OPERATIONS MANAGER - ELECTRIC UTILITY

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APPLY BY: JULY 28, 2025, 5:00 PM

JOB SUMMARY

Target Hiring Range: $177,000 - $201,923 (DOQ)

The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, timely and efficient completion of work relating to the construction, operation, maintenance, and emergency restoration of the District's electric system. This position is responsible for a positive safety culture and ensures effective coordination among and between employees and departments.

District Values

Is responsible for knowledge of the District's Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Principles and for demonstrating them during the normal course of business through example and action and for applying them whenever situations arise that cannot readily be resolved by application of department procedure or District policy. The District's Values include: Customer Focus, Respect, Integrity, Personal Responsibility, Teamwork, and Forward Focus.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Alignment: Partners with the Management Leadership Team to execute the strategic direction, long-term goals, initiatives, priorities, and operating plan.

Leadership: Accountable for creating a department environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the District's mission, vision, and values. Work to attract, develop, and retain talented, diverse individuals. Develop a succession plan with supportive mentoring, cross-training, and development programs.

Management: Motivate, evaluate, and mentor department staff. Provide training and professional development opportunities. Implement performance improvement plans and/or termination procedures as needed. Continually cultivate the positive culture of the District with department staff. Monitor and assess staff workload. Maintain a strong, safety centric department culture.

Conduct: Model and drive a culture of accountability and discipline to attain and sustain department performance. Set the standard of professional behavior, cooperation, community service and quality and acceptable quantity of work. Understand and follow District policy and procedures, sets example of expectations regarding appropriate standards of performance.

Annual Budget: Direct the administration of department(s) annual budget to ensure maximum utilization of resources and optimum financial positioning for the District. Prudently manage department resources, ensure budget is followed, and address variances in a timely manner.

Board of Commissioners: May attend regular or special meetings of the Board of Commissioners as assigned.

Representation and Meeting Attendance: Represents the District at meetings, conferences, and other events, sponsored by members of the public power community, local service organizations and other entities, as deemed appropriate. Stays informed of regional issues and actively participates in the meetings and discussions.

Department Functions: Responsible for ensuring that the District's policies are consistently observed and for directing the development and implementation of appropriate departmental policies and procedures. Approve time records, provide appropriate coaching, employee development, feedback, and performance appraisals. Formally address performance or behavior concerns of employees in accordance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

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