Utility Analyst 1 / Trainee

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Department of Public Service in Albany, NY is seeking a Utility Analyst Trainee (NS) or Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18. The role focuses on registration, policy analysis, and stakeholder communications to support energy and water utility regulation.

The position emphasizes experience in the gas, electric, or water sectors, with substitutions available for higher education credentials. It is a full-time, on-site opportunity under the NY HELPS framework.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in gas, water, or electric industry or related fields.
• Experience in policy formation/implementation, revenue requirements, or rate design.
• Substitutions: an associate degree may substitute for two years; a bachelor’s for four; a master’s for five; a J.D. for six.
• For Trainee 2: five years; For Trainee 1, six years.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to registration and certification processes, enforcement procedures, reporting, and analysis in accordance with New York State Public Service Law and regulations.
• Review and assist with analysis of utility data for use in policy development and program implementation.
• Facilitate dispute resolution and economic development initiatives.
• Oversee administrative responsibilities related to contractor activities.
• Advocate for and communicate with end users on matters of utility or competitively provided energy and water services; may instruct Utility Consumer Program Specialists 1 in these tasks.
• Review for completeness of registration applications submitted by Distributed Energy Resource suppliers.
• Communicate in writing and verbally with Department staff, applicants, utilities, and end users on industry specific issues.
• Assist in analysis of program inconsistencies using field findings for policy/program revisions.
• Gather information from utilities, competitive providers, Department’s Central Files, and other sources to assist in securing special rate contracts and other incentives.
• Perform fact gathering, research, and administrative tasks to assist with negotiation, mediation, or arbitration in Department proceedings.

Job description

New York State Department of Public Service

and the job listing Expires on September 15, 2026

Title and Grade:

Utility Analyst Trainee*, NS, or Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18 (NY HELPS)

Salary Range:

$56,183– $88,970

Position Description:

Permanent, Competitive, Full-Time, PS&T

Location:

Office of Consumer Services, Albany NY

About the Department:

The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at: https://dps.ny.gov/employment-opportunities .

General Public

Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)**:

For appointment to a Utility Analyst Trainee 1, you must have a four years of professional experience (see substitutions) in one or more of the following activities directly related to the gas, water, or electric industry: transmission distribution or production planning, design, construction, operation, safety, or certification; policy formation or implementation; revenue requirement determination; cost allocation; tariff analysis; rate design; competitive energy markets; management and operational audits; implementation and evaluation of energy efficiency programs, renewable generation portfolios or green marketing efforts; policy development and implementation of clean energy programs or initiatives, such as energy efficiency programs, renewable generation portfolios, clean energy standards, or green market development; cost benefit analysis or modeling of emissions impacts of proposed supply‑side projects and demand‑side programs; or evaluation, measurement and verification of clean energy program or initiatives.

For appointment to a Utility Analyst Trainee 2, you must have five years of professional experience (see substitutions) as stated above.

For appointment to a Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18, you must have six years of professional experience (see substitutions) as stated above.

Substitutions: an associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; and a J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

55-b/c:

Candidates who are currently eligible, who meet the qualifications listed in the “Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)” section above are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55-b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55-b/c eligibility letter.

Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) List:

Candidates on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list will be canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.

Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) List:

On the General portion of the PCO list, currently only candidates with a score of 100 or above are reachable. These candidates have been canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.

Transfer:

Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service in a qualifying title and eligible for transfer*** under section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description:

The Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18, will work in the Retail Access/Business Advocacy unit of the Consumer Advocacy Section (Section) of the Office of Consumer Services (OCS) and will perform duties including but not limited to:

• Performing tasks assigned related to registration and certification processes, enforcement procedures, reporting, and analysis in accordance with New York State Public Service Law and regulations, other federal and state statutes, and Commission Orders.
• Reviewing and assisting with analysis of utility provided or other raw data for use in the development and implementation of policies, programs, and projects that benefit end users of all utility or competitively provided services.
• Facilitating dispute resolution and economic development initiatives.
• Overseeing administrative responsibilities related to contractor activities.
• Advocating for and communicating with end users on matters of utility or competitively provided energy, and water services; may instruct Utility Consumer Program Specialists 1 in these tasks.
• Reviewing for completeness of registration applications submitted by Distributed Energy Resource suppliers.
• Corresponding and communicating in writing and verbally with Department staff, applicants, utilities, and end users on industry specific issues.
• Assisting in analysis of program inconsistencies using “field findings” for subsequent Department policy and/or program revisions.
• Gathering information from utilities, competitive providers, Department’s Central Files, and other sources to assist in the process of securing special rate contracts, business incentive plans, flex rates, the Power for Jobs program, and other economic and regional development incentives.
• Performing fact gathering, research, and administrative tasks to assist with the negotiation, mediation, or arbitration process in Department proceedings and settlements with end users, utilities, energy service providers, and other stakeholders.
• The incumbent also performs tasks for new or non-routine matters.

Additional Comments:

*Successful completion of the two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18.

**This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

***Candidates are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Civil Service website (www.cs.ny.gov ) to determine transfer eligibility

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov .