Position Information

 

Under general supervision, the Utility Analyst will perform professional and technical administrative and analytical support; to assist in the preparation of the departmental budget; to conduct a variety of analysis; to perform responsible and technical tasks in the development and application of functions specific to departmental operations and procedures; the Utility Analyst will 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.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 analysis 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.