Planning & Scheduling Manager (Manager 3, Utils-BU) - Washington, United States - City of Seattle

Description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served.

Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

The Transmission & Distribution Operations Division is recruiting for a Manager 3 to lead the Scheduling and Planning group.

This team is responsible for reviewing and coordinating the Division's capital and maintenance operations for both the North and South Service Centers.

This position will report to the directly to the Transmission & Distribution Operations Director.

Provides leadership to manage planning and scheduling team responsible for maintaining long- and short-range work plans.

Facilitates weekly planning and scheduling meetings with multiple divisions; EC&M/T&D Operations, Customer Operations, and Engineering to discuss upcoming workload and set weekly/monthly schedule.

Oversee workload planning and review, crew coordination, job analysis, and resource utilization.

Provides integral technical information using Work Asset Management System (WAMS) and leadership in balancing the needs of asset management, operations, and construction through the planning and efficient utilization of resources.

Provides guidance and support for all direct reports and internal/external stakeholders.

Manages the development and production of up-to-date organizational indicators to assist utility leadership and direct line supervision in their decision making.

Manages the organization's budget, allocating financial and staffing resources to achieve successful customer and operational outcomes.
Leads and supports efforts to continually improve business practices and process to maximize City-wide resources and achieve operation excellence.
Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Provides oversite of the planning and scheduling calendar.

Required Qualifications:
In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:


Education:
College-level coursework in engineering, business or public administration equivalent to a two-year degree; or additional qualifying experience.


Experience:
Eight years' experience in design, construction, maintenance, or operation of electrical distribution systems. Five years of supervisory experience. Ability to work with a diverse work force, change management skills, excellent customer service, written and oral communication skills.


Certification/License:
Current Washington State driver's license.

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

Proven experience using Work Asset Management System (WAMS) to navigate system to enter and collect data, develop reports, analyze job/task status and other outputs.

Progressively responsible experience managing employees.
Experience in planning and scheduling for large projects.
Experience in working across groups in a matrix organizational framework.
Understands business efficiencies and effectiveness opportunities.
Significant experience in support of operations in a large utility.
Significant experience with electrical utility operations and practices.
Understanding of the preparation, management, and forecasting of organizational budget.
Knowledge of human resources practices, including labor relations.
Ability to foster and model effective customer service and achieve excellent outcomes.
Ability to manage change, make difficult and challenging decisions, provide clear expectations and directions, and foster creativity and problem-solving.
Completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship
Experience with use of business process and performance metrics.
Knowledge and experience using software; Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Visio.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice .

The full salary range for this position is hourly rate $52.36 to hourly rate $78.53.

Application Process
It is preferred that you please submit the following with your online application:
A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Who May Apply :
This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications.

Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check.

The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the

Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance ,

SMC 14.17

and the

City of Seattle Personnel Rule A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with

SMC Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:

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