Utility Service Manager - EXAM

Utility Service Manager - EXAM

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Utility Service Manager - EXAM

Salary

$41.45 - $62.16 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-3280-C1

Department

60 Columbus Water & Power

Division

Division of Power

Opening Date

01/23/2026

Closing Date

2/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Benefits

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Definition

Under general direction, is responsible for managing utility metering, repair, or service activities; performs related duties as required.

Additional Job Information:

This full-time Utility Service Manager position will be overseeing the Department of Columbus Water and Power, Division of Power. This position will be responsible for managing and overseeing utility metering. It will supervise and manage utility metering personnel and oversee metering operations and system performance. This position develops operating procedures, goals, and objectives for the work section. This position will plan, schedule, and coordinate work activities. It will prepare the budget and resource management. Complete reports, documentation and correspondence of reviews, customer issues and system reliability. It will perform technical consultation and customer development, review job drawings, and install paperwork.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Monitors and reviews the activities of work units engaged in utility metering, repair, or service activities;

Develops operating procedures, goals, and objectives for the work section;

Evaluates performance of personnel by developing work standards and completing performance appraisals;

Prepares or reviews the preparation of supply, material, and equipment and bid specifications;

Develops and reviews required reports and correspondence regarding utility metering, repair, or service activities;

Prepares or directs the preparation of annual budgets and the procurement process;

Participates in the design, modification, or construction process of residential and commercial meter and device installations;

Monitors and coordinates computerized metering systems to ensure accurate data acquisition;

Participates in professional activities to remain knowledgeable of developments in utility metering, repair, or service activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of the twelfth school grade, three (3) years of experience supervising employees engaged in the installation, maintenance, reading, testing, inspection, repair, or replacement of metering systems or related items. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) may be substituted for the required education.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create aNEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list for this classification. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at .

The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice Experience Evaluation weighted 100%.

The exam is expected to be administered in late February - early March. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at for further information.

01

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Yes

No

02

Have you completed the twelfth school grade, possess a high school diploma, or possess a GED?

Yes

No

03

Do you have 3 years of experience supervising employees engaged in the installation, maintenance, reading, testing, inspection, repair, or replacement of metering systems or related items?

Yes

No

04

Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume' attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.

o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

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Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

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