Under minimal direction, this position supervises staff and functions in one or more areas associated with energy market and operations.
Under minimal direction, this position supervises staff and functions in one or more areas associated with energy market and operations.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, and recommendation for dismissal.
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.
This position will have supervisory responsibilities within ERCOT Market Analysis, including hiring, budget planning, team leadership and functional improvement. The role involves identifying Austin Energy’s market operational issues and requirements from a modeling, data, and ERCOT market perspective. It will focus on developing and integrating tools to deliver robust analysis and strategic recommendations that support critical decisions in market operations, congestion management, trading, and risk management within a fast-paced energy market environment.
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
This position requires a criminal background investigation.
This position will require a NERC Clearance.
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.
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