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City of Mesa · 3 months ago

Energy Resources Program Manager

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

The City of Mesa is seeking an Energy Resources Program Manager to oversee the management of energy resources including electric and natural gas. The role involves coordinating energy resource plans, negotiating contracts, and supervising staff while providing strategic direction and analysis to support utility management initiatives.

Responsibilities

Providing management oversight and direction to professional staff regarding: (1) the coordination and administration of energy resources’ (electric and/or natural gas) plans, the forecasting and acquisition of energy resources, and the negotiation of energy resource contracts; (2) the coordination and administration of the utility business development area activities including new business opportunities and customer relations; and (3) the coordination and administration of the natural gas utility and electric utility distribution system planning area activities including the development of periodic operational plans

Maintains an active liaison with all organizations having energy resource related interests and provides advice to the Energy Resources Department and City management regarding energy resource policy matters

Provides management oversight and direction regarding the analysis of data, preparation of reports and plans, and the maintenance of energy management records in support of these functions; and oversees the provision of data, analysis, and support for utility management initiatives such as costs of service and rate design studies, budget preparation, and strategic planning

Providing management oversight and direction on: researching, preparing, and implementing policy recommendations relating to energy resources issues as directed by upper management level staff; maintaining awareness of legislative and regulatory initiatives that may have significant impacts on Mesa's energy resources; playing a lead role in negotiating energy resource related agreements and contracts with outside parties; and advocating on behalf of the City's interests as directed at meetings with energy resources agencies

Supervises professional, clerical, and/or paraprofessional staff

Responsible for the performance of related work as required

Qualification

Energy resource managementNegotiation of contractsResource planningBudgetingTransmission system planningEnergy marketingNatural gas pipelinesStrategic planningData analysisLeadership

Required

Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, Environmental, Law, or related field

Seven or more years of experience in and knowledge of energy resource management, including responsibility and experience in more than one of the following areas: resource/generation dispatch, energy marketing, budgeting, transmission system planning and operations, natural gas interstate pipelines, resource planning, and procurement and acquisition of energy resources, including negotiation of energy resources contracts

Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date

Preferred

Graduation from an accredited college or university with Master's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental, Economics, Finance, Business, Law, or a related field