Chief Executive Officer Jobs

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is the overall management of the departments and operations of the Floresville Electric Light and Power System (FELPS). This is accomplished by ensuring departments maintain a high level of expertise; evaluating goals; complying with regulations; recommending hiring and disciplinary actions; making decisions with recommendations from staff in matters relating to contracts for power supply, financial policies, the electrical system, procurement, staffing and administrative policies; attending training sessions and seminars on pertinent topics; collaborating, reviewing subjects of importance to FELPS and making recommendations on short and long range strategies, administering a wage and salary plan, recommending compensation levels, employee benefits, and training and development programs to the FELPS Board of Trustees; providing leadership to develop and foster a positive work environment; developing and managing the annual budget; communicating with customers; maintaining professional relationship with appropriate officials and the community; solving problems; and training staff. Some travel is required for industry-related training, conferences, and seminars. Occasional evening and weekend work or meeting attendance is required. This position is also responsible for accomplishing goals and objectives for the utility system; achieving key performance indicators; asset management throughout the organization and serving as the primary regulatory compliance officer. The CEO must live within a reasonable distance from the FELPS headquarters.

Essential Functions

The Chief Executive Officer will manage utility system by leading operations; developing system goals and budgets; managing assets; creating and reviewing performance reviews; making decisions with recommendations from staff; attending training sessions; working with FELPS Board of Trustees; providing leadership; fostering positive work environment; maintaining professional relationships. The Chief Executive Officer will also manage daily operations by overseeing management staff in construction, operations, finance, and support services, authorizing other expenditures. The Chief Executive Officer will oversee the power supply by monitoring market trends, pricing, and regulations; coordinate with consulting service as needed; negotiate power supply contract terms as needed. Will direct external relations by offering community support to cities in the FELPS service territory; communicating regularly with neighboring utilities, power suppliers and trade organizations; making presentations and attending meetings for local, area and county governing boards, manage regulatory compliance by serving as primary compliance manager for utility; monitor regulations related to NERC, FERC, TRE, ERCOT and other regulatory agencies; coordinating regulatory activities with consultants as needed; and implementing required programs to ensure full compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

· · Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, Masters Degree preferred with a strong operational background (preferred: Electrical Engineering degree)

· Substantial knowledge of electric distribution system principles and design required.

· Ten years of professional electric utility experience required, with public power utility experience and strong knowledge of public purchasing, finance rules, regulations, deals well with people and “politics” of public power municipality.

· Management, attainment, and continuation of regulatory compliance

· In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, finance and performance management principles

· Familiarity with various business functions such as marketing, finance, HR etc.

• Proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to build consensus and relationships among Board of Trustees, executives, partners, and the workforce.
• Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.

Note: Additional qualifications may be required based on the specific needs of the organization.

We offer competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for driving organizational success, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications for consideration.

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Floresville Electric Light and Power System does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.