NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Electric General Foreman
Sitka, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$79/hr - $79/hr
5+ years expNEOGOV is the employer for the City and Borough of Sitka, seeking an Electric General Foreman to oversee the Electric Department's operations. The role involves directing the line crew, managing contractors, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of power transmission and distribution systems.
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Responsibilities
Supervises and schedules the work of the line crew and warehouseman
Trains, assigns, prioritizes, supervises, motivates and evaluates the work of assigned employees
Establishes, provides, and administers safety and training programs for the line crews
Conducts Pole Top and Bucket Truck Rescue training, testing, and certification annually thereafter per OSHA §1910.269
Schedules and supervises the work of contractors working on a capital project and contractors working on an emergency call-out
Reviews and approves contractor daily and weekly job reports and invoices
Responds to power outages to safely secure the work area(s) and schedules and supervises on-call contractors performing emergency repairs
Supervises or coordinates switching procedures during power outages and emergencies
Processes requests for electric service installations, plans the work required to extend the electric system to serve new customers, obtains the necessary easements and permits, prepares cost estimates, orders materials, schedules the work and follow-up to ensure the work is done on time and on budget
Receives and investigates trouble calls, assigns the work, and provides follow-up to ensure the affected customers are kept informed and that the reported trouble is resolved
Inspects transmission and distribution equipment including warehousing for proper operation, maintenance and repair
Inspects and assigns maintenance on transmission and distribution facilities and equipment
Schedules the electrical transmission and distribution equipment for maintenance
Supervises the inventory of electric materials as needed by the electric system, initiates purchase of materials, issues materials and conducts an annual inventory to account for the electric materials
Requisitions supplies and materials, maintaining accurate cost data
Supervises the preparation of routine reports and records on operations and maintenance including Federal and State reports and those of other governing bodies
Manages electrical construction contractors within scope, schedule and budget, through final completion and acceptance of work
Assists with all technical and financial aspects of mid- and long-range strategic planning for the department
Assist T&D Manager with annual budget planning and monitoring yearly expenditures for the line crew and warehouse
Works with the tools as a Line Worker as a member of the line crew on an as needed basis
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
Journeyman Lineman Certificate of Fitness issued by the State of Alaska or ability to obtain within six months of hire
Five years of experience as a licensed Journeyman Lineman
Two years of supervisory experience
Preferred
Maintenance of Alaska Certificate of Fitness every 2 years as required by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Random drug and alcohol screening as required for safety and regulatory compliance
Possession of, or the ability to obtain within 90 days after hire, a Commercial driver's license issued by the State of Alaska
Emergency first aid and CPR certification
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision (90% employer, 10% employee for full-time employees)
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Mandatory employee/employer contributions to State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Mandatory employee/employer SBS contributions
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave Plan
10 Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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