Power Energy Scheduler

Position Description

Tacoma Power's Power Management Resource Operations and Trading group is looking for a Power Energy Scheduler to join their team. In this role you will provide analytical and technical expertise for the wholesale trading and power scheduling functions. This position manages scheduling functions within a complex, evolving Energy Trading and Risk Management system and ensures complete, accurate, and compliant energy schedules and the associated financial attributes. This role attends internal and regional coordination meetings, prepares responses to data requests, and provides support on reliability compliance matters within scheduling and data reporting matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule transmission and generation resources, coordinating complicated resource operations and wholesale transactions between market counterparties, balancing authorities, traders and resource analysts
• Capture and manage the financial and physical attributes of all wholesale power purchases, sales, transmission, reserves and ancillary services transactions and fees, within a continuously evolving industry, utilizing a complex, comprehensive and multifaceted secure Energy Trading and Risk Management capture system, reporting interface and database. Analyze and provide expert services to management in the development and refinement of the system
• Maintain the Tacoma Power Balancing Authority reliability compliance with verification of hourly interchange schedules through the WECC Interchange Tool. Track down errors and enforce corrections within and outside of Tacoma Power prescheduling and Balancing Authority prior to close of business each day
• Determine accuracy and reasonableness of Daily Packet documentation of trading and system operation activities; identify gaps or discrepancies; determine action(s) to resolve
• Verify all financial and physical aspects of wholesale power purchases, sales, transmission, reserves, ancillary services and fees; confirm transaction details with counterparties; negotiate to resolve discrepancies when required
• Determine validity of request for payments, ensuring accuracy and agreement of financial and payment term details. Verify invoices are logged and processed while meeting critical deadlines
• Subject Matter Expert for several NERC/WECC Reliability Standard requirements pertaining to settlements and reconciliations. Provide accurate and complete evidence of compliance for Internal and Regulatory audits; write and submit comprehensive responses for Reliability Audit Worksheet requirements and Data Requests. Meet all Reliability & Compliance timelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business or Public Administration or directly related field.

Minimum Experience*
2 years in power energy markets or accounting.

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $45.87 - $64.60

Annual Salary: $95,406.60 - $134,368.00

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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes how your background, experience, and training align with this position. Applications without the required materials may not be considered.

Application Deadline
Submit your application by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve more than 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

City of Tacoma’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We’re committed to eliminating racial and other disparities and actively seek candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences.

We believe diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our innovation and collective success. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission-even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications-we encourage you to apply. We value transferrable skills and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

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For questions about the job announcement or application process, contact Human Resources at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. on the job closing date.

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The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 8/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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