Bluestem Electric Cooperative, Inc. is looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our team in Wamego, Kansas.

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for processing all accounts payable and sales/use tax liabilities and maintaining all applicable reports and records. The Accounting Specialist will prepare and enter necessary journal entries and accounting records and perform general ledger account reconciliations.  Additionally, the Accounting Specialist will provide high quality customer service to all consumers/members by professionally responding to requests.

A qualified applicant will be a self-starter, proficient in various computer software programs including Microsoft Word & Excel, and will be knowledgeable of basic accounting procedures.  A high school diploma or GED is required and post-secondary education in accounting and/or bookkeeping is preferred.

This position is eligible for a variety of exceptional benefits, including high-quality medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance, company-paid annuity pension plan, 401k, paid time off and paid holidays.

Bluestem Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates please send a cover letter and resume to hr@bluestemelectric.com

Application at www.butler.coop

Contact angie@butler.coop for additional details

EVANS, LIPKA & ASSOCIATES, INC - A Leading Electrical Manufacturing Rep Agency - Has an Immediate Opening for a Sales Engineer in the Kansas and Extreme Western Missouri territory. Minimum of 5 Years Electrical Utility Sales, Engineering and/or Field Experience a Must. Minimal Overnight Travel. Salary, Commission, Bonus, Company Vehicle and Excellent Company Benefits provided.  Candidate must be able to solve problems, set priorities and be a motivated self-starter with good public relations skills. Responsible for achieving sales goals set forth by the company and those manufacturers that we represent. Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with IOU's, REC's, Muni's, Electrical Distributors, Electrical Contractors and Engineering Firms. Candidate should possess a thorough knowledge of the electrical utility industry structure. Please submit resume to Al Lipka at alipka@evans-lipka.com or send via standard mail to Evans, Lipka & Associates, Attn: Al Lipka, 1920 SW 6th Street, Ste B, Lincoln, NE 68522. All applicants are encouraged to visit our website at www.evans-lipka.com.

Flint Hills Rural Electric is looking to fill the position of Journeyman/Apprentice Lineman.

Qualifications include but are not limited to: HS diploma or equivalent, completion of lineman apprenticeship training program, at least 1 year of job experience, and a valid Kansas Class A Commercial Driver’s License with manual endorsement and current Medical Examiner’s card.  

Duties include handling of material, construction of line, installation and replacement of transformers, meters, regulators, operating cooperative vehicles, and general system repairs for the cooperative.

Please send resume to Flint Hills Rural Electric, Attn. James Blue, PO Box B, Council Grove, KS 66846 or email to jblue@flinthillsrec.com. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Job Classification: Non-exempt, Full-time

Location/Position: McLouth, KS

Salary: $46.29/hr

Who We Are:

FreeState is the largest rural electric cooperative in Eastern Kansas, with almost 15,000 member-owners. It functions as a democratic, not-for-profit organization. We are governed by our members who actively participate in setting cooperative policy and make decisions in the best interest of the cooperative.

FreeState offers excellent benefits including a pension plan, 401(k) matched savings, and medical, dental and vision insurance paid for at 100% for individual coverage. FreeState also provides a health saving account with a generous employer contribution, life insurance, long-term disability, paid time off benefits and so much more. Employees are provided with on-the-job safety training, professional development opportunities and an employee focused work culture.

Primary Accountability:

The Journeyman Lineman provides manpower, knowledge and workmanship which are necessary to perform job duties for the proper construction, maintenance, and operation of the electric system. This position makes correct application and use of all materials and equipment furnished in order to provide efficient, reliable service to the member in the operation and maintenance of the electric system.

Essential Duties:

• Performs all required construction, maintenance, and operations on energized and non-energized portions of the system without any supervision.
• Assumes the responsibility of the Area Person, as directed, which includes, but is not limited to, line inspections, meter exchanges and readings, re-sagging conductors, replacing anchors by hand, pulling slack guys, right-of-way maintenance, secondary change outs, consumer inquiries and connections, responding to outages and power quality issues, daily ticket assignments, preparing staking sheets for work orders, and billing collections.
• Assists in training and supervision of all Apprentice Linemen and Serviceman.
• Ensures switching operations for maintenance and/or emergencies.
• Operates and applies all circuit and sectionalizing devices and electrical devices used on the system in a proper and safe manner.
• Troubleshoots line deficiencies. Takes corrective measures within the limitations set forth in this job description.
• Performs required work on energized underground transformers and enclosures.
• Placement of poles in and around energized lines.
• Operates and works from the bucket truck on and around energized lines.
• Performs after-hour duty assignments and participates in the Cooperative's "on-call" rotation as directed.

