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General Manager, Electric Utility - via 3rd Party Contractor

Austin Energy • Austin, TX • 11h ago

Position Information

Posting Title General Manager, Electric Utility - via 3rd Party Contractor

Job Requisition Number AE504071

Position Number 108283

Job Type Full-Time

Division Name General Manager's Office

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Engineering, Business or related field plus ten (10) years of relevant electric utility experience at least five (5) years of which were in a managerial or executive capacity.

Masters degree may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Notes to Applicants

This recruitment will be led by Mycoff Fry Partners LLC .

To view the City of Austin recruitment video, please click here. (https://youtu.be/lmXyHwXyMbg)

How to Apply:

Please click here to be routed to the consultant's web page (https://mfpllc.us/wp-content/uploads/General-Manager-Austin-Energy.pdf) for additional information and to view or download a brochure that details this opportunity.

This position is considered open until filled, with a first review of candidates on Monday, September 1, 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early in the process for optimum consideration.

Information submitted for consideration may be made available to the public in compliance with the Texas Open Records Act. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact one of the recruiters below before submitting materials.

CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRIES ARE WELCOMED TO:

Patrick Prouse |pprouse@mfpllc.com | (800) 525-9082

If you are selected as a top candidate:

Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.

This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).

Benefits:

Working with the City of Austin 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 (http://www.austintexas.gov/department/active-employee-benefits) for more information.

Pay Range

Commensurate

Hours

Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

*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

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Directs management of all utility functions to ensure adequate generation and system resources are available to meet customer demands.

Is responsible for strategic development of AE's policies and procedures to include managing the portfolio includes nuclear, coal, natural gas, and renewable energy sources.

Oversees the renewable energy programs to include the green building program and residential and commercial energy efficiency programs.

Plans, negotiates, organizes, directs, and controls activities of utility services.

Analyzes business needs and develop short and long range strategies, goals, and action plans to meet those needs.

Develops and monitors the assigned operations, maintenance and capital improvement program budgets.

Represents AE's interests before State and National level on policy, energy, and environmental issues, including governmental and regulatory agencies, boards, council, and commissions.

Ensures the reliability of the AE electric system and develop systems to minimize outage duration and outage frequency.

Provides leadership in developing and maintaining the standards of the City's energy code for residential and commercial buildings.

Participates as a member of the City Manager's Executive Team.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including 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.

Knowledge of Local, State and Federal law and City ordinances.

Knowledge of renewable energy policies and energy efficiency programs

Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.

Knowledge of budgeting methods and systems.

Skill in oral and written communications.

Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.

Skill in collecting, analyzing and interpreting applicable research data.

Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities

Ability to analyze and resolve irregular events.

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

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Contact City of Austin Employment Services

Office: 512-978-JOBS (5627)

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