REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on the New Job Specification and Set Salary Range for Electric Utility Chief Operating Officer
Report
BACKGROUND
This new senior management level classification is responsible for the oversight and direction for the fiscal, administrative, and managerial operations of the electric utility, as well as support and coordination with various divisions and teams within the utility and other City department stakeholders. Sections 4 and 6 of the Personnel and Salary Resolution require City Council approval of new job classifications and specifications.
DISCUSSION
This new unclassified "at will" position has supervisory and support responsibilities for the utility's divisions of Planning and Strategic Services and Energy Distribution. The position is expected to exercise critical thinking and detail oriented oversight in ensuring that utility operations are smooth, efficient, and compliant, with responsibility for results including costs, methods, and staffing. The position is responsible for forecasting service requirements and for planning, organizing and directing assigned resources of the electric utility division in order to meet those requirements. This includes developing and administering the department operations and capital improvement budgets. The incumbent acts as the Chief Electric Utility Officer in his/her absence. Typical duties include the responsibility for the development and implementation of the Department's overarching management strategy and leads the Department's strategic short term and long-range plan; coordinating the Department's operations and capital improvement budgets; making public presentations regarding utility finances and operating issues; conducting research and analysis of complex technical issues; evaluates options and makes recommendations for action; prepares staff reports and recommendations.
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