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The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is seeking a visionary and experienced Managing Director for Electric to join its executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the General Manager & CEO, this executive will provide strategic leadership for BPUB's electric utility operations, overseeing the reliable delivery of power to one of Texas' largest municipally owned utilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead system planning, infrastructure investment, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and organizational performance while helping shape the future of a growing border community.

• Directs assigned utility operations functions to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective, and timely service delivery.
• Leads implementation of strategic priorities, business plans, and performance objectives for assigned functions.
• Develops short- and long-range strategies, goals, and action plans based on operational needs, risk, and service expectations.
• Identifies, evaluates, and advances business initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities aligned with BPUB's mission and changing priorities.
• Plans and directs programs and activities across assigned divisions, departments, and senior staff.
• Oversees development and management of O&M and CIP budgets for assigned functions; monitors expenditures and recommends adjustments.
• Establishes performance monitoring and reporting for assigned functions; provides timely updates and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board as required.
• Develops, recommends, and administers policies, procedures, and internal controls for assigned functions.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety, reliability, environmental, and regulatory requirements; identifies and mitigates operational and enterprise risks.
• Represents BPUB with local, state, and national partners, agencies, and industry organizations; supports intergovernmental and community relations.
• Promotes a consistent, positive organizational image and communications with customers, stakeholders, and employees.
• Leads, coaches, and develops senior management and professional staff; supports talent planning and accountability for results.
• Carries out other related duties and responsibilities within the scope of executive authority, as appropriate to the operation and administration of a municipally owned utility.
• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal of all designated staff.
• May assume the duties and responsibilities of an executive team member in their absence.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public utility administration and operations specific to electric, water, and wastewater utilities.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering as applied to the development, construction, planning, and maintenance of electric power production, transmission and distribution, and water and wastewater systems, plants, distribution, and collection.
• Knowledge of ERCOT Operating Guides and Protocols.
• Knowledge of NERC (National Electric Reliability Corp.) standards.
• Knowledge and experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Knowledge in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Broad knowledge of local, state, and federal law and city ordinances.
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
• Knowledge of public relations principles and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of municipal utility accounting, budgeting, and flow of funds.
• Skills important to perform the functions of the job include:
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures.
• Professional oral and written…