Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, and reviews the activities and operations of the Electric Utility Department including all electric power resources and electrical transmission and distribution; exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff; and performs related work as required. This class is a department head position reporting to the City Manager with responsibility for policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration and operation of the divisions of the Electric Utility Department. The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing both departmental objectives and for furthering the City's goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. This position may be assigned overall administrative responsibility for all City activities in the absence of the City Manager.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Develops, plans, and implements Department goals and objectives; Recommends and administers policies and procedures; Directs, oversees and participates in the development of the Department's work plan; Assigns work activities, projects and programs; Monitors work flow; Reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; Directs, oversees, and participates in the creation of electric rate tariffs, terms and conditions, and contractual relations with consumers; Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates all power resources including analysis, selection and contract negotiation; Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates all electrical transmission and distribution systems activities including the construction, operation, and maintenance of the systems; Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the construction, maintenance, and operation of City-owned electrical facilities including street lights; Directs the development, implementation, and administration of the City's capital improvement program as it is related to City-owned electric utility facilities; Confers with and advises managerial and supervisory assistants and outside consultants on problems related to the operation, construction, and maintenance of City electric utility facilities; Supervises and participates in the development and administration of the Electric Utility Department budget; Prepares resolutions, ordinances, reports, and correspondence; Reviews plans, engineering reports and budget estimates prepared by subordinates, outside consultants, and other City Departments; Acts as a technical advisor to the City Manager, City Council, and department heads on electric utility problems; Develops comprehensive recommendations for management use; Evaluates and recommends professional engineering consultants and contracts; Represents the City before the citizens, elected officials, and community groups on utility matters; Attends and participates in professional groups and committees; Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; Coordinates Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; Develops Department's personnel requirements; Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; Provides or coordinates staff training; Works with employees to correct deficiencies; Implements discipline and termination procedures.

Knowledge of: Methods, techniques, and practices used in analysis and selection of power resources; Methods, techniques, and practices used in forecasting electric loads; Methods, techniques, and practices use in cost-of-service analysis and ratesetting; Methods, materials, techniques, and equipment used in the construction, operation, and maintenance of an electric utility; Applicable laws and regulatory codes related to electric utility operations; Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs; Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding electric utility engineering and operation; Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; Principles and practices of organization, administration, and personnel management; Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; Duties and functions of various federal, state, and joint power agencies.

Ability to: Organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Department; Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; Prepare and administer a budget; Interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; Represent the City's interests in proceedings of commissions, committees, and working groups of joint powers agencies and other agencies; Identify and respond to public and City Council issues and concerns; Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (such as groups interested in electric utility services including industrial and commercial customers, environmental organizations, etc.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge's and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is:

Education:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electrical engineering, public administration or a related field.

Experience:

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible electric utility experience, including two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility in a senior management capacity.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Interested applicants must submit an online application at www.lodi.gov. No paper applications will be accepted. For technical difficulties with your online application, please call the Neogov helpline at 855-524-5627.

Telephone: 209-333-6704. Persons with hearing impairment, please call the California Relay Service 7-1-1.

Selection Process: Only the best qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.

Evaluation of Qualifications: Application materials and resumes will be screened to determine if applicants are considered to be among the most qualified as outlined on the job announcement. Only applicants who are among the most qualified will be invited to participate in the testing process. Resumes may not be substituted for a completed application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified

individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION - City of Lodi is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and/or Federal criminal history has part of the testing process. This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and/or a full Background investigation pursuant to Penal Code §11105(b)(10), §11105.3, §13300(b)(10); Education Code §10911.5; Public Resources Code §5164) and in compliance with the City of Lodi's Fingerprinting Policy and Procedure. As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to be fingerprinted and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality.

HIRING PROCEDURE - Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications by the final filing date. Eligible lists are established upon successful completion of the selection process. The candidates must be successful in each part of the testing. To fill each vacancy the hiring department will request names to be certified from the eligible list and will make a selection from this certification list.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFERS - Conditional job offers are subject to successful completion of a medical drug screen and/or physical. Candidates should not quit or give notice to their current employer until final notification has been awarded by the Human Resources Division.

MEDICAL-DRUG SCREENING – All positions may be subject to a physical or drug screen issued by a qualified medical physician assigned by the Human Resources Division. Under the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Lodi has been designated as a drug-free workplace.

APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance and complete Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification in compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act. United States citizenship is not required. All new appointees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve months.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

SALARY - The starting salary is the first rate shown on the job announcement. Advancement to the higher steps of the salary range is based upon merit in accordance with the Salary Ordinance and Rules for Personnel Administration. Eligibility for the first merit increase is effective after 12 months and for additional merit increases after one year intervals until the employee has reached the maximum step.

HOLIDAY, VACATION, SICK, AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE - Holiday - An average of 13 paid holidays per year. Vacation - 2 weeks paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Sick Leave - 10 days per year depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Administrative Leave - Management/Mid-Management positions receive 80 hours per fiscal year, and specified professional/technical positions receive 40 hours per fiscal year (Pro-Rated).

HEALTH INSURANCE - Medical, Dental and Vision plans are available for employee and dependents. A portion of the premiums may be the employee's responsibility.

LIFE INSURANCE AND LONG TERM DISABILITY - The City pays the full premium for employee and dependent life insurance, and offers a long-term disability plan that provides up to approximately 2/3 of an employee's salary.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION - The City of Lodi is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.E.R.S.). Lodi is not a member of the Social Security System except for the required medical contribution. Employees may participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation program.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - Employees may participate in a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This bulletin does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions or job duties contained in this bulletin may include modifications pending labor agreements and/or council approval.