Final Filing Date: First review of applications will be on August 7, 2026. NCPA reserves the right to close this posting once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
SUMMARY
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Power Management position directs and coordinates the activities of all power management staff on behalf of NCPA members in accordance with, and in compliance with, all Agency agreements and regulatory requirements. The AGM must ensure optimum efficiency, timeliness and economy of member resources, the power pool, various member programs, and administration of NCPA’s contractual relationships with the CAISO, PG&E, Service Contracts, and other regulatory agencies. Responsible for ensuring that member and non-member participant expectations are met. The AGM performs the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. The AGM may be assigned as the General Manager when the General Manager delegates his authority.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position requires the incumbent reports for work on time and maintains satisfactory attendance in accordance with Agency policy; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives to meetings and appointments on time; performs special assignments for the General Manager or others as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential duties and responsibilities including the following, and may include other duties as assigned:
- Communicates with NCPA members and implement strategies and plans developed by the Power Management department to support member interests’, and that are aligned with the Agency’s strategic plan.
- Responsible for the evaluation, design and implementation of strategies and plans to pursue members’ interests in attaining necessary interconnection and generation resource arrangements.
- Support NCPA’s interaction with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) representatives in order to advance or defend NCPA's position on Interconnection Agreements, regulatory rate proceedings, regulatory investigations or other related matters.
- Coordinates and oversees the Agency's participation and communications associated with operations in the CAISO Balance Authority Area, CAISO Market development activity, and regional market activity (ROWE).
- Oversees the purchase and sales of energy, capacity, transmission, ancillary services, environmental attributes or other energy related products, and strives to develop additional net revenue and/or achieve least cost operations for the members. Responsible for ensuring that NCPA is developing and implementing strategies to maximize resource value and limit financial risk and exposure.
- Oversees the management of the dispatch, Scheduling Coordination (SC), and outage coordination functions.
- Oversees the management of the Portfolio and Pool Administration department. Responsible for directing and reviewing operational planning and resource planning for the power pool and NCPA resource owners. Oversees the administration of all power contracts associated with the NCPA-Pool purchases and other separate transactions made by the NCPA-Pool Cities/non-Pool Cities with third parties, including the coordination of the above operations with the NCPA-Pre-Scheduling and Planning staff and other NCPA departments to schedule, account and bill for all power and services provided to the NCPA members and non-member customers.
- Oversees the management of the contracts for power from the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) and financial budgets and operations related to the underlying Bureau of Reclamation (BoR) hydroelectric facilities.
- Prepares oral and written presentations for the Commission, Utility Directors, NCPA Committees, and/or City Council(s) review and approval.
- Hires, supervises and appraises assigned staff and consultants within the Power Management Division.
- Participates as a member of the NCPA executive team.
- Participates as a member of the Risk Oversight Committee.
- Develops and manages the overall budget for the Power Management Division.
- Prepares and provides reports and information to member/owners as needed.
- Oversees the purchases and approves purchase orders, vouchers, and expense reports.
- Networks with Utility Directors and Commission members, and promotes NCPA at industry meetings or functions.
- Supports the development and maintenance of enabling agreements to be used to transact energy, capacity, and energy related products.
- Supports projects and activities in other departments of the Agency, acting as a representative of the Power Management Division.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages three (3) subordinate supervisors, and oversees the management of 25 staff within the three (3) functional departments in the Power Management Division. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of each department within the Power Management Division. Also directly supervises one administrative employee. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Agency's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competencies required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
A bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, Computer Science, Business, Mathematics or a related field; and ten (10) years of related experience and/or training, or a combination of education and experience. A master’s degree in a related field is highly desirable.
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
Design - Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management - Manages project team activities.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Skillful use of Influence - Demonstrates strategic influence, impactful communication, political and interpersonal savvy and negotiation skills.
Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
Delegation - Delegates work assignments; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of Agency policies; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; shows flexibility; follows through on commitments; shows professional self confidence.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid California Driver's License and insurance.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
