• Education or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field; and
• Four (4) years experience at a responsible level in engineering in the electric utility industry or closely related field is required. 
• One (1) year of experience managing staff and with responsibility for division budget planning and administration is desirable.

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Electrical Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or closely related field.

• Possession of a, valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of application and for the duration of employment.

This is a management position in the unclassified service responsible for managing the Engineering Division of the Electric Department relating to planning, engineering, design construction and environmental compliance of electric utility transmission, distribution and generation facilities. The position requires a demonstrated ability to work well with management, professional and administrative support employees in the Department and with customers, professionals, managers and all City Departments.

As a member of the City’s Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and values.

• Plans, develops, coordinates, performs, and directs the activities of an assigned Division(s) of the Electric Utility Department;
• Provides management and supervision for all activities of Engineering in the planning, engineering and design of individual system extensions, revisions and improvements;
• Provides recommendations on a broad spectrum of division related issues;
• Manages assigned staff, provides technical instructions and assistance as necessary; develops, performs and manages the implementation of utility plans based upon applicable State and Federal laws;
• May be responsible for directing the activities of consultants and contractors;
• Attends meetings and works with engineers, contractors, specialists and City staff to ensure that City guidelines are met in the defining of the details of projects;
• Represents the City at industry meetings, management groups, professional organizations, and other meetings;
• Makes periodic and special reports, which describe current activities of Engineering and conducts special studies and prepares reports, including findings and recommendations, as required;
• Prepares or directs the preparation of all purchase specifications required to implement Electric Utility Department purchases in connection with system expansion and improvements;
• Conducts review and analyses of new equipment, methods and materials pertinent to the improvement, operation and maintenance of the system and makes recommendations to the Operations Manager;
• Administer and assist in the staff and financial matters of the Engineering Division; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Principles of electrical utility planning and engineering involved in the development, construction, production, operational methods in interconnected utility area, principles of program evaluation, forecasting and planning, probability and energy analysis and formulation; customer service; telecommunications; information technology;
• Principles of engineering economics; and the principles of management and personnel administration;
• Confers with and assists the Director of  Electric Utility  in the development of long-range plans, goals and objectives, and budgets;
• Principles of management, supervision,  training and performance evaluation;
• Principles of organization and management, effective leadership and municipal budgeting and administration;
• Manages, schedules and evaluates the work of Engineering Division staff, and develops processes designed to support a continuous learning environment;
• Analyzes Engineering Division operations to determine the most efficient and effective assignment of staff;
• Prepares the division budget, recommends allocation of division funds within guidelines; monitors expenditures to ensure adherence to the approved budget, manages contractual services;
• Prepares complete and comprehensive reports and records and presents a variety of reports regarding Engineering Division operations;
• Research methods and statistical analysis;
• Problem solving and conflict resolution practices and techniques;
• Complex spreadsheets and database applications;
• Preparation and administration of contracts and fiscal planning;
• Project and workload planning;  
• Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards; and

• Analyze complex data; resolve applicable problems; evaluate alternatives and recommend course of action;
• Effectively negotiate contracts and customer business relations;
• Manage contractor activities;
• Manage project development, and operations management;
• Identify, research and gather relevant information from a variety of sources;
• Exercise sound and independent  judgment, conduct independent analyses and make recommendations on difficult and sensitive issues;
• Anticipate potential problems, develop contingency plans when needed and solve concurrent problems;
• Provide the leadership and management of the division through coaching, enabling and facilitating employees working in a team environment;
• Create a culture that is conducive to change and that is one that is able to select, recruit, retain, develop and motivate a skilled and talented workforce where everyone knows their mission, role, and job;
• Establish clear goals and objectives in order to create an organization that delivers excellent customer service through ethical leadership standards, establishes an atmosphere of respect for employees consistent with the City’s Code of Ethics and Values;
• Build constructive relationships by promoting effective partnerships with department peers, bargaining units, employees, citizens, and others contacted in the course of work;
• Represent and speak for the department and its work, e.g., presenting, explaining, promoting, defining, and negotiating to those within and outside the department by making clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups, by listening effectively and clarifying information and by facilitating an open exchange of ideas;
• Prepare and present highly technical and complex written and oral reports using multi-media to large groups and City staff;
• Work effectively as a member of the department’s management team to achieve common goals and be able to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external City clients;
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate organization activities and effectively manage the work of Engineering Division staff;
• Work effectively and coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines;
• Communicate logically and clearly, both orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions;
• Understand and carry out highly complex technical tasks;
• Use computer applications, prepare memos and procedural documentation;
• Create, manage and maintain complex filing and record systems;
• Operate office machines and common office equipment including a personal computer, copier and facsimile machine; and
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, crawl, climb, lift or any other physical requirement as necessitated by the position to perform assigned duties.