Power Operations Manager

City of Richland; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richland’s Energy Services department seeks a leader to oversee electric utility field operations, directing transmission and distribution crews to ensure safe, reliable service for the community. The successful candidate will emphasize electrical safety and customer service.

Working with the Energy Services Director and Power Operations Manager, the appointee will guide utility professionals, support critical infrastructure projects, and help shape the future of Richland’s electric

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in engineering, business, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in utility operations and electrical distribution or transmission systems.
• Three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the City’s electric utility field operations, directing transmission and distribution crews to ensure safe, reliable service for the community.
• Works closely with the Energy Services Director and Power Operations Manager to lead utility professionals and support critical infrastructure projects.
• Leads planning, design, and delivery of electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure to support growth.

Skills

Electrical safety

Customer service focus

Leadership experience

Supervisory skills

Budget understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field

Job description

Department:

Energy Services

Division:

Power Operations

Pay Range

$140,150 - $210,246Annually

Midpoint

$175,198Annually

_Starting salariesgenerally fallbetween the minimum and midpoint of the range. Each offer depends on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal pay equity, and available budget. Salary offers are negotiated individually based on these factors. _

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position oversees the City’s electric utility field operations, directing transmission and distribution crews to ensure safe, reliable service for the community.The successful candidate willdemonstratean electrical safety and customer service focus.Working closely with the Energy Services Director, the Power Operations Manager leads utility professionals, supports critical infrastructure projects, and helps shape the future of Richland’s electric system.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• This is a full-time, in-person position with a typical Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Flexible scheduling options, including a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off or a 4/10 schedule, may be available.

• Final candidate mustestablishand maintainresidencywithin a 30 minute or less response timetodesignatedCity facilities for emergency response.

• This position is open until filled, with first consideration given to those applicants who apply prior toAugust 30, 2026.

Selectionwill be based on overallqualifications, skills testing(if applicable), and an interview process.The final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference checkcommensurateto the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in engineering, business, or related field

• Five (5) years of experience in utility operations and electrical distribution or transmission systems

• Three (3) years in a supervisory role

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading and supervising employees in a unionized work environment, including labor contract administration and employee relations.

• Experience with operations and maintenance of an electric utility distribution system.

• Experience developing and managing multi-year capital and expense budgets.

WE ARE RICHLAND

At the City of Richland, your work makes a difference every day. Frommaintainingessential services to enhancing our community,you’llbe part of a team that values teamwork,integrityandexcellencein what we do.

Witha strong senseof purpose, great benefits, and a commitment to growth, wearebuilding a communitywe’reproud to serve.

Join a team helping power one of Washington’s fastest-growing communities. This position plays a key role in planning, designing, and delivering the electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure that supports continued growth throughout the City of Richland. From long-range system planning and capital investments to major infrastructure projects and regional coordination efforts, this role offers the opportunity to directly influence the future of a growing municipal electric utility.

Richland Rewards– Supporting Those Who Serve

Regular Full-Time (35 to 40hr/week) Employee Benefits

• Excellentopen access(preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution

• City-paid dental and vision plans

• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee’s annual salary)

• City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Participation in the State of Washington’s Retirement Plan (PERS)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 10 Paid Holidays

• 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options. Management Level =additional3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan.

• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)

• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)

• City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Annual Performance Assessment System

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual

Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions are pro-rated based upon the position’s budgeted hours.)

Years of Continuous Service /MaximumHours Per Month

• 0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month

• 6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month

• 10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month

• 16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month

• Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month

Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some orall ofthe benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan for Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with theCity; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diversified work force. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), martial or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided for participation in the application and selection process, if requested. Persons with a disability who need assistance must notify the Human Resources Department about the accommodation needed at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling [phone].

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