Power Resources Specialist I/II (Risk Management & Contracts Administration)- Energy Department

City of San Jose; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San José invites applications for a hybrid Power Resources Specialist I/II to support risk management and contracts administration for a large renewable portfolio. You will oversee PPAs, settlements, and environmental compliance while coordinating with stakeholders in a fast-paced municipal energy department.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related to utility business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), monitor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Review, understand, and interpret PPAs; manage oversight and validation of settlement statements and invoices to ensure PPAs are managed and settled timely, accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with contracted terms.
• Oversee and manage environmental compliance frameworks, including portfolio position forecasting, risk management, reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders during contract negotiation, serving as an SME to advise on provisions related to settlements, and environmental portfolio management.
• Interpret, analyze, communicate, and resolve issues that arise during settlements validation and support the dispute resolution process.
• Maintain an understanding of existing and new regulatory laws related to California energy regulation with potential impacts to environmental compliance and power settlements.
• Support development and implementation of processes and procedures related to PPA settlements and environment compliance workflows.
• Define requirements and scope of reporting, analytics, and visualizations, collaborating with technical teams to implement monitoring of environmental compliance and PPA performance.
• Maintain understanding of CAISO market processes to review, analyze, and validate resulting settlements.
• Analyze settlement and market data to provide insights and support decision-making.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Skills

Job Expertise

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Fiscal Management

Planning

Project Management

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or analytical degree related to utility business

Job description

San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José’s local, not-for-profit electricity supplieroperatedby the City of San José’s Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility.SJCE serves more than 350,000 customer accounts, andhascontracted for more than1 GWof power.

Joining our team means that you will be makinga big impacton the fight against climate change.SJCE playsan important rolein meeting San José’s ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing the City’s climate action plan, Climate Smart San José. Thanks to SJCE, San Jose has one of the cleanestenergy mixesof any large city and offers a 62% renewableproductand a 100% renewableproduct.

Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. Wecenterequity, diversity, inclusion and belonginginour work. Thedepartment alsohosts activestaff-ledCulture and Racial Equitycommittees,andhas won awards for itseducation andoutreachworkwith Spanish and Vietnamese-speaking communities.

For more information about San José Clean Energy, please visit: www.sanjosecleanenergy.org

The Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Power Resources Specialist I/II position to support the Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division. This position is part of an exciting, fast-paced team responsible for mitigating risks and optimizing performance of a power portfolio comprised of hundreds of Megawatts of renewable energy projects.

The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the administration of Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”), including monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Review, understand, and interpret PPAs; manage oversight and validation of settlement statements and invoices to ensure PPAs are managed and settled timely, accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with contracted terms.
• Oversee and manage environmental compliance frameworks, including portfolio position forecasting, risk management, reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders during contract negotiation, serving as an SME to advise on provisions related to settlements, and environmental portfolio management.
• Interpret, analyze, communicate, and resolve issues that arise during settlements validation and support the dispute resolution process.
• Maintain an understanding of existing and new regulatory laws related to California energy regulation with potential impacts to environmental compliance and power settlements.
• Support development and implementation of processes and procedures related to PPA settlements and environment compliance workflows.
• Define requirements and scope of reporting, analytics, and visualizations, collaborating with technical teams to implement monitoring of environmental compliance and PPA performance.
• Maintain understanding of CAISO market processes to review, analyze, and validate resulting settlements.
• Analyze settlement and market data to provide insights and support decision-making.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with strong modeling, analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills. The candidate should have effective communication skills, show attention to detail, and be able to work independently. Candidates that are highly collaborative with colleagues and are able to think outside the box are ideal. Experience in energy sector is desirable.

The Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division is responsible for providing independent oversight of the risks in transacting for energy products and services as well as ensuring compliance with adopted risk management policies and procedures. This unit also provides strategic support to facilitate the development and execution of various non-energy contracts, administers signed energy contracts, and manages the invoicing process.

Competencies:

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

• Job Expertise– Demonstrates knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, federal, state rules and regulations.
• Analytical Thinking– Approaches problems or situations using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Collaboration– Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
• Communication Skills– Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills, displays openness to other's ideas and thoughts.
• Fiscal Management– Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.
• Planning– Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; Defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.
• Project Management– Ensures support for and drives projects, implements goals towards strategic objectives.
• Problem Solving– Approaches situations or problems by defining the issue; determines the significance & priority, collects information from various sources; uses logic & intuition to make decisions and solution sets & outcomes.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills– Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Power Resources Specialist I

Education:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related to utility business.

Experience:

None

Power Resources Specialist II

Education:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related to utility business.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in energy resources operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations.

Licenses or Certificates:

Possession of a valid State of California Driver’s license may be required.

Form 700 Requirement:

This position required a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION, REQUIRING PART OF THE WORK WEEK TO BE ONSITE IN THE DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE OFFICE. The hybrid work schedule may change due to the department’s business needs in the future

Salary Information:

Power Resources Specialist I is $108,151.68 - $131,826.24.

Power Resources Specialist II is $117,717.60-$143,423.28.

This range includes an approximate five (5%) ongoing on-pensionable pay. Actual pay shall be determined by the candidate's qualifications and experience.

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Adrienne Barreto at [e-mail].