Job Posting: Renewable Power Program Manager

Renewable Power Program Manager
Job Requisition Number
066616
Position Number
100041
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Wholesale and Retail Markets
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, plus five (5) years experience in renewable energy project development, with an understanding of both regulated and deregulated electric markets, two (2) years of which were in a program or project management capacity.
Licenses or Certifications:
None



Notes to Applicants
Resume and cover letter must be attached to be considered for this position.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Job Close Date
Departments may close a posting at their discretion
04-04-2010
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Energy
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Category
Professional
Location
721 Barton Springs Road 5th Floor Austin, TX 78704
Preferred Qualifications

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Develops utility-scale renewable generation power projects that meet Austin Energys strategic objectives.  Responsible for the program management of activities associated with renewable generation projects from exploration to implementation.
2. Monitors the efficiency of the operations, contractual agreements, financial integrity as well as environmental and regulatory compliance of the projects.
3. Coordinates feasibility studies and project development activities with cross functional resources, peers, and outside consultants.
4. Identifies project sites, working with Austin Energy?s Corporate Real Estate department to lease, option or acquire property, obtain right-of-way permission and/or easements, collect and analyze site characteristic data and potential revenue projections.
5. Formulates policies, guidelines and procedures to incorporate the management of the facility working closely with both the power generation and power delivery business units of Austin Energy.
6. Evaluates and recommends changes to operational programs at various stages to the executive staff as it relates to the development, maintenance or curtailment of large scale renewable projects.
7. Identifies and develops relationships with stakeholders, partners, community leaders, boards, commissions and other interested parties.
8. Manages and monitors O&M and CIP budgets including preparing short and long-term spending plans.
9. Provides industry specific reports, writes articles, delivers presentations to promote services, exchanges ideas and accomplishes objectives.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements at the federal, state, and local level.
Knowledge of reporting concepts and preferred business practices.
Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
Knowledge of project management and internal control concepts and practices.
Skill in managing large scale renewable generation development and operational activities and systems.
Skill in understanding and managing financing approaches and partnership agreements associated with the electric utility industry and renewable energy projects.
Skill in managing risks and land acquisition.
Skill in mediation and negotiating contractual agreements.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in handling and prioritizing multiple strategic program initiatives.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to understand and explain industry trends, processes, and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with stakeholders, partners, community leaders, boards, commissions, city employees, the public.
Does this job require a criminal background investigation?
This position requires a criminal background investigation
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.