Under administrative direction, the Director directs and administers the Utilities Division and programs of the Port of Oakland in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives as articulated by the Executive Director and approved by the Board of Port Commissioners. The Director plans, coordinates, organizes, directs and controls all Utilities Division activities including short and long term strategic planning, infrastructure management and compliance. The Director (Director) of Utilities is a senior executive of the Port, serving at the pleasure of the Executive Director and the Board of Port Commissioners. Priorities for this role include:
- Leading the transition of utilities to the port, managing complex energy systems including load management, microgrids, and battery storage.
- Working closely with PG&E on various projects, including negotiating interconnection agreements and collaborating on energy initiatives.
- Overseeing and planning for a significant increase in energy demand, from 17 megawatts to a forecasted 75 megawatts.
- Driving environmental initiatives such as solar energy projects and the development of hydrogen fueling stations, managing a fleet of 30 hydrogen trucks.
- Growing and managing a small but expanding team, including guiding the engineering team in understanding and operating as a utility company.
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:
- Manage the Port Utility as a viable business enterprise; effectively coordinate, administer, and manage all Port Utility functions and activities; develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls; develop, implement and market Port Utility business programs and services; effectively negotiate and administer contracts and agreements; interpret and apply State, federal and local laws and regulations related to utility management; interpret and analyze information; draw valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; prepare studies and reports concerning complex matters; set priorities, meet deadlines and make sound decisions; establish and maintain accurate records; maintain level of knowledge required for satisfactory job performance; develop and administer budgets; communicate effectively; make presentations before various groups; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials, customers, power suppliers, utility and power agencies and groups, and the general public; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
- Define management issues and analyze problems by collecting needed information, evaluating and prioritizing causal factors and effects, discarding irrelevant factors, producing solutions and taking action or recommending action to the Executive Director.
- Manage large-scale projects, particularly those involving energy infrastructure and environmental initiatives.
- Negotiate with other parties from widely diverse backgrounds with diplomacy.
- Meet goals and objectives through effective personnel assignments, supervision, performance evaluations and resource allocation.
- Motivate subordinates and others through a presence of authority, responsibility and leadership.
- Develop creative solutions to engineering and construction issues concerning utility infrastructure.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with subordinates, other Port personnel, Port tenants, federal, state and local agency personnel, and the general public.
This position requires education and experience reflecting possession of the required knowledge and skills. A typical combination would include graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in electrical engineering, business or public administration or another related field plus at least seven years of professional experience in management of a utility related operation, including at least three years managing professional staff.
To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of six work related references (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two colleagues, who will not be contacted until final stages and only with prior permission of the candidate) by Monday, September 30, 2024. Resume should reflect years and months of employment, beginning/ending dates, as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed.
Resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates deemed to have the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in a preliminary screening interview. Individuals deemed most qualified will be presented to the Port. An appointment is expected after finalist interviews and extensive reference and background checks that will be coordinated with the successful candidate.
Apply at: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2397
Questions or for further information contact:
Pam Derby
916-471-3126
pderby@cpshr.us
Rachael Danke
916-471-3323
rdanke@cpshr.us
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