Date of Release:  Friday, January 15, 2010

For more information, contact:  Human Resources, City of Rochelle

Posting Expiration: Apr 15, 2010

Description of Requirements and Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY: Directs the general administrative, customer service, billing/collection, planning, design, operation and maintenance of the City’s utility enterprises, including but not limited to the Electric, Water/Water Reclamation, and Advanced Communications Services departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and coordinates operation and maintenance of power generation plants and the electrical transmission and distribution systems; water/wastewater systems; communications services; network information systems; and customer and utility billing/collection services.

• Prepares preliminary budget and is responsible for effective control after adoption. Prepares cost estimates and engineering plans necessary for system operation.

• Ensures the completion of highly technical electrical system administrative, engineering and operational tasks.

• Provides customer service concerning complaints, new load or needed service changes.

• Performs related duties deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the utility divisions, and other duties assigned by the City Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS – EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or engineering.

• 8 to 10 years of utility operations/management experience. At least five years experience in serving as a senior level manager in an organization.

• A strong understanding of the issues facing the utilities industry, and the vision to propel a municipal utility to its apex through comprehensive strategic planning (short, mid, and long-range).

• Demonstrated leadership/management skills and integrity.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to relate effectively to employees, Council members, customers, and other utilities and trade associations.

Desired:

• Electric, water/water reclamation, and/or broadband utility background.

• Working knowledge of utilities budgeting.

• Power supply expertise.

• Experience in managing FTR’s, ARR’s, and other financial products associated with power transmission.

• Extensive (more than 10 years) high-level experience in management, finance, contract negotiations.

• Experience in governmental relations.

To apply, please submit your application via www.cityofrochelle.net by clicking the link below. Additionally, please submit a resume, complete with salary history and professional references in care of Human Resources, City of Rochelle, PO Box 601, Rochelle, Illinois, 61068 or via e-mail to lfischer@rochelle.net.

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