Public Utilities Aide
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Job Description
About the PUCO:
We are the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio the PUCO. We support Ohios communities helping keep the lights on homes and businesses warm and roadways safe. The PUCO is the state agency responsible for the oversight of utilities such as natural gas and electricity and the enforcement of safety regulations for motor carriers and railroad crossings. Led by five commissioners we regulate industries with an economic impact of over $24 billion on Ohios economy.
To accomplish this mission we need a diverse team of employees. The PUCO employs engineers lawyers analysts accountants customer service representatives human resource professionals auditors investigators information technology specialists technical and field staff communication professionals and economists. But most importantly we hire passionate Ohioans who want to make a difference in our state.
Our Mission:
To assure all residential and business customers access to adequate safe and reliable utility services at fair prices while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices.
About the Commission:
Commissioner aides provide administrative support to the commissioners research and analyze utility issues and cases at the state and federal level.
Job duties:
The PUCO seeks a candidate to serve as Aide to the Chairman. Primary duties include:
- Providing administrative support to the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Report in location:
This position will primarily service Central Ohio and successful candidate will report to Columbus Ohio.
Completion of undergraduate core program in any combination of following academic areas: business administration public administration natural resources or environmental science; AND valid drivers license.
OR 24 months training or 24 months experience in agency state & federal laws rules & guidelines pertaining to regulatory administrative & legislative policies & procedures of public utilities; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in research methods; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in public relations; AND 3 courses or 9 months experience in technical writing; AND valid drivers license.
OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Review the equivalency charthere.
Please note: The minimum qualifications for a position are requirements which must be addressed to be considered for a position. Be sure to address these qualifications in your Summary of Qualifications and ensure information regarding where you obtained this experience is included in your Job Duties or Education sections of your application.
Benefits:The PUCO offers extensive benefits including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees receive 10 paid holidays a year and paid time off with accrued vacation sick and personal leave. Additional benefits include employer contribution to pension pay increases funding for professional development and employee tuition reimbursement programs.
Salary information: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. We also offer cost of living adjustments longevity supplements after five years of public service and wellness incentives.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
About the PUCO:
We are the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio the PUCO. We support Ohios communities helping keep the lights on homes and businesses warm and roadways safe. The PUCO is the state agency responsible for the oversight of utilities such as natural gas and electricity and the enforcement of safety regulations for motor carriers and railroad crossings. Led by five commissioners we regulate industries with an economic impact of over $24 billion on Ohios economy.
To accomplish this mission we need a diverse team of employees. The PUCO employs engineers lawyers analysts accountants customer service representatives human resource professionals auditors investigators information technology specialists technical and field staff communication professionals and economists. But most importantly we hire passionate Ohioans who want to make a difference in our state.
Our Mission:
To assure all residential and business customers access to adequate safe and reliable utility services at fair prices while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices.
About the Commission:
Commissioner aides provide administrative support to the commissioners research and analyze utility issues and cases at the state and federal level.
Job duties:
The PUCO seeks a candidate to serve as Aide to the Chairman. Primary duties include:
- Providing administrative support to the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Report in location:
This position will primarily service Central Ohio and successful candidate will report to Columbus Ohio.
Completion of undergraduate core program in any combination of following academic areas: business administration public administration natural resources or environmental science; AND valid drivers license.
OR 24 months training or 24 months experience in agency state & federal laws rules & guidelines pertaining to regulatory administrative & legislative policies & procedures of public utilities; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in research methods; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in public relations; AND 3 courses or 9 months experience in technical writing; AND valid drivers license.
OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Review the equivalency charthere.
Please note: The minimum qualifications for a position are requirements which must be addressed to be considered for a position. Be sure to address these qualifications in your Summary of Qualifications and ensure information regarding where you obtained this experience is included in your Job Duties or Education sections of your application.
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At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
PUCO regulates providers of all kinds of utility services including electric and natural gas companies local and long distance telephone companies water and wastewater companies rail and trucking companies.
Employment Type
Full-Time
