| Purpose: |
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This position provides leadership and program management in the development and implementation of energy and environmental programs for Austin Energy (AE). This position develops vision, supports short- and long-range strategic planning efforts, formulates analysis of electric utility and energy industry trends, and evaluates and recommends emerging energy technology. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Develops plans that position the future operations of the utility for continued success while achieving comprehensive sustainable energy goals.
- Oversees the assessment, demonstration, and development of technology associated with electric service and the evaluation of emerging technologies for environmental mitigation and customer end use.
- Assists executives and leadership team with examining AE's environmental and affordability goals and directs short- and long-range strategic planning and analysis of electric utility and energy industry trends to recommend future goals.
- Facilitates the study of new technologies and their applicability to AE’s operations and in meeting customer energy needs into the future that may include flexible and reliable generation assets, smarter grids, transportation electrification, and distributed energy resources.
- Provides support in the analysis of future opportunities and threats, assesses long-term energy resource uncertainty and risk, and makes recommendations on how best to position the utility for continued success.
- Assists with recommending new technologies and business cases for improved utility operations and customer experience.
- Works in partnership with other AE business units and other City departments and assists in managing collaborative research through industry and academic research groups.
- Provides support in the examination, analysis, and development of innovative business models that will enable AE to achieve strategic goals that may include environment, grid modernization, and customer experience goals.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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 regulatory requirements for electric utilities at the Local, State, and Federal levels.
- Knowledge of understanding the electric power industry and energy markets.
- Knowledge of relevant technologies to integrate into the long-term strategic vision.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Skill in communicating both orally and in writing.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in operating computers and related software applications.
- Skill in formulating data analysis and solving problems.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to train and lead others.
- Ability to present information to various audiences.
- Ability to understand and explain industry trends, processes, and procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple strategic program initiatives.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Public Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, plus five (5) years of experience related to the job. |
| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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