Power Resources Specialist I​/II; Power Resources Division; Energy Department

San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José’s local, not-for-profit electricity supplieroperatedby the City of San José’s Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility.

SJCE serves more than 350,000 customer accounts, andhascontracted for more than1 GWof power.

Joining our team means that you will be makinga big impacton the fight against climate change.

SJCE playsan important rolein meeting San José’s ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing the City’s climate action plan, Climate Smart San José. Thanks to SJCE, San Jose has one of the cleanest energy mixesof any large city and offers a 62% renewableproductand a 100% renewable product.

Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. Wecenterequity, diversity, inclusion and belonginginour work. The department alsohosts active staff-led Culture and Racial Equity committees,andhas won awards for its education andoutreachworkwith Spanish and Vietnamese-speaking communities.

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This department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Power Resources Specialist I/II position to support the Power Resources Division. The Power Resources Specialist I/II position reports to a Principal Power Resources Specialist in the Power Resources Division. This position is part of an exciting, fast-paced team responsible for procuring hundreds of megawatts of renewable energy projects.

• Supports the preparation, issuing, and evaluation of solicitations related to Energy, Resource Adequacy and Renewable Energy Credits.
• Assists with the evaluation of pre- and post-release solicitation materials for long-term energy projects such as stand-alone and collocated energy storage, wind, and solar resources.
• Assists in the management, analyzing, and enforcing of power contracts, including long-term energy contracts through development, construction, and operation.
• Assists in the management and resolution of matters related to resources performance within the California Independent System Operator’s energy and capacity markets.
• Supports SJCE Scheduling Agent, particularly focusing on stand-alone and collocated storage and renewables, based on SJCE’s internal strategies and policies.
• Conducts primary research related to SJCE obligations within the CAISO, CPUC, and other regulatory frameworks with particular focus on matters related to stand-alone and collocated storage, and renewable energy assets.
• Participates in completing analysis and prepare procurement plans, including managing consultants, and developing procurement strategies.
• Supports and undertakes projects related to power, procurement, and validation; assists in the approval of energy purchases or sales of surplus energy.
• Participates in joint procurement with other Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) and CA Community Power.
• Develops and maintain relationships with power suppliers and consultants.
• Assures compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. The candidate should have effective communication skills, show attention to detail, and be able to work independently. Candidates that are highly collaborative with colleagues and outside stakeholders are ideal.

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