Advanced Technology Program Manager

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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business or Engineering related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field, two (2) years of which were in a program or project management capacity.
Licenses or Certifications:
None.
Notes to Applicants
This position is part of ESD Advance Technology group with coordination of the Control Engineering workgroup providing real-time operational support for Austin Energy with Emphasis on NERC / CIP Regulatory Requirements. On call critical support for 24/7 coverage is required for the System Control Center operators and Field operations. The position will also perform NERC / CIP regulatory compliance activities and provide technical support for maintenance such as field upgrades, system upgrades, and repairs to ESD control systems. This position expects independent action under limited supervision. This job posting will contain a high level of technology knowledge with regulatory impacts.
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
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Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as see résumé will not be accepted. You may use N/A for fields that are not applicable.
Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
This position requires a criminal background investigation.
Work Schedule:
This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin.
Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.
Fair Labor Standards Act:
This position is considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday through Friday.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - 40 Hour Work Week.
Special projects may require to work additional hours outside of the normal schedule, to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Job Close Date
03/10/2022
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Energy
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
2500 Montopolis Drive (SCC), Austin, TX
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of electric utility power grid including generation, electric substations, overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines, network systems, protection systems, supervisory control
Experience with computer scripting languages, such as Python or Powershell
Experience and High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Access and Visio
Experience with SCADA systems or control system, specifically in Electric utility environment
Experience using and configuring Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories ( SEL ) devices such as Real-Time Automation Controllers ( RTAC )
Experience reading and understanding, including IEEE device numbers and functions such as reviewing electrical drawings such as one-line diagrams or control schematics.
Experience with Distribution Automation devices, such as reclosers controls, cap banks controls, and voltage regulators.
Experience performing investigations, analyzing engineering problems, and developing solutions.
Experience working in a team across multiple departments to accomplish a utility wide goal.
Experience with Compliance audit experience ensuring NERC / CIP (North American Electric Reliability Council), ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) and PUCT (Texas Public Utility Commission) standards and regulatory requirements are implemented at each substation and within SCADA Tech group
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.
Leads planning activities to develop short- and long-term strategic plans, roadmaps, and objectives for advanced technologies and programs. Creates and manages operational budgets for short and long term technology projects and contracts. Leads cross functional teams to achieve technology initiatives. Manages existing and future contracts with vendors. Leads market research activities to identify market trends in technologies and programs. Produces periodic metrics to measure and improve: systems, projects, vendors, and service provider performance. Manages assigned matrix resources. Leverages functionality to identify operational efficiencies to improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs. Produces business cases, including cost versus benefit analysis and Request for Proposal (RFP's) to support related technologies and initiatives and programs. Facilitates and leads periodic executive round table and steering committees on related technologies and programs. Facilitates internal communication, education, and training to staff, and internal and external stakeholders on technologies and programs.
Responsibilities
- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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.
Knowledge of electric utility operations: generation, transmission, distribution, or other related fields
Knowledge of advanced analytical, mathematical, or programming techniques
Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation
Knowledge of applicable processes, engineering principles, data analysis, and application design
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
Skill in leading and directing personnel in a project and program capacity
Skill in determining needs and gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management's use
Skill in oral and written business and technical communication including preparation of written reports
Skill in handling and prioritizing multiple tasks and planning and organizing a program
Skill in using computers and related software applications
Skill in data analysis and problem solving
Skill in negotiations, program monitoring, and conflict resolution
Skill in conducting presentations on behalf of a public entity
Skill in projecting needs for equipment and personnel and formulating operating budgets
Ability to perform complex analysis, calculations, and problem solving
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
Ability to direct the timely production of project proposals and agreements
Ability to prepare and evaluate business cases
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please **** or TTY (512) 974-2445.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business or Engineering related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field, two (2) years of which were in a program or project management capacity. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? Yes
No
* If selected as a top candidate, do you agree to a criminal background investigation? Yes
No
* Describe your experience working with SCADA EMS Systems.
(Open Ended Question)
* What scripting languages are you familiar with and proficient with?
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your experience with performing investigations and analysis of engineering problems and developed solutions.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience in working as a team across multiple departments to accomplish a utility wide goal? Yes
No
* Briefly describe your experience planning, directing , and coordinating with substation planning department of electric utility system facilities, including: generation, electric substations, overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines, network systems, protection systems, supervisory control.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience reviewing electrical drawings such as one-line diagrams or control schematics.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your knowledge and experience as it relates to NERC CIP compliance.
(Open Ended Question)
* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook? No Experience
b. Basic: create/edit simple documents, simple presentations, & emails; send/receive emails. schedule calendar items, spreadsheets, data entry, basic formatting such as page setup, column width, font type/
c. Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & presentations; reformat document features such as color, font style & size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields/reformat individual slides; set up read receipts, send meeting noti
d. Advanced: create/edit complex documents& professional-quality presentations with transitions; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another; view calendar
* This position is categorized as Essential Personnel. Essential Personnel are considered critical positions and may be required to work during emergencies outside of or in addition to the normal schedule. If offered the position, are you willing to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as mandated by the needs of the business? Yes
No
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