Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
AMI ADMINISTRATOR

Position Number
054007

FLSA Status
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Salary
$76,356 - $97,739 Annually (Depending on Qualifications)

Job Summary

Under general direction, performs advanced and professional technical work in the installation, configuration, support, maintenance, and administration of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Head End Systems (HES) and Meter Data Management System (MDMS).

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following)May supervise personnel participating in the same work and/or in similar type of work.

Responsible for the daily activities and responsibilities of the department in the absene of the manager.

Installs, configures, and maintains AMI, HES, MDMS application environments including creation, publication, and optimization of a variety of Smart Grid applications.

Works with AMI vendors to ensure systems are performing at optimal level and maintain systems up-to-date.

Works with the Information Technology (IT) Department to troubleshoot integrations with other software systems used by employees and BPUB customers.

Shares operational statistical reports with management and works with the Customer Service, Billing, CIS, and operations departments to continuously improve the AMI system.

Assists management in developing policies and procedures, notices and work instructions, and staff training programs.

Participates in short-term and long-term technology planning for Smart Grid requirements.

Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding the adoption and use of integrated systems and equipment; reviews and analyzes quotes from suppliers and vendors; ensures compliance with contracts and written agreements with vendors, private sector businesses, and City of Brownsville.

Completes other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge important to perform the functions of the job include:

Knowledge of administrative practices, principles, and procedures.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methodologies of managing centralized application systems.
Fundamental understanding of technology system integrations (APIs, REST, web services).
Knowledge of development integration and administration techniques.
Considerable knowledge of research and technical support techniques.
Thorough knowledge of computer hardware, software, and peripherals.
Broad knowledge in the development and maintenance of information system data and interfaces.
Broad knowledge of scripting and automation for repetitive tasks.

Skills important to perform the functions of the job include:Computer skills working with Microsoft Office programs.
Problem solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
Skill in effectively managing multiple projects.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Abilities important to perform the functions of the job include:

Strong ability to comprehend complex programming documentation, schematics, specifications, and other correspondence.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to exercise a maximum amount of initiative and independence within general established overall policies.
Ability to prepare reports and express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to instruct and supervise subordinate professional and technical employees.
Ability to integrate, analyze and evaluate data to produce AMI-based decision support tools.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Computer Science or a related field and five (5) years' experience in system administration, computer programming and testing, or data analytics.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Requires a valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver's License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to sit and work with computers for prolonged periods. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 40 lbs.). Work is done in a normal office environment with frequent exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, and dust and/or disagreeable sights and odors.

Eligibility for Employment

In addition to any and all other qualifications required for employment stated under the Brownsville P.U.B Personnel Policies and Procedures Policy No. 39:

• Prohibit the hiring of any person who is related to BPUB Executive Management within the third degree of Consanguinity or second degree by Affinity; and

• Based on certain prohibitions of the Charter and Statute on nepotism, no person can be hired who shall be related to any member of the Board of Directors or City Commission within the third degree of consanguinity or second degree by affinity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S722P

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary

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