Director of Power Delivery & Operations IDEAL CANDIDATE Qualifications • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree of Science from an accredited college or university with major coursework related to electric utility operations, a minimum of twelve years of increasingly responsible experience in electrical utility operations, and a minimum five years of supervisory experience. Electrical Engineering Degree preferred. • Special Qualifications: Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License, or ability to attain within 6 months. Professional Engineering License is preferred. Pay, Hours & Benefits • 2026 HIRING RANGE: $15,881 - $17,646/MONTH • Monday - Friday, evenings and weekends as needed • Position allows for remote work, but also requires in-person presence for scheduled days as well as on-demand assignments, work team requirements, and/or meetings. Required to report to work in-person during snow or other emergency closures. • Regular Full-time with benefits • Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Sick, Vacation, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance. • Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available. The Director of Power Delivery and Operations leads their division by managing the functions, administration, and personnel in the overall power delivery and operations of electric services to the Longmont community. The ideal candidate excels at providing direct leadership and vision to electric line crews, electric meter staff, substation personnel, vegetation management crews, and warehouse/material service functions. This candidate will leverage their skills and abilities to provide safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally sustainable service and accountability to the community. Expertise in communication, strategic planning, negotiation, mediation, and public speaking skills will be instrumental in the candidate driving the organizational goals and in making decisions effectively under pressure. Knowledge of budgetary processes will aid in achieving these goals. This candidate also brings expertise in building effective partnerships with community agencies, groups, and businesses, partner City departments, neighboring cities and utilities, county and state government, and individuals. Principal Duties The Director of Power Delivery & Operations is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion. • Manage the personnel responsible for: • The construction, inspection, operations, and maintenance of the LPC electric overhead and underground infrastructure, including 12.47/7.2 kV distribution system, metering, and warehouse and materials. • In collaboration with the LPC Safety and Training Manager, the division's training programs, including the apprentice line worker program, the meter technician program, the substation worker program, and relevant programs that support advanced metering systems and workplace safety. • Oversee the vegetation management functions necessary to maintain line clearances in support of the safe and reliable operation of overhead electric infrastructure. • Provide general and technical supervision to personnel. Evaluate performance and recommend/implement appropriate personnel action. • Ensure that staff understand and adhere to work practices that comply with the LPC Safety Manual, local, State, and Federal regulations, requirements, and specifications and other relevant safe work practices and procedures. • Train, develop, guide and mentor employees toward improved performance in a manner consistent with City values and expectations. • Practice an inclusive supervisory style with people from a variety of backgrounds, ethnic or racial groups, age groups, personality styles, and genders. • Build alliances, foster effective teamwork, and build constructive relationships within and between individuals and other work groups. • Demonstrate behavior that sets a positive example for integrity, fiscal responsibility, and professionalism. • Coordinate division activities with other Department Divisions, City Departments, customers, and outside agencies. • Periodically attend City Council, Platte River Power Authority, and other board meetings, and make effective presentations as needed. CONTINUED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE ... Principal Duties Continued... • Make critical decisions to resolve emergency conditions resulting from electrical distribution system malfunctions, inclement weather, and other situations that adversely affect delivery of power from the substations to the meter • May serve as LPC representative on inter-departmental City committees and inter-agency committees including the Colorado Association of Municipal Utilities (CAMU), the American Public Power Association (APPA), Alltricity, Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) Joint Technical Advisory Committee (JTAC), and other industry organizations. • Participate in, and/or oversee, develop, and implement design, maintenance, construction standards, specifications, and work practices related to the electrical distribution systems. • Prepare, monitor, and administer the division's annual budget. Develop and implement the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) development work plan. Guide and direct division staff in the implementation of programs, budget development and implementation. • Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Division in accordance with the Department and City vision, planning and customer needs. Establish policies, procedures, and long-range plans for the division. • Develop, support, and enhance