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Degree in electrical power and distribution or equivalent is preferred.
• Completion of the Merchants Training Program or an approved apprenticeship program is required.
• Have and maintain a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License without an L, Z, or E restriction is required.
• Effective working knowledge of the construction and maintenance of the electric distribution system, including the installation of meters, transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, sectionalizers, and reclosers is required.
• Extensive understanding of construction specifications and is thoroughly familiar with most phases of distribution line construction, equipment applications, tool application and equipment operations.
• Upon hire, obtainment of Fort Leavenworth access pass is required.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently requires talking, hearing, standing, walking, pulling/pushing, reaching, crawling, squatting, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and good hand/finger dexterity.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to one hundred (100) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Limited exposure to chemicals, oil, gasoline and dirt as long as proper Personal Protective Equipment is used, and Safety Rules are followed.

Work Environment:

• Frequently exposed to high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical hazards.
• Exposure to poison oak, ivy and sumac is likely.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and vibration.
• Moderate noise level.
• Regular, reliable attendance is required.
• This position is subject to on-call as required which may include night, weekend and/or holiday work. Employees are required to report to the Cooperative within thirty (30) minutes after receiving notice.
• Ability to travel to attend meetings, trainings, workshops, and seminars, as directed.

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply for this position, please visit https://freestate.coop/jobs to complete an Application for Employment.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING POSITION 
KANSAS ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE, INC. 
TOPEKA, KANSAS 

Kansas Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (KEPCo) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Executive Director of Engineering.  

Job Classification: Exempt, Full-Time 
Work Schedule: Regular Office Hours, Monday through Friday 
Reporting Relationship: Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 
Primary Accountabilities: The primary objective of the Executive Director of Engineering is to manage the engineering functions and department within KEPCo, including the planning, organizing, budgeting, staffing, directing and controlling the design and technical support functions of KEPCo. This position also has primary responsibility for KEPCo Services Inc. (KSI), a KEPCo subsidiary that provides engineering and technical services for Member cooperatives and others. 

Major Duties: 

KEPCo Power Supply and Delivery: 

• Provides design and engineering support for KEPCo owned or operated generation, transmission, EMS/SCADA, metering, communication or other power supply facilities, as required.
• Communicates, negotiates and coordinates technical issues with KEPCo’s power suppliers and transmission providers to insure the safe, efficient and reliable delivery of power to KEPCo’s Members.
• Plans and coordinates new delivery points and the capacity needs of existing delivery points with KEPCo’s power suppliers, transmission providers and KEPCo Member cooperatives.

KEPCo Services, Inc. (KSI): 

• Establishes, maintains and communicates the objectives and mission of KSI.
• Markets KSI and develops and administers KSI budgets and cost controls, including the establishment of appropriate KSI hourly rates and ensuring that the fees outlined in KSI proposals are reasonable for the services provided while covering the costs of KSI labor, material and overheads.
• Reviews the overall technical adequacy of all KSI projects including ensuring compliance with good engineering practices and other appropriate rules and standards, as applicable.
• Communicates and coordinates the schedule for completion of KSI projects in a manner that meets the client’s needs and efficiently and effectively utilizes the resources available to KSI.
• Establishes the procedures and process controls to ensure KSI projects are completed efficiently and with appropriate quality controls.
• Develops periodic reports for the KSI Board of Directors regarding the status and performance of KSI and for attending their meetings and responding to questions and concerns of the board.
• Understands, complies and communicates the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions statutes, rules and regulations to ensure that KSI retains its Certificate of Authorization.
• Maintains an individual license to practice Professional Engineering including meeting continuing education requirements and the development and oversight of engineers-in-training.
• Monitors and evaluates computer, software and other equipment needs of KSI including on-going software support and maintenance agreements.
• Coordinates KSI projects with appropriate government agencies including but not limited to the RUS, CFC, KDWP, USFW, KSHS, USACE and SCS as needed and required.
• Selects and uses sub-contractors and consultants to support the completion of KSI projects where necessary and appropriate.

