Utility Specialist 1

About The Rates & Analysis Department

The Rates and Analysis Department participates 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

• Follow prescribed methods, techniques, policies, and procedures and work under the direction of supervisory staff.
• Identify and evaluate significant issues and problems, draw conclusions, and prepare written and oral reports and recommendations for supervisors.
• Participate in formal and informal settlement processes and assist in resolving disputes and other complex matters.
• Develop stipulations, recommendations, and alternative dispute resolution options by assisting with the strategic planning and coordination of staff actions.
• Assist with the presentation of offers and counteroffers and participate in sensitive discussions involving regulatory policies and complex technical issues.

Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate core program or 2 years experience in one or more of the following academic fields: accounting, utility & transportation code enforcement, finance, business administration, public administration, economics, mathematics, or engineering.
• 2 years utility or transportation regulatory experience involving combination of the 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 & 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 & investigations of enforcement, scientific, technical or legal nature involving issues of utility or transportation or alternative regulation (e.g., 2 years experience as Water/Wastewater Service Quality Coordinator, 23131, or Telephone Service Quality Coordinator, 23171, or Public Utilities Gas Pipeline Safety Compliance Investigator, 23181, or Public Utilities Electric Coordinator, 23191, or Public Utilities Customer Service Investigator, 26251).
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $34.53. 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.

Schedule

Report in location: 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215, Franklin County. 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. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

Job Skills: Utilities, Organization
Agency: Public Utilities Commission
Contact: HUMAN RESOURCES - ContactJobsHR@puco.ohio.gov