Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyPublic Service, Department of

TitleUtility Analyst Trainee* OR Utility Analyst 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany, NY

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications General Public
Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)***:
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 degree AND one year 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 a 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.

55-b/c:
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.

Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) List:
Candidates on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list will be canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.

Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) List:
Individuals meeting the minimum qualifications who achieved any score for this title on the most recent holding of the PCO Examination are encouraged to apply to this posting as the list will not be canvassed at this time.




Transfer:
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.

Duties Description The Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18, or Utility Analyst Trainee, NS, will work in the Gas System Planning and Reliability Section of the Energy System Planning and Performance and will perform duties that include, but are not limited to:
• Reviewing natural gas capital investments to establish need, cost, and timing for each program or project, including the assessment of non-pipe alternatives and capital investments’ impacts to disadvantaged communities.
• Reviewing and tracking natural gas utility budgets and variances.
• Assisting in the preparation of expert testimony to support staff's findings and positions for public hearings before the Public Service Commission.
• Participating in staff efforts to collaborate on solutions for, or to negotiate the settlement of natural gas issues with utilities and other parties.
• Coordinating and producing memoranda and written reports for staff and/or outside parties regarding issues related to the natural gas industry.
• Assisting in the development of plans to conduct and oversee the management and operational audits of utilities.

Additional Comments About the Department:
The primary mission of the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) is to ensure affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York State’s residential and business consumers, at just and reasonable rates, while protecting the natural environment. The Department also seeks to stimulate effective competitive markets for clean, renewable, and distributed energy resources that benefit New York consumers, as well as product and service innovations.

Additional Comments:
*Successful completion of the two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18.
**If you are a current New York State employee on the eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for transfer. Candidates are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Civil Service website (www.cs.ny.gov) to determine transfer eligibility.
*** This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
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 https://dps.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management - GP

Telephone

Fax 518-473-9990

Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov

Address

Street 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Utility Analyst 1, NYHELPS posting 10218” when applying.