Rates Manager (Utilities) - JEA : Job Details

Job Description - Rates Manager (Utilities) (13293)

Job Description

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the following link ( All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Are you ready to lead high-impact work at the intersection of finance, policy, and service?

JEA is hiring a Rates Manager to oversee revenue planning, financial modeling, and pricing.

This position is responsible for ensuring revenue sufficiency; fair and equitable rate structures; and stable, consistent and predictable financial performance and rates assimilating Board of Directors, Senior Management, utility best practices and regulators directives, strategies and goals.

• Manages revenue sufficiency through fair and equitable rate structures and effectively communicated rate philosophy and structure to customers and the Florida Public Service Commission ( FPSC ).
• Researches, prepares, and implements all utility rate activities.
• Produces the Electric, Water and Sewer, and District Energy Rate Tariff documents.
• Manages relationships with external customers and stakeholders, including the FPSC, as they pertain to rates matters
• Manages the cost-of-service model for development of revenue requirements and rates, including associated cost allocations.
• Manages and assists in the development of innovative pricing and rate structures to meet customer use and develops retention and new customer growth strategies.
• Prepares documents and presentations for the JEA Board, media inquiries and external stakeholders.
• Stays abreast of and complies with local, state, and federal legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
• Plans, organizes, trains, coaches, directs, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff, establishing performance requirements and personal development targets aligned with the JEA Scorecard and Strategic Initiatives, monitoring performance, and providing direction for performance improvement and development.
• Participates in the development of team goals and objectives; develops tactical plans to achieve success and manages the tracking of progress and execution.
• Provides leadership and example in meeting JEA's safety and wellness goals.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification preferred.

AND

Experience: Eight (8) years to include pricing, financial modeling, analysis and forecasting, business planning, contracts and regulatory filings preferably in a municipal utility environment. Must have exceptional management, analytical, presentation and communication skills.

OR

An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.

License/Certifications/Registrations: A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment.

The full salary range for this position is $108,750 - $181,250. Salary will vary based on education, experience, skills, and abilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS .

Up to 8 hours per day

Lifting

Up to 2 hours per day

Walking

Up to 5 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds **

Standing

Up to 3 hours per day

Pushing

Will not generally apply

Up to 3 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds**

Up to 2 hours per day

Pulling

Will not generally apply

Stooping

Up to 2 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds**

Reaching

Up to 2 hours per day

Climbing

Up to 1 hour per day

Up to 1 hour per day

Up to 1 hour per day

Twisting

Up to 1 hour per day

Ladder

Will not generally apply

Up to 1 hour per day

Equipment

Will not generally apply

Kneeling

Up to 1 hour per day

Will not generally apply

Typing

Up to 5 hours per day

Data Entry

Up to 5 hours per day

Normal field of vision; good depth perception.

Other physical demands or notes:

** JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50lbs. without assistance.Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.

Work Locations: 225 N Pearl Street 225 N Pearl Street Jacksonville 32202

Job Posting: Jul 3, 2025, 12:10:43 PM

Closing Date: Jul 25, 2025, 8:59:00 PM

JEA offers a generous benefits and compensation package, with most benefits starting on your first day of employment.

• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.

• Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.

• Other Benefits: Exceptional benefits package beginning from first day of employment.

• Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA

• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.

• Retirement: JEA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees. Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of

employment. Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.

To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, JEA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as 11 onsite fitness centers. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.

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