An Energy Resources Program Manager is responsible for providing management oversight and direction to professional staff regarding: (1) the coordination and administration of energy resources' (electric and/or natural gas) plans, the forecasting and acquisition of energy resources, and the negotiation of energy resource contracts; (2) the coordination and administration of the utility business development area activities including new business opportunities and customer relations; and (3) the coordination and administration of the natural gas utility and electric utility distribution system planning area activities including the development of periodic operational plans. The incumbent also maintains an active liaison with all organizations having energy resource related interests and provides advice to the Energy Resources Department and City management regarding energy resource policy matters. The incumbent provides management oversight and direction regarding the analysis of data, preparation of reports and plans, and the maintenance of energy management records in support of these functions; and oversees the provision of data, analysis, and support for utility management initiatives such as costs of service and rate design studies, budget preparation, and strategic planning. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, providing management oversight and direction on: researching, preparing, and implementing policy recommendations relating to energy resources issues as directed by upper management level staff; maintaining awareness of legislative and regulatory initiatives that may have significant impacts on Mesa's energy resources; playing a lead role in negotiating energy resource related agreements and contracts with outside parties; and advocating on behalf of the City's interests as directed at meetings with energy resources agencies. The Energy Resources Program Manager supervises professional, clerical, and/or paraprofessional staff. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of related work as required.