Power Planning Manager

Under the general direction of the Integrated Resources Planning Administrator, this management position supervises the analysis, forecasting and planning activities for the electric utility's integrated resources.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
Evaluates resource needs to meet forecasted loads and load patterns and performs technical and economic analysis of resource options.

Performs modeling, analysis, and growth forecasting of city load patterns and resource utilization; identifies factors affecting city loads and related impacts upon load growth.

Interprets and evaluates economic analyses, planning data, and study results in the implementation of recommendations.

Assists in evaluating opportunities for power supply acquisition and power project participation.

Assists in negotiating contracts with various western utilities to fill power supply requirements and to resolve power supply issues.

Obtains and evaluates preliminary and official market survey data and potential opportunities for power supply acquisition and power project participation.

Prepares and supervises preparation of technical and administrative reports and recommendations including the annual long-range power supply plan (integrated resource plan) and reports to regulatory bodies.

Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure that power planning/marketing activities comply with NERC/WECC requirements and contractual provisions.

Develops and implements procedures to effectively carry out optimization of the City's resource, transmission, and load portfolio within acceptable risk and policy standards of the City.

Assists with development of the section's annual budget.

Serves as departmental representative on City and project committees, agencies, and industry associations.

Supervises the preparation of reports and graphic displays for use in presentation of study results and recommendations to the GWP Commission and City Council.

Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.

Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of this position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Advanced mathematic analyses, finance, economics, accounting, and statistical methods.
Engineering economics and utility finance/accounting practices.
Personal computer applications and data structures related to wholesale trading and settlement activities, including programs and data analysis techniques.
Power system contracts, planning and/or operations with specific knowledge of the California Independent System Operator's agreements and tariffs, as well as their roles in the California marketplace.
Principles and practices of organization, administration, budget, personnel management, risk management, and computer applications.
Principles and practices of power pooling, control area operations, and energy interchange.
Principles and practices of public utilities management.
Principles related to scheduling and dispatching of power and natural gas.
Production cost modeling theory and practices.

Knowledge of and skill in:
Exceptional customer service practices.

Ability to:
Communicate complex subjects clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
Effectively implement procedures promulgated by the WECC, NERC, and the California Independent System Operator consistent with the Utility's Internal Compliance Program.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, department and City executive management, as well as other City departments and outside agencies.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of other industry organizations.
Evaluate resource needs to meet long-term forecasted loads.
Identify and evaluate potential opportunities for resource acquisition.
Manage procurement, maintenance and use of production cost modeling, market analysis and transaction settlements computer hardware, software and telecommunications.
Perform technical and economic analysis of resource options.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate resource planning, term trading, and management activities involving staff, counterparties, and other City departments, divisions or sections.
Provide exceptional customer service to those utilizing GWP Department services.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate professional, technical, and clerical subordinates.
Serve on intra- and inter-organizational committees, teams, and task forces related to the power industry.

Other Characteristics
Willingness to:
Work the necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives and required tasks.
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Plan, initiate, recommend and carry out actions as required.
Fully embraces the value and merits of a well-qualified, diverse workforce that is generally reflective of the surrounding labor market.     

Experience
Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in electric utility and/or power marketing including extensive experience in at least one of the following areas: contract administration, resources planning, resource operations or control area operations.

Education/Training
Bachelor's Degree in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering, business administration, public administration, finance, accounting or a related field.

License(s) / Certification(s)
Valid Class C California driver's license.

Note
An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements.

The examination will consist of an evaluation and an oral, with the evaluation as a qualifying step and the oral 100%.  All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience will be invited to the oral examination.  Any evaluation will be based on the candidate's education and experience as related to the position.  Any examination will be to evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills for the position.  The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the above stated examination components and/or weights.  Should this be necessary, the candidates will be notified of the specific examination components and weights prior to the administration of any examination.  TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. The City of Glendale conforms with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.  The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the first test part so that a reasonable accommodation may be made. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.  In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Glendale requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.