Electric Utility Director

The Town of Danvers welcomes applicants for the full-time, benefited position of Electric Utility Director. The Town of Danvers is a reputable Town on the North Shore, providing a supportive and welcoming environment for all Town staff, including a commitment to professional development and policies that promote and support a healthy work/life balance. This position is responsible for the professional management, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Electric Division.

The Town will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteerism, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in the qualification section of the job description is labeled required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or related field required; a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business or Engineering is strongly preferred. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal electric utility required, with at least five (5) years of supervisory or management experience strongly preferred. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office is required. Valid driver’s license required. For more information, please visit our website at www.danversma.gov/jobs.

This position works 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The pay scale starting at $180,000, with the ability to move through the pay scale via step system to a maximum of $240,000.  Hiring range DOQ. Excellent benefits including insurance, participation in the Town’s retirement plan, and paid time off.

To apply, please send a Town application, resume, and cover letter to the Human Resources Department, by email as a PDF to employment@danversma.gov, or by mail to Town Hall, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923. Initial review of applications will be September 24, 2024; however, applications will be received until the position is filled.

The Town of Danvers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact us at employment@danversma.gov or (978) 777-0001 x3030 in advance to request assistance.