Management:

• Hires, manages, trains, and retains the Engineering Department employees within KEPCo’s Board and Administrative policies.
• Develops and administers Engineering Department budgets and cost control within the Department.
• Attends Board of Trustees, Member and other meetings, as directed.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Membership in a professional business organization is preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of appropriate experience in the design and engineering of facilities and equipment in the electric utility industry. Management experience is highly desirable.
• A license to practice engineering in the State of Kansas is required.
• Valid Kansas Driver’s License is required.
• Must be familiar with generally accepted electric utility engineering and operational activities.
• Should be familiar with RUS Engineering and Operations methods and procedures or be able to develop necessary background in short period of time.
• Must be computer literate and able to operate business and engineering software.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of KEPCo.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Ability to support the goals, plans, and programs of KEPCo.
• Possess the necessary personal characteristics that make an employee a productive team member, including: high integrity, good personal habits, and regular attendance at work.
• Ability to gain and maintain respect of others, both inside and outside of the organization.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, plan and set priorities with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate poise, tact and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds.
• Must be able to work for extended periods of time without being fatigued.

Work Environment:

• Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting.
• Interaction with staff and customers.
• Work is performed both in a private office and outside in the field. Must be willing to travel in state and out of state as necessary to meet job requirements.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor. 

Ninnescah Rural Electric is looking for an Apprentice or Journeyman Lineman. This position requires a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and CDL Physical Card for operating commercial vehicles. Ninnescah will provide on-the-job training for this position.   Applicants should have good communication skills and be detail oriented. Applicant will be required to live in the Pratt area.

Please send resume to Ninnescah Rural Electric, Attn: Robert Lamatsch, PO Box 967, Pratt, KS 67124.  Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Accountant II

Duties:

Prairie Land Electric Cooperative has an immediate job opening for an Accountant II position. The Accountant II is responsible for providing accurate statistical and financial reports required for the effective operation and management of the Cooperative. Primary accounting responsibilities include general ledger and subsidiary ledger activities and reconciliation, as well as bank reconciliation, work order accounting, accounts payable, miscellaneous receivables, and backup for others in the accounting department.  The position will require positive working relationships, personal integrity, confidentiality, and dedication to the cooperative principles and core values. The Prairie Land Accounting team must be able to uphold the values of safety, respect, integrity, unity, and accountability in all processes and applications.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business related field or equivalent experience. 

Applicant must have a thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, double entry accounting, and financial statement preparation and analysis. Applicant should also be a self-starter with advanced problem-solving skills and be able to perform duties with a high level of accuracy. Must also have proficient Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.

Location:

This position will be located at Prairie Land Electric's headquarters in Norton, KS.

Pay and Benefits:

Prairie Land offers its employees medical, dental, and vision insurance, NRECA pension plan, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, Aflac, wellness program with incentives, sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays.

For more information regarding Prairie Land Electric Cooperative, Inc., please visit our website at www.prairielandelectric.com.  To apply, please e-mail your resume to:  April Karnopp at akarnopp@ple.coop   

Prairie Land Electric Cooperative is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

General Manager/CEO

 Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative

The Board of Trustees of Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative (RHEC) in Beloit, KS seeks a safety-focused leader with solid interpersonal communications skills to become their next GM/CEO due to an upcoming retirement. The RHEC Board has retained NRECA Executive Search to facilitate the search process.

About Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative

Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc. (RHEC) is a member-owned rural electric cooperative that proudly serves more than 11,200 meters with over 6,400 miles of distribution line in the heartland of America.

Serving parts of 16 northern and north-central Kansas counties, RHEC is the 3rd largest cooperative in Kansas with 40 full time employees, recent operating revenues of $30 million and a total utility plant of $110 million. The cooperative’s meters are evenly split between residential and commercial & industrial services.    

