Rate Analyst

City of San Antonio•78205, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, is responsible for administrative and professional work involving the regulatory oversight of municipality owned and franchise utilities. Conducts research analysis and prepares reports on matters pertaining to contract compliance, public utility rates, and other utility issues for the Public Utilities Supervisor. Assists in the negotiation of agreements and resolution of utility matters. Determines proper and reasonable service costs and rates; reviews electric, gas, water, wastewater and stormwater municipal utilities for conformity to rate and service regulations. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years' experience in Finance, Accounting, Utilities or Contract Review.
Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

A Master's Degree is highly desirable.
Experience with Microsoft Office
Experience with variance analysis, operating and constructing budgets and analyzing financial plans
Experience with utility rate-making methods to include cost of service and rate design
Knowledge of utility rate-making methods, including cost of service and rate design.
Knowledge of variance analysis.
Ability to analyze both operating and construction budgets.
Ability to analyze financial plans.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
Ability to create and use computer spreadsheets and graphical presentations.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to interact with peers, supervisors and upper-level management.

Responsibilities

Reviews and assists in the development of rate studies for recommendations to the City Manager and City Council for the proper setting of electric, gas, water and sewer rates.
Analyzes cost of service studies and proper allocation of costs used in the development of rates for regulated utilities.
Conducts various special studies relating to utility issues (including analysis or revenues, financial plan updates, fuel price forecast, generating plans, etc.)
Reviews and analyzes utility cash flow and financing plans as presented by utilities.
Develops rate filing requirements and recommendations for rate setting standards for the approval of City Manager and Council.
Develops estimates of revenues to be generated from utility sources.
Reviews and adjusts the approved budget to ensure that the budgets reflect reasonable funding levels considering City policy and general economic conditions.
Reviews State legislation and Utility Commission rules and makes recommendations to the Public Utilities Supervisor and executive management as to the economic impact to the City.
Conducts reviews of operating and construction budgets of municipality owned utilities.
Develops complex financial models and proper allocation of costs used in the development of rates for regulated utilities.
Assists Public Utilities Supervisor with utility contract negotiations and monitors contracts for compliance.
Reviews utility master plans.
Reviews Stormwater related expense budgets and capital projects.
Review capital projects, rates, and special requests.
Prepares forecast data and make amendments.
Maintains and reconciles monthly reports, invoices, statements, and other records of financial transactions.
Determines that all transactions are properly supported, are in accordance with pertinent regulations, and are classified and recorded according to acceptable accounting standards.
Reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue reports.
Reviews and analyzes City-owned utility extension policies.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.