APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest in the position and Wenatchee Valley community, and a summary statement of management or executive level telecommunications experience. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF or WORD document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date is scheduled for September 10, 2020.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Ruth Erwert, Recruiting Manager, at LinkedIn, (509) 661-4540, or joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
SALARY RANGE
In addition to a competitive salary range to the low $200,000's (based on qualifications, skills and abilities), Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), short and long-term disability, Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System, Deferred Compensation (with company matching funds up to 5%), 11 holidays and initial personal leave accrual at 27 days per year. Relocation will be considered.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
JOB POSTING
JOB PURPOSE:
This position has responsibility for developing and implementing overall financial and technology strategies to provide highly reliable, financially self-sustaining, and affordable wholesale telecommunications services delivered to retail service providers. This position also develops long term strategies and manages the functionality and reliability of the Chelan PUD’s (District) telecommunications infrastructure and systems. This position is fully responsible for designing and implementing a revenue structure and the associated rates designed to recover the District’s ongoing cost of providing reliable fiber service to Chelan County.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position.
# EF % of Time Job Functions
1. EF 30% Direct the analysis, formulation, and implementation of strategies to provide highly reliable, financially self-sustaining, and affordable wholesale telecommunication services to include evaluation of technology necessary to keep the network up to date. Oversee the design, development, and pricing of wholesale services to retail service providers or other entities.
2. EF 20% Organize, coordinate and direct wholesale telecommunication operations, maintenance, and build-out activities. Achieve high operational reliability standards, minimizing outages and ensuring rapid service restoration when outages occur.
3. EF 15% Create, develop and maintain relationships to enable the incumbent to a) monitor and influence legislative/regulatory opportunities; b) monitor and assess changes in the telecom industry which may impact the District operations; c) create opportunities for relationships that will better utilize the District network in order to best position the PUD to compete in a competitive telecom marketplace.
4. EF 10% Formulate, develop, and implement departmental business plans, maintenance plans, staffing plans, performance metrics, policies, and procedures. Direct the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets. Establish realistic operating cost and revenue targets designed to achieve a financially self-sustaining business unit. Present to the General Manager for review.
5. EF 10% Monitor financial performance of the fiber business unit and provide direction to control costs and/or modify revenue structure and agreements to ensure performance targets are achieved.
6. EF 10% Provide governance support to the General Manager and the Board of Commissioners. Participate in team or committee assignments as directed by the General Manager. Attend Board meetings and other outside agency meetings as required. Prepare or review reports, correspondence, studies, and other documents; review action to be presented to Board of Commissioners; provide recommendations as appropriate.
7. EF 5% Direct the negotiation, development, and administration of contracts for purchases and services to support the fiber and telecom operations.
8. EF Ongoing Lead by example to promote and monitor safe working conditions and utilization of safe work practices.
9. EF Ongoing Represent the District on various committees and in industry forums. Establish effective internal and external relationships with stakeholders such as regulators, policy makers, internet service providers, customer groups, the Board of Commissioners, and District personnel.
10. EF Ongoing Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages two or more subordinate supervisor(s) who supervise a total of thirty or more employees in the Fiber and Telecommunications department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Directly supervises 1 or more non-supervisory employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Information Technology or Business Management or a related field or the equivalent combination of education, experiences and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Experience:
Typically requires a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in a telecommunications field, with five (5) years of experience organizing and directing telecommunication activities; ideally in a fiber-to-the-home or Internet Service Provider (ISP) environment.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge
• Knowledge of fundamentals and accepted practices in the field of telecommunications operation, regulation, and administration
• Knowledge of profit and loss concepts, budget preparation, expenditure control, rate setting, revenue forecasting, and financial risk management principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of union contract administration and management
Skills & Abilities:
• Ability to learn District contracting processes
• Administer and direct the activities of professional, technical, skilled, unskilled, and clerical personnel
• Effectively manage people and change management processes
• Develop strategies and goals and monitor performance of people and the operation
• Communicate persuasively and to influence senior management decision-making in collaborative manner
• Develop and implement effective and measurable business unit strategic and operational plans that align with District goals and objectives
• Analyze and evaluate business operations
• Develop and implement corrective strategies to address deficiencies
• Delegate effectively and manage a significant volume of tasks, bringing them to successful conclusion
• Communicate effectively with all levels in the organization, both orally and in writing
• Manage confidential information
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of the organization, Board members, other agencies, elected officials, internet service providers, customers, competing telecom providers and the general public
Language Skills:
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and PeopleSoft HRIS. Also required to have basic knowledge of microwave, trunked radio, VHF/UHF, PDB and SCADA Telemetry technology.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; perform repetitive hand or arm motion; carry or life unassisted up to 10 pounds; and lift above the shoulder up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision and distance vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.
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BACKGROUND SCREENING
Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of senior management personnel and personnel who have substantial authority over Finance, Energy Trading, Procurement, Internal Audit, Information Technology or Compliance activities.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or other protected classifications as defined by law.
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EEO Law Poster (English or Spanish)
EEO Law Poster Supplement (English)
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)