RHEC has a strong focus on utilizing technological innovations, evidenced in their use of digital mapping, positive load control as well as advanced metering infrastructure systems (AMI).

Rolling Hills is blessed with a family-oriented atmosphere and a talented group of efficient and dedicated employees.

Reporting to a 10-member Board of Trustees, the RHEC GM/CEO is responsible for carrying out the strategic vision of the cooperative that is set by the RHEC board.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills, experience with electric utilities and a willingness to be committed to RHEC’s members and the communities that the cooperative serves 

Leadership Competencies

• Vision and strategic orientation: Takes a broad scale long-term view that focuses on the future needs of the organization and its members
• Ability to lead change and manage risk: Identifies and actively manages change and risk throughout the organization
• Exceptional communication skills, both formally and informally: Listens, relates and expresses oneself in a manner that is effective while supporting mutual understanding
• Commitment to talent development, acquisition, and retention: Develops and empowers staff to achieve results by championing and applying a systematic performance management process & coaching strategy
• Ability to motivate and positively influence others: Motivates others towards an outcome consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values
• Results Driven: Achieves results by establishing and maintaining focus on challenging goals and measuring organizational performance against those goals and standards

• Member focus: Understands and is proactive to the needs and concerns of cooperative members

• Solid financial understanding of distribution cooperatives: Fluent with financial metrics and has a detailed understanding of the key financial opportunities, as well as financial risks and budget processes
• Strong focus on safety: Upholds and provides focus on the safety standards of the cooperative

Experience and Expertise

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Education or Experience in Accounting & Finance, Engineering or Business is preferred
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience is required
• At least 3 years of electric utility experience is preferred
• GM/CEO experience preferred but not required
• Cooperative electric utility experience will set you apart!

Our Location

RHEC is headquartered in Beloit, KS, the county seat of Mitchell County. First settled in 1866, Beloit is located in North Central Kansas and is home to North Central Kansas Technical College. Beloit also features exceptional healthcare facilities as well as primary and secondary school options (e.g., Beloit USD 273, K-12, and St. John’s Catholic School, K-12). Beloit Elementary was the sole Kansas school recognized as a 2022 National School of Character, while Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems was one of ten hospitals in Kansas to receive a 5-star rating on a 1-to-5 scale from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for patient experience in 2019. The territory that RHEC serves is well known as one of the country’s best pheasant hunting areas and also provides fantastic fishing and hunting opportunities with the nearest lake being only 16 miles from the office. Salina, KS is located about one hour from Beloit and is the intersection of Interstate 70 (east and west) and Interstate 135 (north and south).       

Our Benefits

RHEC offers excellent benefits including:

• Medical and prescription insurance with 100% employer-paid premium for employees and their dependents
• NRECA RS Plan participation
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Double Salary Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D with employer-paid premiums
• Long-Term Disability Insurance with employer-paid premium
• Business Travel Accident Insurance with employer-paid premium
• Section 125 Plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Dental plans available

Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Learn more about us at https://rollinghills.coop/

How to Apply

If interested, please apply at https://bit.ly/3C38EXt  with the following: 1) Cover letter, 2) resume and 3) contact information (including email addresses) for 3 professional references. Applications must be received by February 24, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Leigh Taylor, NRECA Executive Search, leigh.taylor@nreca.coop.

All replies are confidential.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the Administrative Assistant position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=748

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the position online https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=753 

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the Economic Development Director position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=721

Review all open positions by visiting the career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the Environmental Coordinator Air Quality position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=760 

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the Environmental Coordinator Water & Waste Management position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=761 

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the Generation Engineer I or II position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=756

Review all open positions by visiting the career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the Mechanic I - Senior position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=740

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

NOW HIRING: Individual with industrial electric or instrument and controls experience and strong interpersonal skills to work in our Cimarron River location!

Sunflower, a generation and transmission cooperative serving Kansans, is seeking an Operator Technician EIC I-IV in Liberal, Kansas!  Operate, maintain, and repair low or high-pressure boilers, turbine-generators, combustion turbines, and other generation station equipment. Diagnose and repair electrical, instrument, and control equipment.

