Utility Business Operations Analyst

JOB POSITION #21 – Utility Business Operations Analyst

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Electric / Business Operations

WORK LOCATION: MOC

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular / Full-Time

PAY GRADE: L – Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $21.17 – $32.30 / Hour

DAYS WORKED: Monday – Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: February 13, 2015

JOB DUTIES

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application
will not be considered in our job selection process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Works under the general supervision of the Utility Business Operations Manager;

Performs a variety of business functions for the Business Operations Division of the Farmington Electric Utility System critical for maintaining utility resources;

Assists in preparation and administration of the Electric Utility annual budget, develops and maintains records and reports to support budget preparation and future ongoing analysis comparing actual revenues and expenses to budgeted amounts;

Prepares the annual APPA Performance Indicator survey, the Merritt survey and assists in the preparation of any surveys required by bond rating agencies for the Electric Utility;

Establishes, maintains and updates files, records and other documents under established record keeping principles and performs routine analyses and calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports;

Prepares monthly commercial customer consumption reports for tariff verification;

Prepares monthly utility invoices for energy sales and transmission services;

Assists in the monthly business functions required for the City of Farmington's management of the New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority (NMMEAA); including preparation of monthly cash basis financial statements, preparation of monthly gas sales invoices, and assistance in the preparation of quarterly financial reports for submission to the

New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration;

Assists in the preparation of the annual audited financial statements for NMMEAA;

Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for NMMEAA;

Assists in the preparation of ongoing disclosure information for NMMEAA debt issuances;

Assists in review of costs allocated to the utility from other city departments;

Assists in gathering information for cost of service studies;

May research information, compile statistics, gather and compute various data, prepare special and/or one-time reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant data from a variety of sources as requested;

Assists the Business Operations Manager in various duties as required. The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully complete the requirements of this position, the incumbent should possess the following skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, related progressively responsible experience in business, finance or customer service equal to 10 years will be considered;

• Knowledge of utility revenue, operating and capital expenditure accounts; utility project accounts based on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Uniform System of Accounts;

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements;

• Knowledge of customer service practices and techniques;

• Proficient computer skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets and database software programs in a Windows environment (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint);

• Comprehensive knowledge of general office practices and procedures with proficient spelling and grammatical skills;

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;

• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner, with respect and confidence;

• Ability to maintain confidential, sensitive material;

• Ability to use good judgment, analyze and solve problems;

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public;

• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports which may be routine or special and one-time;

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines;

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format;

• Valid New Mexico driver's license required;

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer including office software; calculator, typewriter, copy and fax machine, phone and automobile.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F.

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