Part Time Utilities Analyst I/II

About the role

The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department seeks a dynamic Part Time Utilities Analyst I/II to support operations in the Water Resources division.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and administer the Public Utilities’ water conservation programs.
• Cookordination with internal staff, other local agencies, or regional agencies to support state mandated or regional water reduction efforts when required.
• Conduct public outreach including, but not limited to, calling or meeting customers in person, attending community meetings, or attending and assisting in preparation of public outreach events.
• Provide status reports on assigned programs; coordinate and attend community outreach events to promote water conservation; design and implement marketing efforts to encourage customer participation in public benefit and conservation programs; coordinate with Public Utilities’ Communication group to develop marketing materials including brochures, flyers, and the program website.
• Aid in responding to water waste reports by conducting necessary research and field investigation, coordinating with City staff, and following up with customers as required.
• Keep management apprised of program status and progress through the preparation and delivery of a variety of narrative and statistical reports.
• Contribute to technical analyses for policy development, regional conservation planning, and development of water conservation programs and measures.
• Support water conservation program budget preparation, process payments, and assess financial impacts.
• Help prepare reports and studies on water conservation programs.

  Requirements

  • Two years (Utilities Analyst I) or three years (Utilities Analyst II) of experience performing analysis in areas such as finance, administration, real property, operations, engineering, regulatory, and / or public policy, preferably in a public utility environment, supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, economics, business administration, environmental sciences, quantitative sciences, public administration, or a related field.
  • An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

  Qualifications

  • Knowledge of: Based on area of assignment, principles of financial planning analysis and statistical reporting; generally accepted accounting principles and fund accounting; principles of municipal budget preparation and control methods of calculating investment returns and risk assessment; principles and practices of public administration; research methods and report writing; principles of cost benefit analysis; water and electric utility industry markets; principles and work methods of real property; benchmarking and performance measurement; management information systems; work flow analysis; City and Utility Department policies and procedures; effective training practices; personal and network computer software to manage and analyze data; complex spreadsheets and database applications; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, rules, codes, and ordinances.
  • Ability to: Based on area of assignment, prepare and administer financial reports; gather, organize and analyze data; employ creativity, logical thinking and judgment in analyzing complex issues and developing sound recommendations; forecast and develop models which simulate complex financial activities; assist and/or conduct electric and water studies related to cost of service, rate schedules, and cost-benefit analysis; prepare and monitor budgets; conduct operational audits; understand legal, contractual and lease documents; make sound recommendations related to assigned projects; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports; assist and/or develop strategic plans and performance indicators contribute to the development of corporate culture initiatives such as employee satisfaction surveys; research, negotiate and finalize real property transactions; effectively communicate and promote ideas to various stakeholders; effectively represent the department and City when working with other departments and outside agencies; design and conduct appropriate training; effectively plan and direct special studies; operate with tact and diplomacy; learn regulatory reporting requirements and basic bulk power electric system theory, regulations and practices; use personal computers and related finance software in the performance of job duties; make effective oral presentations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.