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San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José's local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José's Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility.

San José Clean Energy serves more than 350,000 customers and has a peak load of almost 1 GW. SJCE is responsible for purchasing over 4,500 GWh of electricity annually and has an annual operating budget of over $300 million. Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. Joining our team means that you will be making a big impact and in the forefront in the fight against climate change. SJCE plays an important role in meeting San José's ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing Climate Smart San José, the City's climate action plan.

SJCE centers equity in its drive to provide clean, renewable energy at competitive rates and provide local benefits. Since inception, SJCE has sprinted ahead to now provide 60% renewable and 95% carbon-free energy in our base product and has contracted to add over 1GW of new solar, wind, and battery storage to the grid. SJCE's low carbon energy supply is foundational as we work to meet the electrification goals outlined in Climate Smart San José. For more information about San José Clean Energy, please visit: www.sanjosecleanenergy.org .

The department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Senior Power Resources Specialist position to support the Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division.

This position is part of an exciting fast-paced team responsible for mitigating risks and managing a power portfolio comprised of hundreds of MegaWatts of renewable energy projects.

The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:
 

• Manage and lead the administration of power purchase agreements (herein, referred as "power supply agreements"), including monitoring and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Review, understand and interpret power supply agreements; Develop and implement processes to ensure the power supply agreements are managed and settled timely, accurately, efficiently and in compliance with the contracted terms.
• Prepare, review and verify the accuracy of power supply settlement statements and invoices from counterparty power supply agreements and CAISO.
• Review and verify accuracy of the power supply prepayment transaction related invoices and ensure timely settlement.
• Interpret, analyze, communicate and resolve issues that arise during contract administration and manage the dispute resolution process with counterparties and CAISO in co-ordination with the Power Scheduling Agent.
• Develop procedures for invoice verification and oversight over settlement support functions.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties during negotiations and execution of power supply agreements and advise on implications to settlements process.
• Lead the development of analytics to validate settlements, measure contract performance and compliance.
• Responsible for driving process improvements in contract management.
• Responsible for ensuring RCA Staff team maintains an understanding of existing and new regulatory laws related to California energy markets that could impact power procurement.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to staff as needed.
• Understand SJCE Risk Management Policy and Regulations and application of relevant provisions for contract administration.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned.

The Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division is responsible for providing independent oversight of the risks in transacting for energy products and services as well as ensuring compliance with adopted risk management policies and procedures. This unit provides strategic support to facilitate the development and execution of various power supply agreements, and also manages the contracts administration and settlements function.

San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José's local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José's Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility.

San José Clean Energy serves more than 350,000 customers and has a peak load of almost 1 GW. SJCE is responsible for purchasing over 4,500 GWh of electricity annually and has an annual operating budget of over $300 million. Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. Joining our team means that you will be making a big impact and in the forefront in the fight against climate change. SJCE plays an important role in meeting San José's ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing Climate Smart San José, the City's climate action plan.

SJCE centers equity in its drive to provide clean, renewable energy at competitive rates and provide local benefits. Since inception, SJCE has sprinted ahead to now provide 60% renewable and 95% carbon-free energy in our base product and has contracted to add over 550 MW of new solar, wind, and battery storage to the grid. SJCE's low carbon energy supply is foundational as we work to meet the electrification goals outlined in Climate Smart San José. For more information about San José Clean Energy, please visit: www.sanjosecleanenergy.org .SJCE is administered by the City of San Jose's Energy Department. This Department is seeking to fill one full-time Senior Power Resources Specialist position for the Regulatory Compliance and Policy Division. This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Regulatory Compliance and Policy and will provide technical analysis, identify and evaluate the potential business impacts to SJCE from proposed regulatory and legislative changes and provide expert public representation of SJCE. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience in working for, or on proceedings/initiatives from, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Energy Commission (CEC), and/or the California Independent System Operator (CAISO).

The Senior Power Resources Specialist will be responsible for overseeing a variety of regulatory compliance filings, engaging in complex electric regulatory proceedings, collaborating closely with external partners, and/or effectively advocating for SJCE's interests at the CPUC, the CEC, and/or the CAISO.

