The City of Independence is recruiting for an Electric Distribution Manager. This position will oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of the City’s transmission and distribution division. This position will be open until filled.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of managerial duties. Plans, coordinates, and manages the construction, operation, and maintenance of the City’s transmission and distribution division to include supervision of overhead and underground facilities, substation facilities, meter shop and the vegetation management program.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED
This position performs work under the broad policy guidance and direction of the Power & Light Director.
Provides close to general supervision to various superintendents and/or support staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Electric Distribution Manager may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, and perform related duties as assigned.
General Duties
- Perform supervisory functions in accordance with City policies, procedures and applicable laws including: job skills training; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Planning, directing and supervising personnel and equipment performing essential duties required to construct and maintain power transmission, distribution, and substation systems.
- Provide support and management oversight to the division superintendents to maximize labor, equipment, and planning processes to ensure successful execution of department projects.
- Coordinate with System Operations and Engineering Divisions to ensure combined goals of the Department are met.
- Develop and implement plans, policies and programs which promote improved, safety, reliability and efficient operations of Transmission and Distribution System.
- Engage in evaluation, development and integration of new technologies on the system
- Responsible for ensuring system improvements are identified and applied.
- Identify and implement processes and procedures.
- Identify and establish plans and goals to improve the operations of the transmission and distributions system including cost effectiveness, timeliness and reliability.
- Support, develop and manage technical skills and safety methods training of field personnel.
- Follows and enforce all safety protocols established by City and safety standards.
- Develop, communicate, and oversee policies, procedures, and standards for the department and make improvement recommendations when necessary.
- Identify and develop potential sources for supplies, materials, equipment, and services that meet quality and price expectations.
- Maintain familiarity with the latest NERC Standards and that the standards are implemented in the operation of the electric system.
- Oversee and direct all outage response actions according to the Power & Light Department Emergency Response Standard Operating Procedures.
- Manage union labor relations including meeting with city and utility management, business associates, customers, regulating agencies, advisory boards, special interest groups, neighboring utility officials and other members of the community for the purpose of discussing electric service, power supply and broad utility/energy policies and issues.
- Oversee and direct contract services including, but not limited to, vegetation management, underground locating, construction and maintenance of facilities, etc., reviewing weekly time records and monthly production reports.
- Investigate all complaints, property damage reports and file written recommendation to the city’s law department.
- Plan, manage and control department’s financial resources through defining and developing operations, maintenance and construction budgets.
- Develop, recommend, monitor and oversee department annual operating budget.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from college with an associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school;
AND
- Four (4) years of experience in utility, power, light and general municipal government;
OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Special Requirements and/or Qualifications:
Current Journey Lineman status.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire.
Ability to work on call, overtime or extended hours during emergency conditions or as needed.
Must pass background and drug screening
In addition to the application, testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Thorough knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards, theory, principles, practices, costs, techniques, trends, regulations, standards, equipment, materials and compliance related to the area of specialization.
Knowledge of professional and ethical conduct standards related to the area of specialization.
Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, cost control, safety, and administrative practices.
Knowledge of relevant laws, statutes, regulations, and policies that pertain to the area of specialization or unit and the ability to interpret and apply them.
Knowledge and understanding of information technology and computer capabilities applicable to design, project management, and business aspects of the area of specialization.
Skilled in coordinating activities, tasks, and/or projects to meet established deadlines and time frames.
Skilled in selecting, developing, organizing, motivating, training, evaluating and effectively utilizing staff; using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guideline.
Skilled in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with minimal direction.
Skilled in proper use of tools and equipment related to overhead and underground electrical construction.
Ability to read and interpret documents including but not limited to safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedure manuals and other written materials.
Ability to apply logical thinking to solve problems, accomplish tasks and to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ability to supervise and direct staff groups engaged in the operation, maintenance and construction of electric utility-grade power transmission and distribution systems and substations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, and others encountered in the course of work.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to management, staff, public and contractors/ vendors.
Ability to utilize City-specific software, and general office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to oversee staff and work performed, either directly or via subordinate supervision.
Ability to learn, apply and perform work under applicable City policies, practices and procedures
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Work may be performed in either an office environment or in a field setting. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to humanresources-coi@indepmo.org.
