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Northern Wasco County PUD in The Dalles, OR is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Power Resources to lead our growing team and oversee the day-to-day operations of our Power Resources department. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and leadership, with a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional results and driving continuous improvement. 

GENERAL SUMMARY:

 The Director of Power Resources will have oversight of the operations and maintenance of the generating facilities for the District. This role will perform complex power analysis in support of budget and rate development, as well as negotiate and facilitate contracts for electricity and transmission. In addition, the Director of Power Resources will develop relationships with potential third-party power suppliers or industrial customers for new projects.  As a key member of the executive management team (EMT), the Director of Power Resources will influence decisions at all levels in the organization and continually enhance relationships with managers based on collaboration and clear expectations. This role will also be responsible for fostering a work environment with a focus on engaged employees, driving results, customer satisfaction, staff development and safety. It fosters external relationships to promote the image and competitive position of the District.

QUALIFICATIONS: Recommended Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications): Other combinations of education and/or experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do the work will also be considered.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, business administration, finance, accounting, statistics, public administration, or related field required.
• Ten (10) years of experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer License (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop short- and long-range plans and goals for area(s) of responsibility.
• Directs changes in priorities and schedules as needed to ensure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Manage power delivery operations with a focus on ensuring exceptional internal and external customer service.
• Identifies and researches contract requirements for power purchases, power sales, transmission, and other related contracts.
• Contract origination and implementation, including BPA and other wholesale power and transmission counterparties.
• Manages the various aspects of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) contracts for both Power and Transmission.
• Administer division budget to ensure effective resource allocation and fiscal responsibility for a total annual budget of +$100M.
• Prepare energy billing and settlement arrangements with suppliers, and counterparties.
• Perform energy preschedule and real-time schedule adjustments in coordination with hydro operations staff and wholesale counterparties.
• Provide leadership, direction and coaching to staff; supervises, hires, schedules, develops, manages, and leads staff; and manages performance with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates cultural competency through respectful, inclusive work habits and through the valuing and welcoming of cultural differences in all position responsibilities.
• Supports the District’s mission to serve our customers and foster a safe and positive work environment by personally exhibiting behavior that aligns with the District’s Core Values & Beliefs.
• Must perform the duties of this position in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety regulations and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Functions:

• All PUD employees are expected to work outside of normal business hours when required during emergency restoration activities and to accomplish other special projects.
  

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: PLEASE NOTE: This position requires the use of various tools/equipment that are related to performing the essential functions of this job.

• Excellent skills in organization, planning, and creative thinking.
• Strong skills in communication, customer service, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated skills in management, budgeting, independent decision making, and presenting.
• Strong skills reading, writing, and attention to detail.
• Analytical ability and critical thinking skills.

Supervisory and/or Functional or Technical Responsibility or Oversight:

• Supervisory responsibilities over Power Resources department operations and staff.
• Provides system and process training as needed.

Job Scope:

• Decisions focus on establishing company annual objectives in functional areas and developing goals to achieve them.

Mental or Visual Demand: Continuous mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness to monitor the production process and/or identify defects.

Working Conditions:The job is typically performed under very comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job. May be exposed to dust, fumes, dirt, noise, heat vibrations, cold, and/or water when visiting job sites or hydro dams.

Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, walking/ability to be mobile, keyboarding. 

**Northern Wasco County PUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Northern Wasco County PUD

Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District is a customer-owned utility that provides nearly 25,000 people and businesses with electricity in Wasco County, Oregon. As our name implies, “people” are what we are all about. We take great pride in providing quality electric service at some of the lowest rates in Oregon, the Northwest and the nation. The 70-plus employees who work at the utility greet each customer with a friendly smile and provide prompt, efficient and courteous service. Our customers experience few power outages because our electrical system is well maintained. Nearly all of the electricity needed to serve our customers is purchased from the federal Bonneville Power Administration, which serves several dozen public utilities in the Northwest with low-cost electricity. Northern Wasco PUD also has two hydroelectric power generation projects that supplement our BPA power.

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