Director of Power Resources

Director of Power Resources

Salary

$173,445.00 - $247,779.00 Annually

Location

Rochester Public Utilities, 4000 East River Road NE, Rochester MN 55906, MN

Job Type

Regular FT

Job Number

20260054

Department

Rochester Public Utilities

Division

RPU Power Resources

Opening Date

08/13/2026

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Rochester invites applications for:

Director of Power Resources

Rochester Public Utilities

www.rpu.org

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together.

Nature of Work

The position provides executive level strategy, direction, leadership to the RPU organization and management, guidance, administration and oversight to the Power Resources/Facilities & Fleet business unit. Primary accountabilities are the planning, constructing, operating and maintaining of energy supply infrastructure. Negotiation and administration of contracts and agreements relative to power supply including the purchase, sale and marketing of wholesale power, long range resource planning and development, environmental compliance strategies and implementation, fuel procurement, technical specification development and contract administration, commodity trading strategies and implementation of wholesale energy and capacity sales, employee and plant safety. In addition to energy supply this position also has accountability for the planning, operating and maintaining the organizations facilities and vehicle fleet.

This position reports to the Assistant General Manager - Operations of Rochester Public Utilities and requires considerable independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in carrying out the responsibilities of the utility and organizations short- and long-term vision and goals, objectives, and plans.

Work schedule - The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and is expected to be fully on-site.

Pay - Starting salary is $173,445 to $204,045 per year, depending on qualifications, with advancement to $247,779

Benefits- This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester. Please check out the benefits tab at the top of the page for more details. Employees, whose new position with the City requires they relocate more than 50 miles, are eligible for relocation assistance, pursuant to City policy.

To have your application considered for the first round of interviews, please apply by Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership and Direction
• Provide executive level strategic direction, guidance and coordination to the Utility as a member of the leadership team to fulfill the utility's strategic plans and objectives.
• Provide strategic advice to the General Manager in the development of power supply plans, facilities and fleet plans, and new and evolving industry trends.
• Participate in the organizational strategic planning process including development and implementation of short-term and long-term goals along with communication of the plan.
• Serve as the General Managers designated representative, when required, with such authority and responsibility as may be assigned, to a broad spectrum of external organizations, including other city departments, state and federal regulatory agencies, trade and professional associations, SMMPA, MISO, consumers and public interest groups as directed.
• Apply organizational and leadership practices to the periodic analysis and evaluation of work programs, procedures, policies, and operational needs of Department functions.
• Provide general guidance to assist section managers in carrying out and coordinating their assigned responsibilities.
• Division Management
• Provide executive level direction, guidance and coordination to the Power Resources / Facilities & Fleet Business Unit. Develop and implement strategies, business plans, budgets and policies for the successful operation of Power Resources as established by the General Manager and Utility Board.
• Development of strategies, procedures and policies, implementation of same and oversight of effectiveness of wholesale energy marketing programs.
• Prepare annual personnel, capital and operating budgets; exercise effective management control to adhere to adopted budgets and recommend budget adjustments when required.
• Administrative duties related to energy supply infrastructure development, operation and maintenance of electric and water facilities and fleet, administration of specifications and contracts for services, analysis and reporting of various operating parameters relating to costs, performance, regulatory compliance and personnel matters.
• Development of strategies and facilities related to renewable energy and environmental programs.
• Exercise a leadership style that fosters teamwork, promotes team initiative, and provides professional growth opportunities for Department employees.
• Foster a collaborative leadership style that encourages teamwork, promotes staff initiative, and provides professional growth opportunities for all departmental employees.
• Develop and implement effective employee coaching and performance management strategies to ensure the achievement of organizational priorities and to create an environment that encourages innovation, teamwork, employee engagement, fiscal responsibility, and high-quality work.
• Create expectations and outcomes for employees to work collaboratively with other City department staff, public agencies, customers, and the community.
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and orientation processes for new employees and ensure strategies are implemented to obtain and maintain a diverse workforce.
• Partner with the Human Resources professionals to resolve employment/labor relations issues and participate in collective bargaining agreement negotiations when requested.
• Encourage and inspire employees to do their best work while demonstrating positive leadership, positive communication, and a commitment to our Foundational Principles.

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A Bachelors degree with major course work in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or other related field AND 10 years of full-time employment experience in power plant management, commodity trading, utility finance and rate making theory, contract administration, resource planning, market operations, transaction development, power project engineering, administration or management WITH at least 3 years of supervisory leadership experience.

If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.

Licenses & Certifications

Valid drivers license.

Desirable Qualifications

A Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering with power option, or Mechanical Engineering.

Familiarity with NERC compliance and MISO business practices.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary to Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Continuous demands: sitting

Frequent demands: fine dexterity

Occasional demands: walking, standing, reaching, handling, bending, twisting

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include sight, hearing, and touch.

