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Assistant Operations Manager - Lakeland Electric
Assistant Operations Manager - Lakeland Electric

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS This is a highly technical and management-level supervisory position. This position schedules and directs the operations, maintenance, and environmental activities of multi-fueled, high-pressure steam, combined-cycle, and reciprocating internal combustion engine... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/10/2026


Compliance Analyst, NERC - OUC
Compliance Analyst, NERC - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Compliance Analyst - NERC to join the Legislative, Reg & Compliance division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for a... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/10/2026


System Operator (SH) - OUC
System Operator (SH) - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a System Operator (SH) to join the Transmission, Substation & System Protection division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for a... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/10/2026


Records and Information Management Specialist - FPUA
Records and Information Management Specialist - FPUA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Records and Information Management Specialist serves as the primary contact for all public records requests and works in unison with all departments to coordinate the initiative to become paperless. This position will be responsible for the scanning, collection,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/9/2026


KUA to Stage Mock Disaster Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season
KUA to Stage Mock Disaster Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season

Kissimmee Utility Authority staff members will take part in a mock disaster drill on Thursday, April 9 to test the readiness of the utility for this year’s hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. The four-hour drill will involve a wide range of... Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2026


Leesburg will Give Away Trees for 2026 Arbor Day
Leesburg will Give Away Trees for 2026 Arbor Day

The City of Leesburg will celebrate Arbor Day this year with a tree giveaway. In partnership with Cherrylake, Inc. and Leesburg in Bloom, the city will distribute 250 1-gallon bald cypress trees to residents. The event will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Ski Beach Park, 201 Lake Harris... Continue Reading

Date posted04/6/2026


Lakeland Electric Nationally Recognized As A Reliable Public Power Provider
Lakeland Electric Nationally Recognized As A Reliable Public Power Provider

Lakeland Electric has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service to the Lakeland, Polk City and Polk County community. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes... Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2026


Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician I or II - KUA
Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician I or II - KUA

General Definition of Work Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician I Performs difficult skilled and technical work involving the repair, inspection, maintenance and calibrating of electrical equipment, process controllers, analog and digital process indicators, distributed control... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/2/2026


Florida Public Power Utilities Earn National Recognition for Electric Reliability
Florida Public Power Utilities Earn National Recognition for Electric Reliability

Seven Florida municipal electric utilities have earned designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service. Earning the designation this year are Lakeland Electric, the City of Mount Dora, and... Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2026


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, April: Tempest Energy, LLC
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, April: Tempest Energy, LLC

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for April is Tempest Energy, LLC. Tempest Energy was conceived out of a realization that the electric utility industry and their respective communities were continually being challenged by natural disasters that destroyed the electric grid and interrupted... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/1/2026


Network Administrator - KUA
Network Administrator - KUA

General Definition of Work Supports, administers, and optimizes internal and external data, wireless, and telephony networks. Responsible for maintaining network systems, applications, configurations, and security controls to ensure high availability, performance, reliability, and protection... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted04/1/2026


Human Resources and Risk Manager - City of Newberry
Human Resources and Risk Manager - City of Newberry

The Human Resources & Risk Manager is a key leadership position that plays a vital role in supporting our employees and strengthening our organization. This position oversees all aspects of human resources and risk management—helping ensure a positive workplace culture, compliance with... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted03/30/2026