Utilities Operations Lead: Water & Electric

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation leave

Job summary

Personnel Board of Jefferson County is seeking an Utilities Assistant Operations Manager to support the Utilities Operations Manager in daily city utility operations for water and electric services. The role involves coordinating projects, ensuring safety, and maintaining reliability for customers.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, regulatory compliance, budget administration, and collaboration with internal departments and regulators to improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience supervising employees and conducting performance appraisals.
• Experience working in a utility following safety regulations and codes.
• Experience managing distribution construction projects and coordinating with engineers.
• Experience planning safety and training sessions.
• Experience monitoring a budget and preparing bidding specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across electric and water utility functions.
• Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and administration.
• Direct planning, execution, and evaluation of utility projects and system upgrades.
• Oversee staff performance, coaching, and adherence to policies.
• Lead staff training programs on utility equipment and safety protocols.
• Develop policies to improve efficiency and emergency preparedness.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Evaluate tools, equipment, and resource needs for field operations.
• Stay current on regulations and industry best practices.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Safety training

Industrial utility knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Business Administration

Job description

Personnel Board of Jefferson County is seeking an Utilities Assistant Operations Manager to support the Utilities Operations Manager in daily city utility operations for water and electric services. The role involves coordinating projects, ensuring safety, and maintaining reliability for customers.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, regulatory compliance, budget administration, and collaboration with internal departments and regulators to improve service delivery.