Utilities Planning Manager

Utilities Planning Manager

The City of Colton has an immediate opening for a Utilities Planning Manager in the Electric Department. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP as the position may close at any time. First review of applications will be on October 9, 2025.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Utility Operations, plan, direct, supervise, and review the development of wholesale power supply resources; manage and participate in activities to the City's power resources; implements cost effective wholesale purchasing strategies; provides complex administrative, professional and technical support to the Assistant Director; and perform related work as assigned.

The Utilities Planning Manager is the professional classification responsible for leading the analysis of the Electric Utility resources, state, local, and federal reporting functions, renewable energy reporting functions, settlement activities, and electric utility accounting. This class is distinguished from the Utility Resource Analyst by its emphasis on electric utility resource power acquisition, financial planning for electric and legislative and regulatory analysis.

Exercises technical and functional supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.

Examples of essential functions include : assisting the Assistant Director in the development of criteria and assumptions for system resource planning and analyses; developing financial forecasts for the Electric Utility Department and tracks budgeted versus forecasted expenditures; developing strategies to reduce energy costs; performing market analysis and resources optimization; participating in ongoing stakeholder processes for various market initiatives; keeping abreast of development of state and federal level of legislative and regulatory topics; managing and planning wholesale and retail energy procurement services; participating in transaction analysis and CAISO settlement activities; reviewing and reconciling power bills, generation costs and energy deliveries; preparing and submitting compliance and regulatory reports; working with the conservation group; keeping abreast of different filings; managing the purchase / sale of Greenhouse Gas carbon allowances; managing the purchase / sell of Resources Adequacy and / or Renewable Energy Credits; assisting in the development, administration and monitoring of the Department budget; working with outside legal counsel and energy consultants; assisting in the development of short-term and long-term strategic plans; working closely with the Electric Engineering Division; assisting with coordination; gathering monthly load data; administering the electric utility rate study; preparing agenda items; supporting the City's participation; participating in the selection and training; supervising contract management; maintaining prompt and regular attendance; and performing other related duties.

Training and experience : Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, business, administration or finance. Five (5) years of directly related experience in resource planning, market operations, regulatory matters, financial analysis or electric utility accounting / systems / or transactions analysis. A valid California Class "C" Driver's License and acceptable driving record is required.

Knowledge of : principles and practices of utility resource procurement and administration; technology of resource planning, analysis and operation; operations and standard operating procedures of an Electric Utility program; load analysis and load forecasting techniques and principles; fundamentals of regulatory agencies and utility legislative proceedings; complex principles and practices of budget, accounting, rate setting and general financial issues of municipal Electric Utilities; principles and practices of budget administration; applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations; occupational hazards and standard safety practices; modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for basic report preparation and writing; methods and techniques for record keeping; proper English, spelling, and grammar; complex principles of statistics and mathematics.

Ability to : perform described duties and related tasks with minimal supervision and in a responsible and professional manner; perform and complete comprehensive assignments in an efficient and timely manner; interpret and evaluate results of calculations and analyses; courteously respond to community issues; prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports; make adjustments to standard operating procedures; apply applicable laws; communicate clearly; understand and follow instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Candidates with the most desired qualifications and that best meet the city's needs will be invited to participate in the Oral Board Interview process. Candidates successful in this process will have their names certified to an eligibility list. This list is valid for one (1) year.