Regulatory Utilities Specialist I–III

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana invites applications for a Utilities Specialist role with the Louisiana Public Service Commission to support regulation of utility companies and common carriers across Louisiana. You will provide technical and analytical support, review filings and tariffs, and help ensure regulatory compliance.

The position also involves maintaining bill comparisons, tracking enforcement actions, and potentially testifying at hearings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, or statistics.

Responsibilities

• Review requests for authority from Telecommunications Service Providers (TSP’s) and evaluate compliance with LPSC Orders, Rules, and Regulations; assist with ownership/name changes and fee assessments.
• Assist Legal Division in reviewing regulated provider applications for proper rate application and flow-through procedures; ensure compliance reports are filed timely after orders.
• Maintain monthly bill comparisons for water and sewer utilities for distribution to Commissioners and Staff.
• Maintain records of enforcement notices from other regulatory agencies and inform Commissioners.
• May testify at LPSC hearings regarding water or wastewater docketed proceedings.
• Interpret Commission Orders concerning provision of telecommunications services.
• Evaluate filings notifying changes of ownership or name changes for regulated TSPs; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review applications for authority from Water and/or Wastewater Providers.
• Receive and investigate complaints regarding rates and services of utilities regulated by the LPSC.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, or statistics

Job description

The State of Louisiana invites applications for a Utilities Specialist role with the Louisiana Public Service Commission to support regulation of utility companies and common carriers across Louisiana. You will provide technical and analytical support, review filings and tariffs, and help ensure regulatory compliance.

The position also involves maintaining bill comparisons, tracking enforcement actions, and potentially testifying at hearings.