What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integrated Resources Planner I/II position at City of Anaheim, CA?
Description
Integrated Resources Planner I
$100,729.00 to $151,093.00 Annually
Integrated Resources Planner II
$116,606.00 - 174,910.00 Annually
The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department is seeking two (2) Integrated Resources Planners I/II to join our Integrated Resources Division to perform a variety of professional level duties and responsibilities within Power Supply Operations. Candidates must have the ability to schedule energy, develop load forecasts and purchase/sell wholesale power with the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). The ideal candidates will work closely with various levels of the organization on matters concerning the City of Anaheim's power supply portfolio; Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, energy-related technical knowledge, and energy-related program development skills.The Integrated Resources Planner performs a variety of professional level duties and responsibilities in the day-ahead scheduling, forecasting and planning of the electric utility's energy portfolio. Key tasks include coordinating, forecasting, scheduling and accounting for utility power generation and transmission according to system demands; and to monitor, purchase, and sell power resources on a real-time basis to and from other utilities. Integrated Resources Planners may negotiate and administer bulk power contracts; plan, develop, and implement advanced technologies including renewable energy resources, energy storage systems, demand side management programs, and alternative fuel programs; and coordinates the development and implementation of such programs/projects in accordance with the Department's integrated resources objectives.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Integrated Resources Planner I - This is the entry level in the Integrated Resources Planner series. This class is distinguished from the Integrated Resources Planner II by the performance of more routine tasks and duties assigned to the employees within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Advancement to the "II" level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the full range of assigned duties and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.
Integrated Resources Planner II - This is the full journey level class in the Integrated Resources Planner series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Integrated Resources Planner I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class series are generally filled by advancement from the “I” level, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience. Advancement to the “II” level is based on management judgment that validates the performance of
Please note: The Public Utilities Department has sole discretion to appoint at either level. The two classes are distinguished by the level of experience required. A candidate’s level of qualifications, consideration will be given at the appropriate level.
Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
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- Evaluate the City's existing bulk power resources for cost effectiveness and efficiency; identify sources and analyze future bulk power supply requirements.
- Recommend and develop modifications to utility rules and regulatory and legislative documents.
- Participate in the identification of power resource needs and recommend the most economical and reliable resources.
- Prepare, file and respond to inquiries on regulatory reports and documents; provide oral and written responses, as required in support of federal, regional, or state compliance requirements.
- Forecast the City's power requirements using historical and real time data; schedule generation and transmission resources with the CAISO, generators, suppliers, and other utilities to determine the City's hourly resource capabilities and compare to projected system load.
- Monitor system conditions and negotiate terms for purchase and sale of energy from other utilities; confirm power schedules with other utilities and implement contract provisions; verify and validate scheduling data.
- Identify scheduling problems, develop alternative resource plans, and implement corrective actions immediately.
- Prepare procedures and guidelines for power scheduling to ensure economical and demand requirements.
- Communicate system conditions and outage information to department staff, CAISO, and other utilities.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Integrated Resources Planner I
Experience and Education: An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
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Integrated Resources Planner II
Experience and Education Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in the procurement and administration of bulk power contracts, engineering and/or project management, and/or forecasting, analysis of integrated resources, electric load dispatching, scheduling, and transmission scheduling, supplemented by a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, economics, engineering, accounting, or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
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Supplemental Information
License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION
Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To view the current benefits summary, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/30970/Benefits-Summary-Full-Time
For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: www.myanaheimbenefits.com
RETIREMENT BENEFITS – The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
Note: Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.
To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/4783/CalPERS-Rates
Salary : $100,729 - $151,093