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include

NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions)

As a City of Rochester teammate, we believe you are the most important resource for the delivery of high-quality services to our community. The City is committed to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

The City provides certain core benefits that are at no cost to the employee, such as Base Life and AD&D Insurance and access to an employee assistance program. We also offer voluntary benefits which include medical, vision, and dental, a flexible spending account, long term and short team disability, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, and retirement savings plans.

Benefit summaries outline the Citys benefit offerings for our various collective bargaining agreements.

Click on the link below that takes you to the webpage where these are found.

https://www.rochestermn.gov/council-administration/careers/benefits/#BenefitsSummaries

01

By completing your application and supplemental questions you are attesting all information is true, accurate, and verifies your relevant education and experience. Your submitted materials will be used to determine your employment eligibility. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes
• No

02

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status?

• Yes
• No

03

What is your preferred name?

04

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
• Less than 2 years post-secondary training
• Completion of a 2 year program or degree
• Completion of a 4 year program or degree
• Completion of a Masters degree or higher
• None of the above

06

Other than your High School diploma/GED, which of the following best describes the field of study for your degree?

• Economics
• Finance
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Engineering
• A field of study closely related to the utility industry
• My degree is in an area NOT RELATED to any of the above
• N/A - I do not have a degree

07

Which of the following best describes your years of progressively responsible full-time employment experience managing the power resource functions for an electric utility?

• No experience
• Less than 5 years
• More than 5 years, but less than 8
• More than 8 years, but less than 10
• More than 10 years, but less than 11
• More than 11 years, but less than 12
• More than 12 years, but less than 13
• More than 13 years, but less than 14
• More than 14 years, but less than 15
• 15 or more years

08

Which of the following best describes the type of power plant, where you obtained a majority of your years of fulltime employment experience overseeing and managing the power resource functions for an electric utility?

• Small diesel
• Medium size gas turbine
• RICE plant
• Large combined-cycle gas turbine
• Coal fired plant
• Nuclear
• Large hydro
• N/A - I have no experience in this area

09

Which of the following best describes your overall employment experience working with NERC compliance programs?

• No experience
• Limited - I am somewhat familiar with the NERC compliance requirements, but never really worked with them
• Moderate - I have done some work which was covered by the NERC compliance requirements
• Extensive - I work in the electric utility industry and I am responsible for making sure our NERC compliance program is being followed

10

Did your progressively responsible employment experience in the electric utility industry include performing any of the following? (Select all that apply)

• Directing the strategic planning process including development and implementation of short-and-long-term goals and communication of the strategic plan
• Recommending policies, procedures, goals, and program objectives vital to efficient and effective operations and in line with the organizational strategic plan
• Collaborating with other governmental and regulatory agencies, municipalities and public power utilities
• Overseeing the preparation of operating, construction and capital improvement budgets
• Planning, coordinating, leading, and monitoring complex projects, preparing work plans, developing protocols and standards, and defining and appropriately measuring results
• Wholesale Portfolio Management
• Integrated Resources Planning
• Fleet and Facilities Management
• Establishing strategic working relationships with community partners, governmental officials, and regional agencies
• N/A - None of the above

11

Which of the following best describes the population of the jurisdiction the electric utility served, where you obtained the majority of your years of full-time progressively responsible power resource experience?

• Less than 10,000
• More than 10,000, but less than 20,000
• More than 20,000, but less than 40,000
• More than 40,000, but less than 80,000
• More than 80,000, but less than 100,000
• More than 100,000
• N/A - I do not have any power resource-related experience

12

Which of the following best describes the total amount of the annual operating budgets, including CIP (capital improvement plans), that you have been directly responsible for administrating?

• Less than $50M
• More than $50M but less than $75M
• More than $75M but less than $100M
• More than $100M, but less than $125M
• More than $125M, but less than $150M
• More than $150M, but less than $175M
• More than $175M, but less than $200M
• More than $200M, but less than $250M
• More than $250M
• N/A - I have no experience in this area

13

Which of the following best describes your years of full-time equivalent employment experience overseeing and directing the activities performed by other staff:

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 3
• More than 3 years, but less than 4
• More than 4 years, but less than 5
• More than 8 years, but less than 10
• 10 or more years
• N/A - I have no experience overseeing or directing other staff

14

In 500 words or less, describe your leadership philosophy and provide examples of how you have used this philosophy in past employment.

15

Tell us how your professional, educational, and lived experiences would help you be successful in this role.

16

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not be limited to verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, drivers license record and a criminal history?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Rochester

Address 201 4th Street SE

Rochester, Minnesota, 55904

Phone (507) 328-2555

Website https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment