Manager of Wholesale Operations
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Manager of Wholesale Operations
Salary
$128,856.00 - $189,494.00 Annually
Location
Rochester MN 55906, MN
Job Type
Regular FT
Job Number
20250064
Department
Rochester Public Utilities
Division
RPU Power Resources
Opening Date
08/05/2025
Description
Benefits
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
The City of Rochester invites applications for:
Manager of Wholesale Operations
Rochester Public Utilities
www.rpu.org
RPU, a division of the City of Rochester, MN, is the largest municipal utility in the State of Minnesota. RPU serves over 57,000 electric customers and 42,000 water customers in a 60 square mile service area and has revenues nearing $161 million annually.
Vision- "We Will Set the Standard for Service"
Our vision is based on six core values which are Safety, Integrity, Service, Stewardship, Accountability, and Skill.
Nature of Work
Under the general direction of the Director of Power Resources, the Manager of Wholesale Operations is responsible for overseeing, implementing and providing strategic direction in the marketing of electric capacity, energy and environmental attributes in the competitive wholesale market. This position provides business management of a portfolio by developing and implementing strategies that maximize the margin on sales and purchases out of and into the wholesale power market and from RPU's joint action agency as well as assuring compliance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies. This position also manages and directs market participants in the daily and long-range execution of strategies that provide the maximum amount of return on the City's investment in power generation assets and that effectively utilizes demand side management assets to reduce purchased power. This position also involves medium term planning and analysis to ensure sufficient power contracts to meet the safety, environmental, financial and reliability goals of the City. Work requires the use of independent judgment.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Distinguishing characteristics of this position is that the incumbent directs the activities of others through contract participant's agreements; has the authority to act in the absence of the Director of Power Resources; and may be assigned to represent RPU within MISO and various government agencies.
City of Rochester
The third largest city in Minnesota, Rochester is home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and serves as host to 3 million visitors each year, many of them receiving care at the Mayo Clinic. As the Destination Medical Center master plan is happening, the City projects that its population will top 160,000 and that more than 35,000 new jobs will be generated.
Rochester is approximately 85 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul accessible by Highway 52. Air travel is available at Rochester International Airport, a non-hub primary airport located seven miles south of downtown Rochester, and at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport located 77 miles away.
Compensation
2025 salary range of $128,856 to $189,494, depending on qualifications.
Relocation
Employees, whose new position with the City requires they relocate are eligible for reimbursement of relocation and housing search expenses, pursuant to City policy.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*Apply independent judgment and substantial decision making over broad concern of policies and objectives concerning management of market trading activities including multi-departmental strategies and execution. Provide direction and oversight of all transactions and assets to reach organization's missions and goals.
*Manage activities and challenges related to financial analysis and transaction accuracy. Apply analysis, problem solving and judgment to complex processes and procedures to maximize wholesale activities.
*Manage compliance activities respond to problems related to a broad and challenging field of regulatory requirements including FERC, NERC, MISO, EPA state, local and federal regulations.
*Communications of key information, data and direction between various business participants including production, marketing partners, balancing authorities, metering, MISO, M-RETS and operational data which are focused on critical operational issues.
*Inform, consult and coordinate with Director of Power Resources and Manager of Power Resources regarding participation in the MISO market and related activities.
*Manage RPU's annual capacity planning to meet resource adequacy needs required by MISO through auctions, bilateral agreements and owned resources.
*Manage and support required operational and renewable energy reports to the state of Minnesota and Energy Information Association.
*Appropriate and negotiate contracts, develop strategic plan, and forecast for natural gas which have a direct impact on RPU's financial position and unit competitiveness.
*Maintain ongoing power portfolio analysis tools, including analysis of energy supply, capacity resources, environmental attributes and costing.
*Mentor and develop subordinate staff by understanding and applying City and RPU policies, training, and core values to ensure successful performance.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree from an with major course work in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or other related field considered useful in utility industry;
AND
Seven (7) years of full-time work experience in the utility industry; including five (5) years negotiating electric utility contracts, developing and presenting energy reports, providing guidance in rate design, and renewable generation contract negotiations;
WITH
At least two (2) years of MISO market operations experience, Renewable Energy Credit experience, and compliance oversight.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Minnesota driver's license
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Specific training in any/all of the following:
A Professional Engineering License
General business, economic & financial knowledge and application,
MISO, ASM, LMP market strategies and transaction protocol
Functions necessary to participate in an Independent System Operator market including bidding, settlements, shadow settlements, metering, and ancillary services.
Financial practices in the establishment and control of budgets and general cost accounting procedures related to wholesale market activities.
