Trader II, Real-Time

Under general supervision, forecasts and meets hourly district real-time electric power requirements; monitors power load conditions, conducts hourly analysis, develops trading strategies and determines the most economical power source alternatives; plans and schedules resources to meet demand load forecast; negotiates sale, purchases and interchanges of electricity and gas with other utilities, energy marketers, energy brokers and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). Performs other duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, business, accounting, economics, or related degree and t hree years of experience in either trading, trading analysis, power and natural gas settlements, finance, transmission planning, engineering, power dispatching or other technical field. Progressively responsible directly related experience may be substituted for the required education at the ratio of two years of experience for one year of education required power trading, trading analysis, power and natural gas settlements, finance, transmission planning, engineering or power dispatching experience. Veteran's Preference (External Applicants Only): Submit DD form 214 or other evidence of veterans' status by the job posting deadline. A negative drug test is required as a condition of employment. Employees must notify supervision when applying for a position.