintains and correctly uses safety and personal protective equipment;
• Coordinates or provides required training of assigned work-unit staff in common and unique techniques and skills, safety and related topics;
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and County policies and procedures relative to area of assignment;
• Directs implementation of work-site traffic control procedures to ensure safety;
• Explains rules, regulations or procedures to the public and other County employees for use of County facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an industry-recognized electrical apprenticeship program AND six years of journey-level industrial experience as an electrician maintaining industrial electrical systems and distribution lines of at least 480V INCLUDING two years of lead or supervisory experience.

(Relevant education may substitute for up to three years of the aforementioned experience.)

OR:

Eight years of journey-level industrial experience as an electrician maintaining industrial electrical systems and distribution lines of at least 480V INCLUDING two years of lead or supervisory experience.

(Relevant education may substitute for up to four years of the aforementioned experience.)

OR:

Three years with Pima County in an Industrial Electrician position AND one year of lead or supervisory experience (which may be concurrent with required technical experience.)

(Relevant education may substitute for up to one- and one-half years of the aforementioned experience.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum five (5) years of journey-level experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial electrical distribution systems spanning 480V to 46kV, with a focus on advanced power distribution and medium-voltage systems.
• Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience managing, testing, and synchronizing industrial emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, and high-voltage switching house and substation operations.
• Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience configuring, testing, and validating microprocessor-based protective relays, short-circuit studies, selective coordination, and arc flash hazard analyses to ensure reliable plant clearing times and power quality optimization.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience monitoring power quality, harmonics, and power factor correction, alongside a track record of leading electrical modernization and infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience directing industrial electrical personnel via CMMS tools like Maximo, supported by working knowledge of NFPA 70, 70E, 70B, IEEE, and OSHA LOTO safety standards.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. 

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. 

Special Notice Items: Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, asbestos, or wastewater and sewage products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. 

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action/physical activity - bending, use foot controls, hand controls, reaching, standing, walking, simple and firm grasping, working in noisy areas; Hearing requirements - working in noisy areas, on the phone, being themselves, exposed to alarms and/or high-pitched noises; Speaking - in person, on the phone; Mental Efforts - analytical thinking, effective verbal communication skills, handling stress and emotions, concentrating on tasks, remembering names, examining and observing details, remembering details, making decisions, adjusting to change, staying organized, using math calculations, problem solving, multi-tasking, making connections between facts, maintaining stamina, meeting deadlines, attending meetings, working effectively with coworkers and the public, working alone, writing, keyboarding/typing, answering phones, working rotating shifts. Other requirements: operate motor vehicle, operate machinery; Visual requirements: distinguish colors, have depth perception. Exposures: Direct Sunlight, driving, extreme heat, fall hazard(s), foot hazards, noisy work areas, using hand tools, using electric tools, walking on uneven surfaces, working at heights/elevated areas. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Working Conditions: Some positions may require the ability to: work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; work with or in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.