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Job Description:

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has an immediate opening for an Accounting & Budgeting Manager.  The primary functions of this position will be supervising the accounting and budgeting team ensuring training and processes are in place to handle transactions accurately and timely; responsible for the preparation of the operating and capital budgets for submission to the Senior Vice President & CFO and the President & CEO; preparing the annual budget presentation for the Board of Directors; actively monitoring systems and processes and regularly evaluating for improved efficiency.

In addition, this position will supervise and coordinate the preparation of various annual and monthly reports for external and internal use; be the primary source for orchestration and creation of new reports relating to accounting and budgeting for use by the organization using various applications; evaluating current reports and report processes to promote more effective use and application.

Lastly, this position will maintain knowledge of systems to support accounting and budgeting functions, and maintain a thorough understanding of the transactions interfacing with the accounting system ensuring data integrity across systems.

Starting salary ranges is $75,000-$97,200 annually.  SMECO offers an excellent benefits program including a 401k 6% dollar for dollar match and additional 3% non-elective company contribution. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Skills:

We are seeking candidates with a four-year college degree with emphasis in accounting or business. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desired.

Required Experience:

Minimum of eight years’ progressive accounting experience with an electric utility or other commercial operation in related areas including demonstrated proficiency in personal computer skills and an understanding of automated accounting systems and applications.  Management and administration experience is required.  Strong analytical, communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full Time/Employee

Job Description:

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has two immediate openings for an Environmental Affairs Coordinator.  The primary functions of this position will be providing supervision and coordination of the department’s environmental functions to ensure that SMECO is in compliance with federal, EPA, state and county regulations; responds to hazardous material spills and supervises decontamination efforts, directs the fuel tank inventory, inspection and testing program.

In addition, this position will perform wetland delineation for SMECO projects, produce Forest Stand Delineation and Forest Conservation plans for SMECO projects, develop and support sediment and erosion control plans for transmission projects.

Lastly, this position will monitor and respond as necessary to avian problems, assist and advise the Permits & Contracts Manager in all areas of environmental concern.

Starting salary ranges is $75,000-$97,200 annually.  SMECO offers an excellent benefits program including a 401k 6% dollar for dollar match and additional 3% non-elective company contribution. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Skills:

We are seeking candidates with a four-year college degree or equivalent with emphasis in engineering and/or environmental subjects.

Required Experience:

Minimum of six years’ progressive experience in the environmental field related to wetland delineation, forest stand delineation, environmental management and assessment and environmental reporting.  Experience dealing with the public, contractors, and federal, state and local public officials.  Must have completed MDE/ACOE training in wetland delineation.  Must be considered a “Qualified Professional” by the State of Maryland and be able to demonstrate forest stand delineation skills.  Must have a Class A/B UST Operator Certification and have a strong knowledge of underground fuel tank system.

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full Time/Employee

Job Description:

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has immediate openings for Journeyman Lineman positions in our Hughesville and Leonardtown locations.  SMECO is a rapidly growing electric utility that serves over 160,000 consumers just south of Washington, D.C.  SMECO is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  The primary functions of this position will be to provide efficient construction, operation and maintenance to all types of conductors, structures, and equipment used in the transmission and distribution systems.  This position pays $43.07 hourly. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Skills:

The successful candidate should possess demonstrated experience as a Journeyman Lineman who performs all necessary activities in the construction, maintenance of energized and de-energized overhead and underground distribution lines.  Thorough knowledge of electricity, NEC, NESC, OSHA rules, ability to climb, mechanical aptitude, and a valid Class A CDL and current Department of Transportation Medical Examiners Certificate are required.

Required Experience:

This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a Power Line Apprenticeship program and Journeyman’s card/certificate. 

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland and Leonardtown, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full Time/Employee

Job Description:

WE HAVE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR CALL CENTER ORIENTED CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONALS!

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is a customer-owned electric cooperative providing electricity to more than 165,000 customers located just south of Washington, D.C.

SMECO’s Customer Care Representatives are the frontline of our company. We are seeking candidates with excellent customer service and strong computer skills that can deliver the best in class service with each member interaction.    Starting salary is $22.72 hourly, paid training.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learns to answer all incoming calls/inquiries and customer requests by offering prompt, confidential assistance.
• Responds to complaints and requests for information and assistance by understanding and utilizing all related system applications, business tools and business process. Uses information obtained through contact with customers to advise supervisor of trends in customer concerns, suggestions, and possible new services or products.
• Learns to monitor and complete follow up with customers to ensure customer service requests and/or issues are resolved.
• Learns how to prepare correspondence to handle customer inquiries and prepare and submit statistical data.
• Informs customers of various SMECO payment plans or outside assistance programs as they may apply to the customer’s needs; enrolls customers in appropriate SMECO plans.
• Learns to utilize, update and maintain related system applications to ensure data integrity. Participates in training and testing for: system upgrades, new processes and job knowledge and sharing.

Required Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have at least 3 years of customer service experience. Call Center experience is preferred.
• Must be flexible and willing to work varying shifts that will include weekends and holidays.
• Dependable and possesses strong work ethic
• Pays attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• Must be able to complete training successfully
• Strong team player & service-oriented worker
• Successful completion of customer service skills assessment required
• Must pass background check and drug/alcohol tests

Required Experience:

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Part Time/Employee

Job Description:

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has an immediate opening for a Power System Communications Director.  The primary functions of this position will be responsible for directing the Communications Department resources in the major functions of design, installation, testing, and maintenance of the fiber optic SONET based communication system including: (1) licensed 900MHz multiple address system (MAS) for substation communications, (2) licensed VHF mobile radio system, and (3) Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) TGB base station communication backhaul.

In addition, this position will direct the communication requirements to support the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of the following areas (1) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, (2) 230kV and 69kV protective relaying communications, and (3) 13kV distribution automation schemes.

Lastly, this position will provide the necessary 24-hour technical support for all power system communications to maintain system reliability and NERC Compliance. Implements the architecture for and operates IP-Based communication systems and IAN/WAN networks.

Starting salary ranges is $114,200-$154,100 annually.  SMECO offers an excellent benefits program including a 401k 6% dollar for dollar match and additional 3% non-elective company contribution. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Skills:

We are seeking Bachelor of Science degreed electrical engineers with a minimum of ten years’ progressive work experience in power systems communication as a consultant or working in an electric utility with knowledge of relative communications applications. Professional Engineer Certification is required. CISCO or CCNA Certification is desirable.

Required Experience:

Minimum of ten years’ progressive work experience in power systems communication as a consultant or working in an electric utility with knowledge of relative communications applications. Professional Engineer Certification is required. CISCO or CCNA Certification is desirable.

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full Time/Employee

Job Description:

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has an immediate opening for a Project Management Office Director in our Strategy & Innovation Services division.  The primary functions of this position are being responsible for leadership and management of the PMO processes and functions, including coordination of the project portfolio and governance practices.  Utilizing various methods and best practices for the project management of strategic initiatives across the Cooperative, tracking and reporting the conformance to plans and expectations of all strategic initiatives.  The PMO Director is also responsible for supporting and enabling the organization’s projects, programs and structured work efforts as well as, ensuring that the work of the PMO adds value, is relevant to and aligns the strategy of the organization, and meets the goals set for the Cooperative set by the executive team.

Starting salary range is $95,300-$128,300 annually.  SMECO offers an excellent benefits program including a 401(k) 6% dollar for dollar match and additional 3% non-elective company contribution.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Skills:

This position requires a four-year college degree, graduate preferred, with emphasis in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology and/or Finance.

Required Experience:

Candidate must have 10 or more years of experience with an electric utility or similar business with experience managing an enterprise PMO, strategic planning, financial analysis, and/or other related positions.  Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full Time/Employee

Job Description:

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has an immediate opening for a System Protection & Control Director. The primary functions of this position will be responsible for directing the System Protection and Control Department resources in the major functions of design, installations, testing and maintenance of the following areas: (1) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, and (2) 230kV transmission, 69kB sub-transmission, substation and 13kV distribution protective relaying systems. In addition, this position will direct the Department efforts in improving service reliability, including the selection of all protective equipment and relaying systems. Provides guidance to the Operations Center with electric system configuration during contingency as well as normal situations. Lastly, this position will provide the necessary 24-hour technical support for system reliability for all electronic systems and NERC Compliance.

Starting salary ranges is $114,200-$154,100 annually.  SMECO offers an excellent benefits program including a 401k 6% dollar for dollar match and additional 3% non-elective company contribution. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Skills:

We are seeking Bachelor of Science degreed electrical engineers with a minimum of fifteen years’ progressive work experience as a consultant or working in an electric utility on systems design, protection and control, and relative power systems applications. Professional Engineer Certification is required.

Required Experience:

Minimum of fifteen years’ progressive work experience as a consultant or working in an electric utility on systems design, protection and control, and relative power systems applications. Professional Engineer Certification is required.

Job Location: Hughesville, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Full Time/Employee