Final Filing Date: Open until filled. First review of applications January 10, 2020. NCPA reserves the right to remove the posting after a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
The Organization:
The Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), a California Joint Action Agency, was established in 1968 by a consortium of locally owned electric utilities to make joint investments in energy resources that would ensure an affordable, reliable, and clean supply of electricity for customers in its member communities. NCPA members include municipalities, a rural electric cooperative, and other publicly owned entities for which the not-for-profit agency provides such services as the development, generation, purchase, aggregation, scheduling, and management of electrical energy. Over the past five decades, NCPA has constructed, operates and maintains a fleet of power plants that is among the cleanest in the nation, and that provides reliable and affordable electricity serving a population of over 700,000 in communities throughout Northern California. NCPA operates four divisions: Generation Services, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Power Management, and Administrative Services, including in-house General Counsel. NCPA’s annual budget is over $400 million and the Agency employs 180 employees, interns and part-time staff at four different locations throughout Northern California. This position reports to our headquarters office located in Roseville, CA.
The Community:
Roseville is an ideal place to raise a family and takes pride in its robust parks and recreation programs along with award-winning educational systems. A Mediterranean climate provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, biking and swimming in the spring and summer months and for skiing and snowboarding in the winter months. People of all ages can choose from an abundance of recreational programs, over 60 neighborhood parks, golf courses, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and thousands of acres of open space. With an approximate population of 135,000, Roseville is a dynamic, pioneering city that embraces the future while treasuring its more than 100-year history. Located 25 minutes from California’s capital at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Roseville is the largest city in Placer County and within driving distance to world-class destinations like San Francisco, Napa, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite. Roseville is well-positioned in a region where amenities and options for recreation, leisure, and entertainment are seemingly boundless. Other avenues of family fun include Top Golf, iFly Indoor Skydiving, Golfland Sunsplash, or venture along miles of connected, paved trails. Residents have plenty of day-trip options to explore the best that Northern California has to offer.
The Position:
The Human Resources Manager directs and organizes the Agency’s Human Resources Team, which provides a full range of services to include: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, benefits, training, safety, workers’ compensation, policies and procedures, and other employee services. It also offers expert professional assistance to Agency Executives, departmental management, and member support. This is an At-Will position reporting to the Assistant General Manager of Administrative Services.
Examples of Job Duties:
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating the recruitment and selection process for all Agency job openings.
- Conducts classification and compensation studies, determines exemption status, pay levels/grades, analyzes salary reports and data to develop and maintain a competitive compensation plan.
- Develops and coordinates the Agency's annual performance appraisals.
- Develops, updates, and implements Agency personnel policies and procedures and provides counsel to management and staff to ensure consistent application. Consults with legal counsel as needed to ensure compliance with federal and state laws/regulations.
- Responsible for overseeing the Agency's benefit plans to ensure that the plans are competitive, cost-effective, within budget, and administered as required by contract or law.
- Represents management's position in negotiating and managing collective bargaining agreements with all unions.
- Ensures that records are maintained in a confidential manner. Works with payroll to ensure seamless recordkeeping and compliance with laws and MOUs.
- Provides staff reports or information to the Commissioners, Utility Directors, management, or Agency staff.
- Coordinates the Safety Program for staff including training; manages the Agency-wide Worker’s Compensation Program.
- Prepares and manages the budget for the Human Resources Department.
- Coordinates healthy workforce program.
- Travel to remote facilities is required.
- Other Duties as assigned
The Ideal Candidate NCPA is seeking is an experienced, professional leader who has a proven commitment to excellence as its next Manager of Human Resources.
The ideal candidate:
- a creative problem solver dedicated to continuous improvement, customer service and involving colleagues in decisions that impact them;
- can anticipate issues and act strategically to position the Agency to meet the changing demands of an evolving diverse workplace and multi-generational workforce;
- possess the ability to adapt to competing priorities within a very fast paced environment; and
- a track record of team building and workforce development.
It is imperative candidates have proven success with regard to making quality decisions, collaborating and building consensus, developing and leading a capable, effective human resources team, leading in a high performing organization, and ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures to ensure a fair and equitable work environment; while promoting a diverse organization. Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization, astute interpersonal and political savvy along with being an honest, trustworthy team player will be key to success. Successful candidates will possess a strong background in public sector organizational development, succession planning and labor relations. Experience with public sector collective bargaining is essential.
Minimum Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
At minimum a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably with major course work in human resources, public administration, organizational development, business administration, or a closely related field. Have eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources including at least four or more years experience needed in managing the full human resources function in a multi-location environment interacting with a senior management team. Prior public sector or energy industry, CalPERS, and labor negotiations experience is preferred. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License by date of appointment is required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Starting salary range for the Human Resources Manager position is $141,315 to $176,654 annually. NCPA offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package including:
- CalPERS pension plan (classic member 2.5% at age 55 | new member 2% at age 62)
- CalPERS Medical with generous company contributions
- Dental and Vision with 100% premiums paid by the Agency
- Agency contributions for Retiree Medical (service minimum applies)
- Flex Plan credit of $500 annual contribution (prorated for mid-year hires)
- 457 and 401A Deferred Compensation Plans
- Agency paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
- Paid Vacation of 10-20 days per year based on years of service
- Paid Administrative Leave (80 hours) plus Two Floating Holidays
- Paid Holidays (10 days)
- Paid Sick Leave Please refer to our website for complete benefit descriptions at www.ncpa.com.
TO BE CONSIDERED
If you would like to be considered for this outstanding opportunity, apply online at: www.ncpa.com.
Following the first cut-off date, resumes/applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined. The most qualified candidates will be invited to interviews with the Agency’s Executive staff. Candidates will be advised of the status of recruitment following finalist selection.
Contact the Executive Services Department at (916) 781-4202 if you have any questions.
A completed NCPA job application is required for consideration.
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