PUBLIC UTILITY AUDITOR

The Maryland Public Service Commission, a State agency regulating public utility companies, has a position available for a Public Utility Auditor in the Accounting Division.

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Public Service Commission

6 Saint Paul Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

This position is responsible for audits and analyses of utility rates and financial data of public utility companies and the presentation of the results to the Commission.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other business related field from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and auditing.

Experience:

Two years of professional experience in accounting or auditing with a public utility company or utility regulatory agency.

Notes: 

1. Applicants may substitute experience in general accounting and auditing for the required experience, at the rate of two years of general accounting and auditing experience for one year of professional experience in accounting or auditing with a public utility company or utility regulatory agency.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in tax examining classification or tax examining specialty codes in the accounting and budget group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in communicating and supporting accounting statement or financial data review and audit findings orally.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.      

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, the paper application may be submitted to:

DBM/RED

301 West Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

For questions concerning this recruitment, please call 410-767-3386.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please send to Kim C. Williams at kim.williams1@maryland.gov.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.