We are delighted to be retained by a CCA in California who are looking for an experienced, innovative, collaborative, strategic executive to help lead their team as it delivers on its mission to provide customers with reliable and affordable clean electricity and innovative electrification programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen the local economy.
The agency provides clean, renewable electricity at affordable rates to over 519,000 customer accounts across Central California counties. Governed by local representatives, the agency focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by controlling renewable electricity generation, investing in new energy projects, and supporting the electrification of transportation and buildings.
Their mission is to serve the Central Coast community by providing reliable, affordable, clean electricity and electrification programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen the local economy. They promote long-term electric rate stability and energy security while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and stimulating the local economy.
About the Role
The Chief Operating Officer will serve as a key strategic partner in developing and implementing strategies that align with the organizations goals and objectives as set forth by its Policy Board. The COO oversees all aspects of the agency’s day-to-day operations. It works closely with the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer, and the Chief Communications Officer to ensure efficient, cost-effective service delivery. The CEO will manage teams across various functions and must work with the CEO and other officers to ensure internal and external alignment of business operations.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
- The ideal candidate must have a strong personal commitment to maintaining a high level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all business dealings.
- The ideal candidate will build and maintain strong working relationships with all department staff, board members, business leaders, and members of the public. They will demonstrate that they are committed to diversity and inclusion.
- The ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills, and must be committed to making them the premier CCA.
- The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong decision-making abilities and the ability to build teams, mentor, and guide staff.
Successful candidates will have:
- Strong ability to collaborate and affect a range of personalities and job types positively, move seamlessly from connecting with office employees to the Board of Directors
- Strong strategic planning skills, strong leadership skills, and goal orientated.
- Strong, consistent leadership and a commitment to building and shaping the culture of the organization.
- Strong people skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, stakeholders, regulators, and elected officials.
- Commitment to the CCAs mission
- Knowledge of utility rate making including cost of service analysis
- Knowledge of wholesale energy markets
- Familiarity in negotiating and consensus-building
- Familiarity in power contracts
- Knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of municipal government administration, organization, functions, and services
- Familiarity with California State regulatory policies.
Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in economics, business, engineering, or public administration.
Experience:
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in business or public administration, energy procurement, financial management, or a related field. At least 5 years of progressively responsible executive or senior management experience, including oversight of complex programs or financial structures.
A Master’s degree in a related field and a previous work history in a public agency is strongly desirable.