UTILITIES POWER SCHEDULER/TRADER

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UTILITIES POWER SCHEDULER/TRADER

City of Riverside Riverside, California, United States

Job Description:

UTILITIES POWER SCHEDULER/TRADER

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of Utilities Power Scheduler/Trader to fill one (1) vacancy in the Power Generation 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.

This role plays a key part in optimizing Riverside’s energy portfolio through near-term resource planning, real-time power trading, and market operations within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and bilateral markets.

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking energy professional who can balance economic performance, reliability obligations, and regulatory compliance while operating in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment. The most successful individuals in this role are self-directed and are comfortable working independently outside of regular business hours. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a strong sense of autonomy.

Under general supervision, the Utilities Power Scheduler/Trader is to forecast and monitor short term system load requirements and meet these demands by economic utilization of power resources. The incumbent is to purchase and market electric energy within contractual guidelines and to do related work as required.

Work Performed

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



Qualifications

OPTION I:
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Experience: One year of experience in generation dispatch, power trading or power and transmission scheduling. Knowledge of power system operation, power system forecasting, power scheduling techniques, energy accounting and operation and use of scheduling computer systems is highly desirable.

OPTION II:
Education: An Associate's Degree in a related field.

Experience: Three years of experience in generation dispatch, power trading or power and transmission scheduling. Knowledge of power system operation, power system forecasting, power scheduling techniques, energy accounting and operation and use of scheduling computer systems is highly desirable.

OPTION III:
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: Five years of experience in generation dispatch, power trading or power and transmission scheduling. Knowledge of power system operation, power system forecasting, power scheduling techniques, energy accounting and operation and use of scheduling computer systems is highly desirable.

Necessary Special Requirement:

Highly Desired Qualifications:
Experience in the following:
Knowledge in the following:


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). (Download PDF reader)

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:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . 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 I includes Para-Professional and Supervisory classifications (Non-exempt)

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

For additional benefits information, please visit the following page: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/ about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$55.90 - $78.67 Hourly
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