UTILITIES SR. RESOURCES ANALYST - RESOURCE PLANNING

The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES SR. RESOURCES ANALYST to fill two (2) vacancies in the Power Resource Division within the Resource Planning Specialty Area. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to twelve (12) months.

Under direction, the Utilities Senior Resources Analyst is to prepare and administer the City's power resources contracts and agreements in accordance with the direction and goals established by management. The Senior Resources Analyst will participate in regulatory, legal and project administration efforts and to support real-time and day-ahead wholesale power market operations. The candidate selected is to assist with technical resource planning and production cost modeling studies. The Senior Resources Analyst is to perform related work as assigned.

Work Performed

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.
• Provide representation and coordination of City efforts to obtain renewable resources in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Participate 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.
• Review, evaluate and author contracts, regulatory filings and legal filings related to City's resource interests.
• Serve on 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.
• Supervise and train division personnel, as necessary.

In addition to the above, when assigned to Planning and Analytics Unit:

• Conduct the modeling, analysis, and growth forecasting of City load patterns and resource utilization using statistical methods and tools.
• Conduct market research and evaluate market survey data.
• Under direction, support the preparation of the long-range Integrated Resource Plan and various reports to regulatory bodies.
• Provide analytical support in the development of forward strategies to enhance and optimize the City's market positions in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Provide/support the econometric and/or advanced statistical data analysis needs of other utility divisions.

Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, economics, mathematics, statistics, contract administration, business administration or a related field.
  
  

Experience:

• Three or more years of experience in a utility or energy-related field, including extensive experience in at least one of the following areas: contract administration, resource planning, resource operations, or control area operations. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for- year basis.
  

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics/Finance, or a similar quantitative discipline.
  
  
• Analytic programming experience in data analysis software and database programming languages, such as SAS, SQL, Python, OSI-Pi, or similar software.
  
  
• Experience using data analysis and/or database programming software to analyze electric utility data to improve business processes, develop new predictive modeling strategies, or refine existing forecasting methodologies.
  
  
• Ability to turn raw data into operation intelligence reports, dashboards and key performance indicator (KPI) views to monitor business performance metrics.
  
  
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into understandable summaries for various stakeholder groups and audiences.

Necessary Special Requirement:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Resume and Letter of Interest

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

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:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . 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.

Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt).

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%.The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  

• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation.The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,516 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  

• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check.Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes all the typical vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  

• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
  
• Administrative Leave - 64 hrs per fiscal year.
  

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 9/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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