Hydroelectric Division Manager

The Hydroelectric Division Manager at Turlock Irrigation District oversees the planning, supervision, and coordination of electrical power plant operations. Responsibilities include managing work crews, resolving issues, conducting performance appraisals, preparing reports, and coordinating activities with other departments. Candidates should have relevant education and at least five years of experience in power plant operations, including two years in a supervisory role. A California driver's license is required.
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, to assist in the planning, direction, supervision, and coordination of the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical system power plants.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the planning, direction, supervision, and coordination, through supervisors, of work crews engaged in the construction, maintenance and operation of electrical power plants.

Check crews daily on the job to determine adequacy of work being performed.

Provide assistance to supervisors in the resolution of difficult problems or complaints; coach and counsel as required. Review assigned work and provide ongoing feedback regarding work performance. Conduct annual performance appraisals. Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

Requisition needed supplies and materials. Prepare and maintain a variety of reports. Respond to citizen complaints and inquiries. Assist in budget preparation and administration.

Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities. Formulate, prepare and recommend for approval, policies, procedures, studies, and reports.

Coordinate power plant activities with other departments and divisions, and with outside agencies.

Respond to emergency situations and be on call as assigned.

Comply with and enforce all District rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:

Education
Usually exhibited by a person with an equivalent of completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in power plant construction, maintenance, and operation.

Experience
Usually exhibited by a person with five years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electric power plant facilities, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.

Skills and Abilities

Interpersonal and Communication.
Ability to: communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and work cooperatively with executive and management staff, employees, and others. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.

Technical and Analytical.
Must have ability to: read and interpret plans and specifications; and set up and maintain record-keeping systems.

Administration and Operations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, budget, and personnel management. Ability to: plan and schedule work; and make estimates of material and labor needs.
Necessary Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.

Must file a Statement of Economic Interest in compliance with Governmental Code Section 8100.

Sign & Acknowledge a Confidentiality Agreement.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score
Oral Interview 70%

Medical Examination
This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification.

Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status.

Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals.

Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License.

Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop.

Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.org.

POSTING
Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Wednesday, September 11, 2024 until position is filled or we have enough qualified applicants for consideration.

Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 for additional wage information.

Human Resources
(209) 883-8253