cooperation and trust within the division in pursuit of Department and City organizational goals and mission. • Resolve the most difficult and pervasive customer issues. Evaluate operations and customer service and make appropriate changes as needed. • Act as project manager for major division/department programs and projects. • Act as LPC Director of Electric Services as needed. Perform principal duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City Attributes. CITY OF LONGMONT BENEFIT PACKAGE - 2026 HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY > Health, Dental and Vision Insurance The City offers two medical plans. Employees may choose either the Choice PPO (access benefits through a PPO provider, an HMO provider or out-of-network provider) or the Kaiser HMO medical plan. Dental benefits are provided through Delta Dental, and vision coverage is offered through Vision Service Plan of Colorado. 2026 full-time employee monthly contributions are: Choice PPO DHMO Dental Vision* Employee Only $80.36 $ 0 $3.63 $0/$9.08 Employee + one dependent $245.10 $186.42 $40.47 n/a Employee + two or more dependents $556.98 $423.63 $118.83 $3.21/$25.30 *Vision Rates are for Exam Only / Exam + Materials The Wellness Works program is open to all employees with a range of classes, activities, and incentives for healthy living. PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED > Basic Life Insurance The City pays the full cost of employee basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Life benefits under each plan are equal to 1½ times the employee's annual base salary up to a maximum of $250,000 each. > Long Term Disability The City pays the full cost of employee Long-Term Disability benefits at 60% base monthly pay to a maximum benefit of $10,000 per month through UNUM. > Supplemental Insurance Employees may purchase additional insurance products for themselves and eligible dependents through AFLAC. > Family and Medical Leave Qualified employees may use Family & Medical Leave for personal or family events that necessitate an absence from work under the provisions of the Family & Medical Leave Act. PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE > City Pension Both the employee and the City contribute to a defined benefit pension plan. The employee contributes 6% of base salary (before taxes) and the City contributes as required to provide for future retirement benefits. Employees are 100% vested in their contributions and become fully vested in the Plan after 5 years of service. > Money Purchase Plan Both the employee and the City contribute to a defined contribution money purchase plan. The employee contributes 6% of base salary (before taxes). The City contributes 5%. Employees are 100% vested in their own contributions and are fully vested in the Plan after 3 years of service. Investments are self-directed by employees. > Section 457 Investment Plan The City offers employees an optional Deferred Compensation Plan, which defers federal and some state income taxes until retirement. Employees direct their funds into several investment options provided through ICMA. This plan includes a Roth contribution option. TIME FOR YOURSELF > Vacation Full-time employees earn 96 hours of vacation annually for the first two years of employment. Additional vacation time is accrued after two years. Those with relative prior experience may qualify for a higher accrual rate, subject to review and approval. In addition to the rate of accrual, new benefitted employees are provided with a beginning balance of 40 hours of vacation (prorated for less than full time.) > Sick Leave Full-time employees earn 96 hours of sick leave per year and this leave may be accumulated without limitation. > Holidays The City observes 11 designated holidays per year plus a floating personal holiday. SOME EXTRAS > Tuition Reimbursement The City offers a tuition reimbursement program for employees attending classes at accredited educational institutions. > Employee Assistance Program Counseling and related services are available for employees and their family members at no charge through an Employee Assistance Program. > Flexible Spending Accounts Employees may elect to put aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay qualified dependent care and health care expenses. > Retiree Health Savings Account Employees participate in this retiree health benefit savings vehicle that allows the accumulation of assets to pay for medical expenses in retirement on a tax-free basis. The accounts are funded by annual City contributions and employee contributions of unused sick leave accumulations. > And more perks including: Free Recreation Pass (taxable fringe benefit), Employee Wellness Program (may qualify for monetary incentives and additional Wellness Vacation time), full time benefitted employment time may qualify toward the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, Employee-Driven Mentorship Program, and more! Job Announcement [redacted] Director of Power Delivery and Operations CLOSING DATE: September 29, 2026 APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS Department: Electric Services Division: Power Delivery & Operations Hiring Range: $15,881 - $17,646/month Monday - Friday, evenings and weekends as needed Regular Full-time with Benefits Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance. Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available. Definition: Manage the functions, administration, and personnel of the power delivery and operations, including the line crews, meter shop, substations, vegetation management, and material services. Principal Duti