Power Resources Specialist I, II, or III - DOE

Northern Wasco County PUD is seeking a Power Resources Specialist I, II or III to join our vibrant and growing utility. This  exempt, full-time position offers (40 hours per week).

The Power Resources Specialist works with a team responsible for implementing a number of diverse transmission and power planning related activities to serve customer load including: planning, soliciting, transacting, scheduling and settling wholesale power purchases for the District’s energy and power demands. Other duties include power market analytics and monitoring as well as the maintenance and updating of internal databases and software housing critical data for power resources. This role also assists with various state and federal compliance reporting requirements for the district and it’s owned hydroelectric projects, in addition to maintaining relationships with wholesale power sellers.

The specific job title and salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications .

Power Resources Specialist I Salary Range $97,702.64 - $132,185.92

Power Resources Specialist II Salary Range $109,021.00 - $147,499.00

Power Resources Specialist III Salary Range $122,06.86 - $165,153.34

Targeted first round of interviews to begin mid-August.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: We are proud to offer a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Generous PTO Accruals


• 11 Paid Holidays


• 100% employer-paid premium for Medical/Rx/Dental for individual and/or family coverage


• 100% employer-paid premium for vision coverage for individual and/or family coverage


• 100% employer-paid Basic Life Insurance 2X annual salary


• 401(k) 7.5% base + 7.5% match = 15% total possible employer contribution


• 457(b) 


• 100% Employer-paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability


• HRA VEBA


• Business Travel Insurance


• Voluntary benefits

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Analyzes hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and annual electric load and resource data to reconcile and prepare energy billing and settlements with energy suppliers, and counterparties. Assists in developing analytics for these activities and organizes data for various reconciliation reports.


• Initiates updates to and maintains load, resources and expense forecasting for budgeting and resource planning under the direction of Manager Policy and Rates, Planning Manager, and Operations Manager.


• Performs energy term product, preschedule and real-time schedule adjustments in coordination with large industrial customers, hydro operations staff and wholesale counterparties.


• Supports tracking, acquisition, and management of transmission inventory. Advocates for transmission policies that are beneficial to the District.


• Summarizes data by performing various calculations, comparing actual data to scheduled plans, and comparing current data to historical data.


• Assists in conducting technical studies and developing strategic and operational plans concerning electric resources.


• Enters, maintains and updates systems of record, databases, and software housing critical data for power resources analytics, monitoring and settlements.


• Maintains data on climate and Northwest hydroelectric system conditions, including precipitation, snowpack, weather statistics, and stream flow data for analysis by planning and operations staff.


• Attends various agency, organization, workshop meetings.


• Networks, develops and maintains relationships with potential sellers of wholesale power.


• Maintains accounting and for monitoring for compliance with ODEQ’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting, and ODOE’s Renewable Portfolio Standards, including transferring, and selling of renewable energy credits. Other regulatory compliance measures may also be added to this list.


• Prepares draft letters and memos for projects, studies, or governmental agencies including DOE/EIA surveys.


• Analyzes load/resource positions, researches, and prepares requests for proposals and offers for contract requirements for power purchases, power sales, transmission, and other related contracts.


• Maintains contract files associated with power purchases, power sales, transmission, and other related contracts.


• Demonstrates cultural competency through respectful, inclusive work habits and through the valuing and welcoming of cultural differences in all position responsibilities.


• Supports the District’s mission to serve our customers and foster a safe and positive work environment by personally exhibiting behavior that aligns with the District’s Core Values & Beliefs.


• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Functions:

• All PUD employees are expected to work outside of normal business hours when required during emergency restoration activities and to accomplish other special projects.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: PLEASE NOTE: This position requires the use of various tools/equipment that are related to performing the essential functions of this job.

• Knowledge of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) contracts for both Power and Transmission or comparable utility experience with other regional energy markets and organizations.


• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel, Word and database applications.


• Ability to present data and create visualizations that support decision-making processes in the District’s power resources department.


• Must demonstrate abilities to work both independently, and with the Power Resources team to complete work on strict scheduling deadlines.


• Proficiency with external data management systems, including query development and data analysis.


• Must possess excellent technical report writing and oral communication skills.


• Ability to learn new skills on proprietary information systems is essential.


• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.


• Strong skills in reading, writing, planning and organization.

Supervisory and/or Functional or Technical Responsibility or Oversight:

• No supervisory responsibilities


• Provides system and process training as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: Recommended Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications): Other combinations of education and/or experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do the work will also be considered.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or other scientific field preferred.


• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.


• One (1) to Five (5) years of relevant experience in energy analysis and accounting required.
  

Job Scope:

• Works on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment, analysis, and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.


• Must move quickly from problem definition to solutions or options. Identifies problem source, contributing factors, and alternatives before determining best course of action.


• Job duties are moderately varied. Order, priority, and work methods may be selected and adapted. Interprets policies, procedures, and guidelines.


• Must perform the duties of this position in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety regulations and protocols.


• Tasks and information relative to this position are of a confidential and/or sensitive nature requiring strict confidentiality and professional conduct.

Mental or Visual Demand: Concentrated mental and/or visual attention; the work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications; or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.

Working Conditions: The job is typically performed under very comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.

Physical Requirements:  Requirements are those consistent with normal office administrative or clerical positions such as sitting, standing, walking, keyboarding. May push up to 50lbs, and/or lift, pull, or carry up to 25lbs. 

This organization believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success.  That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.  Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not to limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified.  It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. Northern Wasco County PUD reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

**Northern Wasco County PUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer