Power Resources Specialist I/II (Customer Programs Division) - Energy Department
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The City of San José Energy Department seeks to fill one (1) full-time Power Resources Specialist I/II position in the Customer Programs Division.
The Power Resources Specialist I/II will be responsible for overseeing operations and helping to implement Distributed Energy Resources programs. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring existing and future programs are running efficiently by overseeing day to day operations and conducting regular analysis and reporting of program operation and performance.
The ideal candidate is skilled and highly motivated individual, with creative problem-solving abilities and strong data analytics skills. The position will be part of a fast-paced team, often working on multiple high-priority projects and short deadlines. Good judgment, initiative, and cooperation with other staff and outside stakeholders will be an asset to this position. The Customer Programs Division is responsible for the successful implementation of customer programs that align with San Jose Clean Energy’s programs priorities: reducing greenhouse gas emissions and peak demand, improving affordability, and increasing equitable access to clean energy technologies. Reporting to the Senior Decarbonization Programs Specialist for Distributed Energy Resources, this position will also support several analytical functions related to customer rates and electricity usage.? The ideal candidate should have experience designing, implementing, and/or evaluating customer programs, using advanced Excel formulas for data analytics, working with programing languages like Python to achieve basic automations, and using software like Power BI or Salesforce to develop dashboards.
Typical duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:
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Support division with analysis of financial and greenhouse gas emission impacts of new program offerings
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Support centralizing programs data onto a single platform and run queries to extract customer and programs data as needed
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Support automation and visualization of data for seamless reporting and regular tracking, including developing data dashboards and Python scripts that improve efficiency.
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Support cost-benefit analysis of existing and potential new SJCE programs
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Assist in the operations and reporting of SJCE’s Solar Access program, in accordance with regulatory requirements. (Solar Access is a disadvantaged community green tariff program that provides a 20% electricity bill discount and 100% solar energy to more than 800 low-income customers in pollution-burdened neighborhoods.)
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Assist in the implementation and growth of SJCE’s demand response program Peak Rewards, including coordination with SJCE’s implementer.
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Assist in the design and implementation of future programs to encourage customers to adopt battery storage, solar, and other distributed energy resources.
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Help develop and implement innovative campaigns to grow program participation and expand program offerings to new areas of the City.
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Help develop and monitor progress towards indicators to measure program effectiveness.
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Assist with program compliance requirements and reporting.
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Help develop tools and processes to analyze the impact of alternative rate structures (ex. new time of use variants, low-income discounts, etc.)
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Analyze customer electricity usage and impact of programs and cost options.
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Respond to customer inquiries and interface with and support call center and billion operations contractor
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Provide quantitative analysis support for City Council and the Climate Advisory Commission
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Perform other related duties as required.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Power Resources Specialist I
Education: 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 to utility business.
Experience: None
Power Resources Specialist II
Education: 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 to utility business.
Experience: One (1) year of experience in energy resources operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations.
Valid California Driver’s License may be required.
Form 700 Requirement
This position required a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions.
You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.
THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION, REQUIRING PART OF THE WORK WEEK TO BE ONSITE IN THE DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE
OFFICE. The hybrid work schedule may change due to the department’s business needs in the future.
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Salary Information
Power Resources Specialist I: $103,477.92 – $126,104.16
Power Resources Specialist II: $112,607.04 - $137,198.88
This range includes an approximate five (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual pay shall be determined by the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application, 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.
To be considered for this vacancy, candidates must answer all job-specific questions and complete all sections in the on- line application (including education and work experience); otherwise, applications 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 Jessica Delgado via email at [email protected].
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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.
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
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.
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