UTILITIES RESOURCES ANALYST OR RESOURCES ANALYST TRAINEE

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Public Utilities-Electric
Division: PU-Elec-Power Generation
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of Utilities Resources Analyst or Resources Analyst Trainee to fill one (1) vacancy in the Power Resources Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, a Utilities Resources Analyst/Resources Analyst Trainee will participate in the City's resources Contracts and agreements in accordance with the direction and goals established by management; will participate in regulatory, legal, and project administration efforts; will support real-time and day-ahead wholesale power market operations; will assist with technical resource planning and production cost modeling studies and will perform related work as assigned.
Utilities Resources Analyst
$103,488.00 - $125,772.00 Annually

Utilities Resources Analyst Trainee*
$89,364.00 - $98,556.00 Annually
*Utilities Resources Analyst Trainees must meet the minimum requirements of the Utilities Resources Analyst within 12 months of appointment.
Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identify, support negotiation of, and assist in the evaluation of assigned contracts including demand side management, interconnection, interchange, planning, development, participation, construction, operation, purchase and sale, transmission purchase and sale, and settlement agreements.
• Assist in the coordination of City efforts to obtain renewable resources in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Assist in the evaluation and formulation of risk management and legal strategies.
• Monitor and support City participation in utility industry federal, state and local regulatory authority activities.
• Research and analyze regulatory filings and legal filings related to City's resource interests.
• Participate in various project and industry committees to protect and further City interests.
• Participate in the development of utility policies, resource planning, resource evaluation and development, and assist in the formulation of operating and risk management policies, procedures and practices.
• Train division para-professional, technical and administrative support staff, as necessary.

In addition to the above, when assigned to Project/Contracts Unit:

• Assist in the preparation of Public Utilities Board, City Council, utility management and staff presentations and briefings with respect to utility contractual needs, interests and policies.
• Ensure that the City is in compliance with contractual terms and is receiving similar compliance from contracting parties in accordance with prepared task lists, schedules, procedures and guidelines for administering and evaluating all resource related agreements.
• Analyze and report on resource-operating strategies and assist in the creation of contractual guidelines for related resource functions.
• Participate in transaction analysis and settlement activities, including the settlement of natural gas purchases and wholesale power supply transactions with traditional counterparties and the California Independent System Operator (ISO).

Qualifications
OPTION I:

Education: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, business, finance, computer science, environmental science or other field which could provide the necessary skills.

Experience: At least one year of progressively responsible experience in resource planning, market operations, regulatory matters, generation facilities operation or in a related technical field.
OPTION II:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, business, finance, computer science, environmental science or other field which could provide the necessary skills.

Experience: At least two years of progressively responsible experience in resource planning, market operations, regulatory matters, generation facilities operation or in a related technical field.
OPTION III:

Education: Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, business, finance, computer science, environmental science or other field which could provide the necessary skills.

Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible experience in resource planning, market operations, regulatory matters, generation facilities operation or in a related technical field.
OPTION IV:

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: At least six years of progressively responsible experience in resource planning, market operations, regulatory matters, generation facilities operation or in a related technical field.
Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of electric utility operations, power generation technologies, transmission systems, and wholesale electricity markets.
• Familiarity with CAISO market concepts, including Day-Ahead and Real-Time markets, energy scheduling, metering, pricing, and settlement processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using spreadsheets to organize, analyze, reconcile, and report large or complex datasets.
• Ability to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies between multiple data sources and clearly document findings and resolutions.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices, particularly as they relate to billing, invoicing, reconciliation, and financial transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and apply complex rules, procedures, and calculations.

Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute the following amounts per month, with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check:
  
  • Management and Professional Units: $150/month
  • Senior Management Unit: $175/month
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
• Administrative Leave -
  
  • Management and Professional Units: 64 hrs. per fiscal year.
  • Senior Management Unit: 80 hrs. per fiscal year.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website:

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework completed
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD

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Please indicate the number of years of progressively responsible experience in resource planning, market operations, regulatory matters, generation facilities operation or in a related technical field.

• Less than 1 year