Utility Resources Analyst

Utility Resources Analyst

The City of Colton Electric Department has an immediate opening for a Utility Resources Analyst. The City will close the recruitment when sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied, please submit your application ASAP. First review of applications will be on or around September 26, 2025.

Under the direction of the Utilities Planning Manager, performs administrative, technical, analytical, financial management, accounting, utility billing and related duties in budget and power resource administration; provide technical and analytical support in the City's resources contracts and agreements, participates in regulatory, legal, and project administration efforts to support real-time and day-ahead wholesale power market operations.

The Utility Resources Analyst is a journey level class responsible for the financial analysis and power resource administration of the electric utility operations. This class is distinguished from the Utilities Planning Manager by the full range of complex financial and analytical tasks associated with budget and power resource administration. Provides support and back up to the Utilities Planning Manager.

May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Prepare, analyze and submit monthly and annual financial reports and oversee the work of others in the preparation of reports and analysis including oversight of the electric utility budget.
• Preparation of monthly analysis of electric utility showing revenue by class, consumption by class and related statistics, including reconciliation of power bills, generation costs and energy deliveries.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Identify, support negotiation of, and assist in the evaluation of assigned contracts including demand side management, planning, purchase and sale, transmission purchase and sale and settlement agreements.
• Provide assistance with financial forecasts and track budget versus and expenditures.
• Support and assist City with utility industry federal, state, and local regulatory activities.
• Assist with modeling, analysis and growth forecasting of City load demand patterns and resource utilization incorporating financial impacts.
• Participate in the development of utility policies, resource planning, resource evaluation and development, and assist in the formulation of operating and management practices and procedures.
• Review departmental purchasing requisitions for completeness, accuracy, cost effectiveness and adherence to standards, codes, City policies and procedures, and availability of funding.
• Write and prepare reports, presentations, and various materials for Council meetings.
• Research, compile and analyze data for special projects and various reports.
• Prepare agreements, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, legal documents, and reports in accordance with City standards and procedures.
• Prepare and track capital work orders and fixed assets.
• Represent the division at professional forums and meetings.
• Establish good working relationships with outside agencies, consultants, regulatory bodies and professional trade associations.
• Train division, technical, and administrative support staff as necessary.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field.

AND Experience : Two years of directly related experience in governmental accounting and power resource planning, transactional analysis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Possession of a valid Class "C" State of California Driver License and a good driving record.

Knowledge of : Operations and standard operating procedures of an Electric Utility program. Contract principles, structure and purpose. Complex principles and practices of budget, accounting, rate structure management and general financial issues of a municipal Electric Utility. Basic electric system principles and theory, including integrated resource planning activities. Fundamental understanding of California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and the city with operations, obligations, and coordination of activities. Application, utilization and operation of power generation and transmission resources to economically and reliably serve electric system loads. Methods and techniques for basic report preparation and writing. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Principles of mathematics. Proper English, reading, writing, spelling and grammar.

Ability to : Analyze and interpret contracts and regulatory filings as to content and applicability and assist in the formation of recommended courses of action. Analyze a complex issue and develop and implement an appropriate response. Under direction, perform technical and economic analysis of resource options. Make adjustments to standard operating procedures as appropriate. Work independently. Apply applicable codes, laws, and regulations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and outside entities. Provide technical supervision and evaluate performance of lower level staff, when necessary.

Skill to : Effectively operate standard office equipment to include personal computers and applicable software. Effectively operate a motor vehicle on City streets.