Posting Title Austin Energy Business Operations Manager (Austin Energy Employees Only) Job Requisition Number AE502184 Position Number 108163 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Chief Operating Officer Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus four (4) years of experience in a project or program management capacity.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Notes to Applicants
Position Description:
This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer at Austin Energy. This position will be responsible for coordinating interdepartmental needs, programs, initiatives, and monitoring and tracking performance. This position will coordinate with operational groups to execute strategic operational initiatives.
Employment Application:
- The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Gaps in employment must include an explanation and dates of unemployment. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
- Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
- Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
Assessments:
- Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job may be assessed through skills testing.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
- This position requires a criminal background investigation.
Work Schedule:
- Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
- Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule and report to other work locations as determined by COO.
- This position is considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with some flexibility
- Additional work hours may be required to support utility operations
Job Close Date 07/27/2020 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 721 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas 78704 Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated supervisory experience, performing the full range of supervisory duties for professional staff including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, managing employee relations concerns, and recommendations for dismissal
- Experience managing government, municipal or business programs with budgets of $100,000+
- Experience leading projects and teams to accomplish organizational goals
- Experience with process improvement methodologies
- Broad knowledge of Electric System Operations organization
- Experience working across the organization to conduct analytics and build frameworks for key initiatives
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Participates in long- and short-range organizational planning activities for Electric Utility Business Units.
2. Coordinates and leads cross-functional teams in discussions related to work culture, safety, and environmental business unit projects.
3. Manages, monitors, and reports out on the progress of Business Unit cultural and change initiatives.
4. Develops, maintains, and monitors Business Unit budgets; and assists in creating, compiling, and completing all budget documents for Executive presentation.
5. Manages purchasing procurement process and monitors contract services to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
6. Assists in the development of operational policies and procedures that are consistent with Austin Energy, City, and departmental polices and operating procedures.
7. Recommends potential solutions or alternatives to critical business issues and presents them to the Executives for approval.
8. Prepares and presents reports and oversees the design of visual presentation materials, including charts and graphs to accompany reports.
9. Acts as the interdepartmental liaison for the Deputy General Manager with other City departments.
10. Works closely with senior leaders and Executive staff to develop creative solutions purposed to address the evolving needs of the changing workforce.
Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of working with the purchasing procurement process and monitoring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Knowledge of business planning, performance measurement, and program/project management.
- Knowledge of business strategies, objectives, departmental goals, and initiatives.
- Knowledge of Public Administration principles, fiscal planning, budget preparation, and budget management.
- Knowledge and understanding of Utility operations, services, practices, and policies.
- Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in developing and making effective presentations.
- Skill in determining needs and gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to provide accurate information for management’s use.
- Skill in negotiation and influencing others.
- Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions, manage competing high priority work demands, and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.
