UTILITIES ELECTRIC OPERATIONS MANAGER (NON-CLASSIFIED)

The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES ELECTRIC OPERATIONS MANAGER (NON-CLASSIFIED) to fill one (1) vacancy in the Production & Operation Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department is seeking a highly qualified and results oriented leader to fill the position of Utilities Electric Operations Manager in the Energy Delivery Division. The Utilities Electric Operations Manager Non-Classified is a direct report to the Assistant General Manager for Energy Delivery and oversees a staff of approximately 61 employees, primarily utility operations staff tasked with responsibilities over several aspects of operating the energy delivery system including Utility Dispatch/System Operations, SCADA, Substation Construction and Maintenance, and Substation Test Technicians. The 24x7x365 nature of this work, and the volume of work taking place on a continuous basis, requires someone with strong organizational and leadership skills.

Under general direction, the Utilities Electric Operations Manager Non-Classified is to plan, coordinate, supervise and review the daily operation of the Electric System, including shifting electrical loads, switching electrical equipment and dispatching repair crews, As well as the construction, testing, maintenance and the repair of all substation electric-electronic equipment, SCADA computer system including hardware, software, system development, maintenance and repair. The incumbent is to do related work as required.

For positions indicating a salary range from 1N - 2X, the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion.

*This position is designated as non-classified and is exempt from the classified service. The Incumbent shall be appointed "at-will" and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Plan, schedule, assign and supervise central substation operations and the installation, construction, testing, maintenance and repair of electrical substation equipment.
• Participate in conferences with engineers, other utilities and City staff regarding projects and project problems; review project plans and drawings with crew supervisors, making change recommendations based on field observation and operation problems; inspect field projects in progress and upon completion; provide technical advice and assistance on difficult work problems; evaluate work methods and procedures used in field operations, recommending improvements.
• Participate in the safety program and coordinate the training of apprentices.
• Preparation and administration of Production and Operations Fiscal Budgets.
• Maintain project and general operating records and prepare reports as required.
• Assist in the preparation of the Capital Improvement Plan.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate subordinates.

Qualifications

Education:
Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, preferably supplemented by advanced course work in technical fields applicable to the electrical power field.

Experience:
Five years' supervisory experience in substation construction, maintenance or operation.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Ten years of experience working in the utility industry.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Resume and Letter of Interest

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute the following amounts per month, with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check:
  
  • Management and Professional Units: $150/month
  • Senior Management Unit: $175/month
  
  
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
  
• Administrative Leave -
  
  • Management and Professional Units: 64 hrs. per fiscal year.
  • Senior Management Unit: 80 hrs. per fiscal year.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 5/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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