Utility Analyst Trainee*, NS, or Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18 (NY HELPS) - StateJobsNY : Job Details

The Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18, or Utility Analyst Trainee, NS, will work in the Management and Operations Audit Unit of the Office of Accounting, Audits, and Finance (OAAF) and will help oversee comprehensive management and operations audits of utilities, which are generally conducted by consultants. The Utility Analyst 1 will also perform duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in developing plans to conduct and oversee management and operations audits of utilities.
• Observing and participating in preparing Requests for Proposals and evaluating responses.
• Reviewing work product, invoices, and draft reports of consultants.
• Assisting in developing reports to communicate audit findings and the audit process in general.
• Under supervision, overseeing utilities' efforts to implement recommendations resulting from management and operations audits.
• Under supervision, preparing and presenting written testimony in utility rate proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• For appointment to a Utility Analyst Trainee 1, you must have a bachelor's or higher degree.
• For appointment to a Utility Analyst Trainee 2, you must have a bachelor's AND one year of professional experience performing a broad range of analytical tasks relevant to the electric, steam, gas, water and telecommunications utilities on issues such as retail competition; tariff filings; company records; cost and quality of service; rate proceedings; incentive plans; mergers and acquisitions, cost allocations and rate design to ensure that New York State residents have access to safe, reliable utility service at just and reasonable rates.
• For appointment to Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18, you must have a bachelor's or higher degree AND two years of professional experience as stated above.
• Substitutions: A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
• 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.
• Candidates on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list will be canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.
• On the General portion of the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) list, currently only candidates with a score of 100 or above are reachable. These candidates have been canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.
• Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service in a qualifying title and eligible for transfer under section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

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:

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