Utility Specialist 2

OFPN; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental/ Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Education and Development

Job summary

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio seeks a Utility Specialist 2 in Rates & Analysis to support tariff filings, investigations, and consumer rate effects. The role involves analyzing telecommunications regulations and contributing to energy policy work.

You will respond to public complaints, make recommendations on rates, and work with cross-functional teams. On-site with flexible hours and union OCSEA, located at 180 E. Broad St., Columbus.

Qualifications

• Graduate core program completed or related advanced study.
• 3+ years of utility/regulatory experience in PUCO/energy/regulation fields.
• 2+ years of experience in tariff/rate filings or regulatory investigations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as specialist in telecommunications regulations & activities.
• Participate in Commission investigations regarding complex telecommunications policy issues.
• Independently analyze various tariff filings.
• Respond to complaints from the general public.
• Make recommendations regarding the effect on consumer rates.

Skills

Data Analytics

Project Management

Public Relations

Compliance Enforcement

Job description

Job Description - Utility Specialist 2 (2600074U)

Utility Specialist 2 (2600074U)

Organization

Public Utilities Commission

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: 38.01

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours: 8-5, Flex Available

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Utilities

Technical Skills: Data Analytics, Project Management, Public Relations, Compliance Enforcement

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio 1.07K subscribers

The Public Utilities Commissions of Ohio (PUCO) affects nearly every household in Ohio. The PUCO regulates providers of all types of utility services which includes electric and natural gas companies, local and long-distance telephone, water and wastewater, and rail and trucking companies. More recently, the PUCO gained responsibility for facilitating competitive utility choices for Ohio consumers.

To carry out our responsibilities, the PUCO employs a professional staff that includes engineers, economists, attorneys, and safety inspectors. Continually monitoring the activities of utility and transportation companies, the PUCO works to ensure safe and reliable services for all Ohioans.

Our mission is to assure all residential and business consumers access to adequate, safe and reliable utility services at fair prices, while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices.

Job Description

Utility Specialist 2

Rates & Analysis

Finance & Telecomm Division

Hourly Rate: $38.01

About Rates and Analysis Department: The Rates and Analysis Department participate in federal and state programs and investigations regarding energy policy, delivery and reliability; monitors and advises on utility conformance with prudent corporate oversight practices and procedures; monitors energy efficiency and portfolio compliance requirements; processes utility rate change requests and performs technical investigations. The department is comprised of accounting and finance, grid modernization and retail markets, and regulatory utility services divisions.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as specialist in telecommunications regulations & activities
• Participate in Commission investigations regarding complex telecommunications policy issues
• Independently analyze various tariff filings
• Respond to complaints from the general public
• Make recommendations regarding the effect on consumer rates

PUCO core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across PUCO departments. Most positions perform work on-site at the PUCO Central Office. The PUCO offers flextime work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 6:00am or as late as 10:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

Report in location: 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215, Franklin County.

Salary Information: Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary is set at the lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases, successful employees will increase a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year. In addition, the State of Ohio offers cost of living adjustments, longevity supplements after five years of public service, and wellness incentives.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Completion of graduate core program or 3 yrs. exp. in one or more of following academic fields; accounting, code enforcement, finance, business administration, public administration, utility &/or transportation code of enforcement, geology, management, law, economics, mathematics or engineering; 3 yrs. exp. in utility or transportation regulatory experience involving combination of following: PUCO operations, programs & policies affecting regulation of utility or transportation companies, state & federal laws, regulations & procedures governing utility or transportation company operations, competitive programs & alternative regulations, rate &/or tariff structure, financing & securities or economics applied to utility or transportation companies, utility or transportation regulatory processing & case hearing proceedings, cost recovery & cost adjustment methods & procedures, enforcement of customer service standards, statistical, mathematical or analytical methods used in formulating & solving problems or in decision making, developing & conducting research studies, customer preference surveys &/or investigations of enforcement, scientific, technical or legal nature involving issues of utility or transportation regulation or alternative regulation or competitive markets. - Or 24 mos. exp. as Utility Specialist 1, 66951. - Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Utilities

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.