Energy Manager Hydropower

The State of Nevada is seeking an Energy Manager for its Hydropower Division in Las Vegas, NV. This full-time position involves managing hydropower resources, reviewing budgets and work plans, attending federal meetings, analyzing operational data, and preparing reports. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. The role focuses on protecting and optimizing the state's hydropower allocations for its customers.
Announcement Number: 632693062

STATE OF NEVADA

JOE LOMBARDO, Governor MARILYN KIRKPATRICK, Commissioner

PUOY K. PREMSRIRUT, Chairwoman ALLEN J. PULIZ, Commissioner

KARA J. KELLEY, Vice Chairwoman DAN H. STEWART, Commissioner

ERIC WITKOSKI, Executive Director STEVE WALTON, Commissioner

CODY T. WINTERTON, Commissioner

COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION

OF NEVADA

Unclassified Position Announcement

ENERGY MANAGER HYDROPOWER

(Assistant Hydropower Program Manager)

Las Vegas, NV

Recruitment Open To:The Colorado River Commission of Nevada (Commission)

is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Hydropower Program Manager for its

Hydropower Division. This is an unclassified, full-time position open to all qualified

applicants and the hiring may occur during the recruitment process.

AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Commission receives, and holds in trust, the water

and hydropower allocations for the benefit of the State of Nevada. The agency purchases

hydropower from its federal partners, the Bureau of Reclamation and Western Area

Power Administration, and delivers that power to the Commission's customers in the

State of Nevada. Additionally, supplemental power may be acquired to serve the

Commission's retail customers.

Recruitment: Open to all qualified candidates, vacancy located in Las Vegas, NV.

POSTING DESCRIPTION: The Commission is seeking a high-energy, high-volume,

team-oriented staff member to support the Commission's efforts to protect the State of

Nevada's allocation of hydropower from the dams on the Colorado River and ensure its

continued affordability for the benefit of the Commission's customers. The primary job

Functions Of The Hydropower Program Manager Are As Follows
• Review work plans, budgets, and studies provided by the Commission's federal

partners related to the operation and maintenance of Hoover, Glen Canyon, Davis,

and Parker dams, and the associated electrical transmission to deliver power from

those dams. Recommend approval, disapproval, or modifications of work plans,

budgets, and studies.
• Attend hydropower transmission-related meetings hosted by the federal agencies,

and as directed, represent the Commission in discussions with the federal

agencies and other contractors on prudent resource management and cost control

measures.

100 N. City Parkway, Suite 1100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106-4614 Phone: (725) 246-0436

Fax: (725) 204-7923

http://crc.nv.gov

Energy Manager

Colorado River Commission of Nevada
• Analyze technical and operational data provided by the federal agencies to

understand Hoover, Parker-Davis, and Glen Canyon operational trends and

analyze the impact of those trends on future resource costs.
• Monitor the value of CRC's hydropower resources, understand and communicate

the risks to that value, and make suggestions on how to improve that value.
• Assist in the development of short-term and long-term resource forecasts that

drive the agency's hydropower budget and communicate the risk in that forecast

to CRC management.
• Prepare and distribute a variety of reports on the performance of the agency's

hydropower contracts and assets.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering

discipline including, but not limited to, civil, mechanical, electrical, or structural

engineering, or a bachelor's degree in a business discipline, including but not limited to

finance, accounting, information systems, or business management.

A degree from an accredited college or university is preferred and/or an equivalent of

combination of education and experience, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience

working in a field related to energy production and/or transmission systems. Basic

understanding of the operation of dams, river systems, and federal hydropower projects

is preferred, but consideration will be given to candidates that have worked for utilities,

regulatory commissions, energy developers, or other disciplines in the energy industry

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• Understand technical concepts related to hydropower resources and electrical

transmission.
• Review and analyze budget and cost data, draw conclusions, and make

recommendations concerning the federal agencies' prudent management of our

hydropower resources.
• Articulate the Commission's position in meetings with federal agencies and other

stakeholders.
• Understand customer use patterns, hydropower generation trends, and the value

of hydropower resources.
• Review and analyze hydropower generation forecasts produced by external

entities and draw conclusions about the reasonableness of those forecasts.
• Be moderately skilled in the use of Excel.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Analyze data and reach logical conclusions.
• Learn to perform professional-level clerical duties in a specialized area of

technology.
• Write, read, and understand technical information.

Energy Manager

Colorado River Commission of Nevada

APPROXIMATE GROSS Salary: Starting salary depends on level of education,

experience, knowledge, and abilities of a candidate to fulfill the needs of the position.

Candidates with less experience may be considered with a lower starting salary, with the

opportunity for increases over time as the candidate grows in the position. The salary

Range For This Position Is

Employee/Employer Paid PERS1 $110,000 to $143,000

If the Employer Paid PERS retirement plan is chosen the salary range is adjusted lower.

The position is exempt from (FLSA); serves at the will of the Executive Director; and under

the Supervision of the Assistant Director of Hydropower. This position is an in-office

position and a remote option is not available.

Benefits: The State benefits package includes enrollment into the Public Employees'

Retirement System. A choice of health insurance plans, eleven (11) paid holidays, no

State income tax, and paid annual leave and sick leave after appropriate waiting periods.

Other optional benefits are also available, including a deferred compensation program.

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Submit a Cover Letter And Résumé To

Gina Lee Goodman

Executive Assistant Manager

Colorado River Commission of Nevada

100 North City Parkway, Suite 1100

Las Vegas, NV 89106

Email submissions will be accepted and should be sent to:

ggoodman@crc.nv.gov

Note to Applicant: In your letter of interest, please indicate how you heard about the

position. If you heard about this position through a website, please specify which

website.

Posted: September 2024

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied