**Operational Technology Applications Supervisor** Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499Kearney, NE, US, 68848-2170 **Operational Technology Applications Supervisor** **Salary Range - $10,503.00 - $13,392.00 monthly** **Location - Columbus General Office, Kearney Operations Center** **Employment Type: Full-time** **Posting Date: 01/16/2025** **Closing Date: 01/30/2025** **Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us!** By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you’re not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other. Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you’re making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of. **Get to know us morehere (https://www.nppd.com/about-us/our-values)** **Position Summary** Incumbent is responsible for leading and supporting the Enterprise Technology (ET) Operations Technology (OT) Applications team responsible for administering and managing the District’s geospatial applications, including the Geospatial Information System (GIS) and Graphical Work Design (GWD) system, the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), and the Power Center load management system. The incumbent provides and recommends strategic direction and budget management associated with these systems. The incumbent will seek opportunities to leverage these systems with new and existing technology and processes, maximizing the value and efficiency opportunities. The incumbent will support data governance activities, regulatory compliance requirements, and standards to ensure interoperability, accurate, reliable, and secured data for these applications. The incumbent is responsible for administration oversight of the work group including providing work direction, safety leadership, making or recommending decisions for hiring, performance improvement, salary administration, and employee disciplinary actions. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage both personnel and projects effectively. **Education, Training and Experience** A bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, cyber security, engineering, business, or other related field AND 5 years of experience in cybersecurity and/or IT/OT infrastructure. or An associate degree in information systems, computer science, cyber security, business, or other related field and 8 years’ of experience in cyber security and/or IT/OT infrastructure. Demonstrated leadership and broad technical skills in previous work experience is required. Experience and knowledge in IT and/or OT application management and support is preferred. Experience in distribution/transmission operations, engineering, and/or general utility operations is preferred. **Licenses and/or Certifications** None **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** Responsible for day-to-day safety focus and direct oversight and management of the OT Applications team. Ensures teammates are trained in policies, procedures, and practices. Measure and report performance to ensure that procedures and practices are followed. Provide work direction, performance management, and salary administration. This involves travel to and directing work at various District locations. Fulfill technical ownership of these applications while working collaboratively with functional owners, business units, and teammates to develop, direct, and drive the current and future use of these applications seeking all opportunities to leverage our current systems with new and existing technology and processes, maximizing value and efficiency opportunities. Responsible to develop, implement, and manage the process of providing business units and teammates access to the applications and data, including business continuity plans. Work closely with the ET technology teams and Business Units to ensure the District’s data governance standards and processes are in placed allowing data availability, usability, integrity, interoperability, and security across the enterprise. Ensure industry standard and best practice frameworks and processes are in place to protect and secure all OT applications and data managed by the OT Applications team. Collaborate with the District’s compliance stakeholders, subject matter experts, and ET’s IT and OT infrastructure support teams to stay abreast of regulatory requirements and implement controls and processes as required to maintain compliance and secure and protect the applications and data. Ensure records retention requirements are implemented and followed for all OT data managed by the OT Applications team. Responsible for ensuring NPPD’s standard work management process of identifying, planning, scheduling, executing, and closing defined work is followed by the OT Applications team. Participate in the ET work standard screening process. Manage and monitor O&M and capital budgets associated with the OT Applications team. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Continued)** Partner closely with the business units and ET technology teams to ensure business needs are clearly understood through detailed scope review and the technology implemented meets the requirements of the business stakeholders and product owners. Oversee project execution, resource deployment, and overall coordination of efforts to ensure projects are completed on schedule and budget with quality outcomes. Responsible to provide an environment among teammates and subordinates that encourages teamwork, cooperation, customer focus, and the safe operation of the data used by facilities and systems. Responsible to identify and recruit talent to meet NPPD’s current and future technology needs. Develop people while establishing and keep current a succession plan for the work group to provide for future leadership. Stay involved in trade organizations for insight into technology advancements, directions, peer networking, and advocacy for issues that affect the OT Applications technology. (I.E. Application User Groups, The Energy Authority , and Electric Power Research Institute ) **_Accountable for other duties as assigned._** **Core Competencies** Customer Focus Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion Integrity/Excellence Public Service/Environmental Stewardship Safety **Salary Information** _-_ Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview. **Pay Grade -** 16 Monthly **Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range:** $10,503.00 - $13,392.00 **Travel Required:** Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) _Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview._ Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District. **_Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer_** We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States. **Benefits** Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world. **Salary** Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. **Retirement Savings** NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing. **Health & Wellness** At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles. **Other Benefits** Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.