Utility Inspector II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

KY Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Accrued vacation time

Accrued sick time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Utility Inspector II in Frankfort to inspect and investigate public water and sewer utilities for compliance with PSC laws and regulations. The role includes testifying in hearings and preparing concise written reports, with opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications require a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in industrial/engineering technology, fire science or related field, plus two years of relevant utility experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in industrial/engineering technology, fire science, or related field.
• Two years of experience in operation, regulation, safety, or engineering design of utilities.
• Substitution rules allow related technical training to replace experience or education as specified.

Responsibilities

• Assists in technical and operational inspections of Kentucky’s public water and sewer facilities for compliance with codes, laws, and regulations.
• Assists in investigations of accidents and complaints involving public water and sewer utilities.
• Analyzes inspection information and writes concise reports.
• Testifies before the Commission during hearings and in court regarding inspections, complaints and accident reports.
• Attends and completes required training courses.

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial or engineering technology, fire science or a related field

Associate's degree in industrial or engineering technology, fire science or a related field

Job description

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Utility Inspector II

Pay Grade 15

Salary $4,297.66 - $5,941.50 Monthly

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Energy & Environment Cabinet | KY Public Service Commission

Location 211 Sower Boulevard Frankfort KY, 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Public Service Commission regulates the intrastate rates and services of more than 1,100investor-owned electric, natural gas, telephone, water and sewage utilities, customer-owned electric andtelephone cooperatives, water districts and associations, and certain aspects of gas pipelines. Our missionis to foster the provision of safe and reliable service at a reasonable price to the customers ofjurisdictional utilities while providing for the financial stability of those utilities by setting fair andjust rates.

The Utility Inspector II position will be responsible for performing professional level work in the inspectionand investigation of public water and sewer utilities ensuring compliance with all PSC laws, regulations, andcodes; and performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in making technical and operational inspections of Kentucky’s public water and sewer facilities forcompliance with codes, laws, and regulations.
• Assists in the investigation of accidents and complaints involving the services of public water and sewerutilities.
• Analyzes and evaluates investigative/inspection Information and records concise information into a writtenreport.
• Testifies before Commission during hearings and in court relative to inspection, complaints and accidentreports submitted.
• Attends and successfully completes required training courses, and sessions.

Preferred skills and knowledge may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability.
• Ability to work professionally and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work under pressure, being able to cope with a high volume of work.

Benefits of employment with the Public Service Commission

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage with several self/family coverage options.
• State paid life insurance with options for additional self/family coverage.
• KY Retirement Plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Accrued vacation time.
• Accrued sick time.
• Own office with four walls and a door.

PSC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirmthat you are authorized to work in the U.S. PSC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer andcompleted the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that PSC has violated its E-Verifyresponsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree or associate's degree in industrial or engineering technology, fire science or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience in the operation, regulation, safety or engineering design of a utility or utility related industry.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Related technical or vocational school training will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of experience in one or more of the following: the operation, regulation, safety or engineering design of a utility or utility related industry and/or two years experience in engineering technology, fire science or a related field will substitute for the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials

Working Conditions

Incumbents may be required to carry heavy and potentially hazardous test instruments, traverse uneven and hazardous terrain in all weather conditions, and may be exposed to chemicals and dangerous environments, all of which may require the following of safety procedures. Work is performed in both an office setting and in the field.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement

please contact Stephanie Schweighardt at [e-mail] or 502-782-2561.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D