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Area Distribution Manager (ALBANY, OR, US, 97321) @ PacifiCorp

Albany, New York, USOnsiteFull-time
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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:12.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>POWER YOUR GREATNESS</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.</span><br><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>General Purpose</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The position is responsible for functional oversight of operations of an electric utility in a geographic territory, region, location or cross-functional unit, which has a major impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establishes and implements business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of company strategic goals. Manages and allocates financial and employee resources including adherence to department budgets. Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing both bargaining unit and management level employees. Implements and supports company programs and policies. Develops innovative leadership techniques that will improve the safety of each employee group and the quality of work each employee group performs in an effort to improve efficiencies.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Plan and manage the work of the functional group. Lead projects and initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead the functional team; direct day-to-day activities, and provide guidance and recommendations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Establish and implement business objectives and plans in support of the company’s strategic goals. Develop and execute policy, direct and monitor resources, and recommend and oversee development or implementation of systems, programs, or processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Deliver a consistent and focused operations and maintenance plan with responsibility for all work performed on the transmission and distribution facilities. Participate in activities related to the planning, design, building, maintenance, switching and control of the electrical distribution and transmission systems. </span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide plans, processes, targets and implementation and feedback mechanisms or tools for establishing best practice operations and maintenance. </span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Liaise with other business areas on the development of working relationships and agreements. The business areas include Distribution and Transmission System Investment and Asset Management, Finance, Construction and Support Services, Dispatch, Safety, Procurement, Customer Service, Logistics and Transport. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:8.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">.</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Encourage and implement processes to ensure design and construction as well as maintenance standardization. </span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide support for compliance audit activities. Perform inspections and field audits on the transmission and distribution maintenance and/or capital work performed.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop and monitor industry and internal benchmarks to measure continuous improvements in financial and system performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Guide and direct team members and communicate project objectives, parameters, status and outcomes. Implement and deliver more efficient ways to complete work.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Create a vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other company leaders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Analyze market and competition and understand organization’s strengths and weaknesses to identify external threats and opportunities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Adapt strategy to changing conditions by overcoming resistance and supporting those affected by change.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Manage and allocate financial and employee resources. Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Promote safety in the workplace through demonstrated leadership. Ensure that a zero accident workplace message is delivered in a convincing manner on a regular basis.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Respond to after-hour emergencies relating to the electrical system with both Distribution &amp; Transmission activities/workload.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide input into team employee performance reviews. Flag performance and personnel issues for people manager resolution.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor&apos;s Degree in engineering, industrial management or other similar field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the electric utility or related industry.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">A minimum of seven years’ experience with operations and / or project management including financial oversight and personnel development.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">A minimum of three years of functional or direct people management experience with the proven ability to lead, motivate and influence employees.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Leadership and teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers and direct reports on policy and operational issues.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Knowledge of the utility industry, applicable company policies, procedures, practices, and understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Excellent analytical and evaluation skills to define critical tasks and establish optimum sequence of events, and identify required resources. </span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Travel may be required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Valid driver’s license is required.</span><br><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:8.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">.</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Demonstrated management, administrative, supervisory and leadership skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies under short notice on any given day, at any given time. This includes responding to emergencies outside of normal work shift.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and mainframe applications.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Must live within assigned work area as agreed upon by the hiring director in order to support daily and after hours operational issues. </span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to conduct business and work with employees while understanding that information acquired in this position is confidential and must be treated as such in all communications both internal and external. </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Preferences</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">A minimum of five years’ experience in distribution operations, maintenance and construction.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Thorough knowledge of labor agreements, accident prevention manuals, code requirements, personnel procedures, budgeting and general company policies and procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif">Knowledge of electrical system construction, operation, and maintenance practices</span><br><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif"> </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Benefits</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Our benefits include:</span></strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Life insurance</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Tuition Assistance</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:14.0pt">Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:8.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">.</H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Work Life Balance</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:black;font-size:14.0pt">Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#222222">Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Paid Parental Leave</span></li> <li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Paid Bereavement Leave </span></li> <li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">For more information, please visit: </span></strong><a href="https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US</span></strong></a></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u>Additional Information</u></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Req Id: 114706 </span><br><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25 </span><br><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Primary Location: Albany, Oregon (100% Onsite) </span><br><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Department: Power Delivery </span><br><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Schedule: Full-Time</span><br><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Personnel Subarea: Exempt </span><br><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Hiring Range: $134.800 – $185,350 annually</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 20% of salary </span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.</span></p></div></div></div>

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