Assistant General Manager - Electric Services

Job Description

The Position

OPEN EXAMINATION - ONE YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Job Description: Under general administrative direction of the General Manager, this upper management position is responsible for planning, directing and controlling the long-range and short-term electrical services system planning and electrical services management activities including direct oversight of electrical engineering, field operation, grid system operation, and ongoing operations analysis and improvement.

Classification Code: 2184

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports to the General Manager of Glendale Water and Power.

Common Responsibilities:

In the City of Glendale, all positions are responsible for excellent performance in the following areas:

Skills and Abilities

Customer Service

Provide exceptional customer service to all employees, customers, vendors and other City departments.

Ethics

Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Performance

Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.

Work the necessary hours and times, including overtime as authorized for non-management staff, to complete goals, tasks, and objectives.

Safety

Ensure the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner.

Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.

Teamwork

Foster a teamwork environment.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Communications

Give and receive direction in English.

Communicate effectively in English , both orally and in writing.

Equipment

Operate or use all position-related software, equipment and tools effectively and safely.

Cyber Security

Actively participate in maintaining a secure computing environment by adhering to and implementing City cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices. This includes understanding common cyber threats such as phishing and malware, and promptly reporting suspicious activities.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. There is no acceptable equivalent for the registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer with the State of California.

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.

Experience:

Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in electrical engineering, including four years in a senior managerial capacity in an electric utility system is required. Direct management experience overseeing electrical engineering, field operation and grid system operation is highly desirable.

Certifications/Licenses

Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer with the State of California.

Transportation:

A valid California Class C Driver's License is required.

For staff without a valid California Class C Driver’s License, the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions is required.

Click here to view the complete class specification outlining all job duties and requirements:

Exceptional Customer Service Policy
The City of Glendale values quality customer service and takes pride in the exceptional service provided by every employee. As a part of the Glendale team, we are dedicated to delivering courteous, considerate, and personalized attention to our diverse community and to one another.
Please click on the link to read the Exceptional Customer Service Policy .

Working Conditions

Work may be performed outside in a variety of field and weather conditions, or indoors in shops or an office setting.

Work is primarily performed Monday to Friday during regular office hours.

Evening work may be required.

Weekend or holiday work may be required.

Emergency response may be required 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Series: None

FLSA Designation: Exempt

Selection Process

EVALUATION OF APPLICATION: Submitted Application will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process.

ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight: 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position.

Candidates must pass the exam with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.

TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.

The City of Glendale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.

The above listed benefits apply to full-time, salaried positions only.

Closing Date/Time: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific