Assistant General Manager, Transmission and Distribution presso City of Tacoma, WA

About the Department

Tacoma Power is seeking an Assistant General Manager, known as the Section Manager, to provide strategic leadership for the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Section and serve as a key member of our senior leadership team. This role represents the highest level of leadership within the T&D organization and plays a critical role in advancing the utility’s mission to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable power to the communities we serve.

We are seeking a leader who is customer-focused, skilled in managing within a unionized environment, brings strong budgetary and financial expertise, and demonstrates proven, collaborative leadership.

If you set high performance standards, have the desire and talent to manage, develop and connect with people, and are committed to providing safe and reliable power to our customers, then this is the position for you!

This position is multi-faceted and we are looking for someone with a proven track record in leadership, operations management, and regulatory compliance.

The T&D Section Manager will oversee a variety of services including planning, construction, operation and maintenance of the transmission and distribution systems - including substations, underground network systems, revenue metering facilities and all overhead transmission and distribution systems.

The ideal candidate is expected to work openly in a collaborative environment, think strategically, and balance the operations and management of a talented workforce. Modeling effective communication and fostering an environment of trust are critical to successfully managing our diverse workforce of highly skilled labor and craft apprentices, technical experts and administrative professionals.

Position Duties

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, economics, finance, accounting, engineering, project management or directly related field

Minimum Experience*
10 years of power industry experience directly related to area of assignment including 1 year of experience as supervisor or manager

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Some positions may require individuals to complete annual CIP training after employment and pass a comprehensive personal risk assessment (background check) prior to employment and every five years thereafter as required by federal regulatory requirements (NERC-CIP)

AS ASSIGNED:
Washington State Driver's License

Other Qualifications

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Apply

Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.

Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details: 
Hourly Rate: $109.25- $153.81
Annual Salary: $227,240.00- $319,924.80

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Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

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Communication with the City of Tacoma

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