UTILITIES GENERAL MANAGER (Non-Classified*)

The Position

The Utilities General Manager recruitment is being facilitated by Koff & Associates .

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The salary range is $220,320 - $316,740 annually, with a performance-based merit range from $316,740 - $364,248.

The ideal candidate will be an inclusive, creative, thought leader with a skill set of creating a solid culture of employee empowerment and high performance. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills able to build and foster strong working relationships with elected officials, leadership, staff, community and business partners. The selected candidate will have a track record of success in the water and/or energy industries and be comfortable working in an active labor environment and demonstrate the ability to effectively lead and guide an organization that embraces best practices and advanced technology to achieve RPU’s goals. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for public service and pursuing professional success and efficiencies in alignment with the mission and vision of the City of Riverside.

* 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. Positions in this classification may be eligible to have salary increased to a maximum of fifteen percent beyond the regularly assigned top of the salary range for "outstanding performance", subject to City Manager approval.

Work Performed

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

• Direct and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, direct, and review the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electric utility systems.
• Plan, direct, and review the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the domestic and irrigation water systems.
• Develop overall policies and financial resource and facility plans for electric and water utilities in conjunction with key staff personnel and specialized consultants.
• Conduct resource planning with other electric utilities requiring negotiations involving complex terms and conditions for integrated power resources and for participation in joint ownership of generation and transmission facilities.
• Confer with division heads to review current and proposed projects, work schedules, organization, and personnel problems.
• Direct the preparation of technical and administrative reports; present reports and recommendations to the City Manager, Board of Public Utilities, and City Council.
• Coordinate with consultants and other agencies on regulatory and legislative matters affecting utility operations; testify before state and federal regulatory and legislative bodies as required.
• Review with staff and other agencies plans for enhancing and protecting the quality and adequacy of extensive water resources owned by the City.
• Establish guidelines for the development of electric and water sales, rules, and regulations and the issuance of revenue bonds.
• Develop general procedures for control of division activities.
• Participate in industry and professional conferences and speak before civic and community groups regarding plans and policies.
• Direct and participate in the preparation of the capital improvement plan and budget.
• Coordinate department activities with other City departments and with outside agencies.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate professional, technical, and clerical subordinates.

Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in civil or electrical engineering supplemented by graduate training in public administration.

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in utilities planning, coordinating, and financing.

Necessary Special Requirement:
Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Selection Process

If interested, view the (Hyperlink Brochure) and visit the Koff & Associates website .

To be considered, please submit:
Resume Cover Letter Five (5) work related references

NOTE: Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of past organization(s).

The final filing date is Monday, July 22, 2024.

For additional information, please contact:

Frank Rojas

Phone: 510-495-0448

frank_rojas@ajg.com

OR

Amanda Kreller

Phone: 707-687-2194

amanda_kreller@ajg.com

Website: https://koffassociates.com/

Resumes will be screened by Koff & Associates and candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview with Koff & Associates. Results will be reported to the City of Riverside and the City will select candidates to participate in panel interviews. Extensive reference and background checks will be completed on the selected candidate.

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 $1,516 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).

• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 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 a maximum of $700,000 plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes all typical vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.

• 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.
• Administration Leave- 80 hours a fiscal year

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

Closing Date/Time: 7/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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