Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyPublic Service, Department of

TitleUtility Engineering Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 New York

Street Address 90 Church Street, 4th Floor

City New York, NY

StateNY

Zip Code10007

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications No exam is required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS*) Program. Applicants must meet the NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed below to qualify for this title.

Minimum Qualifications:
General Public
Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)***:
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in an accredited engineering curriculum.

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.

Engineering Lists:
Individuals meeting the above minimum qualifications who are currently on any Engineering Examination List are encouraged to apply to this posting as the list(s) 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 Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18.

Duties Description Duties Description:
Utility Engineering Specialists within the Office of Rates and Tariffs are heavily focused on preparing and analyzing written material. Performing these duties will be centered around, and highly dependent on, the incumbent’s ability to critically analyze information and prepare written materials that are clear, concise, thorough, and technically accurate. Preferred candidates would possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have a background in engineering, be able to excel individually and in a team environment, handle multiple, deadline driven assignments, and be able to understand, process, review, and answer questions related to complex, detailed documents. Utility Engineering Specialists working within this Office will be responsible for duties which include, but are not limited to:
• Analyzing and reviewing company records, tariff filings, and petitions.
• Preparing evaluations and recommendations relating to the viability of proposed mergers or acquisitions.
• Performing the preparation, analysis, and review of reports and studies involving operating revenues, sales forecasts, operation and maintenance expenses, capital budgets, rate base, marginal and embedded costs, depreciation and net salvage studies, revenue allocation, rate design, and electric supply.
• Analyzing and processing petitions and tariff filings related to changes in rates, charges, rules, and regulations along with the preparation of session memoranda related to those filings.
• Investigating system operations and events for water utilities.
• Participating in federal rate proceedings to promote recommendations that will enhance State policies.

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, 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.

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 www.dps.ny.gov.

Additional Comments:
* 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.
Some positions may require travel and as such, it may require that you have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate an ability to perform the required field work if public transportation is not available. You will be advised of this further at the employment interview.
If a position is filled in the New York City location, the salary range above would increase by the Downstate Adjustment of $3,400.

Background Investigation: Due to the nature of these positions, there may be an investigative screening which could include a thorough character investigation. All convictions must be reported. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor or any falsified or omitted information may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case is determined on its own merit, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws.

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, cover letter, and proof of meeting the minimum qualifications to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Utility Engineering Specialist 1, NYHELPS posting 00676” when applying.