Utilities Resource and Portfolio Manager

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** Early applications are encouraged**

*Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus Available*

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume" anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, and holidays.

• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.

• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.

• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.

• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.

• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Utilities Resource and Portfolio Manager

Department: Utilities

Classification: Exempt

Hiring Range: $118,539/annual - $133,370/annual

[Salary Range: $118,539/ annual - $177,840/annual]

Position Summary: Performs professional duties for the water and electric utilities related to water and power portfolios, raw water and hydroelectric work group support and management, capital infrastructure programs, long-range planning, engineering, and operations consistent with the organization's values and mission statement. Confers with City Management, Directors, Attorneys, Federal, state, and local governments & stakeholders, and other staff to resolve major operating and administrative issues relating to the operation of the water and electric utilities. May assume responsibilities of the Director during periods of absence.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the direct supervision of the Director of Utilities. Exercises direct supervision over the Water Resources and Hydroelectric Supervisor, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist.

Essential Job Functions:

Provides technical engineering, scientific expertise, advocacy, and project management support for projects at various phases of planning, design, and implementation. This position requires a strong understanding of Colorado water rights administration, water demands and uses, hydrology, and an understanding of the City's and Department's policies and strategic plan.

Management/Operations

* Manages energy and water collection, including oversight of the hydroelectric plants, raw water system, and relevant standards, specifications, and codes.

* Examines programs, procedures and infrastructure for effectiveness and reports findings and recommendations. Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports including those for City Council meetings.

* Provides staff subject matter expert input and support to the City Land Planning and Permitting functions, Drought program, source water protection, water and energy supply forecasting and budgeting, and Integrated Water Resources Plan (IWRP) implementation.

* Manages team effectively to coordinate system repairs, maintenance, and other development or capital project-driven requests.

* In coordination with the Raw Water and Hydroelectric Supervisor, determines and directs action taken during emergency situations, in accordance with regulation and established policy, procedures, and guidelines.

* Oversight of the water and energy portfolio related projects; ability to manage the scope of projects to ensure acceptable deliverables; analyzes data, prepares supply/demand forecasts, business reports, and strategic plans to make recommendations regarding energy and water portfolios.

* Produces independent work, mentors, and oversees the work plans of the other programs managers as assigned, and keeps the Director informed.

* Represents Utilities Department with respective Ditch Boards as a member and/or Board Member, as may be necessary. Performs Ditch Board functions, as necessary.

Communication

* Responds to utility related citizen and media inquiries and proactively represents the department to elected officials, outside agencies and other departments. Provides Director with support and staff resources as requested.

* Attends and participates in water related meetings with Federal, State, and Local governments, Non-Profits, and other stakeholders.

Project Management

* Advises on design, construction, and start-up of capital projects pertaining to the raw water and hydroelectric systems. Organizes staff effectively to collect and report data to inform data-driven decisions in the project design phase. Organizes staff effectively to assist Project Management team with planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing associated projects. Acts as project management lead for operational-scale projects in functional area of expertise and as assigned by the Director of Utilities.

* Advises the Engineering Department on Land Use and Development Review permit projects which affect the raw water system, ditches, and/or require compliance with Utilities Department standards.

* In coordination with the Project Management team, oversees the implementation of maintenance and capital improvement projects and programs for the raw water and hydroelectric systems, which includes directing engineering studies, long-range infrastructure planning, establishing capital work programs, and all associated elements to ensure their successful completion. Allocates assigned resources and consulting services accordingly.

Supervision

* Executes leadership and supervision responsibilities through sound judgment, focusing on quality improvement, managing, and resolving conflict, fostering a culture of accountability, clearly defining responsibilities and expectations, setting goals, providing motivation and performance feedback, recognizing contributions, and encouraging training and development.

* Creates and fosters a collaborative working environment between functional work groups.

* Motivates employees to perform to the best of their abilities, provides timely employee job performance evaluation and feedback, and initiate recognition and disciplinary procedures where appropriate.

Policy Management

* Assists the Director in the development and implementation of departmental policies, goals, objectives, procedures, and priorities for water and power portfolios, hydroelectric systems, raw water and ditch systems.

* Works with management and staff to identify and develop raw water and hydroelectric specific standard operating procedures, practices and their implementation and review.

Budget/Financial Management

* Develops and administers the budget for raw water and hydroelectric department operations.

* Works with Raw Water and Hydroelectric Supervisor to develop and approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies for raw water and hydroelectric department operations.

* Works with GIS Specialist to identify and develop the budget for Utilities GIS operations.

* Approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies for Utilities GIS operations.

* Contributes to the preparation of water and electric rates, fees, and charges with the Utilities Business Manager and Utilities Director.

* Approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments.

* Works with City staff to solicit proposals, create vendor contracts, open requisitions and purchase orders, and review/approve invoices from contractors and vendors that provide services to the Utility Department.

City Organizational Values

* Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.

Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:

* Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.

* Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.

* Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.

* Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.

* Communication: Understanding and proper implementation of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts and to communicate succinctly, effectively, and professionally through oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.

* Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.

* Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.

* Team Building: Works to build and maintain high performing teams to includes appreciating differences and reinforcing a sense of belonging.

* Accountability & Trust: Follows through on commitments, takes responsibility for outcomes, and values relationships.

* Strategic Thinking: Works to bring a strategic focus to daily work, anticipates problems and considers solutions.

* Business Acumen: Demonstrates understanding of business processes, objectives, and goals.

* Project Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people.

* Utilities: Knowledge of all renewable energy generation technologies, especially those characteristics which govern their integration into Aspen's portfolio of electrical resources; Can use the principles, techniques, and materials involved in the day to day work of the Water, Utility Billing, Electric, and Environmental Initiatives Departments.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering, hydrology, science, or a related field.

Experience: Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in utility operation, hydrology, water rights, water and power portfolio administration and management, or related experience. Five years of supervisory responsibility preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (Email). Must have a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms.

Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date. Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Colorado or Professional Hydrologist, or be able to obtain licensure within six months of hire.

NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.

Preferred Candidate:

* Grant-writing and understanding of Federal and State Grant Programs

* Familiarity with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) processes and procedures

* Proficiency or expertise with GIS

* Experience in operating or managing hydroelectric generation facilities.

* Demonstrates discretion and aptitude in managing municipal water rights portfolio

* Has established water industry relationships within the federal government, state government, and NGOs (i.e. CRWCD, CWCB, etc).

NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Position Type and Work Hours:

* Regular full time, hours may vary with workload.

* Evenings/Weekends will be frequently required in addition to or instead of normal hours. Must be available by cell phone for emergencies related to utility operations.

Work Environment:

* Indoors: Office environment.

* Outdoors/Off-Site: Project work sites include construction sites, hydroelectric, and renewable energy facilities. Meetings, trainings, and conferences at a variety of city facilities and areas.

Physical Demands:

Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.

Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.

Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.

Carrying: transporting or moving an object.

Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.

Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.

Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.

Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.

Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees

Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 30 pounds from one level to another.

Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.

Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.

Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.

Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.

Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.

Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

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.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.