Public Utility Analyst I-III

Introduction

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Summary Statement

The Delaware Division of the Public Advocate is at the\r\nforefront of the dynamic energy sector, both within Delaware and on regional\r\nenergy issues. As a Public Utility Analyst,�your role will include\r\nreviewing regulated utility company applications; work related to regional\r\nwholesale electric markets and electric transmission issues; representing the\r\nDivision at state and regional meetings; and work on public policy initiatives.\r\nWe seek critical thinkers who enjoy learning and have a passion for the energy\r\nindustry. Your work will directly impact the price Delawareans pay for\r\nelectric, natural gas, water and wastewater service, and with ensuring\r\nregulated utilities provide safe and reliable service to their customers. This\r\nis a career ladder position and applicants at all levels will be considered.\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Examines regulated company reports, records and books; analyzes, evaluates and interprets statistical and financial information and determines compliance.\r\n\r\n\r\n Monitors financial and administrative activities of regulated companies, analyzes monthly and quarterly reports, ensures recovery of fuel costs is within allowable limits, identifies variances from previous submissions and determines reason for change.\r\n\r\n\r\n Plans, conducts and coordinates audits.\r\n\r\n\r\n Provides testimony at public hearings and defends position.\r\n\r\n\r\n Verifies mathematical accuracy of company reports and that the rate of return is within approved limits; performs statistical analysis, calculates ratios and standard costs.\r\n\r\n\r\n Writes memos and reports and performs assigned special projects, such as literature searches for precedents.\r\n\r\n\r\n Ensures that regulated companies file all required reports.\r\n\r\n\r\n May work on regional electric wholesale issues and provide analysis related to potential issues.\r\n\r\n\r\n Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Job Requirement Series

\r\n\r\nJOB REQUIREMENTS for Public Utility Analyst I\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating\r\ncompetence in each of the following areas:�\r\n\r\n One\r\n year of experience in the accounting, auditing, and/or regulation of\r\n utilities, or rate determination.\r\n\r\nOR\r\n2.\r\nPossession of an Associate degree or higher in\r\nAccounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance,\r\nEngineering, Mathematics or related field.\r\n\r\n\r\nJOB REQUIREMENTS for Public Utility Analyst II\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience\r\ndemonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n Two\r\n years' of experience in the accounting, auditing, and/or regulation of\r\n utilities, or rate determination.\r\n\r\nOR\r\n�Possession of an Associate degree or higher in Accounting,\r\nBusiness Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering,\r\nMathematics or related field.\r\nIn addition to the above requirement, applicants must\r\nmeet all of the job requirements below:\r\n2.\r\nOne year of experience in public utility\r\nregulation and rate determination.\r\n3.\r\nTwo years' experience in�compiling,\r\nanalyzing and interpreting financial data to ensure effective and efficient\r\naccounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.\r\n4.\r\nTwo years' experience�in writing reports in\r\na structured format containing an introduction, presenting the thesis, purpose\r\nor proposal with supporting evidence, explanation, facts, and analysis or\r\nexamples with a conclusion or recommendations.\r\n5.\r\nSix months experience in writing, presenting and\r\ndefending expert testimony in litigated or settled rate or rule making\r\nproceedings.\r\n\r\n\r\nJOB REQUIREMENTS for Public Utility Analyst III\r\n\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating\r\ncompetence in each of the following areas:�\r\n\r\n Three\r\n years' experience in the accounting, auditing, and/or regulation of\r\n utilities, or rate determination.\r\n\r\nOR\r\n�Possession of an Associates degree or higher in Accounting,\r\nBusiness Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering,\r\nMathematics or related field.\r\nIn addition to the above requirement, applicants must\r\nmeet all of the job requirements below:\r\n2.\r\nThree years' experience in public utility\r\nregulation and rate determination.\r\n3.\r\nTwo years' experience in evaluating the\r\nfinancial condition of utility companies and making recommendations to\r\nmanagement/officials.\r\n4.\r\nTwo years' experience in public utility case\r\nmanagement such as planning, developing, reviewing, and coordinating public\r\nutility cases, audits, or reviews.�\r\n5.\r\nTwo years' experience in writing, presenting and\r\ndefending expert testimony in litigated or settled rate or rule making\r\nproceedings.\r\n6.\r\nSix months experience in analyzing and\r\nevaluating policies and making recommendations based on findings.\r\n

Additional Posting Information

Candidate is asked to bring a\r\nwriting sample of their choice to the interview.\r\n

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United\r\nStates. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal\r\nE-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each\r\nnew hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in\r\nthe U.S. For more information refer to our�job\r\nseeker resources.\r\nAll new hires are required to report to the Statewide New\r\nEmployee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held\r\nat designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.\r\n

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated\r\nbased upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate\r\nto the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide\r\ncomplete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental\r\nquestionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.\r\nFor education and training, list name of educational provider, training course\r\ntitles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information\r\nsupplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information\r\nsupplied on the application including your employment, education and training\r\nhistory as it relates to the job requirements.\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future\r\ncorrespondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please\r\nkeep your contact information current.� You may also view all\r\ncorrespondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications”\r\ntab at�StateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.�\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting�delawarerelay.com.�\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.�\r\n