Electric Utility Director

The City Of Morganton Is Actively Seeking An Experienced And Visionary Professional To Join Its Leadership Team In The Role Of Electric Utility Director. With A Strong Emphasis On Innovation And Community Impact, This Role Is Ideal For A Seasoned Professional Eager To Shape The Future Of A Well-established Electric Utility. The Position Offers The Opportunity To Lead Strategic Planning, Drive Operational Improvements, And Guide The Department Through Evolving Industry Demands, All While Playing A Key Role In The City’s Broader Development Goals. Morganton Presents Itself As A Forward-thinking, Supportive Workplace Ready To Empower The Right Candidate To Make A Meaningful Difference. Visit Https://www.morgantonnc.gov/media/21451 To View The Recruitment Brochure For More Information. Key Duties Include: • Developing A Strategic Plan For The Department, Focusing On Providing Superior & Reliable Power Both Today And Into The Future, Innovations To Improve Customer Experience, And Developing Employees For The Electric Industry Of The Future. • Serving As The City’s Representative On The Board For NC Municipal Power Agency #1. • Forecasting And Planning For Both Short-term And Long-term Operational Demands To Ensure Capacity And Resource Needs Are Met Efficiently. • Investigating, Recommending, And Implementing New Technologies To Move Department Forward And Improve Customer Service. • Directing And Overseeing Department’s Work Plan, Assigning Tasks, Tracking Progress On Key Projects And Programs, And Evaluating Outcomes, Methods, And Procedures To Ensure Efficiency And Quality. • Managing Day-To-Day Operations And Leading Staff By Overseeing Performance, Supporting Development, And Ensuring Alignment With Departmental And City-wide Goals While Creating A Culture Where Safety Is Paramount. • Building Strong Relationships With Key Customers And Major Accounts Through Regular Communication.

Education Or Training Equivalent To A Bachelor’s Degree In Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering Or Related Field Is Desired. Five (5) Or More Years Of Related Experience, Two (2) Or More Years Of Which Must Have Been In A Supervisor Management Position.

Pay Range Is $119,781 To $179,671 With Starting Salary Commensurate With Qualifications And Experience.

Morganton Offers A Competitive Benefits Package, Including Pension Through The North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (NCLGERS), Health Insurance Through The NC State Health Plan, Paid Vacation & Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays And Continuing Education And Professional Development Opportunities.