Deputy General Manager, Electric Resources

The Merced Irrigation District generates wholesale electric power at our Dams and is a major supplier of retail electric services to commercial, residential and industrial users in eastern Merced County.

Position Overview: 

Under direction of the General Manager, provide leadership for the general planning, direction and supervision of the functions of marketing, engineering, construction, maintenance, and resource efficiency and planning within the District's Energy Resources Department. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for energy resource planning and management, wholesale power negotiations and agreements, and representation of the District in California Public Utilities Commission hearings related to the District's energy resources matters.
• Develop and implement strategies for competition and growth.
• Direct the activities of the District's marketing and customer relations.
• Meet with industrial and commercial customers and the public in general, as necessary, to represent the District's activities.
• Manage and directly supervise personnel involved in the areas of business development, customer account management, public benefits, energy efficiency, financial analysis, engineering, construction and maintenance.
• Assist the General Manager in any matters related to the operation of the Energy Resources Department and maintain a current knowledge of electric utility techniques and best practices.
• Provide business, technical and managerial input to the General Manager and Board of Directors as requested.
• Manage and coordinate day to day operations, special projects, personnel and financial matters, including budget preparation and monitoring, of the department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, economics, marketing or related field. A minimum of 10 years of increasing responsibility and experience in an electric utility, with a minimum of 6 years in a management role.

Necessary Special Requirement:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License along with the ability to maintain a clean driving record.

Sign and acknowledge a confidentiality agreement.

Knowledge of:

• Effective leadership and management principles and practices;
• Electrical transmission and distribution, electrical rates and electric rate development, energy management and efficiency strategies;
• Industrial processes, corporate economics and competitive threats;
• Contract preparation and administration;
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations;
• Recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding the electric utility industry as they relate to the District;
• Proficient in the use of personal computer operation and related software applications, peripheral equipment operation and computer interface.

Ability to:

• Oversee the research and analysis on internal and external industry issues including renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions, photovoltaic's, solar thermal electric, wind, certain biomass resources and hydroelectric facilities to ensure the District's compliance with the current government-mandated renewable energy source requirement goal for the District of 33% by 2020.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Prepare and present oral and written reports;
• Interact and communicate with a broad spectrum of internal employees and external customers;
• Provide leadership and management of the department through coaching, enabling and facilitating employees working in a team environment;
• Build constructive relationships by promoting effective partnerships with department peers, consumers and employees;
• Understand electric industry power purchase principles and utilize strategies to ensure District electric customers experience competitive rates.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures and regulations;
• Exercise good judgment in structuring and organizing work and setting priorities, balancing the interests of clients and readily readjusting priorities to respond to customer demands;
• Prioritize workload;
• Work safely and independently.

Typical Physical Activities:

• Travels frequently by motor vehicle in the conduct of District Business.
• Communicates orally with District employees, and the public in face-to-face, one-on-one and group settings.
• Makes regular presentations to the District's Board of Directors.
• Regularly uses a telephone and e-mail for communications.
• Uses office equipment such as personal computer, copiers, scanners and fax machines.
• Sits for extended periods of time.
• Hearing and vision within normal limits.
• May walk in uneven terrain, in an outdoor environment, in varied weather conditions in the conduct of District business.

Job Requirements:

Ideal candidates will possess and Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, economics, marketing or related field. A minimum of 10 years of increasing responsibility and experience in an electric utility, with a minimum of 6 years in a management role.

The candidate must working knowledge of pertinent federal and state, along with local laws and regulations relevant to the industry. The candidate must have the ability to oversee the research and analysis on internal and external industry issues including renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions, photovoltaic's, solar thermal electric, wind, certain biomass resources and hydroelectric facilities to ensure the Districts compliance with the current government-mandated renewable energy source requirement goal for the District of 33% by 2020.

The candidate must have a broad range of proven leadership skills and department management skills facilitating employees working in a team environment. Must exercise good judgment in structuring and organizing work and setting priorities, balancing the interests of clients and readily readjusting priorities to respond to customer demands.

To Apply:

This position is open until filled. If interested and you meet the basic qualifications as outlined above please email your resume and request that a job description be sent back to you electronically. At some point a full District application form will be required as the process moves forward.