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Business Manager
Verendrye Electric Cooperative, Velva, North Dakota

Verendrye Electric, a growing distribution cooperative headquartered in Velva, N.D. seeks qualified candidates for the position of “Business Manager”. This Employee will be a department head and valued member of the management team. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and a C.P.A. with 5 years of related experience is preferred. Candidates must be familiar with RDUP accounting and experience with NISC  IVUE software is preferred. Previous work experience with electric cooperatives and proven supervisory skills are required.

The Business Manager is responsible for and supervises all integrated accounting and finance functions for the cooperative including but not limited to financial transactions, cash management, budget, audit, and maintenance of records of all financial and accounting activities in accordance with established board policies and generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.

Verendrye Electric is a growing cooperative serving the Velva/Minot, N.D. area with 11,500 meters, 4,400 miles of line, $69 million in plant and annual revenues of $27 million. The cooperative offers an excellent benefit package and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send resumes with salary history by mail to Bruce R. Carlson, Manager, Verendrye Electric Cooperative Inc, 615 Highway 52 West, Velva, ND 58790-7417; by fax to 701-624-0353: or by email to brucerc@verendrye.com.

12/15/08


President and Chief Executive Officer
East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Winchester, Kentucky

The Board of Directors of East Kentucky Power Cooperative ("EKPC") invites applications for the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. The current CEO has announced his retirement and the Board has contracted with NRECA's Executive Search to facilitate the search process.  The member cooperatives set up EKPC as a not-for-profit generation and transmission utility with headquarters in Winchester, Kentucky.

The successful candidate must possess strong leadership skills and a minimum 7 years of extensive senior-level electric utility management experience. A proven track record of innovation, strategic decision-making and an in-depth understanding of power industry issues are essential qualifications. Proven management and team building experience along with high ethical standards and strong written and interpersonal communications skills are crucial. A comprehensive understanding of power supply and transmission planning, financing and operations, including extensive knowledge of the developing regional electric markets, is required. A college degree in an appropriate field of study (such as business, engineering, economics, or public administration) is required. An MBA or other advanced degree is strongly preferred. The candidate must be committed to cooperative business principles and be able to work closely and effectively with a member-elected board of sixteen directors and officers.

EKPC is headquartered in Winchester, Kentucky, an attractive community in east central Kentucky.

For a more detailed job description, please visit http://www.jobtarget.com/c/copro.cfm?site_id=227&co=30504.

This is a great opportunity for a manager who is ready for another career challenge or senior staff ready to step in to the Manager role.  Any interested party can contact Ken Holmes at NRECA at 785-452-0495, or at ken.holmes@nreca.coop.

12/15/08



Journeyman Lineworker
Roughrider Electric Cooperative, Hazen, North Dakota

Roughrider Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking applications for a Journeyman Lineworker at the Dickinson office,http://www.dickinsonchamber.net.  The position is currently open and will be filled.  Applications will accepted through Dec 31, 2008.

Roughrider Electric Cooperative, Inc., is located in Southwestern North Dakota.  More information can be found at www.roughriderelectric.com. Roughrider Electric Cooperative is a distribution electric utility serving customers in Oliver, Mercer, Dunn, Stark, Golden Valley and Billings counties. Headquartered in Hazen, North Dakota. Roughrider Electric Cooperative serves more than 6,400 members, providing electric service to over 10,000 meters. We own 5,124 miles of distribution and transmission lines across the counties. 
Roughrider Electric Cooperative is a member of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, our major power supplier. We also purchase power from Western Area Power Administration. We belong to the nationwide network of cooperatives known as Touchstone Energy.

If you have any questions or wish to request an application form, please contact Simon Kuntz, Line Superintendent, at 701-483-5111, or skuntz@roughriderelectric.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

12/9/08



Meter Technician
Roughrider Electric Cooperative, Hazen, North Dakota

Roughrider Electric Cooperative is seeking applications for a Meter Technician at the Dickinson office, www. http://www.dickinsonchamber.net.  Applications will accepted through Dec 31, 2008.

Roughrider Electric Cooperative, Inc., is located in Southwestern North Dakota.  More information can be found at www.roughriderelectric.com.  Roughrider Electric Cooperative is a distribution electric utility serving customers in Oliver, Mercer, Dunn, Stark, Golden Valley and Billings counties. Headquartered in Hazen, North Dakota. Roughrider Electric Cooperative serves more than 6,400 members, providing electric service to over 10,000 meters. We own 5,124 miles of distribution and transmission lines across the counties. 

Roughrider Electric Cooperative is a member of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, our major power supplier. We also purchase power from Western Area Power Administration. We belong to the nationwide network of cooperatives known as Touchstone Energy. 

If you have any questions or wish to request an application form, please contact Cory Halter, Meter Specialist, at 701-483-5111, or chalter@roughriderelectric.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

12/9/08



Line Superintendent
Sheridan Electric Co-op., Inc. , Medicine Lake, Montana

Sheridan Electric Co-op., Inc. is accepting resumes for the position of Line Superintendent.  SEC is a rural electric cooperative located in the NE corner of Montana serving approximately 3,200 meters, and a service area covering over 2,600 miles of line.  This area offers a variety of outdoor activities, excellent schools, health care facilities, and a rural lifestyle.

The Line Superintendent will be responsible for performing the management functions of planning, budgeting, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, and controlling the activities of the Operations Department, while ensuring that the electrical system is operated and maintained safely and at the highest degree of reliability. 

This position requires 10 years of electric distribution experience and familiarity with RUS standards, regulations, and specifications, including expertise in transmission design, distribution design, planning, construction, and maintenance for both overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines.  A minimum of five years of supervisory experience in the electrical field is preferred. 
The qualified applicant will be a self-motivated, highly organized individual with strong people, communication, motivational, evaluation, and planning skills, including the ability to carryout a variety of activities that require a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.  The applicant must possess a stable history of leadership with integrity and the ability to make decisions on their own initiative to effectively lead and supervise an experienced staff. 

