Resource Analyst II

Resource Analyst II Salary and Job Description

Resource Analyst II Salary: $119,106.96 - $152,152.20 Annually Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 28-25-771 Department: Electric Utility Opening Date: 12/15/2025 FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: 5 Weighting Plan: 100% Oral Description

About the Department

Silicon Valley Power (SVP) currently provides 24/7 energy to the City of Santa Clara, with over 50 percent of the electricity from carbon-free and renewable resources. SVPs customer base is growing, forecasted to almost double its peak by 2030, to a projected 1300 MW. This type of load growth requires extensive planning, procurement, and management to meet the needs of todays customers while securing power needs to meet the future growth. It is the mission of Silicon Valley Power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, sustainable, competitively priced energy and services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers.

About the Position

The Resource Analyst II is assigned to work in the Citys Electric Utility Department, Silicon Valley Power (SVP). Incumbents in this classification analyze energy markets, negotiate supplier contracts, manage energy data, ensure adherence to regulations (like the Renewable Portfolio Standard), perform financial analysis (ROI, cost-benefit), and support strategic energy efficiency/renewable projects, bridging procurement, data, and regulatory compliance for cost savings and sustainability. Incumbents work on a wide range of projects and may serve in a project manager capacity as required. Performs related duties as assigned.

Application Requirements

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write "see resume, NA, or personnel file."). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application packets may be submitted online through the "Apply Now" feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. This position is continuous or open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments besides the positions listed above. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Business, Accounting, or other related field
• Experience: One (1) year of experience performing tasks, including but not limited to:
• Analyzing data
• Managing programs, projects, and/or contracts
• Developing financial or technical reports
• Interpreting complex rules and procedures
• Preparing research reports
• Building spreadsheets, databases, and/or computer programs
• License/Certifications: None
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Work experience in any of the following areas: Energy resource management, planning, procurement, or optimization
• California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market, tariff, and procedures
• Renewable Portfolio Standards
• California Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Cap and Trade program
• Regulatory agencies such as CPUC, CEC, FERCO
• Other Requirements: Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

The City of Santa Clara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Health Insurance: The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan
• Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans
• Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans
• Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): The City contributes $50.00 a month toward employees VEBA account
• Life Insurance: The City pays for $15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage
• State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 1.2% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave)
• Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child
• Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 2/3 of basic wage up to $7,500; max of $5,000/month
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions
• Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3,300 per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account
• Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service
• Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual
• Compensatory Time Off (CTO): Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours (maximum accrual is set by department)
• Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year)
• Reimbursements/Allowances: Various allowances for specific classifications

Supplemental Questions

1. Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, omissions, stating "see resume" or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question completely and in your own words (without the use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools, including but not limited to Chat GPT, Microsoft AI, or any other AI tool), and that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?

Yes No

2. Please select the option below that best describes how you meet the education minimum requirements for Resource Analyst II.

I possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Business, Accounting, or other related field. I possess a master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Business, Accounting, or other related field. I do not meet the education minimum requirements for this position.

3. Please select the option below that best describes how you meet the experience minimum requirements for Resource Analyst II.

One (1) year of experience in performing tasks, including but not limited to: analyzing data, managing programs, projects and/or contracts, developing financial or technical reports, interpreting complex rules and procedures, preparing research reports, and building spreadsheets, databases, and/or computer programs. I do not meet the education minimum requirements for this position.

4. Please describe how your education and/or experience meet the minimum qualifications of this position.