Position Purpose:

Manage the planning, design, and construction of rural power systems, including diesel power plants, bulk fuel tank farms, renewable energy systems, and power distribution systems. Provide technical assistance and training to rural Alaska communities in order to support the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of bulk fuel tank farms, electrical power generation and distribution systems, and renewable energy systems.

Essential Functions:

§ Responsible for project planning. This includes collecting and analyzing energy and community data, identifying present and future needs, conceptualizing engineering solutions, and developing, reviewing, and analyzing plans and proposals in order to determine the feasibility and appropriate technology for a prospective project. Conduct site visits, including public meetings in order to discuss prospective projects with local entities and residents.

§ Direct design professionals and business consultants in the development of conceptual design reports, design documents, business plans, and cost estimates appropriate to the scope of the project.

§ Perform project construction management functions including overseeing the preparation of construction budgets, schedules, work plans, quality control, oversight, and on-site inspections during construction.

§ Administer technical services contracts including issuing invitation for bids, reviewing and evaluation bids, selecting contractors, preparing documents, negotiating and awarding contracts, monitoring and supervising contractors, preparing change orders, overseeing contract accounting, and evaluating contractor’s work.

§ Develop, prepare, and present status reports on projects, analyze conditions and recommend actions and policies to solve and prevent problems associated with the planning, construction, operating and maintaining rural electric utilities.

§ Analyze data, research new technology, and propose solutions to technical problems. Develop comprehensive reports and technical analysis to propose solutions and effective actions to solve technical problems.

§ Coordinate with agency staff, rural community entities, federal agencies, state agencies, and the public on project and program-related topics.

§ Other duties as assigned.

Work Demands

The following identifies some of the physical and mental demands and potential hazards typically encountered by this position. These are job demands which can be reasonably anticipated and are an expectation of the job.

Explain any special physical, mental, or behavioral requirements of the position that have not already been addressed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. This position frequently requires reading and communication through speech and writing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

This position may require travel by small plane, helicopter, or small boats to remote sites. Field trips may require hiking through steep vegetated terrain, crossing streams, or entering confined spaces while collecting data or inspecting.

Describe the Level of Authority and Independence the Incumbent of the Position Exercises.

Responsible for project planning, directing design professionals, perform project construction management functions, perform project construction, administering technical services, developing and preparing status reports, and coordinate with agency staff, rural community entities, federal and state agencies, and the public.

Special Requirements of this Position, if not listed above:

Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

§ Experience with rural Alaska infrastructure construction; applying International, Federal and State Building Codes; and construction management techniques, including scheduling, budgeting and cost analysis.

§ Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication, negotiating, use of computers, cross-cultural communications, application of building codes and regulations, holding public meetings and sustaining effective working relationships with the public, contractors, and government agencies.

§ Analysis and decision-making to develop practical and cost-effective electrical power system and bulk fuel tank farm projects in rural Alaska.

§ Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint to analyze electrical power quality and production and construction project data to prepare and electronically transmit written reports and preparations,

§ Ability to plan and coordinate the work of contractors and consultants, review, evaluate and make recommendations for plans, specifications, schedules and cost estimates from design engineers and construction managers.

§ Ability to set goals, monitor progress, inspect work in progress and finished construction projects.

§ Ability to travel to remote communities in Alaska as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field, or Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction, operations, and/or maintenance of power and/or bulk fuel systems. Preference will be given to those with experience managing rural Alaska projects. Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alaska preferred.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

At the higher range 24, the position requires:

§ At least 7 years of qualified experience.

§ PMP, PE or other relevant certification

§ Manages more complex projects independently

At the higher range 25, the position requires:

§ At least 10 years of qualified experience

§ Manages very complex projects independently

§ Acts as the Director, Rural Programs in their absence

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $102,297.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person