Typical duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and submit timely and accurate regulatory compliance filings with public agencies.
• Manage and prepare technical comments, data requests, written responses, and/or position papers, related to a variety of regulatory proceedings.
• Keep abreast of key California regulatory issues affecting SJCE by attending conferences, fostering internal and external relationships, and following industry developments.
• Monitor, review, analyze, and summarize regulatory filings, proposals, and proceedings that could impact SJCE and its customers. Communicate clearly the results of the analysis and possible impacts.
• Coordinate with technical experts and external regulatory counsel to develop effective and persuasive communications for submission to the CPUC, CEC, CAISO, California Legislature, and/or any other legal or regulatory body as required.
• Collaborate with and build contacts with other SJCE Divisions, City Departments, trade organizations, policy representatives, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures compliance with policy directives, federal and state laws, rules and regulations, and local codes and standards; provides recommendations and assists in the coordination of organizational processes and policy revisions.
• Serves as a resource and may provide guidance to contractors and consultants.
• Other duties as assigned.

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION, REQUIRING PART OF THE WORK WEEK TO BE ONSITE IN THE DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE OFFICE. The hybrid work schedule may change due to the department's business needs in the future.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Salary Information
Senior Power Sources Specialist: $135,211.44 - $165,634.56
This range includes an approximate five (%5) ongoing pensionable pay. Actual pay shall be determined by the candidate's qualifications and experience.

The position may be filled at either the Building Maintenance Technician I ($25.5464 - $34.2345 per hour) or at Building Maintenance Technician II ($28.2260 - $37.8255 per hour), based on candidate qualifications and experience.

 

Highlights:

1. Enjoyable blend of field and office work
2. Work in a proactive and collaborative environment that fosters creativity and innovative thinking
3. Embrace a flexible work-life balance with our 9/80 schedule

 

The City of Thousand Oaks is pleased to offer an opportunity to join the Facilities Division as a Building Maintenance Technician!

We are seeking a customer-focused, accountable, and results-oriented individual to conduct a variety of skilled building maintenance duties with competence and professionalism.  

 

Primary responsibilities:

• Perform repair and maintenance of City buildings, facilities, and grounds (plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, remodeling, painting, and a variety of craft work)
• Inspect and perform necessary repairs at assigned facilities for compliance with safety standards
• Install and repair piping for water and air conditioning lines
• Perform rough and finish carpentry for signs, decks, fences, gates, and related items
• Perform electrical repairs (replacing outlets, switches, lighting, and ballasts)
• Build and repair interior cabinetry (counters, cabinets, and shelves)
• Refinish furniture including stripping, staining, and varnishing
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces, equipment, and buildings; operate spray equipment and manual tools
• Perform concrete repairs; set rebar, pour, and finish concrete
• Install and repair flooring, baseboards, hardware, locks, and doors
• Complete routine documentation such as work orders, timesheets, credit card documentation, and incident reports
• Performs related duties as assigned

 

Note: This position is 100% on-site.  Work Schedule – 9/80 (Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with alternating Mondays off).  The position requires performing after-hours emergency work on an “as needed” basis and on-call duties which are rotated between staff.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Facilities Supervisor 

 

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video: 

Welcome Brochure 

City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video

 

 

For more detailed information regarding the minimum qualifications and essential functions of the position, please review the Facilities Supervisor job description.

The Public Works Services Department invites you to apply for the position of Public Works Superintendent (Fleet & Facilities Services).  

THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Assistant Public Works Director, the superintendent will direct the work activities of the Fleet and Facilities operating function in the Public Works Services Department.  The Fleet and Facilities Services Superintendent will have the ability to provide direct and indirect supervision of supervisory, technical, and office personnel including select, supervise, train and evaluate subordinates, including equitable execution of the disciplinary procedures. The Superintendent  will develop and implement goals, objectives policies, and priorities; plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate operations, programs and assigned projects; approve and direct implementation of specific activities, projects, plans and procedures prepared by staff; provide instructions in proper work procedures, resolve work problems, interpret administrative policies, and determine the best approach to accomplish work objectives.; plan, prepare, monitor division budget; requisition supplies and equipment as needed; coordinate activities with other City departments and divisions and with outside agencies.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

Position Highlights:

1. Diverse range of responsibilities to gain valuable skills and experience across various areas of municipal practice, including litigation.
2. Hybrid remote office work schedule
3. Highly competitive salary and benefits package

 

The position may be filled at either the Deputy City Attorney level ($144,768 - $217,153 annually) or at the Assistant City Attorney level ($166,408 - $249,612 annually), based on candidate qualifications and experience.

 

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking a Deputy/Assistant City Attorney (DOE) to join our team!  This position supports the City Attorney’s Office in achieving long-term goals and outcomes through sound legal counsel and is responsible for protecting the legal interests and assets of the City with the highest level of professionalism, ethics, and dedication to serve the City of Thousand Oaks for the benefit of its citizens. 

