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Under limited supervision responsible for management of wholesale energy market functions including energy marketing and dispatching, market systems development and implementation, wholesale market analysis and load forecasting, fuel procurement and risk management for Austin Energy

Job Description:

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for managing a staff consisting of professional, technical, and administrative employees.

• Responsible for delivering reliable wholesale energy supplies to Austin Energy at competitive prices

• Implement, monitor and evaluate complex programs including but not limited to: generation dispatch, QSE operations, wholesale energy market analysis, energy risk management, fuel procurement and energy supply and sales.

• Manage sections that may include energy marketing and dispatching, market systems development and implementation, wholesale market analysis and load forecasting, fuel procurement and risk management including forecasting, hedging, trading and performance monitoring.

• Manage systems development, implementation and integration for ERCOT settlement, market operations, load forecasting and power operations systems

• Manage analysis and forecasting of electric power, natural gas, coal and related commodity prices and market trends, in the Texas and U.S. markets

• Manage the development and implementation of wholesale energy supply. marketing and operating strategies.

• Responsible for O&M and capital budgets, work plans and achievement of objectives.

• Manage staff participation in the ERCOT market design and development process.

• Represent the City of Austin and Austin Energy interests to boards, commissions, councils.

• Serve as Director, Energy Market and Operations in their absence.

• Responsible for crucial decisions with significant financial impact on multi-million dollar budgets.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of wholesale fuel and electric markets and evolving industry and regulatory developments, both nationally and in Texas

• Knowledge of Austin Energy's wholesale fuel and energy requirements

• Knowledge of the impacts of recent deregulation trends in the fuel and energy markets

• Knowledge of utility financial practices, including budget preparation, financial, regulatory and managerial accounting practices

• Knowledge of systems used to forecast, evaluate and transact business in the wholesale fuel and energy markets

• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances governing fuel and energy markets.

• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.

• Skill in planning, organizing, and managing multiple complex projects concurrently

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

• Skill in handling conflict resolution

• Skill in using computers and related software applications.

• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

• Ability to train others.

• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years experience in a related field, two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NERC BI or RC Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months

• Experience in developing market strategies that optimize varying assets in power portfolios.

• Experience with hedging philosophies that meet the needs of public power entities.

• Experience collaborating with energy traders and market analysts to gain consensus on risk management strategies.

• Experience in managing and negotiating power contracts.

• Knowledge of Day Ahead (DA) and Fuel Supply timelines and markets. 

• Experience analyzing ERCOT's risk profile. Proficiency in developing a generation plan to mitigate this risk and procuring sufficient natural gas to execute the plan. 

Notes to Candidate:

Under limited supervision, the Energy Market Manager is responsible for the management of wholesale energy market functions including energy marketing and dispatching, market systems development and implementation, wholesale market analysis and load forecasting, fuel procurement, and risk management for Austin Energy. 

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Work Location: 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX 78723

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

May work evenings, weekends or holiday to support the 24-hour Utility operations.

Salary: Based on experience and approved City of Austin pay scales/ranges

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.

• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.

• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.

• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

This position requires a criminal background investigation.

NERC
This position will require a NERC Clearance.

ERCOT
This position requires the use of an ERCOT Digital Certificate (EDC) and therefore will require a Security Review to determine if the candidate meets all the requirements for issuance of the EDC.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.