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Job Description

RATE ANALYST

JOB CODE 03850

Effective Date:	12/92X

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to analyze, develop and implement the Water Services rate structures. Included are the preparation of rate studies to propose changes in rates and charges to support the costs of operating water productions and distribution systems and wastewater treatment and collection systems, the analysis of changes in demand for services, and the preparation of long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts including review of capital plans and debt service requirements. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment, and general direction and supervision is received from a Deputy Finance Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises professional accounting staff;
• Prepares cost of service studies, analyzes and calculates rates, rate adjustments, rate policies and regulations;
• Projects long-range revenue requirements and revenue forecasts;
• Analyzes effects of government actions, regulations and legislation and makes recommendations for dealing with changes;
• Programs small scale (micro) computer application systems;
• Proposes new methods of rate setting;
• Works with outside consultants on projects which affect rate setting procedures;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Cost analysis and cost accounting principles and their application to utility rate development.
• Principles, concepts, and current practices used in the design of rates charged for different classes of customers.
• General practices of statistics with particular reference to their application to revenue, cash flow, cost analysis, and projections.
• Operation and regulation of public utilities and of the policies and procedures of rate setting and fiscal control.
• Capabilities, limitations, and functional applications of small scale (micro) computer systems.
• Research methods and techniques.

Ability to:

• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Develop and analyze revenue requirements for the purpose of establishing adequate rates and charges.
• Communicate orally in the English language with customers, clients, and the public using a telephone or in a one-to-one or group setting.
• Produce written documents in the English language with clearly-organized thoughts with proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Analyze difficult financial and economic data and draw logical conclusions.
• Evaluate and utilize small scale (micro) computer software packages.
• Interact frequently with senior City staff in developing and justifying reports and recommendations.
• Enter data or information into a terminal, PC, or other keyboard device.
• Meet deadlines in producing and revising studies as needed.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, on technical and nontechnical matters.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions will require the performance of other essential or marginal functions depending upon work assignment, location, or shift.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Three years of professional level accounting or budgeting experience including one year of utility auditing, rate preparation or rate analysis either for a utility or a utility regulatory body, and a bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, public or business administration or related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.