General Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION : GENERAL MANAGER

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REPORTS TO : BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SUPERVISES : ALL EMPLOYEES

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To be accountable for stimulating, directing and participating in the formulation of policies. To assure the effective implementation of policies, objectives and strategic plans and provide broad tactical guidance to all areas of the corporation in order to supply economical, reliable electric service to Ocmulgee EMC's consumers.

PURPOSE OF POSITION DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position description is only to give a general overview of the major objectives and responsibilities of the position.

The General Manager shall be required to perform any other duties assigned by the Board of Directors in order to fulfill the objectives of the Cooperative.

III.MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Prefer High School Graduate / Equivalent and College Degree in Business; however, educational preferences may be waived in lieu of extensive rural electric cooperative experience.

Requires ability to make good, sound business decisions on a daily basis.

Requires a valid Georgia Driver's License with a verifiable safe driving record (Georgia Public Safety MVR required).

Requires ability to satisfactorily pass Ocmulgee EMC's employment entrance examination and drug screen.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be available to work on short notice if necessary or during emergency situations.

Physical Abilities and Requirements

Requires physical ability in sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping and fine manipulation with both hands, defined light work.

Must possess sight and hearing ability.

Requires ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Mental / Interpersonal Abilities and Requirements

Must possess ability to give and take direction.

Must be able to communicate well with consumers, employees, Board of Directors, other associate organizations and general public.

Must have ability to manage personal time and ability to control anger, especially in dealing with consumers and employees.

Must be able to perform job functions in cooperation with Board of Directors, employees, consumers and public.

Must be able to perform in a consistent, even-tempered manner when working in extremes of physical environment and in confrontational situations with others.

Must be able to exercise control and apply prescribed safety procedures when involved in emergency or potentially dangerous situations.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

INTERNAL

Board of Directors

Coordinates and cooperates with Board of Directors

concerning operations of the Cooperative.

All Employees

Assists, informs and guides as needed or authorized to effectively fulfill the objectives and responsibilities of this position.

Members and General Public

Maintains friendly, cooperative relationships with the consumers and general public in performing responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Ocmulgee EMC.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied, or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

• Responsible to Board of Directors for entire business operation which includes key areas of power supply, financial condition, market position, energy conservation, service leadership, productivity, member relations, public and government relations, employee development and relations, organizational structure, and environmental considerations.
• Responsible for selecting and rewarding Ocmulgee EMC's employees in order to (a) Assure a high level of productivity (b) Assure best use of individual and group capabilities (c) Assure continuity consistent with the cooperative's present and future needs.
• To provide direction for capital investment and to continually review and control the investments of the cooperative.
• To present the EMC's operating budget to the Board of Directors and upon approval, to monitor expenditures in order to have the cooperative follow the approved budget and control costs.
• To formulate cooperative policies and objectives and to ensure their effective implementation.
• To supervise, guide and advise Ocmulgee EMC's staff in the resolution of significant problems and questions that affect the achievement of the cooperative's goals and objectives.
• To develop and coordinate plans which identify and analyze opportunities that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the operation of the cooperative.
• Responsible for long-range planning and financing of the Cooperative.
• Responsible for the compliance of policies, procedures, practices, operations, legislative rules and regulations in order to protect the interest of the Cooperative.
• To assure that all distribution and related facilities are constructed, operated and maintained in ways that fulfill consumers' energy needs in economical, reliable ways.

VII. AUTHORITY

The General Manager shall have full authority to carry out these duties and responsibilities in conformity with established policies and procedures;

to use judgment and initiative in making decisions; to make suggestions for improvement of operations. He / she shall secure approval of Board of Directors / Attorney when policies, guidelines, bylaws are not clear or adequate or require interpretation.

Accepted by : Date

Reviewed by : Date

Approved by : Date

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