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Wholesale Billing Specialist

Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499

**Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)** has an immediate opening for a **Wholesale Billing Specialist** located at **Columbus General Office** in **Columbus** , Nebraska. Position closes January 4 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

This position will report to the Wholesale Billing Manager.

Position Summary

The Wholesale Billing Specialist has overall responsibility for the implementation of the monthly wholesale billing processes and preparation of wholesale power bills, customer billing reports and transmission service bills in an accurate and expeditious manner each month. Incumbent is a primary contact for wholesale power and/or transmission customers to answer and provide information for all billing questions.

The Wholesale Billing Specialist must be detail-oriented and be accurate in his/her work. Time management skills are essential in this position. Incumbent must be able to communicate technical billing issues (verbally and written) effectively and accurately. The Incumbent understands and applies the provisions of NPPD’s various rates for services (GFPS, Special Power Projects, T-2 and ST, and their replacements) and will maintain and apply basic understanding of electric system fundamentals and operations, delivery of power and energy, metering principles, revenue metering and electric industry terms (demand, energy, point of delivery, point of measurement, loss factor, on-peak and off-peak hours, etc.).

Incumbent embraces and exhibits a strong safety culture by making safety considerations a core part of doing business.

Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business or technical/engineering related field plus 1 year of experience as described below. (OR)

Associate's degree in business or a technical/engineering related field plus 3 years experience as described below. (OR)

High School diploma/GED plus 5 years experience as described below.

Experience:

Experience in electric utility customer billing, working with customers to resolve utility issues , electric utility operations, electric utility technical studies and analysis, or experience in revenue metering is required. Experience in both utility customer billing and revenue metering is preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications

None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Interrogation, validation, correction (if necessary), maintenance and support of metered power and energy data from NPPD's wholesale metering points, various retail metering points and outside entities in conjunction with NPPD's Wholesale Billing and Reporting Database System (MV-90).

Review and analyze customer reports. Verify appropriate billing losses (standard, actual, irrigation, non-irrigation) and Western Area Power Association (WAPA) x/y ratios to determine loads at NPPD’s billing location (Bus A), meter data (outages, meter malfunctions, load shifts) and other information necessary to support the billing process and validate the accuracy of bills .

Prepare wholesale power bills per department completion date for customers (blend, gen station, combo, limit/reduce) purchasing wholesale power service and transmission services under NPPD's GFPS, Special Power Products, T2, and ST rates and their replacements, research and include monthly load shifts and demand waiver requests, verify previous ratchet billed amounts and seasonal WAPA irrigation pumping allocation, determine sub-t planning and operations charge and reschedule reports and regenerate past months invoices to include adjustments (if required).

_Accountable for other duties as assigned._

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Integrity/Excellence

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

**Salary Information** _-_ Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

**Pay Grade -** 12 Monthly

**Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range:** $6,288.00 - $7,860.00

**Travel Required:** Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) _Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview._

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

_Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer_

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.

Salary

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.

Retirement Savings

NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.

Health & Wellness

At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.

Other Benefits

Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.