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Electrical Engineering Manager – Moorhead, Minnesota

Moorhead Public Service (MPS) is accepting applications for an electrical engineering manager. Under limited supervision, this position has the overall responsibility to plan, organize, and direct assigned resources and consultants of Moorhead Public Service’s (MPS) electric engineering and geographic information systems (GIS) functions. This position develops, revises, interprets, and enforces practices, procedures, and standards for engineering to ensure compliance with regulations intended to maintain a safe and reliable electric system and protect MPS’ investment in plant property.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; seven years of electrical engineering experience at a power utility, including experience in substation, distribution, transmission, and generation design and maintenance; certified as a Professional Engineer in the state of Minnesota or able to obtain Minnesota certification; and a driver’s license valid in the state of Minnesota.

Desired qualifications include a master’s in electrical engineering and 10 years of electrical engineering experience at a power utility, including experience in substation, distribution, transmission, and generation design and maintenance.

The 2024 salary range for this position is between $127,530 and $196,823 annually. The starting salary will be dependent upon experience and education. Excellent health insurance and benefits package.Application form and job description are available at https://www.mpsutility.com/index.php/en/employment-opportunities/newest-jobs or by calling 218-477-8000, Option 4. Applicants MUST complete an "MPS Application for Employment" to be considered for employment with MPS.

Closing Date: April 30, 2024

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Assistant Financial Manager – Brookings, South Dakota

Brookings Municipal Utilities is looking for an assistant financial manager to perform administrative and supervisory work in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the accounting, billing and collection, and human resource departments. Serves as the principal officer in charge of the accounts, budgets, and internal audits of the Utility.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist with the overall supervision, direction, coordination and evaluation of the Accounting, Billing & Collections, and Human Resource departments.
2. Assist with the development and implementation of administrative policies and guidelines; advises staff as to administrative procedures and policies. Ensure Board policies and implemented as directed.
3. Assists with the administration of personnel policies, plans and procedures as outlined by the Board.
4. Assists with overseeing the implementation, operation, and supervision of the accounting system. Ensures adequate records of assets, liabilities, and transactions are maintained. Facilitate internal audits. Establishes, advises, and guides the accounting staff in the administration of accounting programs and procedures according to generally accepted accounting principles.
5. Assist with ensuring adequate systems are maintained to effectively initiate utility and communications services and the issuance of customer bills and collection of receivables.
6. Works closely with department managers in establishing accounts and developing procedures to provide maximum coordination and uniformity of accounting practices.
7. Compares performance with operating plans and standards and reports and interprets the results of operations to all levels of management. Assists with the development of accounting policies, overseeing department cost control, coordinating systems and procedures, and preparing operating data and special reports as required.
8. Reviews existing financial processes and recommends the designs of new processes to ensure efficiency and effective internal controls.
9. Compiles, analyzes, and interprets significant data to assist management in making sound decisions and taking responsible action.
10. Assists with the supervision and coordination of the preparation of reports for government agencies.
11. Assists with the preparation, in conjunction with other officers and department heads, of a capital budget, annual budget and annual report covering all activities of the Utility.
12. Assists with overseeing the preparation of telecommunication Universal Service Fund programs and filings with Federal and State regulators, telephone carrier access billing and toll settlements.
13. Assists with financing transactions including bond issues and State Revolving Fund programs.
14. Assists with the administration of insurance policies and programs i.e., liability, property, vehicle, health insurance and worker’s compensation.
15. Assist with valuation assessments, due diligence information requests and financial analysis as requested.
16. Assists with the administration of contracts for purchase of video content and assist with negotiated contract extensions and renewals.

Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:
1. Graduation from college or university with a master’s in business administration and/or attainment of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation with responsible administrative experience in accounting or equivalent combination of training and experience. CPA designation preferred.
2. Thorough knowledge of finance and accounting practices and procedures.
3. Knowledge of or the demonstrated ability to learn the laws and regulations governing the operation of the telephone, electric, water and wastewater utilities.
4. Ability to supervise and direct personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
5. Ability to assemble, organize, and present in oral or written form, statistical, financial, and factual information.
6. Ability to analyze and interpret significant data to formulate conclusions and recommend appropriate courses of action.

Language Skills:
1. Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos presented either written or orally.
2. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Certification, Testing and Examination:
1. Ability to obtain CPA designation if not already certified. CPA designation must be obtained within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the Financial & IT Manager.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign the duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Click here to view the full job description or apply online with Brookings Municipal Utilities.

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Water Plant/System Specialist – Pierre, South Dakota

The City of Pierre seeks a passionate individual to join our team in making Pierre one of the best places to live, work, and visit. This position will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s new state of the art water treatment facility and distribution systems. Qualified applicants must have the ability to learn water treatment techniques and be able to perform a multitude of hands on maintenance activities that pertain to drinking water systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of tasks in maintaining the public water system. The Water Plant /System Specialist controls and maintains treatment machines and equipment involved in production of water to drinking water standards; participates in specialized technical work at the municipal water treatment plant, distribution system, and related facilities of the raw and potable water system; duties in the operation of the Water Treatment Plant and Distribution systems, including water sampling, testing, chemical dosage calculations, treatment, repair, maintenance and operation of pumps, wells, motors, SCADA as well as installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution parts and facilities. Work involves contact with regulatory officials, the public and contractors regarding production and distribution quality of the drinking water. In addition, this position will work with other employees in the plant on a day to day basis. Work is reviewed upon completion for adherence to prescribed standards and procedures and compliance with state and federal regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: State of SD Board of Operator Certification in water treatment after 18 months of employment. On call duties are rotated among staff.

MINIMUM SALARY: $23.74/hr minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays. Up to $2,000 annual educational assistance available. Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience.

UP TO $3,000 HIRING BONUS!

Open Until Filled

APPLICATIONS TO:

Laurie Gronlund, HR Director
City of Pierre
PO Box 1253
Pierre SD 57501

This position is open until filled. For more information, call 605-773-7429 or go to cityofpierre.org/jobs. EOE

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