Power Operations Manager

City of Richland

2d•$115,814 - $162,136•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees the City’s electric utility field operations, directing transmission and distribution crews to ensure safe, reliable service for the community. The successful candidate will demonstrate an electrical safety and customer service focus. Working closely with the Energy Services Director, the Power Operations Manager leads utility professionals, supports critical infrastructure projects, and helps shape the future of Richland’s electric system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with coursework in engineering, business, or related field
Five (5) years of experience in utility operations and electrical distribution or transmission systems
Three (3) years in a supervisory role
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Experience leading and supervising employees in a unionized work environment, including labor contract administration and employee relations.
Experience with operations and maintenance of an electric utility distribution system.
Experience developing and managing multi-year capital and expense budgets.

Responsibilities

Oversees the City’s electric utility field operations.
Directs transmission and distribution crews to ensure safe, reliable service for the community.
Leads utility professionals.
Supports critical infrastructure projects.
Helps shape the future of Richland’s electric system.

Benefits

Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
City-paid dental and vision plans
City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid Holidays
4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options.
Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan.
Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Performance Assessment System
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions are pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)