1 Attachment 3
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
SALARY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR
POWER RESOURCES PLANNER
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK RESOLVES:
1. The Position Classification, adopted by Resolution No. 9240 on the 16 th day
of June, 1953, as amended, is further amended by the addition thereto of the classification of Senior Power Resources Planner . This classification is added with a title and specification as set forth in Exhibit A, and a bi-weekly salary as follows:
CTC Barg. Code Job Series Grade Step 1 Step 14 0061 B Utilties B.1192 $4,219.01 $5,815.95
2. After review and consultation by the Management Services Department, City Clerk’s Office and the Office of the City Attorney, it has been determined that this classification is a Designated Position as defined in the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and shall be required to file a form 700 St atement of Economic Interests as required by Government Code § 81000 et seq. and shall be required to report in disclosure categories 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
3. The Financial Services Director is authorized to make such revisions, changes in summaries, fu nd totals, grand totals, and other portions of the budget document as necessary to reflect and implement the terms and provisions of this resolution.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ___ day of _______, 2022.
__________________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
Approved as to Form:
Attest: Office of the City Attorney
____________________________ By: _______________________ Zizette Mullins, MMC, City Clerk Joseph H. McDougall City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
2 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF BURBANK )
I, Zizette Mullins, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Burbank, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by a vote of the Council of the City of Burbank at its regular meeting held on the ___ day of _______, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Zizette Mullins, MMC, City Clerk
3 Exhibit A
Resolution for the Classification of Senior Power Resources Planner
CITY OF BURBANK
SENIOR POWER RESOURCES PLANNER
DEFINITION
Under direction, to perform advanced journey -level duties in energy resource planning and energy portfolio management for the Burbank Water and Power Department; to lead and conduct complex analysis, forecasting, and planning of the electric utility's power resources; to coordinate the development and implementation of government compliance reporting and related programs and projects and perform related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Negotiates, evaluates, interprets, executes, monitors, and administers long-term and bulk power supply and transmission contracts; monitors and analyzes supply and demand contract requirements and recommends resource optimization strategies based on and market analysis; leads staff in modeling, analysis, and growth forecasting of long- term energy needs and variable factors affecting consumption and market prices; oversees production cost modeling, statistical modeling, and resource optimization modeling for the Department; performs complex analysis to effectively evaluate various resource portfolios; plans, develops, and implements advanced technologies including renewable energy resources, energy storage, and alternative fuel programs/projects ; works closely with other Departments and Divisions to develop programs, goals, and initiatives that align with the City’s strategic vision; plans, organizes, and conducts management and program analyses relating to energy issues and/or programs, monitors program/project expenditures and budget, and provides information on future costs of power and capital expenditures; evaluates and makes recommendations on the impact of regulatory and legislative mandates; develops responses to information requests and compliance reports from regulatory agencies; represents the Department at various working group and committee meetings; prepares reports and makes presentations to boards, commissions, City Council and the public on matters pertaining to utility contractual needs, interests, and policies; assists in the preparation of the long- range integrated resource plan and various reports to regulatory bodies; leads and participates in the development of utility policies and the formulation of operating and risk management policies, procedures, and practices; represents the Department and presents at conferences and industry events; may supervise, train , and evaluate Power Resource Planners; may make effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action as needed , up to and including termination; drives on City business.
4 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Employment Standards:
• Knowledge of – principles and practices applicable to the analysis and negotiation of long term energy and transmission contracts, specifically pricing and compliance with regulatory mandates; advanced principles, practices, methods, and techniques of energy resource planning, modeling, and forecasting; resource planning optimization tools; Commodities Futures Trading Commission and Los Angeles Balancing Authority (LABA) operations, functions, best management practices (BMP) , and requirements; Cap and Trade regulations and associated tariff and penalty structures; complex financial instruments used in the securities and commodities markets; advanced statistics and utility economics; principles and practices of business communications; operations and functions of specialized software used to support the resource planning process, including statistical software, econometric software and production cost modeling software; city ordinances, codes, procedures, and practices regarding contract development, approval, and monitoring; operations an d protocols of Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC); federal and state regulatory requirements, including those established by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), California Air Resources Board (CARB) , California Energy Commission (CEC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC); principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision; spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Skill in – communicating complex concepts, ideas and issues clearly and concisely to both technical and non- technical audiences; contract interpretation, specifically as it related to risk, terms and conditions; operati ng modern computers and related software to support resource planning processes , and analyze trends and financial impacts of energy resource contracts, plans , and projects; preparing clear, concise and accurate reports and documents with all required supporting information and materials.
• Ability to – understand, interpret, explain, and apply complex regulations and processes applicable to the implementation of long term energy and transmission contracts; perform a variety of complex analyses in connection with resource planning and forecasting assignments; understand, interpret, and effectively negotiate complex energy contracts on behalf of the City; define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, and policies; apply critical thinking skills in analyzing highly detailed and complex data to forecast demand and scheduling requirements, and develop bidding strategies; work under pressure and with daily time constraints in order to meet strict market deadlines; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; make independent judgement and decisions; effectively supervise, coach, develop, and motivate employees; review and evaluate employees' job performance and make recommendations for development; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
5 Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business, engineering, or a closely related field and a minimum of five years of experience in utility resource planning, contract administration, and energy trading.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Desirable Qualifications: A master’s degree is preferred.