Directs agency, division, or major function of agency or division charged with investigating regulated activities to assure compliance with federal, state, or municipal laws

interprets and clarifies federal, state, or municipal laws. Represents agency at meetings, conventions, and other forums to... [+] More

Directs agency, division, or major function of agency or division charged with investigating regulated activities to assure compliance with federal, state, or municipal laws

interprets and clarifies federal, state, or municipal laws. Represents agency at meetings, conventions, and other forums to promote and explain agency objectives. Consults with other governmental agencies, business community, and private organizations to resolve problems. Plans and directs surveys and research studies to ensure effective program operation and to establish or modify standards. Recommends changes in legislation and administrative procedures to reflect technological and ecological changes and public sentiment. Confers with legislative liaison individuals or committees to develop legislative bills involving inspection procedures and to obtain wording for proposed inspection codes. Prepares or directs preparation and release of reports, studies, and other publications relating to program trends and accomplishments. Reviews and evaluates work of manager, regulated program through conversations, meetings, and reports. Prepares or directs preparation of budget requests. May be required to testify in court or before control or review board. May be designated according to function or agency administered as administrator, pesticide; administrator, structural pest control; agricultural commodity grading supervisor; director, reactor projects; director, transportation utilities regulation (governme. [-] Less

Directs and coordinates activities of departmental personnel engaged in investigating regulated activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, or municipal laws, utilizing knowledge of agency's purposes, rules, regulations, procedures, and practices

reviews agency's current work load status, schedules, and individual personnel... [+] More

Directs and coordinates activities of departmental personnel engaged in investigating regulated activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, or municipal laws, utilizing knowledge of agency's purposes, rules, regulations, procedures, and practices

reviews agency's current work load status, schedules, and individual personnel assignments and expertise to establish priorities and to determine ability to accept and complete future commitments. Assigns specific duties to inspectors or investigator either directly or through subordinate supervisors. Reviews work reports, papers, rulings, and other records prepared by subordinate personnel for clarity, completeness, accuracy, and conformance with agency policies. Routes approved reports and records to designated individuals, such as director, regulatory agency for action or for information. May participate in or make initial or advanced level investigations, tests, or rulings. May testify in court or before control or review board. May be required to be certified in designated speciality area. May be designated according to function or agency as business regulation investigator; child day care program supervisor; feed inspection supervisor; insurance licensing supervisor; meat and poultry specialist supervisor; petroleum products district supervisor; poultry specialist supervisor; public utilities complaint analyst supervisor. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in controlling gas pressure and moisture condensate in mains of city gas-distribution system to meet consumer demands and state regulations

analyzes hourly estimates of pressure required to meet consumer demands for gas, based on... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in controlling gas pressure and moisture condensate in mains of city gas-distribution system to meet consumer demands and state regulations

analyzes hourly estimates of pressure required to meet consumer demands for gas, based on weather conditions, time of day, and customer contracts. Compares estimates with pressure chart readings and teletype reports of actual amount of gas consumed to determine pressure adjustments required. Notifies pressure controller by telephone or teletype to adjust gas regulators at city gate and customer stations to control pressure. Directs drip pumper (pipe lines; utilities) in keeping mains free from condensate and in thawing frozen condensate from pipes and meters. Performs other duties as described under supervisor. [-] Less

Supervises and... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in maintaining building utility systems, such as electrical wiring and control systems, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, water supply, steam generating, and related pipe systems. Studies production schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignment.

Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers and assigns duties. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet deadlines. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Maintains time and production records. May train new workers. May estimate, requisition, and inspect materials. May confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments. May confer with workers' representatives to resolve grievances. May set up machines and equipment. May compile reports of cost of completed work. May inspect systems to determine preventative maintenance needs. May supervise workers engaged in maintaining and repairing processing equipment and machinery. May supervise workers engaged in maintaining buildings and grounds. [-] Less

Sells utilities, such as electricity, water, sewerage and refuse systems, integrated utilities, and sanitary services, to new or existing customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Calls on and interacts directly with potential, new,... [+] More

Sells utilities, such as electricity, water, sewerage and refuse systems, integrated utilities, and sanitary services, to new or existing customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Calls on and interacts directly with potential, new, and existing customers or clients to present information and explain available services offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.

Calculates and quotes prices. Answers all questions concerning utility services, with appropriate referrals where required. Analyzes and determines customers' utility service needs, recommends service(s) best suited for them, and prepares and presents proposals to sell services that address those needs. Prepares forms or agreements, closes transactions, and secures sales. Establishes professional customer relationships with appropriate customer personnel. Submits time and expense reports to management. Investigates service warranty claims to ensure resolution within organization policies. Analyzes and interprets records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred for management. Keeps informed of new services and changes that might affect services offered. Keeps informed of company contract procedures and service prices. May work with appropriate internal departments to obtain support and assistance in meeting customers' needs. [-] Less

Drafts and draws up specifications and instructions for installation of voltage transformers, overhead or underground cables, and related electrical equipment used to conduct electrical energy from transmission lines or high-voltage distribution lines to consumers. Uses principles and theories of science,... [+] More

Drafts and draws up specifications and instructions for installation of voltage transformers, overhead or underground cables, and related electrical equipment used to conduct electrical energy from transmission lines or high-voltage distribution lines to consumers. Uses principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems. Examines work order request to determine type of service, such as lighting or power, demanded by installation. Prepares rough sketch of location after visiting site of proposed installation. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of engineers.

