What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Management System Analyst position at City of Lakeland, FL?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS
This highly responsible and specialized technical position deals with the Lakeland Electric Energy Management System (EMS), data processing development, and other ongoing needs. The position provides technical services to develop, operate, and maintain complex computer systems, programs, and applications. Under general supervision, the employee has considerable latitude for independent judgment in coordinating systems and applications. An employee in this classification is responsible for the testing, implementation, upgrades, and quality control of all programming work that affects the EMS/ADMS system and other assigned systems. Work is reviewed by the effectiveness of project completion, conformance to established goals and policies, and review of accomplishments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides technical service in the development, design, operation, and maintenance of the Energy Management System.
- Schedules and manages projects and programs as required.
- Maintains proper operation of Oracle databases in the Energy Management System.
- Reviews the performance and design of communication networks and software and recommends security procedures or other techniques necessary to safeguard the integrity of data or software.
- Reviews Data Services Requests (DSR's) for data from the Energy Management System and makes recommendations regarding the feasibility of implementation and acceptability at the departmental or City-wide level.
- Implements, maintains, and manages the data interface into the EMS system.
- Plans, develops, and tests programs, procedures, and instructions for eliminating errors related to the City's hardware and software needs and requirements.
- Prepares and maintains the necessary records, reports, and documentation.
- Performs programming and software design, development, testing, and deployment.
- May be required to work alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
- Position is Mission Critical.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS FOR ADMS:
- Administer the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), including training and technical and functional support.
- Maintain the distribution model.
- Document and communicate required data fixes from multiple data systems to the ADMS.
- Maintain interfaces between multiple data and communication systems.
- Responsible for establishing long-term strategies, engineering designs, implementation plans, and delivery of data warehouse, business intelligence, and decision support projects.
- Leads and performs technical work activities, including, but not limited to, requirements gathering, logical data modeling, physical data modeling, data flows, and configuration.
- Trains customers and provides support to ensure proper and effective computer and/or communications system utilization.
- Documents policies, procedures, and processes.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- May prepare the annual budget by preparing purchase, maintenance, and other cost information for inclusion.
- Performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Business Administration, Computer Science or a closely related field.
- Four (4) years of responsible experience in Energy Management Systems or other real-time control systems, including computer hardware, programming, and system design.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must maintain a valid contact phone number.
- Must be able to attend meetings at locations other than primary work area.
- Familiarity with Oracle/SQL and Windows administration and operations is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of principles and practices related to the development, design, operation, and maintenance of Energy Management Systems (EMS).
- Knowledge of Oracle database structure, management, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of communication network design, performance analysis, and cybersecurity principles related to data integrity.
- Knowledge of programming languages, software development life cycles, and system integration methods.
- Knowledge of City or departmental data management policies, procedures, and security standards.
SKILLS:
- Skill in developing, testing, and deploying software applications and programs for EMS operations.
- Skill in analyzing, reviewing, and troubleshooting communication network and software performance issues.
- Skill in maintaining and managing data interfaces between systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Skill in preparing technical reports, records, and documentation in support of system activities.
- Skill in managing multiple projects or programs simultaneously while meeting deadlines and performance standards.
ABILITIES:
- Ability to apply sound technical judgment in evaluating system performance and recommending improvements or security measures.
- Ability to implement and maintain complex databases and software systems to ensure continuous EMS functionality.
- Ability to interpret and evaluate Data Services Requests (DSRs) and determine feasibility for implementation across City departments.
- Ability to plan, organize, and execute work with minimal supervision and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force regularly and routine keyboard operations.
- The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards.
- The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE