Assistant General Manager - Administration

Assistant General Manager - Administration

Salary : $162,213.00 - $231,734.00 Annually Location : Rochester, MN 55906

The City of Rochester welcomes applications for : Assistant General Manager - Administration

RPU, a division of the City of Rochester, MN, is the largest municipal utility in the State of Minnesota. RPU serves over 57,000 electric customers and 42,000 water customers in a 60 square mile service area and has revenues nearing $161 million annually. Vision : "We Will Set the Standard for Service"

Our vision is based on six core values which are Safety, Integrity, Service, Stewardship, Accountability, and Skill.

Nature of Work

The Assistant General Manager Administration leads the comprehensive planning and fiscal oversight of Rochester Public Utilities' major support divisions including Finance, Business Services, Purchasing, Warehousing, Customer Care and Information Technology. This role will also lead the development and implementation of the RPU Strategy & Analytics as well as leading utility wide initiatives and being responsible for the creation and execution of strategic goals. The Assistant General Manager Administration reports to the General Manager. The Assistant General Manager Administration aides in the development and communication of the strategic direction for RPU that continues on the path of innovation, efficiency and stewardship by advising the General Manager and assisting with strategic planning.

Pay 2026 starting salary is $162,213 to $190,831 depending on qualifications with advancement to $231,734. To have your application considered in the first round of application review, apply before December 22nd, 2025. The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

Duties and Responsibilities

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. The work is performed with considerable independence.

• Lead and implement the strategic vision and plan for assigned divisions.
• Lead the development of a strategic vision that enhances the community; motivates and inspires Department employees; and addresses future service delivery needs.
• Develop and recommend policies, procedures, goals, and program objectives vital to the efficient, safe and effective operation of the electric and water utilities and in line with the organizational strategic plan.
• Apply organizational and management best practices to the periodic analysis and evaluation of work programs, procedures, policies, and operational needs of Department functions.
• Create performance metrics to ensure each Division is achieving goals and objectives.
• Participate actively on the RPU's Leadership Team and collaborate to set and fulfill the strategic plans and objectives.
• Prepare reports and studies which provide a sound foundation for policy decision making.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the utility. Ensure operations, construction and planning follow or account for all applicable financial, safety, human resource, security, and reliability regulations.
• Oversee long term infrastructure financial planning including generation capacity, amount of purchased power, transmission facilities, electric distribution system, well water capacity, water storage facilities and water distribution system.
• Lead RPU operations in a manner that results in high customer service satisfaction levels, leveraging of resources, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain equitable, forward-thinking, and customer-focused operating policies, practices, and procedures. Routinely evaluate for effectiveness.
• Build and maintain effective continuous improvement processes. Seek out and maintain partnerships to enhance service levels and improve efficiency.
• Evaluate strategies, programs and impact for outcomes in compliance with local, city, state and federal directions.
• Serve as an RPU and City representative explaining and discussing views, interests and policies to the RPU Board; City Council; state and national organizations; City task forces, targeted community groups, and other interested parties inside and outside the community.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with the customers and the public to promote positive community relations and community knowledge of RPU.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with civic, political and legislative bodies to ensure that RPU is appropriately involved in the early stages of analysis and / or planning for major community projects.
• Within the community and organization, ensure increased understanding and support for departmental programs, services, and policies.
• Provide sound fiscal management of RPU budgets and finances.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility is embraced and expected of all department employees.
• Oversee the preparation and management of annual Division operating capital improvement projects budgets to ensure they align with RPU priorities, utilizing utility forecasts and facility studies as the basis for plans and budgets.
• Develop multi-year, long-range, operating and capital improvement project financial plans that are supported by sustainable funding sources.
• Work collaboratively with the RPU Board, City Administration, Finance, and department employees to prioritize capital expenditures over a multi-year period. Authorize and / or recommend to the RPU Board and City Council major expenditures.
• Ensure proper accounting, reporting of expenditures, and budget proposals.
• Lead the development and implementation of the organization's corporate risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks across all departments.
• Maintain strong bond agency ratings.
• Lead, manage, direct and supervise, through direct and delegated supervision, the work of employees in assigned divisions.
• Foster a collaborative leadership style that encourages teamwork, promotes staff initiative, and provides professional growth opportunities for all departmental employees.
• Develop and implement effective employee coaching and performance management strategies to ensure the achievement of organizational priorities and to create an environment that encourages innovation, teamwork, employee engagement, fiscal responsibility, and high-quality work.
• Create expectations and outcomes for employees to work collaboratively with other City department staff, public agencies, customers, and the community.
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and orientation processes for new employees and ensure strategies are implemented to obtain and maintain a diverse workforce.
• Partner with the Human Resources professionals to resolve employment / labor relations issues and participate in collective bargaining agreement negotiations when requested.
• Demonstrate courage in providing direct and current feedback to others and addressing difficult people or situations when they occur.
• Eliminate negative or unproductive behaviors that are detrimental to the team or other teammates.
• Encourage and inspire employees to do their best work while demonstrating positive leadership, positive communication, and a commitment to RPU's vision and mission.
• Special Projects
• Provide PRU with leadership and coordination for both complex, large-scale and smaller-scale special projects, often involving coordination with department heads, directors within RPU, and State and Federal Agencies.
• Manage projects, programs, or operations assigned and facilitate public review process.
• Develop project plans, monitor and evaluate project process and budget. Coordinate with other departments and team members.
• Facilitate processes with teams to explore options, develop consensus and implement policy direction.
• Manage external consultants and related processes

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience : A Bachelor's Degree in business or business administration, management, finance, accounting or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Ten years of experience providing leadership and direction to employees. Five years of experience in finance, accounting or budget management. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Licenses and / or Certifications : Valid driver's license

Desirable Qualifications : A Master's Degree in business administration or a closely related field Executive leadership.

Additional Information

Physical and Environmental Criteria : In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation. In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Physical demands that may be required continuously (2 / 3 or more of the time), frequently (1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1 / 3 of the time) are noted below :

Continuous demands : Standing, Sitting, Walking, Fine Dexterity

Frequent demands : Lifting, Handling, Reaching, Carrying

Occasional demands : Pushing / Pulling, Kneeling, Crouching, Bending

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance