Special Requirements, Education & Experience

 

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of electric distribution and transmission systems and of electrical system operation, loading, capacity, and basic design.
• Thorough knowledge of the equipment and materials used in the construction, maintenance and repair of underground and overhead electric distribution lines and related equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and related safety practices involved in the work and ability to assure safe working conditions for system employees.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology to the work of the department and ability to implement and operate a variety of technical resources for the electrical utility system.
• Considerable knowledge of governmental budgeting, personnel and purchasing practices.
• Considerable management knowledge and skill in hiring, training, leadership, motivations, communications, collaborative conflict resolution, and performance coaching and evaluation.
• Working knowledge of personnel laws and regulations related to employment and safety.
• Ability to perform long and short-range planning and to articulate a vision of future system design and performance to higher management levels.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering designs, drawing, and specifications related to electrical distribution work.
• Ability to prepare complex records and reports.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of other staff including effective communication, motivation, and performance coaching.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with public officials, employees, contractors, utility companies, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University in Engineering, preferably Electrical, or a related field preferred. Associate's degree or certificate in Electrical Technology required.

• A minimum of (10) ten years of progressively responsible work experience, preferably in a municipal electrical utility environment, which includes extensive experience in electric utility management is preferred. 

OR

Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.