POWER SUPPLY SCHEDULER

City of Burbank, CA; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burbank, CA seeks a dispatcher to coordinate and schedule power and transmission requirements, forecast loads, and monitor system operations. This role maintains power transaction records and collaborates with utilities and marketers to ensure reliable energy delivery.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with energy experience, with a Bachelor's degree offering a favorable substitute option; a California driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with three years of progressively responsible energy experience.
• A Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, business, finance or economics may substitute for up to three years of experience.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license may be required at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule power and transmission requirements.
• Maintain database of power supply transactions.
• Prepare forecasts of power loads.
• Schedule generation and transmission resources.
• Review power resource contracts and availability.
• Confirm scheduling activities with utilities and marketers.
• Provide information on system operations and energy tagging.
• Monitor system and supply activities and produce reports.

Skills

Power system operations

Power flow concepts

Power forecasting

Resource scheduling

Energy accounting

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, finance or economics (substitute for up to 3 years experience)

Tools

Word processor

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Job description

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:

Week of 11/16/26 - Blind application and supplemental scoring
Week of 11/30/26 - Oral examination

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates

Under general direction to: coordinate and schedule utility power and transmission requirements according to both system and market demands; account for all transactions on a daily and monthly basis; maintain database of all power supply transactions; perform other duties as required.

Prepares forecasts of power loads; schedules generation and transmission resources to meet needs and requirements; reviews power resource contracts; reviews power resource availability and alternatives; confirms power scheduling activities with other utilities, marketers, and control area authorities; performs energy tagging as required; provides information regarding system operations; monitors system and supply activities; prepares power system production and financial analyses reports.

Employment Standards: Knowledge of principles of power system operation, including power flow concepts; power system forecasting; power scheduling techniques and energy accounting; principles of business as applied to energy transactions, and the operation and use of scheduling systems. Ability to use word processor, spreadsheet, and database applications; communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; effectively interact and negotiate with other utility and marketing personnel; identify scheduling problems and implement corrective actions; prepare electric system pre-schedules and forecasts; make independent judgements and decisions using standard policy or procedure; maintain a safe working environment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Education and Training: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. or high school equivalent and three years of increasingly responsible sub-professional technical experience, power system operation dispatch experience, power plant operating experience, or other relevant experience in the energy field. Note: A Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, business, finance, economics and one year of qualifying experience may be considered in lieu of three years experience.

A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent may be required at time of appointment.