City Manager​/General Manager

Overview

Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the Electric Division including Electric Systems, Operations, and all employees responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of the facilities necessary to produce and distribute electric energy; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the General Manager.

The goal of Ketchikan Public Utilities is to provide quality utility services as efficiently and effectively as possible within guidelines established by federal and state law, the Charter of the City of Ketchikan, the Ketchikan Municipal Code and the citizens of Ketchikan as represented by the City Council. The Electric Division Manager administers the divisions operating and capital budget, and manages staff in furtherance of the Citys goals.

The Electric Division Manager ensures implementation of City Council policy and direction by planning, implementing and evaluating division activities, programs, and facilities.

The Electric Division of Ketchikan Public Utilities provides the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy to the industry, business and citizens of the City and Borough. The Electric Division Manager is responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of the facilities necessary to produce and distribute this electric energy and is responsible for maintaining a level of professional expertise and image that promotes the efficient use of the resources available to the division.

* The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.*

• Assumes full management responsibility for all Electric Division services and activities; manages the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommends and administers policies and procedures; establishes short and long‑range goals for the division consistent with KPU mission statements; plans programs and operations to meet those goals.
• Establishes, within KPU policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.
• Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the Electric Divisions work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements progressive discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Promotes division functions, programs, and activities to continually improve public knowledge, understanding, confidence, and support on behalf of the General Manager and the City Council.

• Reviews work orders, job layouts, and associated field staking and surveying.
• Evaluates proposals and recommends contractors for goods and services.
• Coordinates, develops, and maintains a continuing set of records for reference and analysis; participates in the specification process to procure materials and equipment.
• Administers procurement and construction contracts, and coordinates contract administration and engineering with KPU and outside consultants.
• Provides staff assistance to the General Manager;…