Vice President, Power Production
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Position Information
Position Information
Posting Title | Vice President, Power Production |
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Job Requisition Number | AE503585 |
Position Number | 107648 |
Job Type | Full-Time |
Division Name | Power Production |
Minimum Qualifications |
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Notes to Applicants | Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. To review a detailed recruitment profile for this role, please click here. To view the City of Austin recruitment video, please click here. Regarding Your Application:
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Pay Range | Commensurate |
Hours | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday *Hours may vary depending upon business needs. |
Job Close Date | |
Type of Posting | External |
Department | Austin Energy |
Regular/Temporary | Regular |
Grant Funded or Pooled Position | Not Applicable |
Category | Professional |
Location | 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 |
Preferred Qualifications | The ideal candidate will have the technical expertise of natural gas and biomass technologies. The next VP of Power Production must understand trends in electric power generation and innovative fuel sources. The following core competencies are essential for this role:
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Duties, Functions and Responsibilities | Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities: selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
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Criminal Background Investigation | This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. |
EEO/ADA | The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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The minimum qualifications for the Vice President, Power Production are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Engineering or Business, plus seven (7) years of related electric utility experience, including five (5) years of experience in a managerial capacity.
Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of required experience. Do you meet the minimum qualifications?
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- No
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This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check.
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Which statement best describes your experience with the operation and construction of power generating facilities?
- Extensive experience in operation and construction.
- Experience in operation only.
- Experience in construction only.
- Some experience.
- None.
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Describe your role in managing power production in a public or private utility including the size and type of generation assets, the number of direct and indirect employees you managed, and the type/size of budgets you were directly responsible for.
(Open Ended Question)
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Select the statement below that best represents your experience with decommissioning of power generating assets.
- Extensive experience in all aspects of decommissioning
- Experience in a decommissioning project
- Some experience
- None
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Select the statement below which describes your experience participating in a jointly owned/operated power plant and biomass.
- Extensive experience with multiple owners/operators
- Some experience
- Familiarity
- None
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Describe your experience with organized wholesale electricity markets. What are some of the challenges facing resources currently in these markets?
(Open Ended Question)
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Which statement best describes your experience with the operation and construction of power generating facilities?
- Extensive experience in operation and construction
- Experience in operation only
- Experience in construction only
- Some experience
- None
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume