Tennessee Valley Public Power Association

(03/12/10) Certified Journeyman Lineman — Lawrenceburg Utility Systems seeks highly-motivated individual in the Electrical Department. The Certified Journeyman Lineman will perform manual and skilled duties in support of the Electrical Department. High School Diploma or GED required. Applicants must submit verification of Certification as a Journeyman Lineman when applying for position. Qualified applicants should send a resume to jljob@lburgus.com or to Lori Braden, PO Box 649, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 by March 19, 2010. Job description will be provided upon request. Equal Opportunity Employer.

(03/10/10) General Manager — Winchester Utilities, in Winchester, TN, is seeking a General Manager, preferably with utility experience. Winchester Utilities provides electric, water, and sewer to the city of Winchester and provides water throughout Franklin County and into Grundy and Moore Counties. Competitive benefits and salary. All applicants must provide both a completed Winchester Utilities Employment Application and a current résumé to be considered for this job. Hand-carry in a sealed envelope marked “Utility Manager Position” or mail to: Winchester Utilities, 219 2nd Ave. NW, Winchester, TN 37398, ATTN: “Utility Manager Position”. The application and resume must be received no later than April 5, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Visit www.WinchesterUtilities.com for application and job details. EOE/AA

(03/02/10) Vice President of Accounting and Finance — Gibson Electric Membership Corporation is seeking highly qualified candidates for a Vice President of Accounting and Finance position in its Trenton, Tennessee corporate office. This position manages the accounting and finance functions for Gibson EMC, a 35,000 member cooperative with approximately $80 million in revenue and more than $118 million in electric plant.

Gibson Electric Membership Corporation is seeking highly qualified candidates for a Vice President of Accounting and Finance position in its Trenton, Tennessee corporate office. This position manages the accounting and finance functions for Gibson EMC, a 35,000 member cooperative with approximately $80 million in revenue and more than $118 million in electric plant.

Specifically, the VP of Accounting and Finance manages Gibson EMC s accounting processes and procedures as required by regulatory agencies; maintains the general ledger; provides financial reports for local, state and federal agencies; ensures timely payment of the cooperative s accounts payables; ensures accurate monthly billing to members; maintains accurate accounting of members accounts; prepares bi-monthly payroll; conducts bi-annual inventory; and ensures appropriate resolution of any issues which may be identified by external auditors. This position prepares financial reports and analyses for the Board of Trustees, President and CEO, and regulatory agencies; oversees the development and integration of the annual budget; reviews the budget monthly to ensure financial objectives are met, and identifies and resolves major variances. This position also monitors Gibson EMC s financial position to ensure the most effective utilization of assets; recommends actions to accomplish the cooperative s financial objectives; and manages cash flow to maximize use of the cooperative s funds, and ensure financial resources are available.

Qualified candidates will possess a CPA and have at least five years of accounting and finance experience, with at least three years of supervisory experience. Accounting and finance experience in a utility setting, with a strong knowledge of RUS, TVA and FASB specifications and SEDC software, is preferred. Candidates must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of highly sensitive information and meet deadlines under pressure. Candidates also must be able to effectively communicate and contribute to the management team.
This position reports to the President and CEO and receives an excellent benefit package. Qualified candidates should send resume, including education, professional credentials, work and salary history, and work references to ralexander@gibsonemc.com or to Rita Alexander, Human Resources, P.O. Box 47, Trenton, TN 38382. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

(02/25/10) Class B Single and Three Phase Meterman — Johnson City Power Board has an opening for a Class B Single and Three Phase Meterman. Position will perform the following duties and any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Tests, calibrates and repairs kWh meters.
Tests CTs (current transformers) and PTs (potential transformers for accuracy.
Performs single and three phase voltage and current checks on system.
Maintains records of meter tests.
Prepares monthly reports of meters tested.
Test water heaters.
Read commercial meters monthly.
Perform substation metering inspections and write reports to be submitted to Supervisor of Metering.
Perform duties of meter reader and order worker when directed by supervisor.
Install and program metering equipment for residential, commercial and industrial consumers.
Perform duties of apprentice meterman as directed by supervisor.
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
Maintain any vehicle assigned to them.
Answer telephone during power outages as required.
Be available for after hours problem repairs, outages and scheduled work which would include working the fair share of all necessary overtime.
Must maintain valid TN driver s license.

