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Posting Title Real Time Energy Market Operator or Senior Job Requisition Number AE503070 Position Number 109567 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Power Supply & Market Ops Minimum Qualifications

Real Time Energy Market Operator

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

* Graduation an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years relevant experience.
* Associates Degree plus one (1) year of relevant experience.
* Bachelors Degree in any field.

Licenses or Certifications:

* None.

Real Time Energy Market Operator Senior

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

* Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four years related experience.
* Associates degree Business, Electronics Technology, Public Administration, Communication or relevant field may substitute for the two years of required experience.
* Education may substitute for experience up to four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

* NERC or ERCOT System Operator Certification.

Notes to Applicants

This Real Time Energy Market Operator runs Austin Energy's Real Time Desk (RTD) and is responsible for scheduling its power generation portfolio and economically dispatching those resources according to schedule and ERCOT instructions. The RTD communicates with ERCOT and generation personnel and is responsible for operating the generation portfolio in accordance with ERCOT and NERC guidelines. Other duties include maintaining logs for compliance and operational purposes, performing day ahead market duties and making adjustments to forecasts and schedules to meet energy needs for our customers. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work independently and respond quickly to changing demands and conditions at the Real Time desk and in the nodal market.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

WHEN COMPLETING THE CITY OF AUSTIN APPLICATION:

The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.

Resumes will not be accepted. Statements such as "see resume" will not be accepted. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.

The responses to the supplemental questions must reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).

If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov

GOOD STANDING COA EMPLOYEES:

Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE:

Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK:

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal history background check.

ERCOT

This position requires the use of an ERCOT Digital Certificate (EDC) and therefore will require a Security Review to determine if the candidate meets all the requirements for issuance of the EDC.

NERC

This position will require yearly NERC continuing education credits after NERC Operators Certification is obtained.

Pay Range

Commensurate

Hours

12 hour rotating shifts (days and nights) including weekends and holidays.

Job Close Date 03/22/2023 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

* Experience with power plant operations on the control board.
* Experience with system controller operations.
* Ability to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule.
* Knowledge of ERCOT Market and how it relates to Austin Energy resources.
* Knowledge of power plant or transmission operation equipment and operations.

Preferred Experience for Senior level:

* Power plant/ or electrical system operations experience.
* Experience as a supervisor/lead.
* Experience training employees.

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.

Real Time Energy Market Operator

Real Time Energy Market Operator Senior

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.

Real Time Energy Market Operator

Real Time Energy Market Operator Senior

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years relevant experience; Associates Degree plus one (1) year of relevant experience; or a Bachelors Degree in any field. Do you meet this requirement?
* Yes
* No

* * Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).

(Open Ended Question)

* * Are you able to work a rotating 12 hour shift and work weekends, nights and holidays?
* Yes
* No

* * Do you have experience as a power plant,QSE or a transmission operator?
* Yes
* No

* * Please describe your experience with generation dispatch or scheduling.

(Open Ended Question)

* * Do you have a current North American Electric Reliability Council Certification (NERC)?
* Yes
* No

* * Please describe your knowledge of ERCOT and the relationship Austin Energy has with the organization.

(Open Ended Question)

* * This position requires the use of an ERCOT Digital Certificate (EDC) and, therefore, will require a Security Review to determine if the candidate meets all the requirements for issuance of the EDC. Do you consent to a Security Review?
* Yes
* No

* * If identified as a top candidate, do you agree to a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)?
* Yes
* No

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