Description
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Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Electric Utilities will be responsible for the planning, design, operation, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the City’s electric utility system.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Manages overall daily operations of engineering, construction, SCADA, fiber, and warehouse operations.
Manages, directs, coordinates, schedules, monitors and evaluates the work of subordinates, including interviewing applicants and imposing disciplinary measures when required.
Executes supervisory duties over direct reports to include recruitment, training, performance evaluation, discipline, and terminations.
Develops, or oversees the development of, policies, procedures and methods to be followed by subordinates.
Develops and recommends short and long-range strategic operational plans for the department.
Establishes policies, procedures, and best practices in alignment with city, state, and federal regulations.
Develops and implements strategic outsourcing programs for all aspects of projects that that cannot be completed with or by city staff.
Acts as the City’s representative on contracted projects by tracking schedules, budgets, contractor pay estimates, change orders and other requirements and documentation contained in project contract documents.
Makes recommendations for and administers department budgets.
Develops, proposes, and implements department expenditure needs; drafts and submits capital improvement proposal plans.
Prepares and presents various reports and presentation documents suitable for the Municipal Utility Board, City Council, and/or the general public.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Five years’ experience in the planning, design, operation, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of an electric utility system.
Three years of supervisory experience in a management capacity.
Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
