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Salary: $133,999.00 - $171,022.00 Annually
Location : El Centro, CA (Valley Plaza)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00273
Department: Power
Section: Supply & Trading
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Term: Full-Time
Grade: 30 (Salary Red Circle)
Posting Specs: Internal & External Applicants
Job Class: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iid/classspecs/newprint/1333351
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Primary Function
Under general supervision, forecasts and meets hourly district real-time electric power requirements; monitors power load conditions, conducts hourly analysis, develops trading strategies and determines the most economical power source alternatives; plans and schedules resources to meet demand load forecast; negotiates sale, purchases and interchanges of electricity and gas with other utilities, energy marketers, energy brokers and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, business, accounting, economics, or related degree and five years of increasingly responsible experience in power trading, trading analysis, power and natural gas settlements, finance or system operating functions in an electric utility or closely related industry, including two years of direct negotiating sale, purchases and interchanges of electricity with other utilities, energy marketers, energy brokers and the CAISO.
Progressively responsible directly related experience may be substituted for the required education at the ratio of two years of experience for one year of education required in power trading, trading analysis, power and natural gas settlements, finance or system operating functions in an electric utility or closely related industry, including two years of direct negotiating sale, purchases and interchanges of electricity with other utilities, energy marketers, energy brokers and the CAISO.
Licensing & Certification Requirements
Veteran's Preference (External Applicants Only): Submit DD form 214 or other evidence of veterans' status by the job posting deadline.
Other Requirements/Testing
A negative drug test is required as a condition of employment.
Employees must notify supervision when applying for a position.
"Imperial Irrigation District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees."
IID offers a wide range of employee benefits.
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Statement of Qualifications Disclaimer: PLEASE READ. Your answers to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position and move on to the second phase in the screening process. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on your employment application. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" or failing to complete any of the questions below or not providing supporting details on the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application being deemed incomplete and rejected.By submitting this supplemental questionnaire, you are certifying that all information provided is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, and written, skill assessment, and oral examinations.

• I acknowledge that I have fully read and understood the statement above. I understand that my responses to the questions below will be the only factor initially used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications for this position and move on to the next phase in the process.

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Trader III, Real-Time Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, business, accounting, economics, or related degree and five years of increasingly responsible experience in power trading, trading analysis, power and natural gas settlements, finance or system operating functions in an electric utility or closely related industry, including two years of direct negotiating sale, purchases and interchanges of electricity with other utilities, energy marketers, energy brokers and the CAISO.Progressively responsible directly related experience may be substituted for the required education at the ratio of two years of experience for one year of education required in power trading, trading analysis, power and natural gas settlements, finance or system operating functions in an electric utility or closely related industry, including two years of direct negotiating sale, purchases and interchanges of electricity with other utilities, energy marketers, energy brokers and the CAISO.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the minimum requirements for this position. I also understand that the questions below are based on these minimum requirements and that my answers should describe how I meet the requirements listed above.

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Education (Ability to Substitute with Work Experience): In 500 words or less describe how you meet the education requirements for this position. Clearly state the degree name, field of study and institution. If you are substituting directly related work experience for education required, please include working titles, employer names, years of experience and directly related duties.
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Work Experience: In 500 words or less describe how you meet the work experience requirements for this position, include working titles, employer names, years of experience, directly related duties and any other transferable skills.
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