Assistant Director, Electric Utilities ($106,506 to $164,019)

THE POSITION

The purpose of this job is to assist the director of utilities by planning, directing and organizing daily operations of divisions within the Utilities department. Manages personnel, operations, customer service, facilities, capital improvements, maintenance and engineering functions.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the director in the execution of department strategic plans, implementation of department-wide initiatives and direction of operational activities; coordinates major projects and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Supervises, manages and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, and discipline; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Oversees division budgets. Assists in preparing annual operating and capital budgets and ensures fiscal accountability.
• Prepares memos, reports and presentations for City Council, advisory boards and task forces.
• Ensures accurate recordkeeping, reviews safety procedures and develops procedural changes.
• Establishes and implements customer service standards.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

Work requires managing and monitoring work performance by directing multiple groups of employees across more than one business function, including making decisions on hiring, disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, conducting performance evaluations and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed.

 

Human Collaboration and Job Impact

This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization the department or unit objectives, the output of services or employee or public satisfaction.

• Interactions and communications may result in recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. May also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money or public/employee relations.

 

Fiscal Responsibility

This section describes the accountability and participation if any, as it relates to the fiscal accountability within department or assigned area(s) of responsibility.

• Position has moderate fiscal responsibility.
• May be responsible for manging division budget, billing, accounting of funds and/or handling and balancing of cash.

 

Minimum Qualifications – An Equivalent Combination of Education, Training and Experience Will Be Considered

Education and Experience

• • • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
    • 7-9 years of experience in utility operations, including prior supervisory experience. Experience in electric utility operations preferred.

 

Licenses or Certifications

• • • Valid driver’s license.
    • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Which May Be Representative But Not All-Inclusive of Those Commonly Associated with This Position

Knowledge of:

• Algebra, geometry, calculus and engineering formulas.
• Principles, practices and methods of municipal government.
• Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to electrical generation, transmission and distribution.
• Managerial best practices and methods.
• General office practices, administrative procedures and records management.

Skill in:

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
• Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Collecting, organizing and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Ability to:

• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
• Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train and/or supervise the work of others.
• Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
• Focus on tasks.

 

Compensation

The salary range for the Utilities Director position will be $106,506 to $164,019, with the midpoint salary being $135,263. Attached is the 2025 benefit guide.

 

Residency

Residency in Columbia, Missouri, is preferred.

 

Background and Credit Checks

The finalists for the position will undergo background and credit checks that may include:

• Criminal Records
• Driving Records
• Education Completion
• Personality Profile Assessments

 

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POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

 

TO APPLY, VISIT: jobs.thenextmovegroup.com/comoAssistantDirector or email jobs@thenextmovegroup.com.

If you have questions, please reach out to Ali Marie Watson at ali@thenextmovegroup.com.