Deputy General Manager - Energy Resources

Definition

Under direction of the General Manager, provide leadership, direction and management of the Energy Resources and Hydroelectric departments. Major functions include: Planning, budgeting, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance, marketing, staffing, training and administration. Perform other related work as required. Serve as acting General Manager as required. This is a department head position.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education that would prepare the candidate for the duties and responsibilities of the position is acceptable.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Business or a related field. MBA and P.E. license desirable.

A minimum of ten (10) years of increasing responsibility and experience in an electric utility, with a minimum of six (6) years in a management role.

Oversee the research and analysis on internal and external industry issues including renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions, photovoltaic’s, solar thermal electric, wind, certain biomass resources and hydroelectric facilities to ensure the District’s compliance with the current government-mandated renewable energy source requirement goal for the District of 33% by 2020.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Prepare and present oral and written reports;

Interact and communicate with a broad spectrum of internal employees and external customers;

Provide leadership and management of the department through coaching, enabling and facilitating employees working in a team environment;

Build constructive relationships by promoting effective partnerships with department peers, consumers and employees;

Understand electric industry power purchase principles and utilize strategies to ensure District electric customers experience competitive rates.

Interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures and regulations;

Exercise good judgment in structuring and organizing work and setting priorities, balancing the interests of clients and readily readjusting priorities to respond to customer demands;

Prioritize workload;

Work safely and independently.

Effective leadership and management principles and practices;

Electrical transmission and distribution, hydro generation, power markets, electrical rates and electric rate development, energy management and efficiency strategies;

Industrial processes, corporate economics and competitive threats;

Contract preparation and administration;

Pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations;

Recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding the electric utility industry as they relate to the District;

Proficient in the use of personal computer operation and related software applications, peripheral equipment operation and computer interface.

Must file a Statement of Economic Interests in compliance with Government Code Section 8100.

Must complete a two-hour Ethics training course every two years in compliance with California AB 1234.

Must complete two hours of Sexual Harassment training every two years in compliance with California AB 1825.

A valid California Class C Driver License and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program.

Abide by all District policies, guidelines and rules.

Exposure to the sun: 10% or less work time spent outside a building and exposed to the sun.

Irregular or extended work hours: Occasionally required to change working hours or work overtime.

Work performed in an office environment.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Supervision

The position receives general supervision from the General Manager.

DATE OF POSTING: June 10, 2025

CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS: June 24, 2025

LOCATION OF JOB: 3321 N. Franklin Rd., Merced, CA 95348

ANTICIPATED INTERVIEW DATE: To be announced

ANTICIPATED DATE OF HIRE: To be announced