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Technical certification in watt-hour metering (usually obtained from a correspondence school and requiring two years to complete) is mandatory. Four years prior experience required. Approximately 50% of this position is performed outside in varying weather conditions. The other 50% is performed in a normal office environment.

Please submit resume with references to Human Resource, Johnson City Power Board, PO Box 1636, Johnson City, Tennessee 37605 or by e-mail to jperkins@jcpb.com. Johnson City Power Board is an equal opportunity employer. Please respond by March 12, 2010.

(02/19/10) Electrical Engineer — Cannon & Cannon, Inc. (CCI), a Knoxville-based Consulting Engineering and Field Surveying Firm, is receiving resumes for an Electrical Engineering position within our Utility Infrastructure & Operations Group. Successful candidate will work with staking technicians and designers on projects for electric cooperatives and municipal systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S., Electrical Engineering, Professional Engineer or ability to obtain a P.E.
5+ years in the power utility field, with experience in planning and design of distribution and transmission voltages from 4 kV to 161 kV both overhead and underground
Experience in electric substation design, protection and control systems

Resumes with references should be forwarded to ewatson@cannon-cannon.com. Please visit www.cannon-cannon.com for more information. All resumes will be kept confidential. CCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

(02/19/10) Telecommunications Network Engineer — Clarksville Department of Electricity (CDE Lightband), is accepting applications for a Telecommunications Network Engineer responsible for maintaining and development of the telecom system. The telecom system includes 960 miles of fiber optic cable, a active Ethernet fiber to the home system with 37 hubsite locations within the service area and a Network Operations Center. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor s degree in related field with telephony experience a plus. CDE Lightband is a municipal utility serving over 59,000 electric and 7,000 Telecom customers in Clarksville Tennessee. Please submit resume including salary history and references to Johnnie Rasch, P.O. Box 31509, Clarksville, TN 37040 or by email to jrasch@clarksvillede.com. Resumes will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. An equal opportunity employer.

(02/19/10) System Engineer — Clarksville Department of Electricity (CDE Lightband), is accepting applications for a System Engineer responsible for overall management of the engineering and system design of the electric and telecom system. The Electric System includes seven 161 kV substations and three 69 kV distribution substations. Power is purchased from the Tennessee Valley Authority. The fiber system is a fiber-to-the-home network that provides Internet, telephone and video services. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor s degree in electrical engineering, registered Professional Engineer in the State of Tennessee, 5 years of experience in engineering associated with electric utilities. CDE Lightband is a municipal utility serving over 59,000 electric and 7,000 Telecom customers in Clarksville Tennessee. Please submit resume including salary history and references to Johnnie Rasch, P.O. Box 31509, Clarksville, TN 37040 or by email to jrasch@clarksvillede.com. Resumes will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. An equal opportunity employer.

(02/19/10) Director of Generation Resources — South Mississippi Electric Power Association, a rural electric generation and transmission utility operating in Hattiesburg, MS, is currently recruiting for a Director of Generation Resources. The primary role of this position is to direct the activities of SMEPA owned generating resources to assure safe, environmentally compliant, reliable, and efficient operation. This individual will be responsible for the activities associated with staffing, operating, and maintaining SMEPA owned generating facilities. Will also be responsible for directing the activities associated with the development and construction of new generation projects. A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field is required. Ten (10) years experience in electric power generation with progressively increasing levels of responsibility coupled with a minimum of five (5) years management experience in power plant design, construction, or operation; and registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Mississippi is preferred. We offer an excellent benefits package, including a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/12/2010. Apply Online: www.smepa.coop or vapply in Person: 7037 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Equal Opportunity Employer

(01/08/10) District Manager — Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation headquartered in Brownsville, Tennessee, is seeking applicants for a district manager in its district office located in Covington, Tennessee. The office serves approximately 20,500 customers primarily in Tipton County. This position requires a working knowledge and understanding of the principles and functions of management. A practical knowledge of the principles of electricity as applied to an electric distribution system is desirable. Experience in electric distribution operations and administration/management/supervision is preferred. This position reports to the Vice President of Operations and Engineering. Excellent benefit package is provided. Qualified applicants should send a resume, salary history and references to: Mickie Webb, Vice President of Human Resources, PO Box 959, Brownsville, TN 38012. Resumes may also be submitted via email to mwebb@stemc.com.