UTILITIES ANALYST

City of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Riverside is seeking an Utilities Analyst to support Finance-Rates and Customer Service divisions. You will perform professional and technical analysis, assist in budget preparation, and manage legislative outreach and regulatory coordination for energy, water, and telecommunications matters.

Required: Bachelor's degree in public/business admin or related field; 1 year of professional administrative experience; master’s may substitute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or related field required.
• Two years of professional experience may substitute for two years of education.
• Experience in government/public utility environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze job tasks and apply or supervise standards.
• Forecast staffing requirements and determine availability of staffing, materials and equipment.
• Analyze job costs and performance data for cost and staffing control.
• Conduct research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal and operational problems; recommend actions.
• Coordinate work projects with staff, vendors and customers.
• Develop goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports and correspondence on legislative and regulatory issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position ofUTILITIES ANALYST to fill one (1) vacancy in theFinance-Rates Division & one (1) vacancy in theCustomer Service Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, the Utilities Analyst will perform professional and technical administrative and analytical support; to assist in the preparation of the departmental budget; to conduct a variety of analyses; to perform responsible and technical tasks in the development and application of functions specific to departmental operations and procedures; to manage an effective legislative outreach program; to coordinate action on all legislative and regulatory matters that may impact the City's interest including, but not limited to, energy, water and telecommunications; and to do related work as required. For positions indicating a salary range from 1N - 2X, the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Analyze specific job tasks and apply or supervise application of standards to jobs.
• Forecast staffing requirements and determine availability of staffing, material, and equipment to accomplish work.
• Analyze job costs and performance data for cost and staffing control.
• Perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal and operational problems; recommend appropriate actions based on analysis.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new and revised programs, systems, procedures and methods of operation.
• Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate work projects with staff, vendors and customers.
• Analyze and respond to complaints and requests for information from internal and external sources; determine appropriate corrective action.
• Recommend positions and strategies in response to legislative and regulatory issues at the state and federal level.
• Analyze, evaluate and monitor legislation including making policy recommendations and preparing appropriate reports and correspondence.
• Serve as the Department's liaison to elected representatives and their staff, trade associations, regulatory agencies, other utilities and business groups.
• Advocate and represent the Department's interests at meetings.
• Form cooperative coalitions and strategic partnerships with other organizations; conduct special projects.
• Identify and document any required modifications to computer applications.
• Use maps and check as-built maps for accuracy.

Education:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public or business administration or a closely related field. Two years of professional experience may substitute for two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience:

A range of one (1) year of experience of professional administrative experience. A master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills, including forecasting, productivity analysis, and interpreting complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI), with experience developing dashboards, KPI metrics, and ad hoc operational reports.
• Advanced Excel capability (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas).
• Familiarity with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost/benefit evaluation.
• Experience with operational performance monitoring, workflow optimization, and statistical trend evaluation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present findings to leadership, develop procedures and coordinate documentation. Experience working in a government, public utility, or regulated industry environment (preferred).

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.