Energy Programs System Administrator

Salary

$107,328.00 - $151,112.00 Annually

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Job Number

P0220-24

Department

Power

Division

Power Management

Opening Date

11/13/2024

Closing Date

11/26/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

Tacoma Power's Power Management Division is looking for a Energy Programs System Administrator to join their team! In this role you will serve as Power Management’s Customer Energy Solutions (CES) data and systems administrator for in-house and third-party software products.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides functional support and coordinates critical technical support for users of CES data systems.

• Performs a wide variety of analytical duties to develop and execute strategies to integrate current, historic and future CES data system’s information with the utility’s SAP Enterprise system and City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities’ datalake.

• Maintains tracking and project workflows for I937 compliance involving conservation savings and other customer energy management programs.

• Secures documentation of energy savings and expenditures, implements protocols for CES data integrity and security.

• Manages projects and complex workflow designs related to program design, development and end-use data collection.

• Assists in preparing several required Federal and State reports but not limited to Energy Independence Act (EIA), Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) and others for compliance.

• Serves as CES’s data and systems software administrator for in-house and third party products such as iEnergy (DSMC); Trade Ally Connect (TAC); Public User Interface (PUX), Docusign, and SharePoint ensuring accurate, timely processing and payment of over $10-12 million/biennium in conservation and renewable energy incentives to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Coordinates critical day-to-day operational and maintenance needs of internal data systems users.

• Communicates and trains staff on CES internal and supporting data systems.

• Prioritizes information needs for CES data system program enhancements and new program development. Creates and maintains complex process workflows with multiple branching paths.

• Directs ongoing efforts to integrate CES data systems with historic program data from SAP and utility data lake to improve tracking of conservation, renewable energy, and demand response projects and programs, and to aid in market segmentation efforts.

• Manage the contract with outside third party product vendor(s).

• Serves as project lead over integrated data collection reporting tools from existing sources and/or SAP to allow for reporting of CES’s program results.

• Develops and maintains protocols for CES’s data integrity and security.

• Serves as Power Management (PM) DocuSign and SharePoint administrator.

• Designs methods for system automation of data input, maintenance, and reporting.

• Recommends specific actions to managers based on needs forecast, analyzes alternative courses of action as pertains to information processing workflows, organization and technical resources.

• Generates and presents ad hoc reports and recommendations to senior managers to support the information management and operational goals of CES and Power Management.

• Represents CES at internal and external data management meetings involving Utility Technical Services (UTS), City Information and Technology (IT), outside consultants and vendors.

• Conducts general administrative functions such as computer asset management and other needs as requested to meet and document Department directives and goals.

• Supports data and information needs required to complete Power Management conservation and renewable initiatives, including reporting to demonstrate achievement of milestones for Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).

Qualifications

Minimum Education*

Bachelor's degree public or business administration, information technology or directly related field

Minimum Experience*

5 years of progressively responsible analytical and/or functional analyst, user support or database work in area related to assignment including 1 year prior at senior or lead level

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in business intelligence, data systems applications, including data management, relational data systems, and business process management. Ability to communicate technical concepts using tact, patience, and courtesy. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge of utilization and conservation of hydroelectric and other renewable generated power; interrelationship of generation, transmission, distribution, and conservation of an electric utility; experience with solving analytical problems using third-party cloud-based data systems.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Elise Drennen, if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

Tacoma Power

Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for inter view consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

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The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

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  Do you have a Bachelor's degree public or business administration, information technology or directly related field? *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

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  Do you have 5 years of progressively responsible analytical and/or functional analyst, user support or database work in area related to assignment including 1 year prior at senior or lead level?

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