Takes measurements, such as street dimensions, distances to be spanned by wire and cable, or space available, in existing buildings and underground vaults that affect installation and arrangement of equipment. Estimates materials, equipment, and incidentals needed for installation. Draws master sketch showing relation of proposed installation to existing facilities. Makes other drawings, such as those pertaining to wiring connections or cross sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew. Consults power distribution engineer on difficulties encountered. May draft sketches to scale. May estimate labor and material costs, using price lists and records on previous projects. May inspect completed installation of electrical equipment and related building circuitry to verify conformance with specifications. May prepare specifications and diagrams for installation of gas distribution pipes owned by gas-electric utility. [-] Less

Inspects power line poles for rot or other deterioration

examines poles supporting power line. Taps pole with hammer and listens for vibrations indicating internal decay. Tests defective poles with probing bar or bores into poles with brace and bit or auger... [+] More

Inspects power line poles for rot or other deterioration

examines poles supporting power line. Taps pole with hammer and listens for vibrations indicating internal decay. Tests defective poles with probing bar or bores into poles with brace and bit or auger to determine extent of rot. Drives wooden pegs into bored holes to seal against moisture, using hammer. Prepares reports indicating condition and draws diagrams showing location of poles, with recommendations for pole replacement or type of treatment required to arrest rotting or restore poles. Collects sample of unusual type of rot for laboratory analysis. May estimate labor and materials costs of repairing or replacing poles. May examine attachments to poles and report conditions hazardous to power line facilities. [-] Less

Compiles data from performed standardized physical and chemical tests on materials and supplies used throughout power system to ensure compliance with specifications. Tests water used in boilers of steam generating plant for alkalinity and silica and phosphate content. Notifies power... [+] More

Compiles data from performed standardized physical and chemical tests on materials and supplies used throughout power system to ensure compliance with specifications. Tests water used in boilers of steam generating plant for alkalinity and silica and phosphate content. Notifies power plant operator or auxiliary equipment operator of amount of chemical additives required to bring water to prescribed level of purity.

Examines and tests oil used in circuit breakers for dielectric strength. Ascertains heat resisting qualities of insulating paints and varnishes by coating pieces of sheet metal with paint and varnish and subjecting them to high temperatures. May test coal to determine BTU content by burning coal samples in calorimeter. May determine viscosity index of lubricating oils. May inspect rubber protective equipment, such as aprons, gloves, and blankets for flaws. [-] Less

Repairs and replaces transmission and distribution power lines between generating stations, substations, and consumers, requiring use of precautionary work methods and safety equipment due to electrical hazards present when working on or near energized conductors and electrical accessories. Opens switches... [+] More

Repairs and replaces transmission and distribution power lines between generating stations, substations, and consumers, requiring use of precautionary work methods and safety equipment due to electrical hazards present when working on or near energized conductors and electrical accessories. Opens switches or clamps grounding device to energized equipment to deenergize lines or accessories as directed by line supervisor. Climbs poles or rides in bucket attached to truck-mounted boom to remove broken or defective wires. Secures new wires to crossarm insulators and splices wire to adjoining sections of line to complete circuit.

Transfers wires from defective poles to poles erected by ground helpers. Installs pole hardware and such auxiliary equipment as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses, and insulators, using hand tools. Suspends insulated ladders and platforms from pole crossarms and covers energized lines with rubber mats to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service by power shutoff, and uses long insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools. May service streetlight systems. May patrol power lines. Qualifications of workers in this classification include work experience in terms of maximum voltage of power lines repaired, such as 120-240 volt secondary circuits, 2,300-4,000 volt distribution lines, or 138 kilovolt transmission lines. Power line repairers experienced in repair of energized or deenergized conductors suspended from electrically conductive metal towers, commonly one-hundred feet or more above ground. [-] Less

Controls central switchboard in electric generating plant to distribute power output among generators according to generator capacity and power demands, and to regulate flow and distribution of power from generators to transmission power lines

determines number of generators required to meet... [+] More

Controls central switchboard in electric generating plant to distribute power output among generators according to generator capacity and power demands, and to regulate flow and distribution of power from generators to transmission power lines

determines number of generators required to meet power demands according to load estimates received from load dispatcher. Notifies turbine operator to start additional generators when switchboard gauges indicate power demands are approaching capacity of operating generators. Observes synchroscope, voltmeters, and frequency indicators, and operates switchboard controls to synchronize speed of incoming generator with operating units, and to adjust generator output voltage and frequency to match output of operating generators. Closes switch to connect incoming generator to bus bar at instant when synchroscope indicates generator is in phase with outgoing power lines. Operates switchboard controls to disconnect generators from bus bar as power demand decreases or when equipment malfunctions. Constantly observes switchboard meters and gauges to verify operating status of equipment. Compiles records of switching and generating operations. May operate switches to control distribution of power over feeder circuits between generating station and substations feeder-switchboard operator. May control automatic steam-generating boiler from switchboard during normal operations and direct other workers who shut down and repair equipment boiler operator. May start, shut down, and monitor o. [-] Less