Utilities Analyst

City of Riverside•Riverside, CA

About The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES ANALYST to fill one (1) vacancy in the Finance-Rates Division & one (1) vacancy in the Customer Service Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. Under general supervision, the Utilities Analyst will perform professional and technical administrative and analytical support; to assist in the preparation of the departmental budget; to conduct a variety of analyses; to perform responsible and technical tasks in the development and application of functions specific to departmental operations and procedures; to manage an effective legislative outreach program; to coordinate action on all legislative and regulatory matters that may impact the City's interest including, but not limited to, energy, water and telecommunications; and to do related work as required. For positions indicating a salary range from 1N – 2X, the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion.

Requirements

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public or business administration or a closely related field.
Two years of professional experience may substitute for two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
A range of one (1) year of experience of professional administrative experience.
A master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical skills, including forecasting, productivity analysis, and interpreting complex data into actionable insights.
Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI), with experience developing dashboards, KPI metrics, and ad hoc operational reports.
Advanced Excel capability (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas).
Familiarity with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost/benefit evaluation.
Experience with operational performance monitoring, workflow optimization, and statistical trend evaluation.
Strong communication skills and the ability to present findings to leadership, develop procedures and coordinate documentation.
Experience working in a government, public utility, or regulated industry environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

Analyze specific job tasks and apply or supervise application of standards to jobs.
Forecast staffing requirements and determine availability of staffing, material, and equipment to accomplish work.
Analyze job costs and performance data for cost and staffing control.
Perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal and operational problems; recommend appropriate actions based on analysis.
Participate in the design and implementation of new and revised programs, systems, procedures and methods of operation.
Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Coordinate work projects with staff, vendors and customers.
Analyze and respond to complaints and requests for information from internal and external sources; determine appropriate corrective action.
Recommend positions and strategies in response to legislative and regulatory issues at the state and federal level.
Analyze, evaluate and monitor legislation including making policy recommendations and preparing appropriate reports and correspondence.
Serve as the Department's liaison to elected representatives and their staff, trade associations, regulatory agencies, other utilities and business groups.
Advocate and represent the Department's interests at meetings.
Form cooperative coalitions and strategic partnerships with other organizations; conduct special projects.
Identify and document any required modifications to computer applications.
Use maps and check as-built maps for accuracy.