Communications Common Carrier Specialist 12 (PCN 086070)

Anchorage, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 2646 - 3028

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is recruiting for aCommunications Common Carrier Specialist 1/2 Flex positionlocated in Anchorage!

What you will be doing:

The Communications Common Carrier Specialist 1 is an entry level position and you would review analyze and provide recommendations on routine to moderately complex tariff filings and dockets related to the telecommunications industry. The Common Carrier Specialist 2 is a journey level position and you would independently develop defend recommend and administer policies on tariff and dockets cases of moderate complexity.

Our organization mission and culture:
The RCA regulates public utilities (electric water sewer refuse and natural gas) pipeline carriers and to a limited extent telecommunications providers to ensure they provide safe and adequate services and facilities at just and reasonable rates terms and conditions. The Common Carrier Section reviews filings made by telecommunications carriers including filings where the carriers seek to revise their access charges apply for eligible telecommunication carrier status seek certification amend their certificate of public convenience and necessity and propose to discontinue addition the Common Carrier Section may be involved in rule-making proceedings provide information in response to legislative inquiries and present in public meetings.

The benefit of joining our team:
The Commission offers a competitive employment package including excellent benefits and flexible leave a hybrid working environment opportunities for professional growth and development and the potential for advancement. As member of the Common Carrier Section within the Advisory Section the CCCS is part of a cohesive team of analysts specializing in finance engineering tariffs and common carrier matters working together to achieve a common goal for the benefit of Alaskans. Collaboration is key to the success of the agency including our reliable and consistent support staff. The new CCCS will receive hands-on internal training coaching and support throughout the process as well as opportunities for outside specialized training at both the state and national levels.

The working conditions you can expect:
The Commission is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Anchorage. The daily work environment is busy and productive with varying timelines to be managed. The CCCS works directly with utility representatives and other staff to ensure timely processing of telecommunications filings. Staff presents recommendations and fields questions from Commissioners during confidential adjudications public tariff action meetings or other public meetings. Most of the work is performed using spreadsheet word processing email and case management software.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Oral and Written Communication:Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles methods and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design collection analysis and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Accounting: Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual obligations and costs methods.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for theCommunications Common Carrier Specialist 1 level:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Computer Skills: Uses computers software applications databases and automated systems to accomplish work.
Mathematical Reasoning: Solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical and statistical techniques.
Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles methods and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design collection analysis and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical systematic sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on ones knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing evaluating and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws regulations and guidance.
Economics and Accounting: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices tax law and practices the financial markets banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
Telecommunications: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of transmissions broadcasting switching control construction or operation of telecommunications systems.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or professional level experience in economics accounting finance engineering business administration telecommunications law or a closely related field performing research analytical work and/or written and oral communications.

Special Note:
Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge skills abilities and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

Typically gained by means the prevalent usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom on-line self-study and on-the-job) from accredited and unaccredited sources and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

Professional experience means work that is creative analytical evaluative and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the professions principles concepts theories and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to ones own judgment.

Additional Required Information

At time of application applicants are required to submit:

Post-secondary transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications; and
At least two (2) originally authored writing samples.

At time of interview applicants are required to submit:

Copies of your three (3) most recent evaluations; and
Three (3) professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers.

Education:
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employer name your job title dates of employment and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Multiple Vacancies:
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

Notice:
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the domains. For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at Statement:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please call 1- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information
If you have questions regarding Workplace Alaska the application process and/or problems being able to submit your application or attachments online please call the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the domains.

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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Joy Gordanier Advisory Section Manager

Required Experience:

Job DescriptionThe Regulatory Commission of Alaska is recruiting for aCommunications Common Carrier Specialist 1/2 Flex positionlocated in Anchorage!What you will be doing:The Communications Common Carrier Specialist 1 is an entry level position and you would review analyze and provide recommendatio...