Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable Engineering discipline related to the areas of assigned responsibility from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited university and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience related to the assigned areas of responsibility, at least five (5) years of which were in a management capacity. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public utility administration and its specific application to the administration of assigned areas of responsibility.Thorough understanding of the business dynamics, regulatory issues, competitive issues, and general operating environment surrounding the electric utility industry. Thorough knowledge of the local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to the assigned areas of responsibility. Knowledge of planning practices and principles. Knowledge and experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge and experience in formulating policy. Knowledge in developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management. Knowledge of public relations principles and practices. Knowledge of budgeting methods and systems. Knowledge of project management practices and principles.

Skills:

Professional oral and written communication skills in English. Customer service, strategic, and critical thinking skills. Interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Computer software skills using Microsoft Office.

Abilities:

Ability to make sound decisions and take or guide courses of action in operations. Ability to deliver public presentations. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to analyze and resolve irregular events. Ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel. Ability to set strategy, provide direction, and create plans to meet both functional and departmental goals. Ability to manage multiple strategic and tactical projects.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Requires a valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver’s License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy.

 Must hold and maintain an active Professional Engineer license in Texas in a discipline related to the assigned areas of responsibility. Professional Engineer license from other jurisdictions providing comity with Texas may be allowed; however, candidate must acquire a Texas Professional Engineer license within 12 months in order to remain in the position.

Physical Demands:

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. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 40 lbs.). Work is done in a normal office environment with frequent exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt and dust, and/or disagreeable sights and odors. Position requires frequent weekend and evening work. Work may require frequent overnight travel.

Special Requirements:

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board requires that all employees possess or have the aptitude, desire and ability to be professional and courteous in all their interactions with the public, customers and fellow employees and demonstrate competence in performing all job duties.