Job Details
Electric Program Supervisor - Transmission & Distribution
2025-11-24 City of Redding Redding,CA
Description:
Knowledge of:
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.
Examination Process: The examination process may include an oral board examination, a written examination, practical examination or any combination thereof.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees,
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues: Job classifications in the unrepresented group do not pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
Unrepresented positions do not participate in SDI.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01
Describe your experience supervising or managing electric utility operations.
02
How have you maintained and applied NERC TO, TOP, or TPL standards in a previous role?
03
Tell us about a time you had to coordinate across departments or with external agencies during a system event or outage.
04
What tools or systems have you used to manage and monitor electric transmission and distribution operations (e.g., GIS, OMS, SCADA, SOPs)?
05
How do you approach training and certifying staff in a 24/7 operations environment?
Required Question
Salary : $185,796.00 - $241,548.00 Annually
Location : Redding, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (Status 3)
Job Number: 62E 8061 082025
Department: Electric Department
Division: 8061 - REU - Operations Engineering
Opening Date: 09/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: Unrep
Description
The City of Redding Electric Utility (REU) is seeking a skilled and NERC-certified professional to lead our Electric Utility System Operations - Transmission & Distribution (EUSO-T&D) team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power dispatching, substation and transmission operations, and supervising 24/7 utility system operations.
This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of NERC TO, TOP, and TPL standards. Success in this position depends on the ability to lead a high-performing team, foster interdepartmental collaboration, and coordinate effectively with other utilities and agencies. The candidate will oversee system load coordination, switching operations, emergency response, and ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness. Experience with GIS/OMS systems, SOP development, outage communication protocols, and operational reporting is essential.
A minimum of five years of power dispatching or seven years of relevant utility operations experience is required, along with valid NERC certification. The ideal candidate will be proactive, team-oriented, and committed to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in electric service delivery.
We are looking for someone to
- Provide supervision, coaching, evaluation, and training of staff assigned to the EUSO-T&D group in their related duties to coordinate activities with operation of the City of Redding electric transmission and distribution system.
- Direct and supervise the development and updating of the System Operations Rules and Procedures manual.
- Maintain Redding Electric Utility (REU) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) related to Electric Utility System Operations Transmission and Distribution. Ensure all relevant SOP's comply with the NERC TO, TPL and TOP requirements. Ensure all staff review SOP's at the required periodicity and after every major revision. Maintain latest versions of SOP's in the REU Document Control System.
- Review and direct the training of Electric Utility System Operators - Transmission & Distribution and Electric Utility Assistant System Operators - Transmission & Distribution in performance of assigned duties, Ensure System Operator compliance with safe work practices and procedures and NERC/WECC Reliability Standards associated with Transmission Owner (TO), Transmission Planner (TPL) and Transmission Operator (TOP) Classifications. Administer training materials and programs for both in-house and external training venues and track and monitor training programs and hours. Provide evidence of compliance with training requirements during audits.
- Ensure staff informs relevant city staff and customers of system outages in a timely fashion and provide periodic updates for the duration of the outage on a thorough and consistent basis. Recommend process and procedure updates as necessary to ensure this is done on a consistent basis.
- Ensure staff completes and submits necessary formal notifications to relevant entities within the prescribed timeframe during qualifying events.
- Direct or assist in the preparation and compilation of various records and reports, maintain current files, and review other related data for correctness.
- Evaluate assigned personnel job performance and recommend personnel actions such as merit increases and disciplinary actions.
- Ensure that REU system operation is in full compliance with all NERC and WECC reliability standards and report non-compliance events under required timeframes as applicable by reliability standard definitions. Maintain applicable reliability certifications as required.
- Ensure all EUSO-T&D staff are NERC certified and that they maintain their Continuing Education Hours (CEH's) as necessary.
- Represent the Electric Utility in various forums and at various venues as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Principles of engineering, supervision, and business management
- Electric substations; electric generating stations; switching and dispatching operations
- Methods applied in coordinating load, distribution and transmission requirements; generation sources
- System Operations-related safety rules and regulations
- Mathematics as it pertains to electric utility operations
- Effective supervisory skills and techniques
- NERC requirements associated with TO, TOP and TPL
- Communicate effectively with representatives of electric utilities and other power companies
- Direct the redistribution of electric loads, required switching, the removal and restoration to service of lines and equipment
- Exercise sound judgment in coordinating safety of personnel and equipment during emergencies
- Prepare oral and written reports
- Supervise the compilation and preparation of related data
- Ability to interact effectively and build and maintain relationships with employees, the public, and other utility and marketing personnel while operating under the policies and procedures set forth by the City of Redding Electric Utility
- Typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent, with some emphasis in physics, science, mathematics and communications courses.
- Typical experience would include five years of power dispatching experience or seven years of increasingly responsible experience in power substation, generation, and dispatching operations.
- Possession of a North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) certificate in one of the following:
- Reliability
- Balancing, Interchange, and Transmission
- Transmission
- Incumbents in this position are required to maintain NERC certification.
- Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.
Examination Process: The examination process may include an oral board examination, a written examination, practical examination or any combination thereof.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:
- Positive past employment references
- Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 or older)
- Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.
To view the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees,
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.
Vacation:
Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:
Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.
Retirement:
Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.
Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.
Union Dues: Job classifications in the unrepresented group do not pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
Unrepresented positions do not participate in SDI.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01
Describe your experience supervising or managing electric utility operations.
02
How have you maintained and applied NERC TO, TOP, or TPL standards in a previous role?
03
Tell us about a time you had to coordinate across departments or with external agencies during a system event or outage.
04
What tools or systems have you used to manage and monitor electric transmission and distribution operations (e.g., GIS, OMS, SCADA, SOPs)?
05
How do you approach training and certifying staff in a 24/7 operations environment?
Required Question