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The City of Rochester invites applications for the Director of Power Resources with Rochester Public Utilities. The City is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging and recognizes the diversity of its community members. Equity should be at the center of all work, and diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative.

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 organization's facilities and vehicle fleet.

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. 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.

• 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 Manager's designated representative, when required, with such authority and responsibility as may be assigned, to a broad spectrum of external organizations.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Education and Experience: A Bachelor's 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.

Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license.

Desirable Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with power option, or Mechanical Engineering. Familiarity with NERC compliance and MISO business practices.

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. 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 essential functions of this job include NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions).