New York Department of Public Service
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Utility Engineering Specialists within the Office of Rates and Tariffs are heavily focused on preparing and analyzing written material. Performing these duties will be centered around, and highly dependent on, the incumbent’s ability to critically analyze information and prepare written materials that are clear, concise, thorough, and technically accurate. Preferred candidates would possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have a background in engineering, be able to excel individually and in a team environment, handle multiple, deadline driven assignments, and be able to understand, process, review, and answer questions related to complex, detailed documents. Utility Engineering Specialists working within this Office will be responsible for duties which include, but are not limited to:
• Analyzing and reviewing company records, tariff filings, and petitions.
• Preparing evaluations and recommendations relating to the viability of proposed mergers or acquisitions.
• Performing the preparation, analysis, and review of reports and studies involving operating revenues, sales forecasts, operation and maintenance expenses, capital budgets, rate base, marginal and embedded costs, depreciation and net salvage studies, revenue allocation, rate design, and electric supply.
• Analyzing and processing petitions and tariff filings related to changes in rates, charges, rules, and regulations along with the preparation of session memoranda related to those filings.
• Investigating system operations and events for water utilities.
• Participating in federal rate proceedings to promote recommendations that will enhance State policies.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications General Public
Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)*:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher in an accredited engineering curriculum.
55-b/c:
Candidates who are currently eligible, who meet the qualifications listed in the “Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)” section above are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55-b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55-b/c eligibility letter.
Engineering Lists:
Individuals meeting the above minimum qualifications who are currently on any Engineering Examination List are encouraged to apply to this posting as the list(s) will not be canvassed at this time.
Transfer:
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Utility Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments About the Department:
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at: https://dps.ny.gov/employment-opportunities.
Additional Comments:
The above salary range reflects the Geographic Pay Differential of $10,000.
*This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
This position will require at least 10% travel which may require possession of a valid driver’s license.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.
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