The Deputy/Assistant City Attorney must be able to communicate with impact, possess excellent interpersonal skills, cultivate productive working relationships, possess a strong client support focus, and provide expert legal counsel on a wide variety of complex legal matters.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform all phases of pretrial, trial, and appellate work; develop strategy, prepare briefs, draft pleadings, motions, and arguments, and conduct discovery and depositions in preparation for the presentation of the City’s case; file motions and briefs.
• Conduct research, provide legal opinions and advice, investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex legal matters on a wide variety of issues; draft legal documents such as contracts, resolutions, and ordinances.
• Attend meetings of and provide advice to the City’s official boards and commissions as requested by the City Attorney; represent the City in administrative hearings and negotiations
• Monitor and prepare comments on proposed federal and state legislation and regulations; recommend changes in City policies and practices to comply with legal requirements.
• Conduct legal review of all claims filed against the City.
• Provide staff assistance to the City Attorney; complete special projects as assigned.
• Maintain effective relationships with a variety of community organizations, groups, and individuals to promote positive public relations; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

The City of Foster City is looking for a Building Maintenance Worker I who is able to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on municipal buildings, facilities, and equipment in the Building Maintenance Division. This position performs routine and standardized tasks and duties such as plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical activities.

Education and Training Guidelines
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A typical way would be:

Education: Completion of the twelfth grade or the equivalent, supplemented by specialized training in maintenance, construction, or facilities maintenance.

Experience: One (1) year of full time experience in general maintenance, construction, or facilities maintenance.

Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Based upon a review of employment applications received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner.

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview. The Building Maintenance Manager will make the hiring decision.

Expected Dates for Examinations (subject to change):
Oral Panel Interview: Week of April 29 (tentatively)
Department Interview: May 2024 (exact date TBD)

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Foster City reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.

Please note that this is a flexibly staffed position intended to be filled at the entry level Building Maintenance Worker I position. The higher level Building Maintenance Worker II position may be offered at management's discretion. 

The position is responsible for the performance of both the day-to-day power settlements among NCPA members, Western, California, and Federal electricity markets, local balancing authority area operators (CAISO, BANC, EIM), as well as settlement activities associated with NCPA Power Management’s Service Customers. Other responsibilities include tracking and meter data management validation duties, GHG (Greenhouse Gas) monitoring and analysis, analysis and testing associated with new CAISO market initiatives, and comprehensive analytic or technical studies, as required, including proceedings before state and federal regulatory agencies and public officials. This is a full journey-level position capable of performing all the duties and responsibilities of the Settlements Analyst I. Performs the full range of duties as assigned, receiving only occasional instruction, training, or assistance as new or unusual situations arise. Additionally, incumbents perform a variety of assigned complex technical and professional work in the areas of power accounts settlements, budgeting, systems development, and audit. Incumbents also provide technical analysis and assistance to staff, Members, contractual participants, and others, as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position requires that the incumbent report for work on time and maintain satisfactory attendance in accordance with Agency policy; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives to meetings and appointments on time; Performs special assignments as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities:
Provides technical advice, functional instruction, and guidance to less experienced Power Settlement staff as needed. Trains new Power Settlements Analysts and cross trains as roles evolve. Recommends personnel actions. Prepares and presents training/tutorials on All Resources Bill, Pre-Bill process, Power Settlement processes overall, and various other topics, as needed, in person or via webinars (s) to NCPA Members and Project Participant staff.

Serves as subject matter expert, working with Information Services, on Power Settlements application requirements, such as All Resources Bill enhancements, and testing system enhancements in development.

Implements and operates complicated power settlements systems. Prepares complex analytical reports and supporting documentation.

Provides analysis, integration, and implementation of new energy market initiatives and/or customers/Scheduling Coordination accounts (e.g., ISO, Western Energy Imbalance Market (“EIM”), renewable generating resources, Community Choice Energy/Aggregators (“CCE”).

Monitors settlements associated with Renewable Energy Credits and acts as or provides support to NCPA’s Qualified Reporting Entity representative; registers credits on the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System (“WREGIS”) or its successor.

Monitors settlements functions of Western capacity and energy allocations, market purchases and sales, Pool transmission activity, and other transactions as they occur; Prepares or reviews power settlement transactions for proper budget classification.

Conducts special studies requiring complex, voluminous, and detailed analysis of power costs and revenues. Recommends operational changes that provide better value to Members and Participants.

