Utility Inspector II

Employment Type: Executive Branch | Full Time | Eligible for Overtime Pay | 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

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

The Utility Inspector II position will perform professional level work in the inspection and investigation of public water and sewer utilities ensuring compliance with all PSC laws, regulations, and codes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 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 and cope with a high volume of work.

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 of experience in engineering technology, fire science, or a related field will substitute for the required education.

Special Requirements:

• 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.

Working Conditions

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

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

Pay

Salary: $4,297.66 - $5,941.50 monthly (Pay Grade 15)

Benefits

• 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.
• Private office with four walls and a door.