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LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!
Chelan County PUD is located in the geographical center of Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. A public power leader, the complex and progressive nature of PUD operations offer a unique mix of challenges and opportunities.
We rely on the mighty Columbia River for much of our hydropower generation and we're proud to take a leadership role in environmental stewardship as related to this great river system. Each year we dedicate millions of dollars and thousands of work hours to protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plant ecosystems. As part of hydropower operations, we've also built 14 parks that serve more than 3 million visitors each year.
Rated by Forbes in 2017 and 2019 as one of the top 25 places to retire, Wenatchee is a recreational paradise with an abundance of adventure. The natural scenic beauty of the Wenatchee Valley provides a vivid backdrop to its thriving economy, where the quality of life is high and the climate is moderate with four distinct seasons, including more than 200 days of sunshine!
We are a small town to some and big city to others. We invest in our children and believe that education is the key to our future success.
We live a life of abundant choices and enjoy water sports on the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers, hiking, biking, rock climbing and unlimited golfing. Downhill and cross-country skiing are just minutes away. The area is also known for producing quality wines.
Consider Chelan PUD as a career choice today! The community is waiting for you.
Chelan PUD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce. M/F/Vet/Disabled
PLEASE NOTE
This position is Open until Filled and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. If applying for this position, a RESUME and COVER LETTER will be required summarizing specific experience and interest in the position/community.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one WORD or PDF document before applying (we do not accept .wps documents) and upload when requested through the online application process. Incomplete application materials will not be considered.
SALARY RANGE
In addition to a competitive salary range (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 21 days per year.
Competitive salary ranges: Level I $64,400 - $80,500; Level II $80,560 - $100,700; Level III $94,400 - $118,000; and Senior Architecture Analyst (preferred) $108,080 - $135,100.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
JOB POSTING
Are you passionate about programming?
Do you love working with and mentoring others?
If so, join our team at the Chelan County Public Utility District. As one of the largest hydroelectric generators in the U.S., our mission is to improve the quality of life for the thousands of people who call our pristine mountain community home. You will live, work, and play in one of the country’s most beautiful regions, recognized nationally by publications like Forbes Magazine as a premier destination for families, retirees, and everyone in-between. With four distinct seasons, we are the best of the Pacific northwest, without the rain!
We are looking for a developer with extensive experience in Visual Studio.NET to design tools that will optimize our energy trading and scheduling processes. This position will require frequent communication with end users as well as other developers. This individual will be able to design and deploy efficient, stable systems solutions to our business needs. They will also enjoy passing on their passion about programming to more junior developers through the mentoring process.
If you are development professional who is a collaborative team player committed to mentoring others you could be a critical and dynamic part of the Chelan County PUD Energy Planning and Trading Systems Team; creating the tools necessary to optimally plan, schedule and trade our energy portfolio.
What you will do:
• Design integrated solutions to our systems challenges
• Dynamically collaborate in a rapidly changing business environment to build and deploy robust, reliable tools
• Use Microsoft SQL Server to manage, query and report on complex data sets
• Use Visual Studio.NET to design and/or develop and maintain windows services to automate internal data processes
• Use Visual Studio.NET to design and/or develop and maintain web services to automate web-based data flows
• Use Internet Information Services to manage hosted applications
• Mentor and train junior developers.
Abilities you will bring:
• Implement best practices when they bring added efficiencies
• Design stable and easily supportable applications
• Communicate complex topics clearly and understandably to an audience that includes systems staff and end users
• Critical and analytical thinking to isolate systems problems and remedy them quickly
• Social fluency: Building relationships, influencing, and training others
• Growth mindset: Geared for learning and continuous improvement
• Ability to collaborate and function effectively within a team environment
A BA/BS degree in Computer Science, MIS, Math, Engineering, or related field is required or equivalent combination of education/experience. Requires seven years’ progressively responsible experience in Visual Studio.NET development; candidates with experience mentoring junior developers are desired. See the attached LEVEL GUIDE for detailed information about the levels in this job family.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
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 (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
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)