INTERNAL ONLY Acting Section Manager Unit A (Energy Planning) at State of Washington

DescriptionWASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRespect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.Help protect the consumers of Washington state!Acting Section Manager Unit A (Energy Planning)Range of Consideration: Washington Management Service (WMS) - Band 2. The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates qualifications within the salary range of $71004 $130320annually.This recruitment is open until November 25 2025 at 11:59pm.UTC reserves the right to render a hiring decision and/or choose to close or extend this recruitment at any given time. Applications for this recruitment could be used to fill comparable positions that open within the next 60 days.The Opportunity:Are you a current employee at the UTC who is looking for growth and development opportunities Consider applying for this ActingSection Managerposition within the Energy Planning section of Regulatory Services. This non-permanent appointment expected to last six (6) months is your chance to add supervisory responsibilities to your resume and learn new skills to further your career. Only current full-time UTC employees will be considered for this non-permanent position.Hybrid: Although this is a hybrid opportunity the successful incumbent must reside within Washington state and must be available to report to the Lacey Washington headquarters building as needed.Travel: Moderate travel during and outside normal work hours throughout the state or country may be required.Who We Are: Our mission is to protect the people of Washington by ensuring that investor-owned utility and transportation services are safe equitable reliable and fairly priced.We protect consumers by regulating the rates services and practices of private or investor-owned utilities and transportation companies to ensure they are safe equitable reliable and affordable.The UTC is continually recognized for its excellence and integrity as a regulatory agency as we challenge the status quo and ourselves to ensure equitable outcomes for our customers and the people of Washington State.We recognize that our employees are the key to the agencys success. We are committed to our work but value balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and offers continuing learning opportunities meaningful work and a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits or working at UTC please visit our website.What We Offer Our Employees:UTC fosters an environment of diversity equity inclusion and belonging while striving to hire and retain a workforce from the communities we serve.We place importance on a healthybalance between personal and professional lives; offering flexible work schedules wellness programs and mobile/telework opportunities.Through the state our employees (and their families) are offered options for medical dental vision and basic life insurance.We offer enrollment into the state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan.Throughout the calendar year employees receive a minimum of 14 days of vacation leave per year 11 paid holidays and one (1) personal holiday in addition to accruing sick leave.How to Apply:Interested in applying for this position Click the Apply button at the top to begin! We only consider candidates for further screening if the following document is attached to your completed application packet.Letter of Interestdescribing how you meet the position qualifications what you envision gaining from this experience and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this non-permanent role. Please be aware that failure to attach the letter of interest may result in your application being marked incomplete.DutiesWhat youll do:The Acting Energy Section Manager will collaborate with the current Energy Planning Unit A Section Manager and oversee the daily activities of Unit A staff. This position provides leadership and supports employee development by ensuring staff have the guidance and resources needed to produce clear concise timely and effective recommendations and deliverables. Key responsibilities include preparing staff for public presentations mentoring junior employees leading teams and managing projects.The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills lead by example and show fairness composure and objectivity. A commitment to high professional standards critically thinking and respectful constructive engagement with others is essential.The successful incumbent will be expected to maintain their current job duties in addition to the listed Acting Energy Section Manager duties.Additional duties include but are not limited to the following:Facilitates round-robin discussions during Energy Planning team check-insLeads weekly unit meetingsCoordinates and oversees DEI-related activities and discussionsMonitors staff professional development and growthProvides coaching and mentoring to employeesAdministers timesheets for all unit employeesManages and approves leave requestsParticipates in Extended Leadership Team (ELT) meetings and shares relevant information with the Energy Planning Unit A ManagerProcesses paperwork for approved training requests (e.g. Activity and Travel Request Forms)Updates monthly reportsOversees the day-to-day administrative functions of the unitQualificationsRequired Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesBachelors degree or higher involving major study in science or engineering economics financial accounting business administration or other field directly relevant to electric and gas utility rare situations an individual without the requisite degree may qualify by demonstrating knowledge and abilities equivalent to the degree that have been attained through a combination of work experience and education.Five years of experience performing professional level research and analysis with an institution primarily engaged in regulatory matters or energy utility business operations. (An advanced degree in a field directly applicable to public utility regulation will substitute for one year of the desired qualifications).Demonstrated experience in leading large complex teams or projects either in a supervisory or non-supervisory capacity.Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesExpertise in Regulatory Theory and Ratemaking Standards and Policy - Has extensive knowledge of applicable State and federal laws Commission rules regulations policies standards and precedents regulatory theory and principles and the economic framework in which regulated companies operate. Has a demonstrated ability to develop positions and recommendations in accordance with relevant legal precedent and policy standards. Can examine communicate and teach complex regulatory and ratemaking concepts in an effective and accessible manner.Organizational Management Possesses ability to manage limited resources efficiently demonstrating an ability to identify and mobilize resources to fulfill key objectives plan to ensure the best use of available capacity and develop processes to improve performance and efficiency; Possesses effective personnel management skills demonstrating interpersonal understanding an ability to encourage coach and support individuals communicate proactively promote professional development articulate key expectations evaluate employee performance and encourage teamwork and cooperation.Leadership - Leads by example demonstrating professional conduct at all times exhibiting balance and fair- handedness in considering various perspectives maintaining composure and level-headedness in difficult situations and engaging with others in a courteous considerate and respectful manner; Demonstrates emotional intelligence and intellectual humility; Demonstrates critical thinking and tactical execution; Pursues compromise and collaboration; Actively engages in section strategic planning exercises and critical examinations of the sections business processes; Listens carefully and helps others to understand the merits of opposing arguments.Project Management - Plans designs organizes and executes the work of an individual or team project ensuring a high-quality work product within specific time constraints. Identifies and communicates goals key deliverables and criteria for success. Outlines responsibilities and resource requirements organizes tasks and establishes meaningful timelines. Regularly monitors progress and takes corrective action where necessary. Provides leadership building and managing interpersonal relationships to ensure project success; demonstrates personal accountability and commitment to the success of a project.Analytical Skills and Critical Thinking - Formulates judgments on complex issues through the identification organization and analysis of factual evidence and quantitative data; Reaches unbiased conclusions through logical reasoning and analytical objectivity; Maintains skepticism of unsupported claims and reliably identifies fallacious logic; Distinguishes information that is not pertinent to a decision or solution.Professional Writing and Communication - Writes clearly concisely and coherently using organized thought and logically reasoned arguments; Effectively translates complex technical concepts into messages non- technical audiences can readily grasp; Listens carefully reflects upon what is being said and responds appropriately; Presents information clearly accurately and in an audience-specific manner.Professional Conduct - Takes responsibility for actions; Is courteous considerate and respectful at all times in all interactions with coworkers interactions with coworkers utility representatives and other parties with whom we interact; Maintains cordial relations with coworkers; Exercises self-awareness recognizing and controlling behavior that is disrespectful aggressive unnecessarily argumentative or overly confrontational; Sets aside personal differences to complete work as part of a team; Respects the point of view of others and approaches disagreements with patience tact and good will.Demonstration of:UTC Leadership Principles (expected of all LEADERSHIP employees):Challenge Systems of InequitySet the ExampleStrengthen OthersRecognize ContributionsFoster CollaborationEnvision the FutureManage Your ProgramChallenge Your Business ProcessesDiversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies (expected of all employees):The ability to take action to learn and grow.The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.UTC Core Competencies (expected of all employees):AccountabilityMeasuring Success and ImprovementCustomer FocusResults FocusCommunication SkillsAdaptability/FlexibilitySelf-DevelopmentContinuous Process ImprovementPreferred/Desired Education Experience and Competencies.Advanced degree in relevant field such as science engineering business administration economics financial accounting law or public utility regulation.Demonstrated experience testifying before a public utility commission or other regulatory or legal body.Professional experience writing for decision makers or applying principles of legal or argumentative writing.Advanced training in standards of professional writing.Professional experience in science or engineering economic analysis financial accounting public utility regulation public utility law or utility business operations.Experience writing administrative rules or participating on a rulemaking at a regulatory agency.Supplemental InformationREAD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:This position is included in the Washington Management Service (WMS) and covered under civil service rules.This position is exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify consider again! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the UTC we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the candidate needed for this or other roles.All information may be verified; additional documentation may be may be disqualified if the education and/or work experience does not include information used to meet the minimum qualifications of the job.The UTC is an equal opportunity employer. We want to make sure you have an equal opportunity to join our team. Our commitment is making sure current and future employees are treated fairly and equally without regard to age sex (including gender identity) race ethnicity disability sexual orientation veteran status marital status or religious or political affiliation.Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contactFor TTY service please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-.For more information about the UTC please visit: State of Washington:Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Business Development,Electrical Engineering,Management Experience,HVAC,Territory Management,Project Management,Quality Control,Contract Management,Budgeting,Program Development,Public Speaking,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 71004 - 130320