City of San Diego Hiring for Supervising Meter Reader at San Diego, CA Full Time

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

JOB INFORMATION:
Supervising Meter Reader positions develop and conduct field training programs and safety meetings; resolve meter issues, complaints and investigations; direct public relations and customer contact situations; supervise, train, and evaluate the work performance of subordinates; coordinate workload issues with other units/divisions; maintain records; prepare reports; assist in operating computer system to download and upload route information; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:
The following wage increases are scheduled to take effect for Supervising Meter Reader: 5% effective 1/1/22 and 5% effective 7/1/22.

Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive an additional 5% general wage increase effective 7/1/22.

Supervising Meter Reader employees may be required to perform physical tasks including stooping, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, walking for extended periods of time, lifting items weighing up to 20 pounds, and digging out boxes to make meters accessible.

Supervising Meter Reader employees may be required to work overtime.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:
Two years of full-time experience as a Field Representative with the City of San Diego.

Two years of full-time field contact experience which MUST include investigating and resolving utility service complaints.

NOTE:
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

One year of full-time supervisory experience that MUST reflect responsibility for the full range of supervisory duties including planning and scheduling the work of employees, employee selection, training, evaluation, commendations, and discipline.

Test of Supervisory Ability (TSA) for City of San Diego employees: You must have achieved a passing score on any City of San Diego Test of Supervisory Ability (TSA). NOTE: TO WAIVE THE TSA EXAM, you must have one year (2080 hours) of full-time City of San Diego supervisory experience. Qualifying supervisory experience must reflect responsibility for the full range of supervisory duties including employee selection, training, evaluation, commendations, and discipline. If you are using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify, you must submit written documentation signed by your appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work you performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

NOTE:
You may be required to provide your own vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Proficient computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet development, and database use (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue – Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

SCREENING PROCESS

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this job, which may include but are not limited to the following: Confirmation of citizenship/legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review/exam (which may include drug/alcohol testing); reference checks; and a fingerprint check. The fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol, illegal drugs, including marijuana, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening/selection process may be cause for disqualification and/or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an expressed or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Applicants must notify the Personnel Department of any changes in their name, address (home, email), or phone number or they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 6 – September 17, 2021 (New Recruitment Date)

City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits. Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City’s Police Academy, will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS). Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.Flexible Benefits Plan Options for Employees Represented by Municipal Employees Associate (MEA)