Coordinates and participates in the development, analysis, and monitoring of the Agency's power supply budgets. Acts as power settlements representative to other department managers and supervisors in regard to cost summary and budgetary reports.

Assists with the implementation of systems, policies, and procedures and special projects requiring highly technical study and analyses. Recommends changes or modifications to methods or systems as applicable.

Assists with formal budget and other presentations to upper management and the governing body.
Performs special assignments for the Power Settlements Supervisor or others as assigned, including preparation of testimony and exhibits for presentation before state and national regulatory proceedings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university with an emphasis on quantitative analysis, plus four (4) years of prior experience as a Power Settlements Analyst I or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 
Knowledge:
Knowledge of California Independent System Operator settlements procedures for tariff services and Metered Subsystem services; NCPA settlements procedures for scheduling coordinator services and the ten-member power pool; California Energy Imbalance Markets; NCPA’s Western (WAPA) contracts
California’s Green House Gas rules; CARB renewable energy credits; Knowledge of NCPA settlements procedures for scheduling coordinator services and the ten-member power pool.

Abilities:
Ability to retrieve detailed records and summary-level data from NCPA’s Oracle database systems through the use of Structured Query Language (“SQL”) statements in proprietary software (e.g., SAS, Toad, SQL Developer, Oracle Database Connection [“ODBC”]) and process through proprietary or open-source software programming applications (e.g., SAS, Visual Basic for Applications [“VBA”], R, Python, Excel workbooks); Ability to read, analyze, and interpret CAISO tariff, NCPA operating agreements, and contracts, standard industry power purchase agreements, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public; and the Ability to analyze and interpret settlement formulas expressed in summation notation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid California Driver's License and insurance. 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences and is free from discrimination.
 

Located in Middletown, CA!

 

This position performs a variety of engineering tasks relating to plant reliability and performance efficiency, troubleshoots plant and equipment problems and responsible for the collection, processing and interpretation of production, thermodynamic, geologic and geophysical data necessary to recommend actions to maximize steam production and plant generation. This position may also undertake special projects as assigned by and through the Plant Manager. The level of supervision will be dependent upon the incumbent’s classification level (Engineer III, IV, or V) but all levels will perform a variety of assigned complex technical and professional work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position requires the incumbent reports for work on time and maintains satisfactory attendance in accordance with Agency policy; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives to meetings and appointments on time; Performs special assignments for the Plant Manager or others as assigned.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Level III:
Employees at this level receive only general instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.  Engineers at this level are expected to manage smaller projects with minimal direction. 

Level IV:
This is the journey person level class within the Engineer series. Working with minimal direction, employees at this level perform the projects and troubleshooting assignments. May lead capital projects including prioritizing work, giving project assignments, directing and reviewing work, and providing guidance and instruction to project personnel including professional engineering staff, other staff and contractors. 

Level V:
This the senior level class within the Engineering series. Working with minimal direction often taking plant goals and translating them into work assignments for the individual and in many cases other departments. Employees at this level are given the most complex projects (many cases maybe multi- year, many different disciplines of work, large contracts) and complex trouble shooting.

 

Responsibilities: 

Level III:
Interfaces with plant staff to optimize plant output.

Estimates forward projection of steam supplies and generation of the geothermal field.

Evaluates the effects of injection within the field and makes injection recommendations based on the available tracer, MEQ, and reservoir data.

Recommends pipeline and control system design changes necessary to increase system operating efficiencies.

Reduces operating expenses in conjunction with the business unit goals and budget.  

Develops and uses databases to perform analysis of plant generation and production including predictions of reservoir reserves, forward projections for generation and production, and impact analysis of future projects both within the existing site and the analysis of any investment possibilities.

Acts as a point of contact with the NCPA Generation Services Engineering Department and provides engineering assistance as requested.

Level IV:
In addition to Level III class, this item;

Assists in the preparation of engineering solutions for problems related to production, generation and transmission.

Communicates with staff, management, technical committees, commission, and regulators through memos, meetings, and reports.

Assists in making injection recommendations to maximize the recovery of injection-derived-steam.

Develops conceptual models of the reservoir, prepares estimates of field reserves and forecasts of future production and generation and related reports, as needed.
Initiates, develops and presents annual Steam Field budget.
Prepares and submits reservoir maps based on well flowrate, pressure, gas and tracer data.

Initiates and approves requisitions and invoices, tracks cost and insures projects are cost­ effective.

