DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES

Job Description

https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2397/

Under administrative direction, the Director directs and administers the Utilities Division and programs of the Port of Oakland in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives as articulated by the Executive Director and approved by the Board of Port Commissioners. The Director plans, coordinates, organizes, directs and controls all Utilities Division activities including short and long term strategic planning, infrastructure management and compliance. The Director (Director) of Utilities is a senior executive of the Port, serving at the pleasure of the Executive Director and the Board of Port Commissioners. Priorities for this role include:

• Leading the transition of utilities to the port, managing complex energy systems including load management, microgrids, and battery storage.
• Working closely with PG&E on various projects, including negotiating interconnection agreements and collaborating on energy initiatives.
• Overseeing and planning for a significant increase in energy demand, from 17 megawatts to a forecasted 75 megawatts.
• Driving environmental initiatives such as solar energy projects and the development of hydrogen fueling stations, managing a fleet of 30 hydrogen trucks.
• Growing and managing a small but expanding team, including guiding the engineering team in understanding and operating as a utility company.

Examples of Duties

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:

• Manage the Port Utility as a viable business enterprise; effectively coordinate, administer, and manage all Port Utility functions and activities; develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls; develop, implement and market Port Utility business programs and services; effectively negotiate and administer contracts and agreements; interpret and apply State, federal and local laws and regulations related to utility management; interpret and analyze information; draw valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; prepare studies and reports concerning complex matters; set priorities, meet deadlines and make sound decisions; establish and maintain accurate records; maintain level of knowledge required for satisfactory job performance; develop and administer budgets; communicate effectively; make presentations before various groups; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials, customers, power suppliers, utility and power agencies and groups, and the general public; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Define management issues and analyzing problems by collecting needed information, evaluating and prioritizing causal factors and effects, discarding irrelevant factors, producing solutions and taking action or recommending action to the Executive Director.
• Manage large-scale projects, particularly those involving energy infrastructure and environmental initiatives.
• Negotiate with other parties from widely diverse backgrounds with diplomacy.
• Meet goals and objectives through effective personnel assignments, supervision, performance evaluations and resource allocation.
• Motivate subordinates and others through a presence of authority, responsibility and leadership.
• Develop creative solutions to engineering and construction issues concerning utility infrastructure.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with subordinates, other Port personnel, Port tenants, federal, state and local agency personnel, and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires education and experience reflecting possession of the required knowledge and skills. A typical combination would include graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in electrical engineering, business or public administration or another related field plus at least seven years of professional experience in management of a utility related operation, including at least three years managing professional staff.

Additional Requirements

To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of six work related references (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two colleagues, who will not be contacted until final stages and only with prior permission of the candidate). Resume should reflect years and months of employment, beginning/ending dates, as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed.

Resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates deemed to have the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in a preliminary screening interview. Individuals deemed most qualified will be presented to the Port. An appointment is expected after finalist interviews and extensive reference and background checks that will be coordinated with the successful candidate.

Apply at: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2397

Questions or for further information contact:
Pam Derby
916-471-3126
pderby@cpshr.us

Rachael Danke
916-471-3323
rdanke@cpshr.us

The Port of Oakland'sbenefit program ranks among the best in the region for public jurisdictions and is designed to reward performance and promote a balanced lifestyle, both at the workplace and away from the workplace, for its employees and their families. The Port is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and has been recognized as a FIT-Friendly Employer by the American Heart Association.

• The Port is part of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS is a defined pension provided to regular full-time employees that work for the Port. The CalPERS defined pension is based on predetermined formula that factors in an employee's earnings history, tenure of service and age. The retirement formula for new hires is 2% at 62 years of age or 2.5% at 55 for with other CalPERS service and/or reciprocity.
• The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CalPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for employees and dependent health insurance coverage not to exceed the Kaiser-HMO Family Plan; cash in lieu of medical benefit is also available.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for dental and vision coverage.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage and reimburses employees for the State Disability Insurance.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for life insurance at one-time annual salary with certain limits.
• The Port offers aDeferred Compensation Plan allowing employees to save and invest money for retirement with tax benefits.

Time Away from Work

• From 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on years of employment at the Port.
• 10 days of management leave for employees exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• 1 paid Floating Holiday per year.
• 12 days of sick leave per year after three months of employment which includes 4 days of personal leave.
• 13paid holidays as well as the second half of the shift on December 24 and December 31.

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