Assistant Power Director

Department: Power Division: Administration

Annual Salary: $120,407 - $134,141 (DOE)

General Purpose:

Performs a variety of professional, administrative and managerial duties related to planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling, and directing all phases of city power department operations, including engineering, infrastructure development, resource acquisition, power system installation, distribution, transmission and maintenance.

Supervision Received:

Works under the guidance and direction of the Power Director.

Supervision Exercised:

Provides general guidance and direction to the Development Project Manager, Service & Development Journey Line Worker and GIS Technician.

Essential Functions:

Assists the Power Director as administrative advisor and liaison to city council, committees, and power board as needed to inform and apprise on power department issues; provides technical insight and recommendations related to determining power policies, goals and objectives; forecasts wholesale power needs for the power department; makes recommendations for power purchases and schedules from other utilities and organizations; receives directives, formulates implementation options and strategies, directs research, converts strategies to action plans with timetables and deadlines.

Coordinates new and existing development activity within the utilities service area. Attends departmental and other planning meetings to correlate the growth of the city and to review and make recommendations on the approval or disapproval of proposed subdivisions or similar projects as related to power system capabilities and impact; reviews and monitors utility easements; negotiates to acquire power utility easements and rights of way; directs and coordinates engineering projects; coordinates with other departments in the planning and approval of power service improvements and extensions.

Assists in the preparation and development of departmental budgets and monitors fiscal controls to assure conformity with established financial constraints; monitors development of bid specifications for projects and equipment acquisitions; coordinates bid processing and awards with city finance department; provides recommendations for major purchases and financial commitments; participates in the development and recommendation of changes in electric rate schedules and fees; assists in securing wholesale power purchases and other contracts.

In conjunction with the Power Director and Line Crew Foreman plans, organizes, directs and implements department safety programs and training as needed to comply with federal, state and city safety standards; monitors department safety practices; assures proper safety certifications.

Identifies sources for alternative funding related to special projects; assists in securing financial bonding; directs grant application activities, implements administrative processes as needed to comply with grant conditions; monitors grant compliance to assure effective working relationships with funding agencies.

Coordinates with Power Director and Line Crew Foreman to establish work priorities related to power lines, substations, tree trimming, meter maintenance and power distribution; develops guidelines and deadlines, initiates studies consistent with EPA and OSHA compliance requirements; In the absence of the Power Director performs critical incident or emergency decision making related to city power systems and commits city resources.

Performs electrical system design and engineering; may coordinate or direct contracted power engineering functions related to system developments, modifications, and enhancements; oversees the department construction standards development and implementation; determines and administers project design, operating and maintenance parameters, schedules, and procedures for system-wide transmission, distribution, infrastructure and related facilities.

Coordinates and manages the design of various work projects; reviews and prepares plans and specifications; prepares preliminary project feasibility studies; prepares cost estimates; assures work is completed in compliance with federal and state safety regulations; initiates plans, develops and implements a variety of reports including federal power reports, annual system reports and system analysis/operations reports.

Assists in the monitoring of billing and accounting functions; reviews rate and fee studies and proposed adjustments; utilizes personal computers to access system data and make various administrative and operational decisions.

Coordinates with the Line Crew and Substation Foremen in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of substations, overhead and underground power lines; conducts field reviews; assures proper inventory of power materials; provides support for SCADA functions to assure quality system-wide maintenance of power supply and resources.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education and Experience:

1. Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; or other field related to the management of an electrical utility;

AND

1. Four (4) years of experience in a comprehensive power utility program; experience in the administration and management of materials and personnel necessary for the development and maintenance of power systems; supervisory experience is preferred;

OR

1. An equivalent combination of education and electric utility experience.

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of general electrical engineering principles and practices; legal environment associated with power utility projects, construction and maintenance; modern methods, principles and practices of power transmission and distribution; EPA regulations and various environmental quality laws; equipment and materials used in construction and maintenance operations; current codes, standards, safety practices and principles involved in power utility operations; principles of fiscal management and employee supervision.

Ability to plan, coordinate, direct and supervise personnel; interpret laws, ordinances and regulations common to power utility operations; keep operating records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

1. Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Utah Drivers license.

1. Work Environment:

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Periodic travel required in normal course of job performance.

Benefits:

Washington City provides full time employees with an excellent benefit package including a healthcare plan (no out of pocket expense for employee/dependent coverage), dental plan (no out of pocket expense for employee, out of pocket expense for dependents only), and a vision plan (no out of pocket expense for employee/dependent coverage). In addition, the City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy, AD&D, LTD, and an impressive retirement plan. Washington City also contributes 4.5% into 401(K) plans for all eligible employees that are in the public employee fund. All benefits are effective on the first day of work. The City also provides 14 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days per year plus vacation accruals.

It is the policy of Washington City to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity standards in all phases of personnel administration: job structuring, recruitment, examination, selection, appointment, placement, training, upward mobility, discipline, discharge, etc, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or veteran status.

As per Washington City policy and/or procedures, a background check, and drug screening evaluation will be required for potential new hire candidates prior to an offer of employment. I understand that if I am under the age of 18, I must have my parent or my legal guardian grant their permission for the background check and drug screening test to be performed.

Salary : $120,047 - $134,141