Under the general direction of the Director of Power Resources, provides professional procurement and management of power supply for the utility, including overseeing operation of one or more generating facilities, negotiating and facilitating contracts for electricity and transmission, budget and rate development, performing complex power analysis, and assists in the development of relationships with potential third-party power suppliers or industrial customers for new projects. The incumbent professional must be able to oversee various programs and initiatives yet be a “hands on” individual capable of performing the day-to-day work of the position.

This position is identified as a part of the succession plan for the Director of Power Resources and will be expected to grow and enhance their skills as time progresses.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
It is essential for all employees to adhere to Northern Wasco County PUD policies, procedures, and workplace behavior expectations. 
•    Promotes a culture of safety and security of employees, the public, contractors and NWCPUD facilities.
•    Oversees power delivery operations with a focus on exceptional internal and external customer service to NWCPUD and its customers.
•    Provides leadership, direction and coaching to staff; supervises, hires, schedules, develops, manages, and leads staff; and manages performance with a focus on continuous improvement.
•    Develops work plans, sets goals, assigns work through subordinates as applicable, develops operating plans and strategic objectives, policies and procedures and is responsible for ensuring work products meet organizational business objectives.
•    Develop and manage division/department budgets to ensure effective resource allocation and fiscal management.
•    Promotes coordination and teamwork among departments, other utilities, and stakeholders.
•    Manages the various aspects of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) contracts for both Power and Transmission.
•    Assists with contract origination and implementation, including BPA and other wholesale power and transmission counterparties.
•    Directs changes in priorities and schedules as needed to ensure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner.  Develop short and long range plans and goals for area(s) of responsibility.
•    Performs energy preschedule and real-time schedule adjustments in coordination with hydro operations staff and wholesale counterparties.
•    Prepares a variety of reports regarding electric load and resource data reports required by state and federal regulatory agencies.
•    Analyzes and maintains data on climate and Northwest hydroelectric system conditions, including precipitation, snowpack, weather statistics, and stream flow data.
•    Performs power calculations, such as load factor, capacity factor, power factor and transmission losses on power purchases and sales.
•    Preparation of energy billing and settlement arrangements with suppliers, and counterparties.
•    Prepares draft letters and memos for projects, studies, or governmental agencies.
•    Identifies and researches contract requirements for power purchases, power sales, transmission, and other related contracts.
•    Maintains contract files and data regarding power purchases, power sales, transmission, and other related contracts.
•    Estimating budgets for power sales, power purchases, and transmission contracts.
•    Prepares risk assessments using energy volume, market price, embedded cost, and other variables.
•    Prepares information about the District's electrical system and resources for presentations.
•    Analyzes power and financial data with desktop computers and online systems.

Secondary Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. A job description is a summary of the essential and anticipated additional functions of a job and does not represent an all-inclusive list of tasks or procedures.

Job Scope:
Tasks and information relative to this position can be of a confidential and/or sensitive nature, requiring strict confidentiality and professional conduct. Position operates within professional best practices and established policies with independent judgement. Position works with minimal supervision.

Interpersonal contacts:
Frequently interacts with internal and external contacts, including customers, public, firms, organizations, federal, state, county, and city government, to carry out responsibilities.