Relay Technician Salary $23.49 - $32.81 Hourly Location Gainesville, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Department ELECTRIC UTILITY FUND Job Number 010-07457 Closing 9/2/2018 11:59 PM Eastern Job Ad The Energy Delivery Department of GRU has an opening for a full-time journey-level Relay Technician to perform complex technical work in installing, maintaining, testing, and calibrating relay equipment in the electrical power system. A typical work day may include , but not be limited to, troubleshooting transmission relay schemes and power line equipment; performing distribution and transmission switching; generating switching orders as required; making and evaluating protective relay tests; and generating drawings and prints for electrical/electronic additions or corrections. To be considered for this JOURNEY level position you must have graduated from an accredited two year college with major course work in engineering technology or related subject, or completion of Relay Technician training program, and three years experience in electrical utility protection and control work, or any equivalent combination of education and protective relaying experience. A valid Florida Driver's license is required at the time of hire. A valid U.S. Driver License is required at the time of hire; a valid Florida Driver License is required within 30 days of start date. NOTES: Residential Boundary Requirement - Must live within 40 minutes of NW 34th St. & 39th Ave. within one year of appointment. Work requires physical strength and agility. Work requires performing duties in high places. Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals. Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions. On-call work outside of business hours may be required. May fill multiple positions May establish an eligibility list May conduct pre-employment assessments Job Description NATURE OF WORK This is complex technical work in installing, maintaining, testing, and calibrating of relay equipment in the electrical power system. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory responsibility and from lower classes by its advanced technical skills. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Graduation from an accredited two year college with major course work in engineering technology or related subject, or completion of ICS Relay Technician course, and three years experience in electrical transmission work, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Valid Florida Driver's License required. NOTES Work requires physical strength and agility. Work requires performing duties in high places. Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals. Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions. On-call work outside of business hours may be required. EXAMPLES OF WORK** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Installs, tests, and calibrates all distribution, transmission, and applicable generation relays. Maintains related records. Troubleshoots transmission relaying schemes and power line equipment. Performs distribution and transmission switching and generates switching orders as required. Makes and evaluates transmission relay phasing tests. Generates drawings and prints for electrical/electronic additions or corrections. Reviews and corrects drawings for new equipment. Installs, operates, and maintains electronic equipment. Assists in training of other personnel in safety, relay matters, and control equipment matters. Attends work on continuous and regular basis. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assists in enforcement of safety rules and regulations. Will be required to respond under emergency conditions. May be required to transport, mix, handle or use hazardous materials (other than cans of gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials) or may be responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current, fluids or gas that could endanger the public or other employees. May be required to supervise employees designated as performing "safety sensitive" functions, for purposes of the Drug Free Workplace Program, depending on job assignment and work location. May frequently chauffeur other employees, depending upon assignment and work location. Performs other related duties as assigned. SELECTION FACTORS Thorough knowledge and understanding of logic circuits and their symbols. Knowledge of operation of all substations, including of operational procedures and functions in the distribution sections of applicable substations. General knowledge of applicable substation and power plant equipment and operating policies. General knowledge of Regional Utilities philosophy on distribution, transmission, and system operations. Ability to perform continuity tests and troubleshoot from prints any type of power equipment and control devices. Ability to oversee work of other personnel and maintenance and operation of a vehicle and test equipment. Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public. Ability to prepare and maintain records. To learn more about benefits offered from the City of Gainesville / Gainesville Regional Utilities, please visit our benefits page at: http://www.cityofgainesville.org/GOVERNMENT/CityDepartmentsNZ/RiskManagmentDepartment/EmployeeBenefits/tabid/409/Default.aspx 01 Please select the option below that best describes your highest level of education. High School Diploma or GED Graduate from a two-year accredited college No High School Diploma or GED Completion of Relay Technician Training Program 02 Please select the option that best describes your years of experience in electrical utility protection and control work. For example, work troubleshooting transmission relay schemes and power line equipment; performing distribution and transmission switching; generating switching orders as required; making and evaluating protective relay tests; and generating drawings and prints for electrical/electronic additions or corrections. *** All experience must be reflected on your application *** 0 - less than 1 year 1 - less than 2 years 2 - less than 3 year 3 years or more 03 If applicable, in the space below please outline the three years experience in electrical utility protection and control work you possess and identify from your application where you gained that experience? 04 Please describe below all work experience you may have in any of the following tasks; troubleshooting transmission relay schemes and power line equipment; performing distribution and transmission switching; generating switching orders as required; making and evaluating protective relay tests; and generating drawings and prints for electrical/electronic additions or corrections. "Experience must be reflected within application for consideration."l 05 Please indicate that you are aware it is important to clearly identify job related experience on the application and that you are encouraged to provide attachments such as copies of transcripts, proof of Veteran Preference status, resume, cover letters, licenses, or any education, specialized classes, coursework or certifications as applicable that is related to the Relay Technician position? Yes No 06 Have you completed an ICS Relay Technician course? Yes No 07 Please select from the option below where you initially learned about this employment opportunity: City of Gainesville Website Governmentjobs.com Career Source Word of Mouth College Job Posting Other Prefer not to disclose Guardian Women in Technology 08 If you selected "Other" from the above option, please identify the event, activity or source where you initially learned about this employment opportunity. Please type N/A if this question does not apply to you.* Required Question Agency City of Gainesville Address 222 E. University Ave PO BOX 490 Gainesville, Florida, 32627 Website