Opportunities:

• Put your mechanical and electronic aptitude, troubleshooting, and repair skills to work.
• Enhance your knowledge of power plant principles, practices, and systems.
• Enjoy the wonderful benefits Sunflower has to offer including low health insurance premiums and a company-funded pension.

Qualifications:

• Two year post high school education in industrial electric or instrument and controls and two years progressively responsible industrial electric or instrument and controls experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Successful completion of the Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI) Plant Operator Selections System (POSS) test and the Power Plan Maintenance Positions Selection System (MASS) test.
• Able to work overtime, both scheduled and/or unscheduled. Able to respond and report to work during off hours in emergency situations. Able to work rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Refer to the Responsibility Outline and Physical and Mental Requirements for a full list of qualifications:  Operator Technician EIC I-IV Responsibility Outline

EEI Testing:
We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage candidates to review all the information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests, available here:

https://secure.eei.org/eeitests/onlineproducts/Login.aspx.

The username and password are both sunflower. Practice tests provide sample questions and detailed discussions of the correct answers. It's important to take the practice test as you would the actual one, with similar intensity and concentration. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.

Note: EEI does not allow access to the actual tests. Testing sessions are held at various locations.

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets. 

Apply by visiting https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and click on our job opportunities.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynette at 620-277-4520.

Operator Technician EI&C I-IV
This job will be located in Dodge City.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the Operator Technician EI&C I-IV position here:https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=733

Applicants can review all of open positions by visiting the Sunflower career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the Operator Technician EIC I-IV position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=757 

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Operator Technician Mechanic I-IV
This job will be located in Dodge City.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the Operator Technician EI&C I-IV position here:https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=732

Applicants can review all of open positions by visiting the Sunflower career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the Shift Supervisor position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=758

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

Interested individuals can review and apply for the Transmission Technician I or II position here: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SEPC&cws=37&rid=745

Applicants can review all the open positions by visiting Sunflower's career page at https://www.sunflower.net/careers/ and select Job Opportunities.

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Job Title: Apprentice or Journey Lineworker
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Harper, KS, US
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Job Description: Wheatland Electric is looking for an Apprentice or Journey Lineworker. 
Do you enjoy working outside? Wheatland Electric is looking for a safety minded individual to work mostly outside as an Apprentice or Journeyman Lineworker. This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and CDL Physical Card for operating commercial vehicles. This position provides on-the-job training for the safe and efficient construction, replacement, operations, and maintenance of Wheatland's electrical system. Apprentice or Journey Lineworker must be able to climb poles, perform pole top rescue, lift heavy objects, and be able to work in weather extremes. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be detail oriented. Nights, weekends, or holidays may be required. Successful applicant will be working with the public and employees and will be required to live within the Harper service area.

The full job description that follows is for a fully qualified Journey Lineworker.

Finalist will be required to successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background check, and driver's license check.

We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc.

The Board of Directors for Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Farmers) is seeking to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer. A vacancy in this position will be created when the current CEO resigns in August 2022 to take a position closer to family. Farmers is a non-profit, member-owned rural electric distribution cooperative with approximately 1,807 miles of line serving nearly 4,890 members in Southwest Iowa with the headquarters in Greenfield, Iowa.  Greenfield and the surrounding communities are wonderful places to spend free time including hundreds of acres of hunting and fishing areas, several area golf courses, a winery, many parks, and other special attractions.  Greenfield has an ever-growing school system that actively strives to provide the best academics for its students.  Greenfield also has close access to excellent healthcare and is a very affordable place to live and raise a family, while being located less than an hour drive from Des Moines, Iowa, and an hour and a half drive from Omaha, Nebraska.

The Board seeks candidates with demonstrated competence in the management and leadership of an electric cooperative.  In addition to strong people skills, the well-qualified candidate will have working knowledge in the following proficiencies: power supply, rates, engineering, proficiency in finance, accounting, human resources, safety, and customer service. The ability to work effectively with the Farmers Board is very important, exemplified by a collaborative, team-oriented approach to governance and the ability to bring initiative, innovation, and strategic vision to the CEO role.  The CEO is expected to present a positive organizational image of Farmers in interactions with the community, other cooperatives, and the public in general.

