Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager

The City of Ames has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Manager to provide support to the Electric Services Department. Under the direct supervision of the Electric Services Director, this position supervises the activities of the Electrical Engineering Division of the Electric Utility; plans and designs electrical transmission and distribution facilities and services.

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.

Compensation Philosophy:
The City of Ames has a compensation philosophy for our merit salary ranges that provides growth for employees as they gain experience and expertise in their roles. The minimum pay of each range is intended to reflect an employee's qualifications that meet the position's minimum requirements. The median of any range is for an employee who can reasonably meet all expectations of the position responsibilities without initial or extensive training.

The City may consider a candidate's education, experience, and skills that are above the minimum requirements when considering a salary closer to the median. The median salary for this position is $137,568. Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at:
Benefits. The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit: PSLF.

The City of Ames offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees regularly working 20 hours or more per week. Benefits are pro-rated for employees working between 20-39 hours per week. The benefits available include vacation, sick leave, family sick leave, life insurance and AD&D, health and dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, discounted Parks and Recreation gym usage and exercise classes, and an employee assistance program.

The City of Ames is a PSLF eligible employer. The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please .

The work involves sitting and using arm/leg controls 50 percent of the time; standing and walking 50 percent of the time; frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds; and occasionally lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds. The minimum standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects or parts, use of measurement devices, or assembly of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Required Physical

Activities:

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The work is performed inside and outside occasionally and occasionally includes being exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards. Examples of Equipment Used on the Job:
Light vehicle; telephone; pager; two-way radio; general office equipment; a variety of audio-visual equipment; personal computers and peripheral equipment; word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and communications software; manual and automated drafting equipment, a variety of measurement and diagnostic equipment; a variety of printed materials; general purpose maintenance equipment; safety equipment and clothing.

The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience; phone interview; hiring assessment; on-site interview, which will include a manager meeting; and completion of reference checks and a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.

** Preference may be given to applicants possessing qualifications above the minimum.**

Depending on the number of qualified candidates, the City may forego phone interviews.