Utility Auditor 2
Utility Auditor 2
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Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 mos. exp. in applicable field (i.e. accounting finance business administration public administration economics mathematics); 2 courses or 6 mos. exp. in application of mathematical statistical or analytical methods used in formulating and solving problems or in decision making; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in technical or business writing to include writing technical business legal or scientific reports; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in speech and/or oral communication.
-Or 6 mos. exp. as Utility Auditor 1 66161.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Auditing
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.
The Public Utilities Commissions of Ohio (PUCO) affect nearly every household in Ohio. The PUCO regulates providers of all types of utility services which include electric and natural gas companies local and long-distance telephone water and wastewater and rail and trucking companies. More recently the PUCO gained responsibility for facilitating competitive utility choices for Ohio consumers.
To carry out our responsibilities the PUCO employs a professional staff that includes engineers economists attorneys and safety inspectors. Continually monitoring the activities of utility and transportation companies the PUCO works to ensure safe and reliable services for all Ohioans.
Our mission is to assure all residential and business consumers access to adequate safe and reliable utility services at fair prices while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices.
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 full-time and part-time 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.
Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience and/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use see resume as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be you have attached supporting documents in the past you must make them relevant on your current application. If you dont demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications in the supplemental questions your application may be disqualified from consideration.
Selection devices proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are applying for the same classification within a six-month period your previous score from the selection instrument (interview proficiency test and/or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
Utility Auditor 2
Rates and Analysis Department
Hourly Rate: $25.77
About Rates and 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; process 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 Youll do:
In this position as Utility Auditor 2 your duties will consist of but not limited to the following:
- Acts as a team member or independently gathers and analyzes information related to utility filings pertaining to single issue ratemaking (e.g. rate and/or tariff applications alternative regulation applications cost recover applications)
- Review and analyze various performance measures including but not limited to utility operating financial and/or organizational processes and structures for compliance with agency and legislative requirements
- Conducts audits of electric and gas water and wastewater companies applications for all stand-alone riders
- Complete reviews in all stand-alone riders and rate cases applications
- Conducts examination of utility company books and records to determine appropriateness of cost incurrence recordation and recovery methodology and execution
- Prepare and present reports of findings and/or recommendations (e.g. charts/graphs analyzes utility companies financial and operating data)
- Conducts assigned phases of rate case investigations reviews prior rate case information and complies historical summaries
- Performs mathematical analysis of utility balance sheets analyzes rate impacts of utility proposals on ratepayers and verifies the accuracy of utility filings
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. The PUCO offers flextime work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 6:00am or as late as 10:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.
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. In addition the State of Ohio offers cost of living adjustments longevity supplements after five years of public service and wellness incentives.
Employment Type
Full-Time
