Supervise and coordinate activities of power generation, transmission and distribution for the City and Borough of Sitka. 36 MW hydroelectric, 27 MW diesel generation, 24.5 MW peak load; 69 kV transmission; distribution to pop. 9000, 3 major seafood freezer plants, major hydro expansion completed December 2014. Direct supervision is exercised over the work of all Electric Utility Department employees including FT staff of 30+, 25-member IBEW unit. Leadership, long-range vision, FERC licensing experience desired.
The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Administrator but extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Performs duties of other employees in the Electric Department as required or assigned by supervisory personnel. Maintain effective working relationships with other Department and City employees, Assembly members, contractors, consultants, other utilities, State and Federal representatives and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment however work may be performed in an outdoor environment which may involve adverse weather conditions and related hazards in which the employee is subject to potential personal danger. Annual Salary 127,233+ DOE/Q EOE
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of electric generation, transmission, distribution, operation and maintenance principles, practices and procedures;
Comprehensive knowledge of effective management principles;
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical engineering;
Ability to prepare contract specifications and scope of work descriptions;
Ability to organize and direct the activities of professional, technical and clerical staff;
Ability to develop and implement long range plans;
Ability to manage and control large construction projects and expenditures
Ability to handle confidential employee and administrative information with tact and discretion.
Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
Integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
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Additional Salary Information: The position offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefit package.
