Assistant Director – Electric Operations Position Available In Houston, Alabama

Assistant Director

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  Assistant Director
• Electric Operations 
  Salary $97,780.80
• $156,436.

80 Annually Location Dothan, AL Job Type

FULL TIME

Job Number 435-25-01 Department

DOTHAN UTILITIES

Division Electric

• Admin Support Opening Date 05/15/2025 Closing Date 5/29/2025 11:59 PM Central FLSA Exempt

DESCRIPTION

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Description This position directs the operations of the city’s electric utilities. Major Duties Manages, supports, and oversees the day-to-day operation of the City of Dothan Electric Department with a focus on customer service. Interviews, hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel; coordinates and approves staff training; reviews leave requests. Attends City Commission and other meetings to provide and gather information related to system operations. Provides supervisory control of the transmission system, substations, and distribution systems; fields and responds to after-hours emergencies, including power outages, lighting issues, complaints, disconnects, reconnects, and other technical issues. Prepares, plans, manages, and leads power restoration efforts for medium to large scale power outages resulting from storm damage, equipment failures, and accidents; coordinates mutual aid from other municipal utilities as required; coordinates mutual aid assistance to other utilities as needed. Attends Emergency Management Agency meetings. Coordinates with the Utilities Director regarding customer service, operations, rates, wholesale power providers, and services. Investigates and resolves customer complaints, billing questions, rate inquiries, power quality issues, technical questions, etc. Directs special projects as assigned by the Utilities Director. Develops short and long-term goals, objectives, and plans for the department; develops budgets and strategies for the department; assists with the development of the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and other department programs. Analyzes current and future transmission, substation, and transmission needs to include equipment, materials, technology, and fleet needs. Assists the Director in the development of the annual budget; reviews budget expenditures and requests revisions to meet operational needs; reviews budget requests and makes decisions on organizing projects within the budget; consults with financial staff regarding budget matters; directs purchases in compliance with state bid laws. Prepares and presents technical and management presentations to citizen groups, technical organizations, city management, and city commission. Provides support and technical expertise to staff and other city departments on electrical issues. Reviews and approves forecasts of short

• and long-term energy capacity requirements and makes recommendations to the Director on circuits, equipment, and personnel needed to meet the energy requirements; coordinates forecasts with Energy Southeast (ESE, formerly AMEA).

Develops department standards, operating procedures, and policies specific to the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric transmission system, substations, distribution system; develops department safety policies; ensures compliance with industry regulatory and consensus standards. Develops and/or review specifications for materials, equipment, and components; prepares requests for proposals for professional services. Prepares a variety of required documentation and reports. Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of professional engineering and construction principles related to electric utility systems. Knowledge of applicable city, state, and federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, case law, and other governing rules and regulations. Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures. Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and construction of electric transmission systems, substations, and electric distribution systems and their associated devices and equipment. Knowledge of wholesale and electric retail rate structuring. Knowledge of management principles and practices. Knowledge of accounting, purchasing, and inventory management principles. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Skill in the preparation of complex, accurate, and complete reports. Skill in management and supervision. Skill in problem solving. Skill in prioritizing and planning. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Utilities Director assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the city code of ordinances, city personnel rules, federal and state law, industry standards, the National Electric Safety Code, the National Electric Code, the APPA Safety Manual, the employee handbook, IEEE guidelines, ANSI standards, NERC and FERC regulations, FCC regulations, FEMA Disaster Assistance Requirements, NIMS guidelines, TVPPA Construction Standards, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of varied management, administrative, and supervisory duties. Coordinating activities with a variety of stakeholders contributes to the complexity of the work. The purpose of this position is to direct the city’s electric utility operations. Successful performance helps ensure the effective and efficient operation of the department and the successful provision of electric services to customers.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, elected and appointed officials, representatives of other utility providers, representatives of state and federal agencies, engineers, contractors, industry managers, vendors, customers, and members of the public. Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate people, negotiate matters, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The work is typically performed in an office, at other department facilities, and outdoors, occasionally in cold, wet, or inclement weather. The work may require the use of personal protective equipment.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over Engineering Services Manager, General Line and Service Supervisor, Substation Supervisor, Chief Electric Meter Technician, and Lead Engineering Technician. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited

• college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field; and Five (5) years recent experience in management and engineering with a public or private electrical utility or management and engineering with a consulting firm providing design and construction services for electrical projects; and Possession of current and valid license as a Professional Engineer (P.

E.) in the State of Alabama or in any state with the ability to obtain registration in Alabama through reciprocity within six (6) months of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer. Graduation from an accredited

• college or university with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field preferred.
• Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER

Employees are required to complete/sign the Certification & Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion /Transfer form(s). [See condition(s) for details.]

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid operator’s driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01) In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion /demotion/transfer. (See condition for details.) An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer, due to call out requirements. An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks. Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12) Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

Application / Examination

Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade. Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing on or before the closing date of this advertisement by emailing jobs@dothan.org.