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Salary :
$145,058.04 - $184,915.44 Annually
Location :
Santa Clara, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
67-25-744
Department:
Electric Utility
Opening Date:
10/21/2025
Closing Date:
Continuous
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit:
8
Weighting Plan:
100% Oral
Description
The Department:
As a community owned, not-for-profit municipal electric utility, Silicon Valley Power (SVP) has been providing dependable electric service to the City of Santa Clara and businesses since 1896. SVP is the only full service, vertically integrated publicly owned utility in Silicon Valley owning , transmission and distribution assets. Silicon Valley Power is not driven by profits, as reflected in its significantly lower utility rates when compared to other private sector utilities. Silicon Valley Power is dedicated to our community, customers, and employees. SVP provides safe reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy services with exceptional customer focus.
Today, SVP owns, operates, and participates in more than 2,000 MW of electric generating resources delivering 4,800 GWh of electricity. SVP is growing due to data center expansion, high density developments and electrification initiatives. SVP's peak load will be increasing from 700 MW to 1300 MW in the next 5-10 years. To accommodate the future growth, SVP is in the process of implementing a $400 million system expansion and aging infrastructure replacement plan.
The Position:
This is a professional position in the classified service assigned to work in the City's Electric Utility Department. The incumbent will manage and operate Windows Server, Active Directory, HP Synergy Compute Modules, SAN / LUN Administration.
Additional Information:
Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write "see resume, NA, or personnel file."). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a
Resume.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application packets may be submitted online through the "Apply Now" feature on the job announcement at This position is open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.
The annual salary range for this position is $145,058.04 - $184,915.44. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Minimum Experience Requirements:
Four (4) years experience with real-time energy management systems involving development, implementation, and management.
Acceptable Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education, up to a maximum of four (4) years.
License/Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience with Remote Terminal Units (RTU's), microprocessor based relays, Distributed Network Protocol (DNP), and ABB Network Manager - S (SPIDER) Energy Management Systems (EMS), VM Ware, virtualization, SAN/NAS storage, and IBM Blade Centers is highly desirable.
Experience using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems is highly desirable and may be required depending upon assignment.
Other Requirements:
May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in the performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis.
Employees are required to pass initial and periodic comprehensive background checks, which may include fingerprinting, to meet Federal, State and/or industry security requirements.
Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
Follow this
link
to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS:
Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to , , color, , , , , , veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a , please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or
City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8
Employees Association
This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara's benefits available to Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 employees in 2025. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager's Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change.
Retirement:
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Classic Employees: 2.7% @ 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly
New Employees: 2.0% @ 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay
Medicare and Social Security (FICA)
Employee pays 6.20% up to $10,918.20 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay
Health Insurance:
The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan
Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis
No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution
To be eligible for the City's contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hours in the month prior to the month of coverage
The City's contribution is prorated based on scheduled hours for part time employees
Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
Employees hired on or after 1/1/2022 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptable proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details
Dental Insurance:
Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory
City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
Vision Insurance:
Choice of two VSP plans
City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA):
City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee's VEBA account
Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after 50 (pre-tax)
Life Insurance:
City pays for $15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage
Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment
Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children
State Insurance (SDI):
Employee pays 1.2% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave)
7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information
Paid Family Leave (PFL):
Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child
No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information
Long Term (LTD) Insurance:
Benefit is 2/3 of basic wage up to $7,500; max of $5,000/month
City pays $.558/$100 of insured earnings
30 calendar day waiting period
Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment
Deferred Compensation:
Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions
Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules
Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan):
Employee may contribute up to $3,300 per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account
Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account
Employee may contribute up to $325 per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan
Vacation:
Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service
For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year
For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year
For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year
For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year
For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year
Maximum vacation accrual is 420 hours
Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 40 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out the following calendar year
Sick Leave:
Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual
Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness
Up to 40 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave
Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation)
Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service
Non-Management Leave:
40hours of non-management leave credited to employees each January 1st
New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 40 hours of non-management leave their first year
New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 20 hours of non-management leave their first year
Unused non-management leave may not be carried over from one calendar year to the next
Compensatory Time Off (CTO):
Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours (maximum accrual is set by department)
16 hours of CTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st)
Holidays:
Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year)
Reimbursements/Allowances (for specific classifications):
Raingear: $150 per fiscal year for eligible classifications
Safety Boots: $275 per fiscal year for eligible classifications
Walking Shoes: $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications (See MOU for details)
Tools: $500 per fiscal year reimbursement for Auto Foreperson classification
Phone allowance of $80/month for Senior Key Customer Representative(s) and Key Customer Representative(s) job classifications
Bilingual Pay:
Certified bilingual employees are eligible for $55/bi-weekly bilingual pay
Night Differential Pay:
Librarians and library support employees whose regular assignments are to City libraries are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
All other employees are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
Standby Pay:
Employees in the classification of Electric Utility Programmer Analyst, Electric Utility Network Administrator, and Senior Energy Systems Analyst are eligible for standby pay of $100/week when assigned to work standby
Tuition Reimbursement Program:
Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program:
Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year
City paid benefit
Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program:
Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum.
Up to 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $425/month in 2025 (amount adjusted annually)
After 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $254/month in 2025 (amount adjusted annually)
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, omissions, stating "see resume" or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question completely, and in your own words (without the use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools, including but not limited to Chat GPT, Microsoft AI, or any other AI tool), and that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?
Yes
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Please select the option below that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for Senior Energy Systems Analyst.
I possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field AND four (4) years experience with real-time energy management systems involving development, implementation, and management.
I possess completion of ninety (90) semester units or ninety (135) quarter units from an accredited college or university with major work in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field AND five (5) years experience with real-time energy management systems involving development, implementation, and management.
I possess completion of sixty (60) semester units or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university with major work in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field AND six (6) years experience with real-time energy management systems involving development, implementation, and management.
I possess completion of thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units from an accredited college or university with major work in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field AND seven (7) years experience with real-time energy management systems involving development, implementation, and management.
I possess eight (8) years experience with real-time energy management systems involving development, implementation, and management.
I do not meet the minimum qualifications.
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Please describe how your education and/or experience meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
Required Question
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