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City of Fort Worth · 10 hours ago

Energy & Utilities Analyst

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. and is seeking an Energy & Utilities Analyst to support the Utility Administration Section of the General Services Division. The role involves managing utility operating expenses, franchise fee revenues, and ensuring compliance with energy-related regulations through analytical support and strategic reporting.

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Responsibilities

Review, reconcile, validate, process, and audit all high-volume utility expense invoices (electricity and natural gas) for City facilities, ensuring strict adherence to contractual rates, negotiated tariffs, and proper regulatory application
Conduct in-depth auditing of TDSP (Transmission and Distribution Service Provider) charges, fees, and surcharges to actively identify billing errors, non-compliance, and strategic cost recovery opportunities
Develop, maintain, and utilize sophisticated databases to aggregate and analyze large data sets of City-wide energy utilization and expenditure and collect, analyze, and manage energy consumption data for all municipal assets using professional energy management software (e.g., ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager)
Prepare complex analytical reports that interpret energy utilization, communicate performance metrics and savings, and make clear recommendations for budgetary, fiscal, or operational concerns
Track, interpret, and disseminate information on new and existing energy-related laws, codes, and utility tariff changes
Provide critical analytical assistance and resolving administrative or operational problems related to utility management for City departments, including coordinating all requests for utility service connections and disconnections
Apply advanced knowledge of the Texas Local Government Code (TLGC), utility rights-of-way, and franchise fee agreements to rigorously audit, validate, and assist management in resolving complex discrepancies concerning revenue streams from utility service providers (Electric, Gas, Telecom)
Ensure comprehensive City and utility compliance with all rules and regulations established by regulatory bodies concerning Electric, Natural Gas, Telecom, and Cable Providers

Qualification

Energy ManagementUtility Expense ManagementData AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceMS ExcelMS AccessProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in energy engineering, energy management, engineering technology, business administration, public administration or a related field
Four years (4) of experience in general and/or municipal facility management dealing with utility expenses & budgeting, building systems & operations, asset management, and other areas related to these duties
Valid Texas driver's license

Preferred

Working knowledge of State regulatory compliance, including the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 16, Public Utility Commission of Texas and Texas Railroad Commission utility service standards, operations, rules, and regulations
Familiarity with utility tariff structures and rate-making processes is essential
Experience with Right-of-Way (ROW) administration, access line reporting, and calculating franchise fees in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 283 and Utilities Code Chapter 66
Proficiency in using MS Excel and MS Access to combine, analyze, and generate reports from large, multi-source datasets
Proven ability to prioritize complex work, conduct thorough file research, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, while maintaining strong attention to detail

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Pension Plan
Professional Development Opportunities
And much more

Company

City of Fort Worth

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City of Fort Worth is the local Government authority.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Courtney August
Human Resources Business Partner
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Garry Brandenburg
Chief Safety Officer, Transportation & Public Works / City of Fort Worth, TX
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