State of Maine
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) Consumer Assistance and Safety Division is seeking a dedicated professional to educate stakeholders and enforce utility safety regulations as part of the agency’s Damage Prevention team.
If you have experience in occupational safety, field construction, or utility operation, join us to serve the people of Maine by helping to maintain the integrity of our state’s utility infrastructure and protect workers.
In this position, you will use your attention to detail, professional discretion, initiative, and people skills to conduct inspections, workforce training, and enforcement activities throughout the State.
Key Responsibilities include:
Conduct Field Investigations throughout the State of Maine to investigate reported violations of Commission Rules and ensure widespread and consistent compliance with the MPUC’s Damage Prevention requirements.
Document and Report investigation findings by visiting potential violation sites, conducting interviews, and reporting findings to initiate enforcement.
Design and Conduct Outreach to regulated groups, industry stakeholders, and public organizations, enhancing public awareness of utility damage prevention best practices and broadening partnerships.
Participate in Enforcement Activities by working as part of a team to work with affected parties and track open investigations through resolution, participate with agency staff in hearings and other proceedings, and advise colleagues on policy development and rulemaking activity.
What we have to offer:
This position is an opportunity to make a difference to the people of Maine by doing work that ensures the integrity and safety of Maine’s utility infrastructure. Our programs protect industry professionals, utility customers, and the public.
Flexibility: Work with your team to create a flexible schedule that recognizes team workflow accountability and balances work/life needs.
Professional Growth and Development: Gain access to a wide range of industry and public sector courses and training, participate in technical committee work, and collaborate with and learn from industry experts to grow and broaden your knowledge and skills.
Public Service: Do impactful and meaningful work alongside some of the most dedicated professionals in Maine in an inclusive and engaging culture.
Who we’re looking for
The successful candidate will demonstrate progressively advancing experience in an occupational safety, field construction, utility operation, or other technical field.
Accountable: The position requires significant self-supervision and management of State resources. Your work history should demonstrate a high degree of organization, accountability for process and workflow management and timely completion of work, and significant independent judgement.
Detail-Oriented: Your work history and educational background will show that you can successfully conduct investigations or perform analysis with an emphasis on details that inform the overall picture.
Committed: You will be able to discuss your experience with or a significant interest in regulatory compliance and industrial or workplace safety, including the ability to present content to groups of various sizes in person. Candidates with a background in utility damage prevention and locating may be given preference.
Communicative: We’re looking for someone with a proven history of working with people. You are equally comfortable on a construction site and presenting at a conference, and effective whether advocating a perspective with colleagues or smoothing a contentious discussion while maintaining your cool. Your experience will show that you’re a great teammate who can work together to achieve shared goals.
Field-Focused: The position will require daily statewide and occasional regional travel, as well as occasional overnights. Your talents should include the capacity for productivity outside of a traditional office environment. A valid driver’s license is required.
How to Apply
Application Instructions:
If you’re eager to apply your interpersonal skills and attention to detail in a meaningful and impactful way, we encourage you to apply! Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button. Applicants must upload a cover letter and a current resume. Incomplete applications may not be considered. If you require a paper application, please go to the following link:
https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process.