Utility Energy & Conservation Analyst 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Utility Energy and Conservation Analyst 1 to review and analyze electric and natural gas utility filings and forecast methods. This role supports documentation and written materials for stakeholders and works with staff across the Bureau to inform decisions.

The position offers full-time hours, a 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule, and possible telework with mandatory in-office attendance at headquarters. PA residency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of utility energy related experience; or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of utility energy related experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Examine utility filings to determine adequacy and reliability of services.
• Assess forecasting methods and data used by electric utilities for regional planning.
• Prepare written orders, reports, and memos on energy industry topics.
• Collaborate with Bureau staff to support reviews and decisions on utility operations.
• Participate in meetings and webinars to identify issues affecting forecasts and performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Energy Policy, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting Engineering or Physical Sciences

Job description

Are you looking for interesting work in a field that can make a significant difference in the lives of Pennsylvanians? Are you looking for a career in a hot topic field? Do you want to work to ensure Pennsylvanians are provided with reliable electric and natural gas service at reasonable rates, while in a challenging position and learning new things every day? Then we want to talk to you! This is a position with opportunities for advancement and with excellent benefits available to employees in a supportive work environment.

This role supports the review, processing, and analyzation of reports and filings of electric and natural gas utilities, and energy industry stakeholders, to help ensure that utilities provide reliable service at a reasonable cost. It also contributes to evaluations of utility forecasting methods and the development of written materials for internal and external stakeholders. As a Utility Energy and Conservation Analyst 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Report Analysis: Examine utility filings and documents to help determine if services are adequate and reliable
• Forecast Review: Assess the methods and data used by electric utilities when creating load forecasts for regional planning
• Document Preparation: Prepare written orders, reports, and memos on topics related to the energy industry
• Team Collaboration: Work with staff across the Bureau to support reviews and decisions related to utility operations
• Industry Evaluation: Actively participate in meetings, webinars, and teleconferences related to the energy industry and review information from energy stakeholders to identify issues and trends that affect utility forecasts and performance

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
  • To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
    • Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters;
    • and
    • Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at [e-mail] or 717.787.8714.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Energy Policy, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting Engineering or Physical Sciences and one year of utility energy related experience; or
• Bachelor's degree and two years of utility energy related experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.