STATE CLASSIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION


Salary Group B24

Class No. 2095

UTILITY SPECIALIST III

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) utility planning and program development work. Work involves developing, administering, and evaluating utility programs. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Oversees the review of utility construction reports, service quality reports, and utility tariffs for compliance with agency rules, policies, and objectives.

Oversees the testing and inspecting of utility equipment for proper operation.

Oversees the inspection of rate filing packages to develop data for use in utility rate hearings.

Oversees the handling of consumer complaints, the dissemination of information to consumers, and the evaluation of utility performance based on complaints.

Oversees the formulation of recommendations to correct problems and deficiencies and the formulation of recommended action to be taken.

Plans technical and analytical programs.

Maintains contact with staff in related programs within other work units, agencies, and the federal government.

Formulates statewide programs and policies.

Meets with officials of public utilities, private industry, and the public on matters related to utility regulation.

May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.

Performs related work as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Experience and Education

Experience in regulatory utility work. Graduation from an accredited four-your college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, statistics, or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of methods and techniques employed in testing, computation, review, and analysis of utility matters.

Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.


State Auditor’s Office

Revised 9-1-09