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The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of Utilities Power Scheduler/Trader to fill one (1) vacancy in the Power Generation Division.The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Under general supervision, a Utilities Power Scheduler/Trader will forecast and monitor short term system load requirements and meet these demands by economic utilization of power resources; will purchase and market electric energy within contractual guidelines; and will do related work as required.
Work Performed
- Prepare and issue daily, monthly and annual load schedules to meet system requirements.
- Forecast near term system requirements.
- Dispatch system power resources economically.
- Arrange for and pre-schedule power load requirements with other resource agencies.
- Verify all system loads delivered from other resource agencies.
- Initiate Electric Peak sharing programs to maximize savings for Utility customers.
- Maintain records, prepare electric load production and financial reports in monitoring system loads, and verify costs of power delivered by various suppliers.
- May write or participate in the writing of computer programs for forecasting, scheduling and costing electrical power system requirements.
Qualifications
Experience: One year of experience in generation dispatch, power trading or power and transmission scheduling. Knowledge of power system operation, power system forecasting, power scheduling techniques, energy accounting and operation and use of scheduling computer systems is highly desirable.
OPTION II:
Experience: Three years of experience in generation dispatch, power trading or power and transmission scheduling. Knowledge of power system operation, power system forecasting, power scheduling techniques, energy accounting and operation and use of scheduling computer systems is highly desirable.
OPTION III:
Experience: Five years of experience in generation dispatch, power trading or power and transmission scheduling. Knowledge of power system operation, power system forecasting, power scheduling techniques, energy accounting and operation and use of scheduling computer systems is highly desirable.
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
- Ability to work rotating shifts.
- Experience in power system operation, power system forecasting, power scheduling techniques, energy accounting and operation and use of scheduling computer systems.
- Experience with California Independent System Operator (CAISO) energy markets, Market Redesign & Technology Upgrade (MRTU), Energy Imbalance Market (EIM), or similar Independent System Operator (ISO).
- Experience in bilateral trading and negotiation in the Western interconnection, including NERC tagging, resource optimization and purchase of transmission
Selection Process
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide). (Download PDF reader)
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
- An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
- An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