Acts as project manager on assigned projects which includes planning, interdepartmental coordination, budgeting, implementation, progress reporting, quality control, payment approval, etc.

Level V:
In addition to Level IV class, this item;

Sets standards of performance for direct reports, provides coaching and development opportunities, and assesses performance.

Gathers and interprets the necessary information to comply with permits from the Bureau of Land Management, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and Air Quality Management District(s) for all drilling, workover, conversion to injection and well abandonment programs. 

Prepares and submits required periodic operations reports.

Represents Agency on the Effluent Committee, Geothermal Resources Council and Geysers Geothermal Association.

Analyzes and interprets wireline logs including, but not limited to: PT, PTS and Casing Caliper logs.

Coordinates with other staff at the NCPA Geothermal facility and others in providing steam field engineering support.

Develops and utilizes computerized databases to analyze generation and production in support of engineering solutions and recommendations.

Maintains good working relationship with regulators including Federal Bureau of Land Management, California Department of Conservation (DOGGR), Sonoma County Air Quality Management District, Lake County Air Quality Management District, etc.

May be called upon to step into the Plant Manager or Operations and Maintenance Supervisor role from time to time.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE      

Level III:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) from an accredited four-year college or university is required; and a minimum of three (3) years in power plant/production engineering.  A minimum California Engineer-in-Training Certificate is required. A California Professional Engineering License is highly desirable and in some cases a requirement.

Level IV:
This level requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) an accredited four-year college or university; and a minimum of five (5) years related experience in power plant/production engineering.  A California Professional Engineering License is highly desirable and in some cases a requirement. 

Level V: 
This level requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) plus a Master’s degree in reservoir engineering from an accredited four-year college or university; and a minimum of six (6) years related experience preferably within a steamfield reservoir generating plant.  A California Professional Engineering License is highly desirable and in some cases a requirement.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge:                                                                                                                                                            Knowledge of power plant operations and plant design parameters; methods, materials and techniques used in making engineering evaluations on the performance of the physical reservoir processes including but not limited to volumetric voidage calculations, water frontal advance maps, water percentage versus cumulative production curves, injectivity and production capabilities, together with other secondary recovery methods; General power plant safety principles and practices; Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations applicable to electric utility generator operators and generator owners; Knowledge of utility industry, generation practices, and new developments; Use and application of computer aided design software; Principles and practices of applicable ASME codes and standards; Principles of budget preparation and administration; Proficiency with MS Word and Excel;  Experience with MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS SharePoint, OSIsoft PI, CMMS, AutoCAD, and relational databases (e.g. MS Access) is desirable; Demonstrated application of business and systems analysis techniques, SQL, client- server and web base technology, and report writing tools is also desirable; Requirements of Public Works Contracts including, Public Works bid process, roles and responsibilities of NCPA project manager versus contractor, bonding Public notices and registration requirements; project closure; NCPA leadership standards and expected leadership behaviors and considerable skill in verbal and written communications.
In addition, requires knowledge of California Public Utilities Code and General Orders; trends, issues, State and Federal requirements, and basic court decisions affecting public utilities and transportation regulation; knowledge of engineering terminology, fundamentals, mathematics, and economics; financial structure and prescribed accounting classifications; knowledge of standards of service, reliability, and safety; materials and methods of engineering construction; procedures of conducting hearings before the California Public Utilities Commission and other regulatory agencies.

Abilities:
Observe and enforce NCPA safety procedures and to establish and maintain project priorities and to reason logically and creatively.  Must develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and perform research work; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; communicate and negotiate effectively; prepare reports, correspondence, safety oversight plans, and exhibits; translate engineering calculations and analyses into concepts usable by decision-makers; testify on results of completed studies; consult with and advise administrators, decision-makers, and other interested parties on a broad range of subject-matter areas; serve as a lead person and gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; utilize complex computer operations, intermediate to advanced programming, relational databases, and operating systems, and advanced features of software packages (word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, customized products, etc.); control project costs and report progress; conduct post project reviews and consistently manage NCPA staff or contractors in pursuit of facility goals.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Professional Engineer license is highly desirable, and in some cases is a requirement.

Valid California Driver's License and insurance, as travel by car to NCPA facilities is required.
Additional coursework or certifications in information technology are helpful.

The Reservoir Engineer III has no supervisory responsibilities.

The Reservoir Engineer IV may be called upon to lead projects and may act as interim supervisor as needed. 

