Application Deadline: 5:00 pm on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Non-Union, Exempt, Full-Time

Grade 10, $81,348 - $100,172 DOE

Location: Kalispell, MT (Onsite)
All Offers of Employment Conditioned on Pre-employment Drug Screening and Background Check and are Subject to a One-Year Probationary Period of Employment.

1. The role is responsible for managing, implementing and overseeing the asset inspection and maintenance programs. Key responsibilities include:
   1. Overhead Line and Facilities Inspection Program
      
      Develop and manage a scheduled inspection program for overhead assets, including poles, conductors, and attachments. Ensure inspections are completed on defined cycles, documented accurately, and used to identify trends.
   2. Underground Facilities Inspection Program
      
      Develop and manage a scheduled inspection program for underground electrical facilities. Ensure inspections are completed  for safety and performance issues such as corrosion, equipment damage, grounding deficiencies, and labeling non-compliance.
   3. System Survey (Service Location Inspection) Program
      
      Manage the System Survey Program, which ensures regular inspections of service locations and related equipment. Identify and document issues such as tampering, access restrictions, or safety hazards. Maintain accurate records and coordinate corrective actions
   4. Asset Documentation and Records Management
      
      Support the maintenance of inspection and maintenance records to ensure accuracy and completeness for insurance, audit, and compliance purposes. This includes documentation related to:
      1. Intrusive pole inspections and treatments
      2. Vegetation management inspections and maintenance
      3. Substation inspections and maintenance activities
2. The role is responsible for managing, implementing and overseeing FEC’s wildfire mitigation program. Key responsibilities include:
   1. Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) Management
      Manage the Cooperative’s WMP. Ensure the plan remains current through annual updates, reflects changing wildfire risk conditions, and aligns with regulatory requirements, and operational practices.
   2. Risk Assessment Management
      Manage wildfire risk analysis efforts, including identification of high and very high risk areas using wildfire hazard potential data, system risk drivers, and inspection results. Use risk data to prioritize WMP mitigation strategies, guide operational decisions, and inform capital and maintenance planning.
       
   3. Operational Practices and Fire Restrictions
      Lead implementation of wildfire related operational practices, including fire precautionary periods, fire restrictions, and escalation actions. Exercise independent judgment to adjust operational posture based on weather, fire activity, and system conditions, and coordinate implementation with Operations, Engineering, Integrated Services and contract crews.
       
   4. Situational Awareness
      Manage daily and seasonal wildfire situational awareness monitoring using internal dashboards, weather forecasts, fire intelligence tools, and agency coordination. Provide timely briefings and recommendations to leadership and escalate high risk or high impact conditions to the Safety Coordinator, Integrated Services Manager and COO as appropriate.
       
   5. External Coordination
      Serve as the primary point of coordination for wildfire preparedness activities, including engagement with emergency management agencies, fire districts, land management agencies, and other utilities. Support emergency response planning, restoration coordination, and post incident review related to wildfire events.
       
   6. Documentation
      Manage wildfire mitigation performance metrics, documentation, and recordkeeping to support audits, insurance requirements, regulatory reporting, and board level review. Track effectiveness of mitigation strategies and incorporate lessons learned into continuous improvement of the wildfire mitigation program.
       
3. Handle assignments and always be professional and courteous with members, landowners, contractors, employees, and the public working to ensure harmonious relations and the continued good reputation of the organization.
4. When traveling throughout FEC territory, be aware of the condition of the electric system. When a problem or hazard is identified, accurately complete a service order and/or communicate with the appropriate FEC department.
5. Always assist members/vendors/employees and the public in a courteous and professional manner ensuring their continued satisfaction with FEC. Work in harmony and show respect to all fellow employees to promote an effective and pleasant working environment.
6. Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor regarding situations requiring immediate attention, problems/concerns, questions, etc.
7. In pursuit of zero workplace incidents, promote and maintain a positive safety culture while adhering to all applicable policies outlined in the Safety Handbook. Report all incidents and potential safety hazards in a timely manner to supervisor or Safety Coordinator.
8. Become familiar with and keep current with FEC objectives and applicable policies.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by management applying the same skill and enthusiasm as with regularly assigned responsibilities.