Energy Data & Compliance Analyst

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking an Energy Compliance Analyst to support the Utility Administration Section within the General Services Division. This role focuses on managing city utility expenses, franchise fee revenues, and regulatory compliance for electrical, natural gas, and telecom services.

The position emphasizes data integrity, reporting, cost recovery, and coordination of utility connections for city departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in energy engineering, energy management, engineering technology, business administration, public administration or a related field.
• Four years (4) of experience in general and/or municipal facility management dealing with utility expenses & budgeting, building systems & operations, asset management, and other areas related to these duties.
• Valid Texas driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Processing & Reconciliation: Review, reconcile, validate, process, and audit all high-volume utility expense invoices (electricity and natural gas) for City facilities, ensuring strict adherence to contractual rates, negotiated tariffs, and proper regulatory application
• Cost Recovery: Conduct in-depth auditing of TDSP (Transmission and Distribution Service Provider) charges, fees, and surcharges to actively identify billing errors, non-compliance, and strategic cost recovery opportunities
• Data Strategy: Develop, maintain, and utilize sophisticated databases to aggregate and analyze large data sets of City-wide energy utilization and expenditure and collect, analyze, and manage energy consumption data for all municipal assets using professional energy management software (e.g., ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager)
• Strategic Reporting: Prepare complex analytical reports that interpret energy utilization, communicate performance metrics and savings, and make clear recommendations for budgetary, fiscal, or operational concerns
• Regulatory Intelligence: Track, interpret, and disseminate information on new and existing energy-related laws, codes, and utility tariff changes
• Provide critical analytical assistance and resolve administrative or operational problems related to utility management for City departments, including coordinating all requests for utility service connections and disconnections
• Revenue Auditing: Apply advanced knowledge of the Texas Local Government Code (TLGC), utility rights-of-way, and franchise fee agreements to rigorously audit, validate, and assist management in resolving complex discrepancies concerning revenue streams from utility service providers (Electric, Gas, Telecom)
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure comprehensive City and utility compliance with all rules and regulations established by regulatory bodies concerning Electric, Natural Gas, Telecom, and Cable Providers

Skills

MS Excel

MS Access

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in energy engineering/energy management/engineering technology/business administration/public administration or related field

Tools

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking an Energy Compliance Analyst to support the Utility Administration Section within the General Services Division. This role focuses on managing city utility expenses, franchise fee revenues, and regulatory compliance for electrical, natural gas, and telecom services.

The position emphasizes data integrity, reporting, cost recovery, and coordination of utility connections for city departments.