PUBLIC UTILITY ANALYST I - 61000189

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Retirement plan options

Paid leave

Nine paid holidays

Tuition waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Deferred compensation

Flexible work schedules

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Zusammenfassung

Florida Public Service Commission in Tallahassee is seeking an entry-level Conservation Specialist to review, analyze, and evaluate economic and operational data related to utility issues. The role emphasizes energy conservation and cost recovery requests for electric and natural gas utilities in Florida.

Ideal candidates have a four-year background in business administration, economics, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics or public administration, with a degree option including

Qualifikationen

• Four years of relevant work experience in business administration, economics, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics or public administration required.
• An associate degree and two years of relevant work experience OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.
• Background investigations and education verifications will be conducted on all applicants recommended for hiring.

Aufgaben

• This is an entry level conservation specialist position primarily, with other duties assigned.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate economic and operational data pertaining to utility-related issues; focus on energy conservation and cost recovery for electric and gas utilities in Florida.

Kenntnisse

Four years experience

Analytical ability

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

Jobbeschreibung

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Requisition No:885543

Agency: Public Service Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC UTILITY ANALYST I - 61000189

The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) is committed to making sure that Florida's consumers receive some of their most essential services — electric, natural gas, telephone, water, and wastewater — in a safe, reasonable, and reliable manner. In doing so, the FPSC exercises regulatory authority over utilities in one or more of three key areas: rate base/economic regulation; competitive market oversight; and monitoring of safety, reliability, and service.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click https://myfrs.com );
• Paid Leave of Absence benefits, including Personal and Sick Leave;
• Nine paid holidays and one paid Personal Holiday each year;
• State Employee Tuition Waiver Program – Six credit hours per semester with the state college/university system;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Deferred Compensation Plan;
• Flexible Work Schedules;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Student loans can be forgiven after 10 years of qualified public service, certain eligibility requirements must be met. (For more information, please click http://studentaid.gov/publicservice );
• And more!

Division of Economics:

The Division of Economics provides recommendations on the design and application of utility rates and tariffs for the electric, natural gas, and water and wastewater utilities under the Commission’s jurisdiction. The Division also reviews depreciation rates and practices, as well as utility forecasts in rate and other Commission proceedings. For the electric and natural gas industries, the Division also evaluates: (1) utility conservation program costs and achievements in meeting conservation goals, and (2) territorial agreements and disputes. In addition, the Division provides an analysis of the costs and benefits of proposed Commission rules for all regulated industries.

Description of Job Duties:

This is an entry level conservation specialist position primarily, with other duties assigned. This position is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating economic and operational data pertaining to utility-related issues. The primary focus is energy conservation and associated cost recovery requests submitted by electric and gas utilities operating in Florida. The employee is required to analyze conservation cost data and reports submitted by utilities, then prepare and present related oral and written recommendations to the Commission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of relevant work experience in the area of business administration, economics, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics or public administration is required. An associate degree and two years of relevant work experience OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.

Information verifying answers to the Qualifying Questions must be found on the Employment Application.

Background investigations, including criminal history record checks and education verifications, will be conducted on all applicants recommended for hiring. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number in order to conduct this background check.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Florida Public Service Commission participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process.

Civil Service Law requires all males born after December 31, 1959, to register with the Selective Service System unless they meet certain exemptions under the law. Failing to register when required makes one ineligible for appointment.

Preference in appointment and employment shall be given to veterans and other persons as required by Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, Veterans’ Law. Applicant must provide the required proof of preference at the time of submitting an application.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

EEO/AA and Accommodation:

The state of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the Commission’s Human Resources Section must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Post-Employment Restrictions:

Pursuant to Section 350.0605(2), F.S., former Commission employees are prohibited from appearing before the Commission to represent any client regulated by the Commission on any matter in which he/she had participated and which was pending at the time of his/her termination.

Pursuant to Section 112.313, F.S., FPSC Senior Management Service or Selected Exempt Service employees shall not personally represent another person or entity for compensation before the Commission, for a period of two years following vacation of his/her position. Exceptions to this law are provided for former Commission employees who are employed by another agency of State government and those employed by the Commission prior to January 1, 1995.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. 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 clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.