Prior to being hired, promoted or transferred into the position, NERC regulations require that the candidate successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: trading energy in Midwest Independent System Operator or similar LMP based energy market; ancillary services market in a LMP market; the operation and business practices related to power marketing; the principles and practices of the utility industry; various governing regulations pertaining to the utility industry; the principles and application of workplace safety.
Skill in: overseeing and managing all activities related to effective and efficient operation of an electrical power wholesale business unit from directing the business and financial aspects to understanding and guiding the sale and purchase of power and other commodities; using standard and specialized software related to the utility field; dispatching, marketing and settling transactions in wholesale power environment; exercising initiative and organizing oneself with others; prioritizing work and effectively managing allocated time; effectively communicating in all mediums and interpersonally whether speaking with others in a presentation, written formats such as email or documentation, or in verbal conversation.
Ability to: comply with various regulatory requirements and trading activities related to renewable energy; comply with business practices for various organizations such as MISO, ISO and/or MRO; independently make complex decisions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other RPU divisional management and staff; prepare and work with budgets; communicate effectively with various audiences including staff, board, consultants, and regulatory representatives; provide work direction when necessary and effectively convey thoughts and ideas; work in a stressful environment with rapidly changing priorities.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: fine dexterity, sitting
Frequent demands: walking, standing
Occasional demands: lifting, reaching.
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions)
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT SUMMARY (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36371&t=637988555643816877)
01
The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application and resume. You must be honest and accurate in answering the supplemental questions and do not @type "see resume". You may also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview for this position. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?
Yes
No
02
What is your preferred name?
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
04
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
Less than 2 years post-secondary training
Completion of a 2 year program or degree
Completion of a 4 year program or degree
Completion of a Master's degree or higher
None of the above
05
Other than your High School diploma/GED, which of the following best describes the field of study for your degree?
Economics
Finance
Business Administration
Accounting
Engineering
A field of study closely related to the above
My degree is in an area NOT RELATED to any of the above
N/A - I do not have a degree
06
Which of the following best describes your years of progressively responsible full-time employment experience in the utility industry?
No experience
Less than 1 year
More than 1 year, but less than 3
More than 3 years, but less than 5
More than 5 years, but less than 7
More than 7 years, but less than 10
More than 10 years, but less than 12
More than 12 years, but less than 15
15 or more years
07
Tell us how your professional, educational, and lived experiences would help you be successful in this role.
08
Which of the following best describes the size of the organization, in terms of total number of customers, where you obtained a majority of your years of fulltime utility experience?
Less than 2000 customers
More than 2000 customers, but less than 5000
More than 5000 customers, but less than 10,000
More than 10,000 customers, but less than 20,000
More than 20,000 customers, but less than 50,000
More than 50,000 customers, but less than 100,000
100,000 or more customers
N/A - I do not have any experience in this area
09
Which of the following best describes the @type of industry where you gained a majority of your experience in the utility industry?
Communications
Natural gas, petroleum or oil
Water
Electric
District Energy
Wind
Solar
Other
N/A - I have no utility experience
10
Did your years of progressively responsible full-time employment experience in the utility industry include performing any of the following? (Select all that apply)
Negotiating electric utility contracts
Developing and presenting energy reports
Providing guidance in rate design
Negotiating renewable generation contracts
N/A - I have no experience in any of these areas
11
Which of the following best describes your years of MISO market operations, Renewable Energy Credit, and compliance experience?
No experience
Less than 1 year
More than 1 year, but less than 2
More than 2 years, but less than 3
More than 3 years, but less than 5
More than 5 years, but less than 7
More than 7 years, but less than 10
10 or more years
12
Which of the following best describes your overall employment experience managing or leading projects?
N/A - I have no experience in this area
Limited - I have been responsible for managing simple project(s) with a predetermined scope and timeline, involving a single process or functional area.
Moderate - I have been responsible for managing complex project(s) with a broader scope and undefined timeline, providing work direction to internal resources, and involving multiple functional areas.
Extensive - I have been responsible for initiating, designing and executing project plans; defining the scope and establishing the timeline; monitoring the project budget; providing work direction to internal and external resources; and involving multiple functional areas and/or entities.
13
Which of the following best describes your experience appearing before and providing information to elected boards and councils, public agencies, business and civic groups?
Limited - I have attended public meetings and/or hearings
Moderate - I have presented information at public meetings and/or hearings
Extensive - I regularly appear before and provide information to elected boards or councils and provide utility-related information to various groups as a regular part of my job
N/A - I have no experience in this area
14
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: City policy requires that finalists are required to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history. Please note that a criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for employment with the City of Rochester. If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation?
Yes
No
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Employer
City of Rochester
Address
201 4th Street SE Rochester, Minnesota, 55904
Phone
(507) 328-2555
Website
https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment
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