Energy Rates Specialist (Power Resources Specialist I/II) - SJCE

The Department is seeking to fill one full-time Energy Rates Specialist (Power Resources Specialist I/II) position to support the Account Management, Marketing and Public Affairs Division.

This position will report to the Deputy Director overseeing the Account Management, Marketing and Public Affairs Division. This division is responsible for customer care, billing, marketing and customer outreach, and community programs for San Jose Clean Energy. This position will perform a number of analytical functions related to customer rates and electricity usage. The ideal candidates should be well versed in PG&E rate structures including residential and commercial rate schedules and have strong analytical skills.

Duties include the following but are not limited to:

• Analyze customer electricity usage and impact of rate changes;
• Analyze revenue collection compared with plan;
• Participate in development of rates based on cost of service;
• Support division with analysis of financial and greenhouse gas emission impacts of decisions on new product offerings;
• Performing data analysis and visualization to help inform decision-making;
• Provide financial analysis on impact of alternative contract structures with customers;
• Provide quantitative analysis support for City Council and Community Advisory Commission presentations;
• Help develop tools and processes to analyze the potential impact of alternative rate structures (e.g., new time of use variants, low-income discounts, etc.);
• Supporting engagement with large commercial and industrial energy users, including rate analysis and programs such as EV charging infrastructure;
• Lead and/or participate in preparation of bids and specifications, and monitoring the timely fulfillment of deliverables by consultants and service providers;
• Perform other related duties as required.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Per the City's COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022 to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be "up-to-date" with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that employees are required to be vaccinated with the entire recommended initial series of a COVID-19 vaccine (two doses of the Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine).

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

Salary Information:
The total annual salary range for a Power Resources Specialist I is $93,868.32 - $114,397.92.The total annual salary range for a Power Resources Specialist II is: $102,145.68 - $124,444.32. These ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual pay shall be determined by the candidates' qualifications and experience.

Competencies:

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

• Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures, policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach
• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
• Fiscal Management - Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.
• Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
• Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.

Education and Experience:

Power Resources Specialist I - A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related field to utility business.

Power Resources Specialist II - A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related field to utility business AND one (1) year of experience in energy resources operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations.

Licenses or Certificates: Valid California Driver's License may be required.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country.
Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa
applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, cover letter and resume, and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise. You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response.

1. Please select the option that best describes how you meet the education minimum qualifications:
   1. I have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related field to utility business.
   2. I have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related field to utility business and at least one (1) year of experience in energy resources operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations.
2. Please specify your degree, field of study, and the college or university where you obtained your degree. You may also include any additional degrees or applicable certifications that you have achieved.
3. How have you gained at least one (1) year of experience in energy resources, operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations (if applicable)?
4. What have you done to introduce change or redefine the way work gets done in your current or previous role?
5. Describe the most complex "Analytical" project you've worked on that required you to evaluate various types of data sets (such as revenue/cost or energy use) and make a recommendation about a course of action.
6. Please describe a situation in which you had to show initiative and make a decision to solve a problem. Explain how you addressed the problem, the factors that you considered, and how you developed your recommendations and implementation plan.

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. If you have questions about the duties of this position, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Zoe McChesney at zoe.mcchesney@sanjoseca.gov