Performs as an analyst under the supervision of a Technical
Utility Supervisor and Manager in the Bureau of Technical Utility Services.
Performs as part of the team on assignments reporting to a lead worker.
Initially reads, studies, learns and acquires knowledge of federal and state
public utility laws, precedents, regulations, rules and operating procedures.
Assists in the verification of financial information from published sources.
Assists in the analysis of specific areas of financial and accounting data
submitted by public utilities.
Assesses the review and verification of information from water/wastewater
providers concerning Applications for Authority to begin, expand and/or
abandon service, rate increases and other tariff changes, in compliance with
Commission regulations and state statutes.
Acquires knowledge of water/wastewater utility tariff rules and regulations.
Acquires knowledge of water/wastewater utility system operating practices and
procedures.
Performs calculations and prepares schedules of information for inclusion in
reports.
Prepares written summaries of analysis and information for review by others.
Prepares Secretarial Letters and Orders related to water/wastewater industry.
Assists in the development of spreadsheets and word processing templates to
improve the efficiency of the Bureau's work products.
Assists in the verification of electronically supplied information through
the internet concerning water/wastewater utility information.
Assists in the preparation of accounting statements, spreadsheets and
financial information to augment the findings of an Administrative Law Judge.
Completes increasingly difficult assignments approaching full professional
level as the training period progresses.
Performs related work as required.
Essential Functions:
Ability to become familiar with technical information on accounting,
financial practices, regulatory principles, and economics.
Ability to research and analyze numerical and written data.
Ability to understand and to perform statistical and financial calculations
in support of technical analysis concerning a utility's performance, proposed
tariff or rule.
Ability to become familiar with laws, rules, regulations, and accounting
pronouncements concerning the regulations of utilities.
Ability to prepare correspondence, reports, recommendations and draft orders.
Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with
coworkers, representatives of utility companies, and members of the public.
Ability to participate in on-site tours and inspections of fixed utilities.
Ability to organize information, maintain files and timely complete
assignments.
Ability to learn and use computer-based applications, such as Microsoft
Office and Commission proprietary systems on work assignments.
Ability to keep abreast of developments in one's professional field and in
the operation and regulation of utilities.
Ability to assist other analysts as directed by the supervisor or the lead
analyst, and assist in the training of new analysts and trainees.
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bachelor's degree with major course work in accounting, economics, finance,
or business administration, which included or is supplemented by 15 credit
hours in finance related coursework.
Be a resident of Pennsylvania.
Be eligible for selection in accordance with Civil Service rules.
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Recruitment Method(s):
Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following methods(s) to be
considered for this vacancy:
- Civil Service Lists
- Promotion Without Examination
- Transfer
- Reassignment
- Voluntary Demotion
- Reinstatement
Eligibility - Competitive Promotion
Without Examination Only
CLASS RESTRICTIONS
- Have held regular civil service status in one of the
following classifications:
In a classification at Pay Scale
Group 5 where there is a clear linkage between the knowledge, skills, and
abilities required to perform the duties of that class and the knowledge,
skills, and abilities required of the Fixed Utility Financial Analyst Trainee
class. Applications submitted will be reviewed to determine if an applicant's
current or previous class has a logical occupational, functional, or career
development relationship to the Fixed Utility Financial
Analyst Trainee class.
Selection Criteria:
- Minimum experience and training required for the job.
- Meritorious service; defined as (a) the absence of
any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months
preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last due overall
regular or probationary performance evaluation was higher than
unsatisfactory or fails to meet standards.
- Seniority, defined as a minimum of one year(s) in the
next lower class(es) by the posting closing date of 1/25/2018.
Application Instructions
Interested qualified applicants must submit all requested
materials as specified in the "How To Apply Section". Failure
to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from
consideration for this position.
Additional information may be obtained by calling: (717)787-8714
This section is issued for compliance with Management Directive 580.19, Promotion in the Classified
Service without Examination.
How to apply - all candidates:
Submit an online application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/promotionaljobs
on or before Thursday, January 25, 2018 and include:
- Resume
- Please attach a copy of
your most recent Employee Performance Review (EPR) to your application -
if you do not have this document, please include a note explaining why
it is not included.
All application materials must be
filed online by the closing date of this posting. Faxed,
e-mailed, mailed, late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
To be considered for this vacancy, all applicants must meet the minimum
experience and training requirements.
In addition to the application materials listed above, individuals applying
for Voluntary Demotion must submit a letter of interest acknowledging
reduction in pay.
Individuals applying for Reinstatement must submit a letter of interest
requesting consideration for reinstatement.
Please use the contact information provided for additional information.
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