This position is responsible for the operations of the Electric Department. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling the activities of the Electric Department in accordance with established policies.

• Assists the Utility Manager with day-to-day operations and capital projects.
• Manages and directs the activities of the Line Crew and Department.
• Acts as the Utility Manager, in their absence.
• Develops plans and budgets for the department.
• Provides periodic evaluation of the utility system with the Utility Manager and makes recommendations for necessary maintenance and replacement.
• Ensures compliance with the National Electric Safety Code.
• Develops operating procedures and utilizes equipment and technology that will improve productivity, customer service, safety, and employee morale.
• Coordinates the correction of voltage, power factor, and load factor problems.
• Analyzes outage report and identifies service reliability problems.
• Develops and recommends methods for improving service reliability.
• Trains on new technology and product development as it relates to the distribution system.
• Acts as the primary load dispatcher during emergencies.
• Attends meetings, as needed.
• Communicates right-of-way clearing needs for the distribution and transmission system.
• Recommends long-range and short-term equipment replacements.
• Maintains a system of records, reports, and statistical chars and data of pole inspections, work productivity, safety, and training.
• Plans and recommends system improvements and new capital projects.
• Assists the Utility Manager with investigations of employee accidents and prepares reports of personnel injuries, accidents, and possible property damage claims.
• Assists the Utility Manager with studies and reviews accident reports and determines remedial or preventative actions.
• Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
• Follows safe work practices

Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree (Bachelors preferred) in electrical engineering or business management supplemented by at least 5 years of experience as a lineman.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Electrical codes and standards.
• State/federal/local laws, ordinances, and regulations on electric utilities.
• Administration and accounting procedures.
• Electrical metering and appropriate application.
• Substation engineering and techniques.
• Transmission and distribution line design.
• Basic electrical engineering.
• Operations of electrical utility and electrical construction techniques.
• Oral and written communications.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Apply advanced mathematical concepts to real electrical/structural design.
• Interpret engineering drawings and comply with the National Electrical Safety Code.
• Multi-task and prioritize work.
• Assign and supervise the work of others; motivate employees to work toward common goals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and the general public.

Valid Drivers License is required to perform job duties Must complete ICS 100, 200,700 and 800 within first 6 months of employment. ICS 300 and 400 to be completed as soon as available.