What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Analyst position at City of Alameda?
Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) is currently looking to fill one (1) full-time Utility Analyst position to support the Customer Resources Department.
About Alameda Municipal Power
In 1887, the City of Alameda paid $20,000 for the installations of 13 streetlights and a 90-kW generating station to power them. And with that, the oldest public electric utility west of the Mississippi was created.
Today, the City of Alameda is still in the power business and still a trendsetter. Now known as Alameda Municipal Power (AMP), we have survived over a century and a quarter of utility mergers that created behemoths in other places.
AMP has provided safe reliable power at lower rates without sacrificing service to power our community. We maintain local control so that we can re-invest in the island and provide value to enrich our lives, businesses, and the community.
We've seen a lot of change in 130 years, but through it all there's been one constant: We're as committed today to delivering safe and reliable electricity to the residents and businesses of Alameda as we were in 1887. We'll continue to invest in new and improved ways of doing business to manage costs, improve our service, and improve the environment.
About the Position
Under general supervision, the Utility Analyst provides management assistance by planning, coordinating and directing operating programs, administrative studies and special projects and performs other related work as required.
Typical duties of this position would include:
- Business and financial analysis
- Develops various comparison reports, in cooperation with city departments and AMP divisions, and makes recommendations to improve processes, cost management, productivity, and maximize efficiency to meet the utility’s asset management and work plan
- Assists with preparation and implementation of utility contracts
- Assists management staff with program support including budget tracking and quality control
- Manages and tracks purchase orders, vendor payments and contract requirements
- Performs other Customer Resources Department related work as assigned
BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT
For a comprehensive list of benefits, see the Benefit Matrix here
- Four-day, 36-hour work week (typically Monday through Thursday)
- CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution; New Members 2% @ 62 formula, 8.25% contribution.
- Medical: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available, with a generous City contribution towards medical premiums.
- Dental: Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents.
- Vacation: Starting with 75 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
- Management Incentive Leave: 27 hours of management leave per fiscal year.
- Holidays: 11 City Holidays
- Floating Holidays: 3.5 days
- Sick Leave: 90 hours annually; unused sick leave is converted to service credit at retirement.
- Deferred Compensation: Up to 1% 457(b) matching City contribution after 1 year of continuous service.
Positions allocated to this class perform responsible administrative and budget research and analyses and provide recommendations. They are expected to perform analytical work requiring knowledge of administrative principles and analytical practices. Work in the class is distinguished from that of lower classes in that it involves full responsibility for various staff and project functions.
- Assists with planning, organizing, and implementing various utility projects, programs, and services involving diverse administrative operations.
- Develops various comparison reports, in cooperation with city departments and AMP divisions, and makes recommendations to improve cost management, improve productivity, and maximize efficiency to meet the utility’s asset management and work plan.
- Assists with utility asset management and work plan forecasting, resource allocation, and scheduling.
- Assists with planning, organizing, and implementing AMP’s Emergency Management Plan, safety, and NERC compliance initiatives.
- Notifies utility management of gaps between work schedule and work completion.
- Facilitates and documents weekly meetings, including work scheduling, reliability, and outage management.
- Assists with preparation and implementation of utility contracts.
- Assists management staff estimate, monitor, and analyze construction unit costs based on work completion and with preparation of utility cost budgets.
- Monitors and analyzes utility costs versus budgets, reviews timecards to ensure proper cost accounting, and helps coordinate budget transfers as needed.
- Prepares administrative, statistical, and narrative reports and makes presentations.
- May assist in budget preparation and administration.
- May administer various staff functions of the department.
- May administer or manage specific projects, programs, and or services.
- May supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
Education/Experience
Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in mathematics, engineering, computer science, business administration, economics, law or related field.
Experience: Two years of full-time professional work experience utilizing a personal computer with spreadsheet or other software applications, municipal governmental administrative experience involving the analysis of administrative concerns and the development of policies and procedures.
Knowledge
Knowledge of mathematical relationships including college level algebra; budgeting and accounting principles; economic theory; basic principles of utility supply management, power operations planning and scheduling; application of spreadsheet and/or other software; principles of public and business administration including organization, personnel and fiscal management; statistical concepts and methods and general analytical procedures.
Ability
Ability to effectively administer assigned programs; perform both complex and routine administrative work with speed and accuracy; interpret and apply established City policies, procedures and codes; establish and maintain accurate records; plan, administer and evaluate work programs; interpret and analyze information; draw valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; prepare studies and reports concerning complex matters; write grant proposals; set priorities, meet deadlines and make sound decisions; establish and maintain accurate records; maintain level of knowledge required for satisfactory job performance; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public and supervise; train and evaluate assigned staff.
SELECTION PROCESS:
It is important that both the application on and questionnaire are completed thoroughly and accurately. The examination process may test for, but is not limited to, the essential knowledge and abilities listed in the job specification and announcement and will be designed to provide a comprehensive review of each candidate's technical knowledge and overall suitability for the position. Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date, time, and location of examinations approximately two weeks in advance. If applicants have not received written notice at least one week prior to the tentative test date listed in the flyer, they should contact the City of Alameda Human Resources Department at (510) 747-4900.
Candidates passing all components of the examination process will be placed on an Eligible List. A list of names is certified to the department(s) having vacancies based on the type of examination conducted pursuant to the provision of the City's Civil Service Rules. Final selection will be made from the Eligible List by the Department Head subject to approval by the City Manager. The Department Head may utilize additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision. Placement on an Eligible List does not guarantee employment. Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted which may include a credit check and background. The selection process may be evaluated and revised based on the number of qualified applicants. Federal law requires that prior to employment, you must furnish proof of your identity and eligibility for employment in the United States, as required by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
E-VERIFY:
The City of Alameda utilizes the Federal government's E-Verify program and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization, which includes showing a valid United States Social Security card at the time of hire (photocopies not accepted).
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE CREDIT:
A job applicant qualifies as a veteran if honorably discharged from active military, reservist, or National Guard duty of at least 18 consecutive months within the past five (5) years of the date of application. In case of discharge attributable to service-connected injuries or illnesses, the 18 months active duty requirement need not be fulfilled. An applicant claiming veteran's preference credit must attach to their application, a legible copy of their DD-214 verifying the type of discharge and date(s) of active service. NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The In compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, the City of Alameda will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department | 1-510-747-4900 | hr@alamedaca.gov | 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Rm. 290, Alameda, 94501. Requests can be made via email, phone, or in writing via U.S. mail.
The In compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, the City of Alameda will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department | 1-510-747-4900 | hr@alamedaca.gov | 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Rm. 290, Alameda, 94501. Requests can be made via email, phone, or in writing via U.S. mail.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Salary : $94,727 - $115,142
