Public Utility Analyst III

This is the lead level in the series.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Examines regulated company reports, records and books; analyzes, evaluates and interprets statistical and financial information and determines compliance.
   
• Monitors financial and administrative activities of regulated companies, analyzes monthly and quarterly reports, ensures authorized rate of return is not exceeded, recovery of fuel costs is within allowable limits, identifies variances from previous submissions and determines reason for change.
   
• Plans, conducts and coordinates audits.
   
• Provides testimony at public hearings and defends position.
   
• Verifies mathematical accuracy of company reports and that the rate of return is within approved limits; performs statistical analysis, calculates ratios and standard costs.
   
• Writes memos and reports and performs assigned special projects, such as literature searches for precedents.
   
• Ensures that regulated companies file all required reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Public Utility Analyst III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering or Mathematics or related field.
2. At least three years experience in public utility regulation and rate determination.
3. Three years experience  in evaluating the financial condition of utility companies and making recommendations to management/officials.
4. Three years experience in project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.
5. Three years experience in presenting and defending expert testimony in litigated or settled rate or rule making proceedings.
6. Three years experience  in writing reports in a structured format containing an introduction, presenting the thesis, purpose or proposal with supporting evidence, explanation, facts, and analysis or examples with a conclusion or recommendations.
7. Six months experience in analyzing and evaluating policies and making recommendations based on findings. 

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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