ELECTRIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR(Job Id 53605)

New Hampshire Department of Business & Economic Affairs; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy in Concord, NH, seeks an Electric Safety Administrator to provide senior level management, analyses, and recommendations on electric distribution reliability and safety, including emergency plans and outage responses.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 7 years of related experience (or 11 years education/experience) in engineering, safety, or nuclear/science disciplines. A valid driver's license is required, with trainee options available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience, or equivalent combination of 11 years of education and experience after high school.
• Education/experience must be in chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial or mechanical engineering, nuclear science and engineering or occupational safety and health.
• Valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Enforcement Division Director in the administration of the division.
• Supervise and train clerical, professional and technical Enforcement Division staff; evaluate subordinates.
• Prepare reports, studies and testimony for Department of Energy and PUC on technical utility issues.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Budget preparation

Leadership and supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree + 7 years experience

Job description

ELECTRIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR (Job Id 53605)

Location: US:NH:CONCORD

Occupation Category: 13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 09/22/2026

Close Date: 10/22/2026

Salary: 37.220-51.070

Department of Energy

Enforcement Division

21 South Fruit Street

Suite 10

Concord, NH 03301

ELECTRIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR

Position # 44244

$37.22/hour - $51.07/hour

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Energy, Enforcement Division has a full-time vacancy for 13-1040 Compliance Officers-8.

Summary

To provide senior level management, analyses, and recommendations regarding operational aspects of the electric distribution system, including capital projects for reliability and safety as well as review of emergency response plans, participation during significant events, and evaluation of electric utility responses to outages and significant events.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 11 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial or mechanical engineering, nuclear science and engineering or occupational safety and health.

License/Certification

Valid drivers license

Other Requirements

None

Trainee Option

Candidates with an equivalent combination of 10+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in 'trainee status' for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in engineering, electric utility reliability or operations, security, administrative procedures, and enforcement applications. Knowledge of program administration and evaluation. Knowledge of state and federal laws relating to electric utilities. Experience working with the State Building Code. Knowledge of the principles of supervision, administration, and community organization as applicable to specialized program area. Ability to prepare budgets. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to evaluate and analyze program effectiveness and resource management. Ability to speak before public groups and legislative committees. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and other public officials. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

After-hire Requirements

None

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Disclaimers

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities

DETAILED TASKS (STANDARD): None

Detailed Tasks (agency/Position-specific)

Assists the Enf rcement Division Director in the administration of the division.

Supervises and provides training for clerical, professional and technical Enforcement Division staff in the study, analysis, research and reporting of results on operational issues. Evaluates the work product of subordinates and prepares performance evaluations.

Institutes business processes in order to prepare and supervise the preparation of detailed reports, studies and testimony used to formulate recommendations to the Department of Energy and the Public Utilities Commission on technical aspects in utility operations, public utility policy and engineering issues.

Analyzes technical aspects of utility operations such as capacity, reliability, safety, and physical and cyber security including associated costs of utility operations to ensure adequate planning to meet regulatory standards.

Supports State Emergency Response Plan implementation as designated Emergency Support Function role within National Incident Management framework including drill participation, emergency response and plan review.

Represents the Department of Energy on the State Security Team for developing and enforcing agency policies regarding data classification and appropriate user computer security methodologies; coordinates training as required.

Investigates power outages, health and safety violations, customer complaints, accidents and other conditions impacting the public and recommends action or improvements. Conducts periodic inspections of electric utility workers to determine compliance with Department rules and policies.

Maintains important and continuous contact with officials of public utility companies or their representatives; consumers; state, regional and federal officials and special interest groups in the exchange, development and analysis of information on which public utility policy, strategic planning and the provision of safe and reliable service are based. Represent the