Energy Services Administrator

Job Title

This requisition expires on January 2, 2025 but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for analyzing Denton Municipal Electric (DME) operations, financial data, customer needs, and regulatory compliance to improve efficiency, cost recovery and performance.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DUTIES

• Drive DME's business planning process by completing research, analyses, and compliance reviews on department processes, procedures and revenue / expenditures. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish and update business plans for DME's inter-related operations and initiatives; provide case analysis and recommendations regarding which initiatives to pursue and the appropriate business plan to leadership, Public Utilities Board, and City Council regarding department's immediate and long-range plans.
• Manage and perform cost-of-service analyses and rate design; analyze retail rate options and provide support for rate case adjustments.
• Assist in energy cost adjustment and transmission cost recovery maintenance and forecasting.
• Assist in capital budget preparation and data collection; confirm assets are recorded under the proper Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) accounts.
• Oversee a variety of projects including feasibility studies and gap analysis, as directed.
• Analyze DME expenses to identify cost saving opportunities and inefficiencies.
• Conduct electric market research and analyze retail trends to support future business decisions and planning; assist in the development of the DME strategic plan.
• Assist with financial proformas preparation and financial forecasting to support strategic planning.
• Evaluate and manage DME rates and pricing structures through data analysis, financial modeling, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and assess risk in proposed agreements or contract negotiations; notify leadership of concerns.
• Participate in the examination, analysis, and development of innovative business models to assist DME achieve sustainable goals.
• Analyze data and collating information; write plans and reports for developing, implementing and monitoring energy demand reduction strategies.
• Develop guidelines, procedures and templates for financial review and reporting, as necessary.
• Coordinate, manage and aid on a variety of project activities to ensure the project is completed on time; establish project goals, assign tasks, and manage cross-functional teams to ensure desired results are achieved.
• Develop proposals for professional services as needed; evaluate bids and recommend contract awards.
• Stay abreast of new concepts and innovations on strategic planning, process improvement, and benchmarking.
• Prepare financial reports, financial analysis, data analysis, graphical data, memorandums, agenda information sheets, informal reports, scope of work, as requested; maintain documentation of findings and prepare illustrative materials for findings presentation.
• Represent DME Business Services and facilitate meetings and presentations to diverse audiences including, but not limited to, senior management, the Public Utilities Board, and the City Council.

SUPERVISORY / BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

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REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and / or ability to perform this job successfully :

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Environmental Factors and Conditions / Physical Requirements

SAFETY

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

CORE VALUES

TOP TIER BENEFITS

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