Vacancy Announcement

Public Utility Analyst II
North Dakota Public Service Commission

Location: Bismarck
Salary: $3,282 - $5,471/month (Includes a fully paid family health insurance plan.)
Closing Date: 5:00 p.m. August 28, 2009
Position Number: 408-27148
Requisition Number: None
Status: Full-time, Regular
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Job Order Number: None
Date Posted to Web: August 5, 2009

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or another closely related field and three years work experience conducting complex research and analysis on issues affected with the public interest; OR a master’s degree in the fields listed above and two years work experience conducting complex research and analysis in telecommunications, gas or electric utilities, or government regulation; OR a bachelor’s degree in another field and four years work experience conducting complex research and analysis in telecommunications, gas or electric utilities, or government regulation.
 
The successful candidate must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; be a team player with professionals of diverse disciplines, work well with the regulated industry and the public, and; be able to effectively use computers and standard office software.

Occasional travel may be required.  Employee must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.  Work is generally completed in a standard office environment, and uses a computer frequently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Application Procedures:

(Pending classification by Human Resource Management Services.)

Submit a State of ND Application for Employment form (SFN 10950), cover letter, resume, references, and college transcript to:

Darrell Nitschke, Director of Administration/Executive Secretary
ND Public Service Commission
600 E. Boulevard Ave. Dept. 408
Bismarck, ND 58505-0480
(701) 328-4098
dnitschk@nd.gov

The cover letter must include a detailed summary of how the applicant’s work experience meets the minimum and preferred qualifications.

Application materials may also be submitted by fax to (701) 328-2410 or emailed to dnitschk@nd.gov. Application materials must be received at the ND Public Service Commission by the closing date. Application forms are available from any ND Job Service office, Human Resource Management Services, or the web at www.nd.gov/hrms.

Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran's preference must include a copy of DD Form 214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must also include a current statement of disabled status from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Contact Shelly Bauske at sbauske@nd.gov or (701) 328-4070, Toll Free at 1-877-245-6685 or TTY 1-800-366-6888 or 711 for more information or accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process.

Summary of Work:

• Work with the utility industry, state and federal agencies, and the general public on utility regulation issues.
• Evaluate economic, financial, scientific, and/or engineering studies submitted by utilities on energy-related facilities for reasonable methods and assumptions relating to electric utility resource planning and operations and new resource development; write rules, policies, reports, position papers and correspondence on investigative findings and analyses.
• Formulate and implement utility policy and procedures.
• Assist in the development of the state’s energy conversion, transmission and utilities infrastructure.
• Research, collect data, and analyze findings of individual companies and industries.
• Review and analyze utility filings; prepare routine pleadings and agency documents.
• Assist in the processing of consumer inquiries.

Benefits:
The ND Public Service Commission offers challenging work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a comprehensive employer-paid health plan, paid leave, a retirement plan, flexible work hours, and more. For more information, contact our website at: www.psc.state.nd.us    

Equal Opportunity Employer
The state of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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