Posting number: 45-26-104
Department: Electric Utility
Job classification: Electric Division Manager
Posting type: Open
Categories: Management
Applications are currently being accepted for the position of Electric Division Manager with the City of Santa Clara.
he City of Santa Clara is seeking an Electric Division Manager to lead the utility’s compliance programs to ensure adherence with federal, state, and local regulations. This leadership role oversees compliance efforts related to NERC Reliability, electrical safety, environmental regulations, EH&S, NFPA, DOT, and other emerging requirements.
The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable setting strategy, coaching staff, engaging regulators, and working alongside technical experts. The incumbent serves as SVP’s primary compliance strategist and subject matter expert, providing guidance to management and staff, coordinating regulatory compliance activities, supporting audits, evaluating regulatory changes, and developing risk mitigation strategies. The position also oversees compliance planning, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to promote a culture of compliance and operational excellence throughout the organization.
To learn more and be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please follow the link above or contact Debbie Gutman at 916-471-3364 or email her at dgutman@cpshr.us. This position is open until filled. The first round of resume review will occur on Thursday October 1, 2026.
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws.
Santa Clara is a family oriented and business friendly city with an award-winning ethics program and a commitment to fostering public trust. In the heart of Silicon Valley, the City is located in Santa Clara County at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, and in a strategic regional location convenient to freeways, airports, railroads, expressways, light rail and other public transportation.
"The Mission City," as Santa Clara is known, was founded in 1852. It is now a community of about 123,752 residents with employment base of about 65,800. With 18.41 square miles of tree-lined neighborhoods, thriving commercial and industrial centers, and 300 days of sunshine each year, it is an ideal location for individuals, families, and businesses.
The City of Santa Clara is not your typical Bay Area city. It’s better. From historic homes to high tech industry, theme park thrill rides, and Levi's Stadium, you will find the City of Santa Clara is "the center of what's possible."
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