Superintendent - Utility Asset

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for July 21.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at ... to discuss the position.

SALARY RANGE

The starting salary range for this position is $132,960 - $166,200 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $199,440, annualized.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

BENEFITS EPOA

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org .

JOB POSTING

Superintendent - Utility Asset

Overview
The Utility Asset Superintendent oversees the operational, technical, and regulatory integrity of the District's distribution jointly used system assets and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety codes and standards, directing staff and contractors, and driving continuous improvement in asset management, safety, and interdepartmental and stakeholder collaboration. The role also leads development of material and construction standards, GIS operations, and several asset management programs that span multiple District utility services.

Responsibilities

• Manage Infrastructure: Manage joint use of the Districts poles, attachments and related distribution equipment ensuring safe and compliant use by all parties. Oversee inspections and audits to verify condition, usage and safety of shared assets. Maintain conditional assessments of line equipment and collaborate with asset management to prioritize their replacement. Champion continuous improvement of jointly used distribution asset systems.

• Coordinate with external entities: Direct and maintain relationships with licensees. Administer attachment agreements, enforce joint-use policies, and manage contract rates, processes, and stakeholder communications.

• Pole Attachment Policies & Procedures: Develop, document, and implement new policies and procedures for pole attachment activities. Establishes District pole attachment application requirements and related fees. Develop District application processes, and monitoring systems in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• GIS Program Management: Lead the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team supporting cross-District operational areas including fish & wildlife, water, wastewater, fiber, and transmission. Drive innovation and data accuracy in support of asset management and operational planning.

• Supervision. Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of employees to ensure productivity, compliance with company policies, and achievement of performance goals, while providing guidance, support, and feedback to promote a positive and efficient work environment.

• Material and Standards Oversight: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of District-wide material and construction standards supporting distribution, water, wastewater, and fiber. Manage associated inventories, including the procurement of long-lead bid items such as transformers, poles, and cables.

• Compliance and Standards: Ensure compliance with NESC standards. Oversee and improve the NESC deficiency list. Develop and implement engineering standards for distribution systems, including joint trenching. Monitor material inventory and procurement activities to ensure vendor performance and compliance with District requirements.

• Process & Policy Improvement: Drive policy refinement, training, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen processes and to achieve operational excellence.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

• As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

People Management

• This position manages/supervises people. Direct Resources Managed: 2-9. Indirect Resources Managed: 1-10.

Reports To
Director - Distribution Asset Management

Overtime exemption
Exempt

Qualifications

Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• Bachelor's Degree In Engineering technologies, business, or a related field required.

Experience

• 6+ years Progressive experience in utility project management, utility asset management, utility engineering, or closely related field required.

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), pole attachments, contract administration, and developing power distribution engineering standards preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire upon hire is required.

Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Strong knowledge of distribution systems, utility poles, equipment, and joint use principles.

• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, such as NESC.

• Knowledge of distribution construction project and program management methods.

• Competence in information technology systems in use by the District, such as Microsoft Office, GIS software, and Maximo.

• Knowledge of cross-functional business operations to evaluate the impact of decisions across departments.

• Skill in aligning strategic initiatives with District-wide priorities and stakeholder needs.

• Ability to lead and unify teams through change by fostering open communication and accountability.

• Skill in delivering sustainable results by balancing scope, risk, team capacity, and organizational objectives.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships through trust, empathy, and conflict resolution.

• Knowledge of Human & Organizational Performance (H&OP) principles to support a culture of learning and improvement.

• Skill in promoting customer-centric practices that drive internal and external service excellence.

• Ability to develop talent and build bench strength through delegation, performance management, and succession planning.

• Skill in providing adaptive and motivational leadership that encourages growth, resilience, and goal clarity.

• Ability to communicate effectively by linking plans and decisions to organizational purpose and ensuring information flow at all levels.

• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Physical Demands

• Sitting Frequent 34-66%

• Standing Occasional 11-33%

• Walking Occasional 11-33%

• Lifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist Occasional 11-33%

• Lifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders Occasional 11-33%

• Lifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders Occasional 11-33%

• Climb Stairs Occasional 11-33%

• Stooping/Bending Occasional 11-33%

• Reach Floor to Waist Occasional 11-33%

• Reach Waist to Shoulder Occasional 11-33%

• Reach Above Shoulder Occasional 11-33%

• Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) Regularly 67-100%

• Hand Controls (joy stick, controls on equipment, etc.) Regularly 67-100%

• Repetitive Motions Regularly 67-100%

• Talking Regularly 67-100%

• Hearing Regularly 67-100%

• Visual - Near Acuity Occasional 11-33%

• Visual - Far Acuity Occasional 11-33%

• Visual - Depth Perception Occasional 11-33%

• Visual - Color Discrimination Occasional 11-33%

Working Conditions

• Exposure to Weather - Occasionally

• Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate

District Values

• Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety

• Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us

• Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect

• Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution

Equal Opportunity/ADA
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.

The job functions and physical requirements described above 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.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.

DISCLAIMER

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

EEO

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.

Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)