| Purpose: |
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Under the direction of the Deputy General Manager, this position performs generalized operational, financial, administrative, and systems management functions; and is responsible for providing managerial support to the Deputy General Manager in achieving strategic goals and objectives. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Participates in long- and short-range organizational planning activities for Electric Utility Business Units.
- Coordinates and leads cross-functional teams in discussions related to work culture, safety, and environmental business unit projects.
- Manages, monitors, and reports out on the progress of Business Unit cultural and change initiatives.
- Develops, maintains, and monitors Business Unit budgets; and assists in creating, compiling, and completing all budget documents for Executive presentation.
- Manages purchasing procurement process and monitors contract services to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Assists in the development of operational policies and procedures that are consistent with Austin Energy, City, and departmental polices and operating procedures.
- Recommends potential solutions or alternatives to critical business issues and presents them to the Executives for approval.
- Prepares and presents reports and oversees the design of visual presentation materials including charts and graphs to accompany reports.
- Acts as the interdepartmental liaison for the Deputy General Manager with other City departments.
- Works closely with senior leaders and Executive staff to develop creative solutions purposed to address the evolving needs of the changing workforce.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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 working with the purchasing procurement process and monitoring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Knowledge of business planning, performance measurement, and program/project management.
- Knowledge of business strategies, objectives, departmental goals, and initiatives.
- Knowledge of Public Administration principles, fiscal planning, budget preparation, and budget management.
- Knowledge and understanding of Utility operations, services, practices, and policies.
- Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in developing and making effective presentations.
- Skill in determining needs and gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to provide accurate information for management's use.
- Skill in negotiation and influencing others.
- Skill in analyzing and solving complex problems.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions, manage competing high priority work demands, and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus four (4) years of experience in a project or program management capacity.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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