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Bachelor’s degree with coursework in engineering, business, or related field
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Five (5) years of experience in utility operations and electrical distribution or transmission systems
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Three (3) years in a supervisory role
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
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Experience leading and supervising employees in a unionized work environment, including labor contract administration and employee relations.
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Experience with operations and maintenance of an electric utility distribution system.
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Experience developing and managing multi-year capital and expense budgets.
At the City of Richland, your work makes a difference every day. From maintaining essential services to enhancing our community, you’ll be part of a team that values teamwork, integrity and excellence in what we do.
With a strong sense of purpose, great benefits, and a commitment to growth, we are building a community we’re proud to serve.
Join a team helping power one of Washington’s fastest-growing communities. This position plays a key role in planning, designing, and delivering the electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure that supports continued growth throughout the City of Richland. From long-range system planning and capital investments to major infrastructure projects and regional coordination efforts, this role offers the opportunity to directly influence the future of a growing municipal electric utility.
Richland Rewards – Supporting Those Who Serve
Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits
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Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
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City-paid dental and vision plans
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City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee’s annual salary)
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City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Participation in the State of Washington’s Retirement Plan (PERS)
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4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options. Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan.
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Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
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Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
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City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
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Employee Assistance Program
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Annual Performance Assessment System
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions are pro-rated based upon the position’s budgeted hours.)
Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
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0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
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6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
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10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
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16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
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Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month
Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan for Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diversified work force. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), martial or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided for participation in the application and selection process, if requested. Persons with a disability who need assistance must notify the Human Resources Department about the accommodation needed at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling (509) 942-7392.
The provisions of job announcements listed on this website do not constitute an expressed, or implied, contract of employment with the City. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.