Energy Resources Program Manager

Energy Resources Program Manager

This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.

First review of applications will be Monday, October 6, 2025.

An Energy Resources Program Manager is responsible for providing management oversight and direction to professional staff regarding:

• the coordination and administration of energy resources' (electric and/or natural gas) plans, the forecasting and acquisition of energy resources, and the negotiation of energy resource contracts;
• the coordination and administration of the utility business development area activities including new business opportunities and customer relations; and
• the coordination and administration of the natural gas utility and electric utility distribution system planning area activities including the development of periodic operational plans.

The incumbent also maintains an active liaison with all organizations having energy resource related interests and provides advice to the Energy Resources Department and City management regarding energy resource policy matters. The incumbent provides management oversight and direction regarding the analysis of data, preparation of reports and plans, and the maintenance of energy management records in support of these functions; and oversees the provision of data, analysis, and support for utility management initiatives such as costs of service and rate design studies, budget preparation, and strategic planning.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to, providing management oversight and direction on:

• researching, preparing, and implementing policy recommendations relating to energy resources issues as directed by upper management level staff;
• maintaining awareness of legislative and regulatory initiatives that may have significant impacts on Mesa's energy resources;
• playing a lead role in negotiating energy resource related agreements and contracts with outside parties; and
• advocating on behalf of the City's interests as directed at meetings with energy resources agencies.

The Energy Resources Program Manager supervises professional, clerical, and/or paraprofessional staff. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of related work as required.

This class is distinguished from the Energy Resources Coordinator classification by its responsibility for developing plans for the acquisition of energy resources, issuing competitive solicitations for energy resources, negotiating energy resource contracts for the City of Mesa, and overseeing the development of new natural gas and electric utility business opportunities. The Energy Resources Program Manager is required to exercise considerable initiative and discretion in the performance and completion of assigned duties. This class is supervised by the Energy Resources Department Director who reviews progress through meetings, conferences, reports, and results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-executive.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required: Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, Environmental, Law, or related field. Seven or more years of experience in and knowledge of energy resource management, including responsibility and experience in more than one of the following areas: resource/generation dispatch, energy marketing, budgeting, transmission system planning and operations, natural gas interstate pipelines, resource planning, and procurement and acquisition of energy resources, including negotiation of energy resources contracts.

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with Master's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental, Economics, Finance, Business, Law, or a related field.