Power Resources Manager ($122,890 - $183,721)

ABOUT US
Pioneer Community Energy is a Joint Powers Authority among the cities of Auburn, Colfax, Grass Valley, Lincoln, Nevada City, Placerville, Rocklin, the Town of Loomis, and the Counties of El Dorado and Placer for the unincorporated areas of the Counties. Pioneer has recently received approval from the CPUC to begin service to 13 more communities beginning Fall of 2027. Pioneer was created to provide local control over the electric supply, with one of its primary goals to provide lower and more stable electricity rates to the residents and businesses within its member jurisdictions. Pioneer purchases the electric
supply, while PG&E transmits and delivers the power over PG&E’s poles and wires. Pioneer is a not-for-profit government organization. As a local government agency, Pioneer does not pay income taxes, and unlike an investor-owned utility, Pioneer does not make distributions to shareholders. Pioneer invests in the local community through lower rates and programs that benefit local residents and businesses. Pioneer also sets the rates for electricity that it procures and provides to its customers. Pioneer’s rates are stable and competitive when compared to PG&E. Enrollment started in February 2018, and was automatic, subject to a customer’s choice to opt out, which ensures fair and equal access to the benefits of Pioneer electricity rates and programs for all ratepayers. The Pioneer Community Energy offices are located in the Placer County community of Rocklin.

 

OUR COMMUNITIES
Pioneer’s service territory is in California and is part of the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area. Its territory is geographically in both the Sacramento Valley and Sierra Nevada regions. The territory includes quaint gold mining towns, and vibrant, thriving suburban areas, as well as a foothill region dotted with small ranchettes and farmlands. The foothills and higher elevations offer a wide variety of leisure and challenging recreational activities including white water rafting, waterskiing and other watersports, snow skiing, hiking, fishing, street and mountain biking, and horseback riding. Placer County is home to Sierra College and William Jessup University. Whether you want to visit its many wineries and breweries, hike, bike, or ride its many trails, or relax at beautiful Lake Tahoe, Pioneer territory offers something for everyone.

 

THE POSITION
The Power Resources Manager organizes, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of personnel engaged in professional analytical duties related to power supply planning, load forecasting, and energy procurement; acquires and manages the Authority’s portfolio of supply; and negotiates contracts for the purchase and sale of power.

Duties include:

• Planning, prioritizing, and reviewing the performance of professional staff involved in the analysis of risk and value around complex transactions and portfolio positions, including power generation, load forecasts and load scheduling, hedging strategies.
• Developing methods and schedules to accomplish assignments, ensuring work is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Working closely with management on procurement activities for renewable and conventional energy, resource adequacy and related products and services.
• Conducting complex market and portfolio modeling and analysis of the Authority’s power supply position to effectively monitor exposure to adverse market changes.
• Coordinating and participating in the Authority’s resource planning process.
• Creating and implementing measures to benchmark system implementations, enhancements or modifications by providing documented system specifications, evaluating vendor proposals and recommending appropriate course of action.
• Using a variety of computer software programs to prepare reports, graphs and other materials related to energy resources, finance models and customer statistics.
• Maintaining liaison with regional resource planning or supply agencies; evaluating proposals in terms of resource costs, availability and consistency with long-term Authority financial projections and resource needs.
• Developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships, including Power Purchase Agreements, interconnection, consultants, and permitting agencies.

 

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates will have an ability to perform complex professional work in support of resource planning activities and have knowledge of advanced principles and practices of contract compliance and energy generation technologies including carbon neutral electric energy, conventional energy, and renewable energy such as wind, biomass, geothermal, solar, concentrating solar, and hydroelectric.

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:
Two years of experience performing professional analytical research related to power supply planning, load forecasting, and energy procurement.

 

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Salary:
The salary range is $122,890 – $183,721, with placement dependent on qualifications.

Benefits:
Pioneer’s offices are newly renovated, bright and modern with plentiful free parking. The office is conveniently located in Rocklin with quick and easy access to Interstate 80, and many shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as two fitness centers on the same block.

Additionally, Pioneer offers:

• 10 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday (vacation day) each calendar year
• In addition, December 24th through January 1st are observed as paid holidays
• 12 days paid personal and family sick and medical leave
• 3 days paid for bereavement leave
• 40 hours of Volunteer Paid Time Off to allow employees to support the community in which they work.
• Vacation at 10 days for 0-2 years of service, 12 days for 3-4 years of service, 15 days for 5-9 years of service, 20 days for 10-19 years of service, 25 days for 20+ years of service
• Excellent health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision for employees and their dependents with Pioneer providing a stipend that fully pays employee and dependent coverages
• Employer contribution to a 401(a) deferred compensation plan (equal to the IRS limit for normal contributions to a 457b plan), with the amount depending on the level hired
• Additional Employer contribution of 4% of salary to a 401(a) deferred compensation plan
• 457b deferred compensation plan is available for employee contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with Health & Dependent Care options
• Access to professional development opportunities and team-building activities

 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
To be considered, submit an application, cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Shellie Anderson at Bryce Consulting. The position is open until filled.

Shellie Anderson Bryce Consulting, Inc.
1024 Iron Point Road, Suite 100
Folsom, CA 95630
Tel: 916-974-0199
Email: sanderson@bryceconsulting.com