1 Attachment 1
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 POWER
SYSTEM OPERATOR SUPERVISOR
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK RESOLVES:
1. The Position Classification, adopted by Resolution No. 9240 on the 16th day of June, 1953, as amended, is further amended by the addition thereto of the classification of Power System Operator Supervisor . This classification is added with a title and specification as set forth in Exhibit A, and a biweekly salary as follows:
CTC Barg. Code Job Series Grade Step 1 Step 13 0670 I Utilities I.5026 $6,057.93 $8,118.21
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 Inte rest Code and shall be required to file a form 700 Statement of Economic Interests as required by Government Code § 81000 et seq. and shall be required to report in disclosure category 1-6.
3. The Financial Services Director is authorized to make such revisions, changes in summaries, fund 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 November, 2023.
__________________________
Konstantine Anthony
Mayor
Approved as to Form:
Attest: Office of the City Attorney
____________________________ By: _______________________ Kimberley Clark, City Clerk Joseph H. McDougall City Attorney
2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF BURBANK )
I, Kimberley Clark, 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 November, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk
3 Exhibit A
Resolution for the Classification of Power System Operator Supervisor
CITY OF BURBANK
POWER SYSTEM OPERATOR SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION
Under direction, to supervise and coordinate the work of Power Dispatching and Real Time Energy Trading personnel; ensure that Energy Control Center (ECC) personnel are fully trained; and perform related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervises the operation of the City’s power system and scheduling of energy resources and transmission; ensures reliable and safe operation of the electric system; coordinates the scheduling of generation, t ransmission, and energy storage; documents events on the power system such as outages, restorations, street closures, work authorities, clearances, power system alarms, occupied feeders, and entries to substations; develops, prepares, maintains, and update s operating procedures; drafts accurate, professional reports, presentations, manuals, training materials, and other documents; develops, manages, and leads new and existing training programs; writes and/or approves power switching procedures; monitors sys tem reports and data to ensure system operations are performed appropriately; maintains scheduled power in accordance with power contracts, requirements, and agreements in and out of the City's load area; coordinates with local, state, and federal governme nt agencies, as well as utility agencies, especially during emergency situations; reports to the City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies; ensures reliability and compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies on matters per taining to real -time power purchasing and distribution ; coordinates system operation and equipment installation, maintenance, and repair; issues, approves , and/or oversees all Work Authorities for Clearances and OK TO's for performing work on the power system; prepares, schedules, and arranges for the purchase, sale, and/or transfer of power energy associated fuels, carbon, and renewable energy products used in the operation of the utility; oversees the coordination, approval, and prioritization of bids for work on the power system; supervises the operation of equipment located in substations; coordinates changes to and operation of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Transmission and Distribution Management System (TDMS) computer -based control systems; supervises the implementation and integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER); learns, operates, and keeps abreast of ever changing technologies and advanced tools required to operate and maintain the power system, including but not limited to, remote monitoring and control such as SCADA, Digital Video Interface (DVI), Outage Management Systems (OMS), electric Distribution Management System (DMS), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM); participates in conferences with engineers, vendors, contractors, and other utilities and departments; prepares an d manages division budget; provides insight on power generation and transmission contracts; may perform switching in substations to augment existing operators or when 4 other operators are unavailable; manages departmental projects; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination ; may act in the absence of subordinate personnel and the next level of supervision; drives on City business.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Employment Standards:
• Knowledge of – principles and practices of electrical transmission and distribution; principles and practices of utility operations including the purchase, sale, transmission/transfer of energy, switching, and electrical system restoration, and outage management; financial and trading risks associated with utility operations; safety practices in electrical operation and maintenance; principles and practices of governmental budgeting and fiscal management; principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision; spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Skill in – prioritizing and analyzing multiple tasks, projects, and demands with critical timeliness in a fast -paced environment and during emergency situations; operating modern computers and related software.
• Ability to – lead and develop a section work ing 24 hours a day; respond to emergencies when required; train ECC personnel; understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines; prepare operating manuals, instruction procedures, and training materials; prepare complex presentations, reports and other documents; interpret electrical schematic drawings; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, contractors, and the public.
Education/Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent and three years rece nt Power System Operator level experience, including two years of work in electrical grid operations.
Special Conditions & Requirements: Employees in this classification will be required to comply with specified auditory acuity and color vision standards as set by the department. COLOR VISION: Keen color perception. Successful completion of the Burbank Water and Power (BWP) Power System Operator training program or equivalent, including real time energy trading, dispatch operations, and switching.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent and a valid North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) System Operator-Reliability certification at time of appointment. All required licenses and certificates must b e maintained throughout employment in this classification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Desirable Qualifications: One year of supervisory or leadership experience is highly desirable.