UTILITIES ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM DISPATCHER II

The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM DISPATCHER II to fill two (2) vacancies.The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, a Utilities Electric Power System Dispatcher II performs skilled and lead work in the operation of an electrical power system on an assigned shift and does related work as required.

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitor, control and regulate the transmission and distribution of electrical power; make quick and concise observations of the condition of lines and equipment during emergency conditions; use judgment to adjust voltages and distribution of power, open and close disconnect switches, short and ground transmission lines and equipment, and place and remove clearance tags on equipment and switches.
• Has responsibility and jurisdiction for de-energizing lines and equipment for the issuance of clearances and holds to field crews; dispatch instructions to field crews to perform switching operations at substations, on transmission and distribution lines during normal and emergency conditions; monitor and control the electric transmission and distribution system through SCADA control console; operate circuit breakers; operate high voltage equipment and circuits and related operations; take necessary to restore electric service as soon as breakdowns or defective conditions have been identified or corrected; notify authorized persons of emergency condition.
• Write switching programs; operate radio base station; analyze the public’s complaints of electrical, water, and street light problems to determine the corrective action required; monitor Water Division of SCADA terminal; dispatch water troubleshooters and pump operators after hours; dispatch field personnel for after-hours water and electric service connections; disconnects and reconnects; maintain a log of operation of the system.
• May train subordinate Electric Power System Dispatcher I on an assigned shift.

Qualifications

Education :

• High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). Completion of a course of study or certification including courses specifically related to the principles and operation of an Electrical Power System and its components is desired.
  

Experience :

Option I :

• Four years of experience in the dispatching or the operation of an Electrical Power System.
  

Option II :

• Three years of experience in the field of electrical engineering and/or high voltage electrical work AND one year of experience performing duties equivalent to an entry level power system dispatcher assisting in the operation of an electric power system.
  

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Qualified person (QP) or qualified electrical worker (QEW) experience locally operating substation equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnects, station grounds, load tap changers, capacitor banks, and various controls and ancillary devices related to an electric sub-transmission system.
• Comprehensive understanding of electric transmission and distribution systems, their physical and logical arrangements, protective devices and controls, automation systems, switches, meters, indicators, and emergency devices.
• Detailed understanding of safety precautions, practices, procedures, and regulations for the operation of electric transmission and distribution systems.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Ability to work rotating shifts as assigned in a 24/7/365 environment.
• Completion of the Utilities Electric Power System Dispatcher training program.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2)Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR DIRECTIONS ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide). (Download PDF reader)

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - Field Unit

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,637 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance-The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $55 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment up to $100,000 plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $75 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to IBEW Field MOU for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account-The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
• Short Term Disability- Employees are automatically enrolled in with The Standard Short-Term Disability Plan. The City contributes $25.60 per month and the employee pays the remainder portion of the premium.
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Vacation Accrual - 0-5 yrs. = 80 hrs., 6-10 yrs. = 120 hrs., 11+ yrs.=160 hrs.
• For other special compensation, refer to the IBEW MOU .

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/ about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 11/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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