Electric Utilities Director

$127,396 - $156,060/Yr

City of Apex, NC - Apex, NC

Full-time - Senior

Apex, NC

501-1,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Town of Apex invites applications for the position of Electric Utilities Director. This role involves performing managerial and technical work directing the Town's Electric Utilities Department to ensure cost-efficient, safe, and reliable delivery of electric service consistent with sound engineering and customer service principles, established safety procedures and codes, and Town policies. The position requires overseeing engineering, planning, development, technical, supervisory, and administrative work, as well as managing electric distribution operations activities including construction and maintenance. The Electric Utilities Director reports to the Assistant Town Manager and requires little or no direction on work, subject only to policy or strategic guidance. Supervision is exercised over all department personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the department operating budget.
• Oversees engineering, designing, and developing projects to meet the energy needs of Apex customers.
• Manages the construction, maintenance, and repair efforts of the electric system for optimal functionality.
• Supports education and growth opportunities for the workforce.
• Provides technical analysis for complex problems within the electric system.
• Directs, organizes, and coordinates the efficient, reliable, and safe operation of the electric distribution system.
• Plans, develops, and provides for the design of electrical engineering projects, estimating project costs, and overseeing projects in the implementation and construction phases.
• Monitors the field activities of electric utility crews, ensuring plans and priorities are met.
• Oversees system design and improvement, including metering, load management, and other enhancements.
• Investigates customer's requests for service and plans preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinates and performs purchasing of equipment, tools, supplies, and parts to maintain efficient operations.
• Selects, promotes, motivates, trains, counsels, and recommends pay adjustments, rewards, and disciplinary actions for assigned personnel.
• Serves as alternate for Town on NCEMPA Board of Commissioners.
• Builds relationships with other municipal power agencies, Electricities, and Duke.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical preferred), business, or public administration.
• 6+ years of extensive experience working with an electric utility in a management position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program