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Description

**Closing Date to Apply:** Until Filled

**Salary:** $109,324.80 to $191,318.40

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

**Benefits:** This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

_Grant County PUD will administer a background check and reference check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position._

Position Summary

Optimize the value of Grant PUD’s Power Supply portfolio including owned and contracted resources by maximizing the combined value of capacity, energy, and non-carbon attributes while monitoring and maintaining recommended energy risk profile. Develop, analyze, and negotiate structured energy power transactions and develop and maintain key relationships with wholesale counterparties. Make economical operational decisions.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable

accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

+ Maximize the value of Grant PUD’s power supply portfolio by optimizing capacity, energy, non-carbon attributes and other ancillary services with existing risk policy; negotiate structured transactions; and maintain strong wholesale relationships.

+ Identify and evaluate potential new power supply resources (owned or contracted) to support Grant PUD’s portfolio needs; lead or support negotiation of commercial terms, contracts, and integration strategies to ensure alignment with long-term planning, risk profile, and clean energy goals.

+ Monitor market trends and activities for potential impacts to Grant PUD and actively participate in industry forums and activities related to wholesale markets. Represent Grant PUD on initiatives involving market evolution such as resource adequacy, carbon and clean energy, and organized markets. Monitor California ISO and SPP Markets+ and represent Grant PUD’s interests on relevant topics.

+ Coordinate and support Grant PUD’s Large Power Solutions group in managing large power purchaser relationships, developing contract and rate setting strategies, drafting agreements and policies. Support efforts to meet the carbon-free power needs of Grant PUD’s retail customers and explore possible structured products

+ Support Grant’s long-term resource planning by participating in developing and updating the Integrated Resource Plan, long-term power portfolio planning, economic analysis of future resources, and regional forums related to long-term resource planning.

+ Perform related duties as required or assigned.

+ Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.

+ Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.

+ In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.

+ Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:

+ Following all safety policies and procedures.

+ Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.

+ Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.

+ Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

**Required Qualifications** (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications):

+ Bachelor’s degree in economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar field or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

+ Ten (10) years of experience in power marketing, origination, energy markets, or energy portfolio management.

**Preferred Qualifications** (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications):

+ Experience negotiating structured transactions, managing wholesale relationships, supporting long-term resource planning, and advocating policy positions in organized markets and regulatory forums.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and methods surrounding power marketing standards and best practices; detailed understanding of hydro-electric power generation operations; project management tools and techniques; technical competences with an attention toward detail; financial management philosophies and budgetary guidelines associated with managing large financial expenditures.

+ Skills in exercising good judgement and making well informed decisions under pressure; written and oral interpersonal communication; identifying and analyzing potential problems with limited data and advising stakeholders on how to proceed; workflow and time management; utilizing MS office products, custom financial and reporting software, tools, and applications.

Physical Requirements

+ Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No

+ Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.

+ Some field work that may require operation of a vehicle.

+ Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours ☐10 hours ☐12 hours

_*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE)._

_The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas._

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.