Energy Analyst Supervisor (Rates)

Job Description:

Energy Analyst Supervisor (Rates)

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or another directly related field, plus four (4) years of experience in utility finance, or rate and regulatory processes, including two (2) years of supervisory or technical lead experience.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a directly-related field may substitute for non-supervisory/technical lead experience up to a maximum of one (1) year.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
This posting is for a supervisor of the rates team who will supervise and contribute to (1) performing a cost-of-service study by implementing the appropriate ratemaking treatments including revenue-requirement line items, adjustments, cost of capital, load data, and cost allocations, (2) designing rates, including base rates, riders, and rates for emerging trends such as vehicle electrification and distributed generation, (3) developing electronic models for rates and cost of service, (4) managing the tariff, (5) preparing regulatory filings, (6) gathering load and demographic data and analyzing how rates affect customers, using data analysis and visualization to tell the story in the numbers, and (7) supervising personnel and handling administrative issues for the rates team.

* Highly qualified candidates may be offered an hourly rate up to $63.35 (max) based on experience, qualifications and the results of the selection process.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

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If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Pay Range
Commensurate (Please see notes section regarding pay range)
Hours
Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

50% hybrid schedule - may change due to departmental needs
Job Close Date 11/18/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin Texas 78723 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience leading a team of finance or regulatory staff.
• Experience contributing to rate cases.
• Experience modeling cost-of-service studies for utilities.
• Experience with data analysis and data visualization to tell the story behind the numbers and influence outcomes.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Supervises and assists in the preparation of rate and regulatory filings with the Public Utility Commission of Texas ( PUCT ) in accordance with State substantive rules, Texas law (Public Utility Regulatory Act), and Federal law (Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act). Supervises rate structure design and defends designs before the PUCT in accordance with State and Federal statutory requirements. Designs strategies to mitigate risk, including but not limited to State deregulation. Serves as an expert witness and presents written and/or oral testimony before the PUCT and other regulatory bodies. Mentors staff to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas ( ERCOT ) retail energy market; its impact on Austin Energy’s power supply cost; and the prudency of Austin Energy’s owned and contracted power supply sources. Supervises load research using statistical models such as Lodestar in compliance with industry and PUCT standards. Supervises and assists with the analysis of load analytics and modeling; determines trends, characteristics, and resulting financial impact; and clearly communicates applicable options and strategies through the management chain.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of application of laws, rules, and statutes under the PUCT , Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ), ERCOT , Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ( TCEQ ), North American Electricity Council ( NERC ), and other applicable electric utility regulatory entities.
• Knowledge of the electric utility industry and ERCOT market.
• Knowledge of the operations of an integrated electric utility.
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal law.
• Knowledge of supervisory and management theory and techniques.
• Knowledge of regulatory processes at the State, Federal, and Local level.
• Knowledge of cost of service and rate design concepts.
• Knowledge of potential financial, capital budgeting, and operational impacts of transition to retail access for electric services.
• Knowledge of municipal utility finance and accounting.
• Knowledge of competitive business practices and analysis.
• Knowledge of economic analysis and modeling principles, concepts, and techniques.
• Knowledge of electric power system modeling and statistical modeling concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of electric utility economics as well as electric utility commission rules and regulations.
• Skill in complex modeling and forecasting.
• Skill in effective oral and/or written communication.
• Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgement.
• Skill in researching, generating, and analyzing financial and statistical reports.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in performing quantitative analysis.
• Ability to understand and implement performance-based measurements.
• Ability to testify in regulatory proceedings.
• Ability to work with all organizational levels to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications require graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or another directly related field, plus four (4) years of experience in utility, regulatory accounting, or rate and regulatory processes, including two (2) years of supervisory or technical lead experience. Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a directly-related field may substitute for non-supervisory/technical lead experience up to a maximum of one (1) year. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience managing a project or leading staff. Also indicate the amount of years in total you have in a supervisory/lead position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience contributing to rate cases.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience modeling cost-of-service studies for utilities.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience using data analysis and data visualization to tell the story behind the numbers and influence outcomes.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

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