SEC offers an excellent NRECA benefits package including defined benefit and 401K retirement plans, medical, dental, and life insurance.

Please send resume, salary history, and three professional references by December 22nd, 2008 to: Rick Knick, Sheridan Electric Co-op., Inc., P.O. Box 227, Medicine Lake, MT 59247; email: 2shelec@nemontel.net, 406-789-2231. 

Sheridan Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

11/19/08



Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer
Lake Region Electric Cooperative, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

Lake Region Electric Cooperative is seeking applications for a Chief Financial Officer.  The position is a member of the management team and reports directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities include supervision of 14 employees, financial management, accounting, consumer billing and collections, and information technology (IT).  The successful candidate must have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, and be capable of visionary, strategic thinking.  We are looking for proven financial talent and a commitment to the highest level of member, as well as employee, service.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field. A Master in Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is encouraged.  Previous experience in management and as a Controller or CFO is preferred.  Knowledge of RDUP financing standards and procedures is a plus.

LREC serves 26,000 members in the beautiful lake country of west-central Minnesota, 45 miles southeast of the Fargo/Moorhead metropolitan area.  LREC has 89 employees, 5,680 miles of line, and annual revenues in excess of $33 million.  LREC headquarters, completed in 1997, is state-of-the-art.

The position description, employment application, and company information can be found at www.lrec.coop.  LREC offers a very competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Position will remain open until filled. Please send resume, employment application, salary history and expectations, and a minimum of three professional references to:Lake Region Electric Cooperative,
Attn:  Human Resources – Personal and Confidential, 1401 South Broadway, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
orthalverson@lrec.coop.

Equal Opportunity Employer

11/19/08



Journeyman Electrician

Roughrider Electric Cooperative, Hazen, North Dakota

Roughrider Electric Cooperative has an opening for a Journeyman Electrician to work out of the Hazen office.  Applicant must have a North Dakota Journeyman Electrician License and poses a current North Dakota driver's license with commercial class A a plus. 

If interested in this position, please download a job application at: http://www.roughriderelectric.com.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Russ Goodwin at rgoodwin@roughriderelectric.com.

This job will remain open until filled.



Relay Technician
East River Electric Power Cooperative, Madison, South Dakota

East River Electric Power Cooperative is accepting applications for the position of Relay Technician.

Responsibilities include assisting in the installation, maintenance, programming and functional testing of protective relays and control circuits, SCADA/RTU control and telemetering, power factor testing, station batteries, and various substation related equipment. Will utilize a computer for programming equipment functionality and maintain computerized databases for equipment settings, inspections and maintenance records. Required to interpret and update electrical wiring schematics and equipment prints. Working off ladders, structures or from aerial bucket trucks to heights of approximately 40 ft. will be required. 

Minimum qualifications include associate degree in electrical technology or electronics or electrical construction. A minimum of 5 years experience in electronic/electrical maintenance may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience with personal computers and Microsoft Office products required.  Must possess or obtain a valid South Dakota driver’s license. 

East River Electric Power Cooperative is a wholesale power supply cooperative that delivers wholesale power through a 2,600-mile transmission system to 21 member electric distribution systems throughout eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota. We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications. We also offer an excellent benefit package which includes medical insurance, a defined benefit pension plan, 401K contribution and 9/80 work schedule. The applicant selected for this position will be required to live in close proximity to Madison, South Dakota, which provides excellent recreational opportunities, including hunting, fishing and boating.

To review detailed information about this position and to access application information, go to East River’s Web site, www.eastriver.coop/careers

East River Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. -  (605) 256-4536 - hr@eastriver.coop

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer



General Manager

North Central Electric Cooperative, Inc., Bottineau, North Dakota

The Board seeks a successor to a retiring General Manager. North Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a strong, growing rural electric cooperative located in Bottineau, North Dakota.

The Board of Directors seeks candidates with backgrounds that are broad enough in scope to include experience in utility operations, financial management, and member relations. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. The Board also seeks an individual with an appreciation for the cooperative business model, communications, and people skills. Candidates should support “cooperative principles” and have a strong commitment to being involved in the community.

North Central is a consumer-owned cooperative which was formed in 1941 and was first energized in April 1946. It is headquartered in Bottineau, North Dakota, and has three service centers located in the area communities of Mohall, Willow City, and Belcourt, North Dakota. The cooperative serves over 7,300 meters and maintains 3,190 miles of line in 5 counties. The cooperative employs 33 people, including line workers, technical and administrative staff, and electricians.  Check out North Central’s website at www.nceci.com.

The City of Bottineau is located in Bottineau County, North Dakota, in the north central part of the state. It has a population of about 2,200 people and is home to the Bottineau branch of Minot State University and St. Andrew’s Health Center, a 25-bed acute care critical access hospital. The City of Bottineau is known as the “four season’s playground of North Dakota” and the surrounding area has a full range of recreational activities, including summer and winter activities as well as fall hunting. The Lake Metigoshe recreation area, Turtle Mountains, Bottineau Winter Park ski area, and International Peace Gardens are popular attractions in close proximity to the community. More information about the city as well as the area can be found at www.bottineau.govoffice.com.

The company offers an excellent NRECA benefits package, including a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications. Please send resume, a minimum of three professional references, and salary expectations by December 31, 2008, to: Don Negaard, Pringle & Herigstad, P.C., 2525 Elk Drive, P.O. Box 1000, Minot, ND 58702-1000, e-mail: donn@srt.com.

An equal opportunity employer.

 


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