Salary : $81,384.00 - $114,516.00 Annually
Location : Redding, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (Status 3)
Job Number: 255E 8021 052025
Department: Electric Department
Opening Date: 05/28/2025
Closing Date: 6/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: UPEC

Description
We are looking for someone to

• Analyze and evaluate existing and proposed administrative policies, practices, procedures, and techniques; perform analytical work involved in support of department administration, organization, projects, programs, and operations.
• Research, evaluate, and prepare statistical, financial, and other data for reports, studies, surveys, and analyses.
• Investigate, analyze, develop, and prepare special studies or projects. Assist in the analysis and resolution of information system problems and needs. Recommend improvements and modifications.
• Coordinate assigned work with related activities by other City departments, governmental agencies, and public or private organizations. Maintain effective working relationships.
• Prepare and/or assist in preparing reports related to programs, projects, or facilities for City Council, Commissions, Committees, Boards, or other meetings. Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of presentation materials.
• Develops grant proposals. Research and prepare and/or assist in preparing and processing grant applications. Review, monitor, and evaluate existing programs for eligibility and compliance with grant regulations. Prepare, submit, and follow up on periodic and final grant billings. Work with other agencies on joint grant applications. Prepare detailed reports regarding grant applications.
• Research and analyze legislation affecting City or departmental policies, procedures, and operations. Prepare reports and make recommendations. Ensure compliance of departmental functions with pertinent laws, federal, State, and local regulations, and ordinances.
• Assist in budget preparation, analysis, and administration. Monitor expenditures and approve invoices and purchases.
• Prepare and/or assist in the administration, enforcement, preparation, evaluation, and monitoring of contracts, agreements, leases, requests for proposals, quotations for services, requests for qualifications, memorandums of understanding, etc. Prepare reports and recommendations as required.

Qualifications we're looking for

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public or business administration
• Knowledge of the structure and operations of public organizations
• Knowledge of principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Knowledge of research techniques and statistical analysis
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees
• Ability to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to proficiently utilize computers and software as spreadsheets, word-processing, presentations, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with representatives of other organizations
• Ability to create high-quality, accurate work products on complex issues

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements:
Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

• Typical education would include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Three years of relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
• Typical experience would include two years of relevant analytical work with an electric utility.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

What to expect from the Application and Exam Process
You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders.

Examination Process: An oral board interview and/or written exam will be administered. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list and may be used to fill future vacancies.
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)

Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating Honorable Discharge from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
NOTE: This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.

To view the United Public Employees of California MOU,

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.

Holidays:
An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.

Vacation:

Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation/paid time off benefits.
Sick Leave:

Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.
Health Insurance:
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.

Retirement:

Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System.

Administrative Leave:
Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.

Deferred Compensation Plans:
Available for interested employees.

Union Dues: Some job classifications are represented by collective bargaining units, the employees of which may choose to join and pay union dues.
Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program:
Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.
SDI:
United Public Employees of California represented positions do not participate in SDI.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.