WAGE RANGE: Depending On Qualifications
OPENING DATE: November 3, 2026
FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICANTS: November 23, 2026
About the Community: Carlisle, Iowa, is a growing community of 4,160 residents located adjacent
to Des Moines southeast side. More information on the community is available at
www.carlisleiowa.org
Carlisle is a full government service community with seven departments including City
Hall/Finance, Fire/EMS, Police, Library, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and Municipal Electric.
The Carlisle Municipal Electric Utility is a wholesale electric customer of the Municipal Electric
Agency of Nebraska and does not have any internal electric generation. Electric is fed to CMEU’s
substation through a transmission agreement with MidAmerican Energy making the Electric
Superintendent largely responsible for the substation, distribution, and day-to-day operations
throughout CMEU’s electric territory covering approximately half the community. The Electric
Department is made up of a Superintendent, Foreman, 3 Linemen, and a part-time clerk. The
Department currently has a vacant lineman position and had a recent clerk retirement making the
potential applicant able to partially develop their own team. The City Administrator acts as the
general manager for the council-run utility with the Electric Superintendent overseeing day-to-day
operations within the department. The Superintendent is considered a department head and is an
integral part of the City’s leadership team.
INFORMATION: The City of Carlisle is accepting applications for Electric Superintendent.
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to apply.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general direction of the City Administrator, the
Electric Superintendent supervises the department and its staff while overseeing the operation,
maintenance, and new construction of Carlisle’s municipal electric system, including substations,
distribution lines, and city lighting. The position prepares and manages the department’s operating
and capital budgets, ensures compliance with safety procedures, and assists with emergency
response, including occasional lineman work and support to Public Works.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT AND SKILLS: Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s
degree in electrical engineering or other related field; or at least 5 years electric utility related
experience; or graduation from a recognized line workers school; or any equivalent combination of
education and progressively responsible experience; and working knowledge of modern municipal
electric utility, Class A CDL, skills in operating associated tools and equipment.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter specifying interest to City of
Carlisle, Attn: Deven Markley, 100 North 1st Street, Carlisle, Iowa 50047. Please include current
mailing address, phone number(s), and e-mail address. The City of Carlisle is an equal opportunity
employer.
For a link to the full job description, click here.