A summary of candidate qualifications is as follows, although not all-inclusive:

• Five (5) or more years of increasingly responsible administrative, management, or supervisory experience is required
• A Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration or management, or a technical-professional area such as economics, engineering, communications, marketing, finance, accounting, etc. is required.
• Commitment to the Seven Cooperative Principles.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be at ease with presentations to the public.
• Demonstrated success in managing a large, diverse group of people is preferred
• A working understanding of Board-Manager relations, supervision, budgeting, personnel, administration, planning, controls, forecasting, financial management, construction or project management and be able to translate this knowledge into effective work programs
• Industry knowledge with a focus on community, industrial and economic development is desirable as well as a general knowledge of load management and energy conservation principles.
• Leadership skills and experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating an organizational strategic plan is desirable
• Must conduct self with the highest levels of ethics and integrity
• Applicant is expected to reside within the Farmers service area within six (6) months and is willing to participate in the affairs of the Cooperative's headquarters community is desirable.

The CEO is responsible for the overall management of Farmers and reports directly to the 9-member Board of Directors (the Board), which is elected by the Farmers membership. The position is accountable to the Board and is responsible for administering policies and directives as established by the Board.  The position requires the ability to manage multiple tasks through a collaborative problem-solving approach, that achieves organizational objectives on a timely basis.

Candidates with an understanding of the challenges facing rural Iowa and a strong commitment to address the needs of rural communities in the state will be preferred.

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the NRECA defined benefit pension plan and 401k savings plan.  The Cooperative also offers medical, dental, LTD, STD, and life insurance plans along with paid time off.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Application packages should include a cover letter and resume, with the cover letter setting forth why the applicant is seeking the position and why the applicant believes he or she is the best choice for the position. Applicant should state salary requirements or salary range requested. Other information deemed relevant may also be included by the applicant. The application package should include 4 business and 2 personal references. 

Application packages should be sent to the following, no later than September 16, 2022: 

Amanda James
Sullivan & Ward, P.C.
6601 Westown Parkway, Suite 200
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
E-mail: ajames@sullivan-ward.com

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Staff Engineer, Granby Location

Mountain Parks Electric is a distribution cooperative seeking an individual for the Staff Engineer position in our Granby, Colorado location. If you are looking for a long-term career and you love the cooperative model, then MPEI may be the place for you.  We offer a competitive wage and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, 401k, flexible schedule, and paid time off programs, among other benefits. 

Mountain Parks Electric has 65 employees, approximately 1,800 miles of line, and serves approximately 22,000 meters.  MPEI is headquartered in Granby, Colorado located at an elevation of 7,935 feet, 90 miles from Denver International Airport and 25 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park.  Experience gold-medal fishing in the Colorado and Fraser Rivers or take a boat out on Lake Granby, the second largest body of water in Colorado.  Granby is near Shadow Mountain and Grand Lake and offers spectacular scenery, miles of hiking trails connecting Granby to Fraser, Colorado, downhill skiing, mountain bike trail systems, and down-hill bike park and cross-country trails at nearby resorts.

The Staff Engineer will prepare construction drawings and material requirements for substation rebuilds, additions and modifications involving site work, civil, structural, mechanical, protection/controls, and electrical phases of construction.  They will review various operational reports and provide summary reports and analysis of system loads and load balance using SCADA and other sources of data and recommend appropriate actions to maintain operation within system planning criteria.  The Staff Engineer will provide distribution system planning and protection/sectionalizing: system load forecasts, construction work plans, environmental reports, and long-range system plans, in accordance with established policies, plans and objectives of Mountain Parks Electric, ensuring that the member/owners have reliable service. 

Qualifications include Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university is required, with emphasis in electrical power desired.  At least three years of experience working with electric utilities is preferred.  Registration as an Engineer-In-Training (or ability to pass EIT exam within one year) is required; registration as a Professional Engineer in Colorado is desirable and ability to obtain PE registration in Colorado within five years is required. Experience with AutoCAD, word processing, spread sheet and data base software preferred.  Must have and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license. 

Candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to hr@mpei.com and contact us to complete an application.  This position will remain open until filled.  Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.