UTILITIES RESOURCES ANALYST OR RESOURCES ANALYST TRAINEE

City of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Riverside is seeking a Utilities Resources Analyst or Resources Analyst Trainee in the Power Resources Division. The role involves supporting resource contracts, market operations, and production-cost modeling, with responsibilities spanning regulatory filings and risk management.

Candidates may qualify via multiple education/experience options and will participate in evaluating renewable resources and contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, business, finance, computer science, environmental science or related field.
• At least one year of progressively responsible experience in resource planning, market operations, regulatory matters, generation facilities operation or related technical field.
• Bachelor's degree equivalent with major coursework in applicable fields.
• Associate's degree equivalent with major coursework in applicable fields.

Responsibilities

• Identify, support negotiation of, and assist in evaluating contracts including demand side management and transmission agreements.
• Assist in obtaining renewable resources in compliance with legislation.
• Support risk management, legal strategies, and regulatory filings analysis.
• Monitor regulatory activities and report on resource operating strategies.
• Develop utility policies and participate in resource planning and evaluation.

Skills

Electric utility basics

CAISO market concepts

Excel

Data reconciliation

Accounting basics

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of Utilities Resources Analyst or Resources Analyst Trainee to fill one (1) vacancy in the Power Resources 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, a Utilities Resources Analyst/Resources Analyst Trainee will participate in the City’s resources Contracts and agreements in accordance with the direction and goals established by management; will participate in regulatory, legal, and project administration efforts; will support real-time and day-ahead wholesale power market operations; will assist with technical resource planning and production cost modeling studies and will perform related work as assigned.

$103,488.00 - $125,772.00 Annually

$89,364.00 - $98,556.00 Annually

Utilities Resources Analyst

*Utilities Resources Analyst Trainees must meet the minimum requirements of the Utilities Resources Analyst within 12 months of appointment.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identify, support negotiation of, and assist in the evaluation of assigned contracts including demand side management, interconnection, interchange, planning, development, participation, construction, operation, purchase and sale, transmission purchase and sale, and settlement agreements.
• Assist in the coordination of City efforts to obtain renewable resources in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Assist in the evaluation and formulation of risk management and legal strategies.
• Monitor and support City participation in utility industry federal, state and local regulatory authority activities.
• Research and analyze regulatory filings and legal filings related to City’s resource interests.
• Participate in various project and industry committees to protect and further City interests.
• Participate in the development of utility policies, resource planning, resource evaluation and development, and assist in the formulation of operating and risk management policies, procedures and practices.
• Train division para-professional, technical and administrative support staff, as necessary.

In addition to the above, when assigned to Project/Contracts Unit:

• Assist in the preparation of Public Utilities Board, City Council, utility management and staff presentations and briefings with respect to utility contractual needs, interests and policies.
• Ensure that the City is in compliance with contractual terms and is receiving similar compliance from contracting parties in accordance with prepared task lists, schedules, procedures and guidelines for administering and evaluating all resource related agreements.
• Analyze and report on resource-operating strategies and assist in the creation of contractual guidelines for related resource functions.
• Participate in transaction analysis and settlement activities, including the settlement of natural gas purchases and wholesale power supply transactions with traditional counterparties and the California Independent System Operator (ISO).

OPTION I

Education: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, business, finance, computer science, environmental science or other field which could provide the necessary skills.

Experience: At least one year of progressively responsible experience in resource planning, market operations, regulatory matters, generation facilities operation or in a related technical field.

OPTION II

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, business, finance, computer science, environmental science or other field which could provide the necessary skills.

Experience: At least two years of progressively responsible experience in resource planning, market operations, regulatory matters, generation facilities operation or in a related technical field.

OPTION III

Education: Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, business, finance, computer science, environmental science or other field which could provide the necessary skills.

Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible experience in resource planning, market operations, regulatory matters, generation facilities operation or in a related technical field.

OPTION IV

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: At least six years of progressively responsible experience in resource planning, market operations, regulatory matters, generation facilities operation or in a related technical field.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Basic understanding of electric utility operations, power generation technologies, transmission systems, and wholesale electricity markets.
• Familiarity with CAISO market concepts, including Day-Ahead and Real-Time markets, energy scheduling, metering, pricing, and settlement processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using spreadsheets to organize, analyze, reconcile, and report large or complex datasets.
• Ability to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies between multiple data sources and clearly document findings and resolutions.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices, particularly as they relate to billing, invoicing, reconciliation, and financial transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and apply complex rules, procedures, and calculations.

Documents Required at the Time of Application

• 1) Completed Employment Application
• 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Important Information on Scheduling Assessments

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

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.

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