PUBLIC UTILITY ANALYST I - 61000308

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Paid Leave of Absence

Nine paid holidays

Tuition Waiver Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking a Public Utility Analyst I to join the Florida Public Service Commission in Tallahassee. In this role, you will compile and analyze utility data, participate in regulatory meetings, and communicate results effectively. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant work experience in accounting, finance, mathematics, or economics.
• Associates degree with two years of relevant work experience can be accepted.
• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze utility data.
• Communicate results verbally and in writing.
• Participate in meetings related to utility regulation.

Skills

Ability to analyze data

Effective communication skills

Understanding of finance and economics

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Requisition No:876852

Agency: Public Service Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC UTILITY ANALYST I - 61000308

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.

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 Accounting and Finance

The Division of Accounting and Finance is instrumental in determining the rates charged by Florida’s investor‑owned electric, natural gas, and water and wastewater utility companies. Processing utility company rate changes includes analyzing filings and expert testimony, presenting staff expert‑witness testimony, developing interrogatories and cross‑examination questions, holding customer meetings, and presenting recommendations to the Commission including recommendations regarding the profit that utility companies should be allowed to earn.

Description of Job Duties

The position will compile and analyze utility data, communicate the results of the reviews both verbally and in writing, participate in meetings related to the regulation of investor‑owned utilities, and attend training opportunities to obtain skills necessary for success in the position. The incumbent will fill a position in the Finance and Tax section.

Finance and Tax: The duties associated with this position include reviewing utility cost of capital, financial statements, and related testimony on utility finance and tax issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of relevant work experience in the area of accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, public administration, business administration or economics 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.

Preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Special consideration will be given to applicants with the ability to review, analyze and evaluate data and who are able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

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.

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

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 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.