Assistant Power System Operator

Under direct supervision, the Assistant Power System Operator assists in the operation and maintenance of the electrical power conversion and substation distribution systems that furnish electric power for SFMTA electric transit vehicles, dispatches information and monitors the operation of SFMTA substations. Performs related duties as required.

1. Assists in taking readings for temperature, kilowatt hour meters, pressure and circuit breaker counter readings and battery charge readings to ensure conditions are normal.
2. Inspects/checks on a regular basis, equipment and ground facilities and assists other personnel in the repair of equipment as needed. This includes maintaining the equipment, surrounding grounds, and work area by cleaning such areas as necessary.
3. Assists in checking/inspecting all supervisory-controlled circuits, transformers and circuit breakers and records readings and operations of electrical equipment such as: ammeters, volt and watt hour meters, batteries, protective relays, valves, piping equipment, rectifiers, and pressure gauges in order to detect irregularities or malfunctioning equipment. This includes inspection of outlying substations.
4. Under direct supervision, assists in Operating circuitry systems used in power conversion rectifiers of AC to DC, and auxiliary equipment including ventilators and battery chargers, to provide electrical power for the Municipal Railway system. This includes operating via remote control devices such equipment.
5. Assists senior personnel in interacting with personnel in outlying stations, mobile units and other agencies to inform or alert them of emergencies, malfunctions or changes in service. This includes driving to and from the outlying sub-stations.
6. Tests electrical equipment and alarm devices by operating or visually inspecting components to insure all are in proper working order.
7. Accompanies personnel from other agencies to take equipment readings and verifies the information taken.
8. May include additional duties as assigned.

Nature of Work: requires incumbents to work in confined and noisy spaces such as around large generators and substation units; an ability to differentiate colors; and to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Experience: One (1) year of full-time verifiable experience in the operation and maintenance of general mechanical and electrical equipment related to power generation or distribution.

License: Possession of a valid Class C Driver License (at time of appointment)

Substitution: Six (6) semester units/nine (9) quarter units of coursework in basic electricity from an accredited college, university or trade school may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found here.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum

Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant

possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Written Multiple-Choice Examination (Weight - 100%):(General Exam Process Information) Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered a multiple-choice test designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to: knowledge of the generation, conversion, and distribution of electricity, knowledge of safety procedures, ability to read meters, gauges, and charts, and interpersonal skills.

This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Additional Information

Eligible List/Score Report : A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Director of Transportation or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Director of Transportation. __

Terms of Announcement: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at CCSF Jobs (SmartRecruiters)] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency ATTN: Human Resources Examinations and Classification Unit, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at

Medical Examination/Drug Testing: Candidates who are being considered for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination. Candidates who cannot meet the medical requirement will be placed under waiver until this requirement is met. The medical examination will be administered only to those applicants who are being considered for appointment.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has determined that Class 7408 Assistant Power System Operator is a "safety-sensitive" position, under regulations issued by the Federal Transit Administration (49 CFR Part 655). Federal law requires that all transit employees who perform safety-sensitive functions be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. All applicants for Safety-Sensitive positions shall undergo urine drug testing prior to employment and within 90 days prior to performing Safety-Sensitive functions for the first time. Receipt by the SFMTA of a negative test result is required prior to the employee being placed on the payroll. A positive, adulterated, negative dilute or substituted test will result in a decision not to hire, and the applicant's name will be removed from the list of eligibles for Safety-Sensitive positions. The SFMTA will not consider hiring any person who tested positive, adulterated, substituted or refused to submit to testing for a minimum of two years following the positive test.

In addition, each applicant who has worked for a Department of Transportation (DOT) – regulated employer(s) within the last two years will be required to sign a consent form, prior to appointment, authorizing SFMTA to obtain information from their prior employers concerning their drug and alcohol test history. Each applicant will also be required to provide SFMTA with information regarding whether, during the last two years, the applicant tested positive or refused to test on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which the applicant applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by DOT drug and alcohol testing rules. SFMTA will not hire any applicant for a safety-sensitive position who fails to provide this information or fails to provide written consent for the release of information from prior employers.

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How to Apply: Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

1. Visit Careers with Purpose | City and County of San Francisco )
2. Type 7408 in to the Search by class or keyword field.
3. Click the link to open the Job Announcement.
4. Select the "Apply Now" button and follow instructions on the screen.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and ).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the Exam Process, please contact the exam analyst at AK | CBT-7408-T00121 | Entrance

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.