Senior Evaluator

Tacoma Power - City of Tacoma
Tacoma - United States
S: $108,747.20 - $135,636.80

Tacoma Power has a robust and active energy efficiency program. Tacoma Power uses evaluation to plan conservation activities, including decisions on allocation of utility resources and whether to modify and/or continue programs. This Senior Evaluator position ensures that the measures comprising the energy efficiency program are cost-effective and implemented in an efficient manner. This position manages Tacoma Power's energy efficiency evaluation efforts. This includes conducting independent market research, managing the work of contractors, and interacting with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of statistical and economic analysis as well as research methodologies. Judgment is exercised on study designs and methodologies, evaluation procedures, statistical techniques, analysis and database designs. This position prepares written reports and presents quantitative, economic, and business analysis to senior management, stakeholders and occasionally the public.

In addition to evaluating conservation activities, approximately 25 percent time will be spent providing economic analysis in support of other Power Management activities including: forecasting wholesale prices, evaluating individual major resource acquisition opportunities, assessing the impact of regulations and other exogenous factors on wholesale markets, and looking for market opportunities.

Qualifications:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with emphasis in economics, statistics, finance, business administration or related field; advanced degree desired;
5+ years progressive experience performing research, economic, financial and/or market analysis;
Knowledge of energy industry desired.

Knowledge & Skills:

Analysis Abilities
Economic analysis and natural resource valuation.
Applied statistics, analysis techniques, survey design, sample design, data collection, and monitoring systems.
Combining scientific and engineering data to perform complex statistical analysis.
Using statistics to form accurate and well-reasoned conclusions.
Performing economic analysis in a transparent and careful way that supports recommendations and decisions.
Designing and managing large multi-faceted cross-organizational research projects.

Business Skills
Well-developed communication skills: writing skills (e.g., report writing, developing support documentation and technical writing); presentation skills (e.g., PowerPoint development); and oral skills.
Firm understanding of business concepts, theories, practices, business case development, work plan development, request for proposal development, manage contract, and budgeting.
Effective project management skills, ability to resolve and adapt to evolving issues throughout a project.
Well-developed interpersonal skills: ability to work constructively with diverse individuals/groups with divergent perspectives and interests.
Computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, statistical modeling, and data management tracking systems.

Energy and Energy Efficiency Knowledge
Familiarity with energy conservation measures and measurement best practices.
Knowledge of fundamental practices for electrical utility operations, wholesale resource theory, resource portfolio management and how energy efficiency is integrated into a portfolio.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes, standards, regulations, policies, technology, terminology and procedures applicable to energy and conservation.

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