Feedback gathered from a community workshop held on Dec. 19th to allow Commissioners to solicit input from communities and concerned stakeholders on the ideal candidate profile.
Question 1: What is the most important characteristic that Commissioners should look for in the next General Manager?
No Stepping Stones
No Manipulators/Charmers
Well Articulated Vision
Humble, Yet Competent
Building Up Employees through Listening
No Coasting “Last Job” before retirement
Long Term Commitment
Integrity
Patience and Honesty
Resides in Service Territory
Embraces Engaged/Informed Community
Strategic Thinker
Caring/Professional/Talented
Open Minded
Able to Change Mind w/ New Info
Educator: Plan, Organize, Motivate
Visibility and Flexibility
Public Relations Skills
Big Picture Thinker/Admin Skills
Able to Delegate
RUS Experience
State Auditor Experience
20 Year Vision
Technical Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
People Skills
CHARACTER (depth, solidness, trustworthiness)
Question 2: What is the most important professional experience that the next General Manager should have?
RUS Experience: Ability to Manager Tier
Senior Management in Utility w/ Clean Audits
MBA/ Masters in Engineering 5 years w/ Utility
MST- masters in small town
Senior Management in Electric Utility
Engineering Background/Degree
Contracting Management Certification
Willingness to use Established Research
Track Record of Engagement/Trust
PUD Experience
Project Management Professional Certificate
Engineering or Utility Background who has solved major problems
Came Up thru the Ranks of Similar Sized Utility
Open, Able to have 2 way conversations
Organizational Management Skills
Help Board Develop Vision
Experience with large (75%) outages
Able to Draw a Hard/Clear line w/ Crew/Contractors
Proper Thought Process Drawn from Difficult PUD Exp.