The Reservoir Engineer V supervises projects i.e. (drilling, wireline, reservoir upgrades) and may supervise other staff including student interns and lower level engineers on rotational assignments.   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
 

This position performs a wide variety of responsible bookkeeping and clerical duties under general supervision and within a framework of established procedures. Perform a large amount of the daily bookkeeping and administrative work associated with accounts payable, accounts receivable, the general ledger, cash & investments, internal credit card claim processing, and support services administration.  Assist in the preparation of participant and third-party power billings, and fuel-steam and other allocations. Monitor the collection of accounts receivable. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position requires the incumbent reports for work on time and maintains satisfactory attendance in accordance with Agency policy; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives to meetings and appointments on time; Performs special assignments for the Treasurer-Controller or others as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accounting Clerk I:
Perform full cycle accounts payable processing to include: creation and maintenance of vendor files; verification of invoices, including quantities, dollar amounts, and payment and discount terms; matching and cross-referencing invoices to receiving documents, requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and shipping documents, reconciling with vendor statements, and ensuring timely payment to vendors.

Track, monitor, and process electronic purchase order files, including invoices,  payments, open purchase orders, work orders, partial payments, and other information as required to expedite and document accounts payable transactions. Resolve exceptions through contact and coordination with appropriate vendor and Agency purchasing officials.

Assist in t in the maintenance of subsidiary accounts payable ledgers, fixed asset records, accounts receivable, work order and related systems and reconcile to the general ledger.  

Assist with reconciling cash accounts and documents to Agency records. Responsible for the distribution of recurring reports

Review and process employee advances, expense reports, and credit card transactions in accordance with Agency policy and procedures.

Provide administrative support for NCPA’s Support and Shared Services Programs, including review and verification of insurance terms, confirming insurance is up-to-date, and entering into appropriate tracking tool.  

Process, review and route invoices to Member(s) for approval for payment; submission of invoices to accounting for payment. Upload various documents into electronic database program SharePoint.

Communicate effectively with internal and external partners and respond to inquiries in a timely manner and provide internal and external support services-related assistance to various cross functional partners. 

Compose, format, edit, and type routine correspondence, prepare Commission Staff reports and monthly Support Services report as assigned. Prepare annual report for the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer and other required reports as assigned. 

May include coordination with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for an efficient process for Shared Services to NCPA Members who use SCPPA contracts. Inspect, read, edit, and verify documents and assess data

 

Accounting Clerk II:
In addition to the duties for the level I class, this level:

Maintaining the Agency's general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers and in preparation of recurring journal entries, audit schedules, account analyses, and special data requests. Assist and instruct new clerical employees as required.  

Maintain subsidiary accounts payable ledgers, fixed asset records, accounts receivable, work order and related systems and reconcile to the general ledger. Maintain the Agency's general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers and in preparation of recurring journal entries, audit schedules, account analyses, and special data requests. Assist and instruct new clerical employees as required.

Provide support to Treasurer. Track cash activity, update wire, and cash schedules daily, including ACH and wire transfer origination, check run initiation, vendor book transfers, upload of positive pay files, and weekly cash requirements forecasting. In addition, input investments, interest, bank sweep activity into investment management software and compile monthly Treasurer’s Report. Track, balance, and report transactions between various funds with high level of accuracy and a high level of attention to detail.  

Maintain and reconcile cash accounts and documents to Agency records. Coordinate and resolve related matters with outside entities, managers, supervisors, and or employees as applicable. Also responsible for the distribution of recurring reports.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience      

Accounting Clerk I:
This level requires a minimum of a high school diploma supplemented with college-level training in business or a related field and a minimum of two years of experience performing similar job responsibilities. An associate of art degree from an accredited college with major coursework in accounting or a related field is preferred.  

Accounting Clerk II:        
This level requires a minimum of a high school diploma supplemented with college-level training in business or a related field and a minimum of four years of experience performing similar job responsibilities with minimal supervision. An associate of art degree from an accredited college with major coursework in accounting or a related field is preferred.  

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 
Knowledge:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles, including accounts payable and receivable, journal entries and ledgers, cash management practices, account reconciliation, and purchasing; Knowledge of business English and correspondence, Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and possess strong organizational and time-management skills, and the knowledge of manual and computerized accounting systems and practices. 

Abilities:
Ability to be detail-oriented and work with a high level of accuracy; Listen to, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask for clarification when necessary; Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients and other employees of the organization in writing and in person and to speak clearly and persuasively; Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and apply mathematical concepts to accounting transactions; and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid California Driver's License and insurance. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds. 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences and is free from discrimination.