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This individual performs assignments of broad scope related to
the water industry and overall emergency preparedness and reports to the
Reliability and Emergency Preparedness Supervisor (Supervisor) in the Bureau
of Technical Utility Services.
The individual must possess, or be able to develop, a strong working
knowledge of the Public Utility Code, especially as it relates to water
safety and reliability (52 Pa. Code § 65 and 66 Pa. C.S. § 1501). The
individual must possess, or be able to develop, strong working knowledge of
the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP), National Response
Framework and National Incident Management System (NIMS), National
Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), and Commission responsibilities to
liaison with utility operations under those plans and systems. The
individual will be a member of the Commission's emergency preparedness team
as an Emergency Preparedness Agency Representative (AR), including
participation in all necessary training. This position requires occasional
travel (same day and overnight) and work outside normal work hours, sometimes
on short notice and based on availability, related to the emergency
preparedness, water reliability and water safety functions.
The individual will also develop strong working knowledge of the Water and
Wastewater Utilities' Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Plans filed under
52 Pa. Code § 121. The individual will work with the Water and
Wastewater Utilities to develop an understanding of the utilities' pipeline replacement
and system improvement programs and to perform field site-visits and reviews
of those programs as necessary.
This individual also works with the Electric Reliability Engineer, Gas
Reliability Engineer, Energy Analyst, and Lead Agency Representative (Lead
AR) in TUS, as well as other temporarily assigned PUC staff as incidents and
conditions warrant.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
- Performs assigned duties as an Emergency Preparedness
AR for the Commission, including participation in all necessary
training. This includes participation in work-hour and after-hour
exercises, drills and emergency activations at the Commonwealth Response
Coordination Center (CRCC) at the direction of the Supervisor and the
PUC's Lead AR.
- Under the direction of the Supervisor, performs a
review of all filings related to Water and Wastewater Utilities'
Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Plans (LTIIPs), especially in
regards to adequacy of infrastructure improvement and system
improvement. This includes initial LTIIP filings, replacement
LTIIP filings, LTIIP major modification filings, and Annual Asset
Optimization Plan filings. 52 Pa. Code § § 121.3 –
121.6. Based on the review, prepares the necessary Orders and
Compliance Letters for review by the Supervisor.
- Under the direction of the Supervisor, prepares the
Secretarial Letter to initiate the LTIIP review process for applicable
Water and Wastewater Utilities under 52 Pa. Code § 121.7. Performs
a review of the applicable Water and Wastewater Utilities' LTIIPs and
any comments submitted by the Water and Wastewater Utilities or other
party to the proceeding. Based on the review, prepares an Order
with a recommendation for review by the Supervisor.
- Under the direction of the Supervisor, reviews
circumstances of, and conducts preliminary reviews of, Water and
Wastewater Utility distribution system reliability issues identified by,
or via consultation with, one or more of the following entities: Bureau
of Investigation & Enforcement, Law Bureau, Bureau of Consumer
Services, Office of Legislative Affairs, the Office of Consumer
Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Department of
Environmental Protection, and the Finance and Water Sections of the
Bureau of Technical Utility Services. Prepares briefs, Commission
Orders, Secretarial Letters, and inter-bureau referrals for review by
the Supervisor, if required.
- Under the direction of the Supervisor, reviews
circumstances of, and conducts preliminary reviews of, Water and
Wastewater Utility distribution system safety issues identified by, or
via consultation with, one or more of the following entities: Bureau of
Investigation & Enforcement, Law Bureau, Bureau of Consumer
Services, Office of Legislative Affairs, the Office of Consumer
Advocate, the Office of Small Business Advocate, the Department of
Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency,
and the Finance and Water Sections of the Bureau of Technical Utility
Services. Prepares briefs, Commission Orders, Secretarial Letters, and
inter-bureau referrals for review by the Supervisor, if required.
- Under the direction of the Supervisor, supports the
Supervisor's role as the Commission Chair of the Small Water Company
Task Force. Assists the Supervisor in scheduling, arranging, and
conduction meetings of the Task Force. Under the direction of the
Supervisor, develops ongoing programs and tasks within the Task Force
related to the education and development of the capabilities of small to
medium-sized jurisdictional water and wastewater companies.
- Under the direction of the Supervisor, acts as a
Steering Committee Associate Member of the PA Water Agency Response
Network. Attends quarterly meetings and other functions, as
necessary.
- Under the direction of the Supervisor, acts as a
Commission representative on the State Drought Task Force and attends
webinars and meetings as necessary.
- Under the direction of the Supervisor, acts as the
Commission's representative on the PA American Water Works Association
Security Committee.
- Under the direction of the Supervisor, acts as the
Commission's representative on the Coastal Zone Advisory and attends
meetings as necessary.
- Under the direction of the Supervisor, reviews Water
and Wastewater Utility Annual Depreciation Reports (ADRs) and prepares
any necessary reports, letters, orders, or other items related to the
ADRs as required.
- Prepares Commission Orders and Secretarial Letters on
issues related to water and wastewater, including compliance Orders, or
as directed by the Supervisor. Upon request by the Supervisor or
other Senior Staff, prepares studies relating to issues such as water
reliability, water safety, and related federal and state level
regulatory policy analysis.
- When requested by the Supervisor or other Senior
Staff, acts as a subject matter expert on water and wastewater issues
for Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and other non-prosecutory
Bureaus.
- We requested by the Supervisor or other Senior Staff,
provides subject matter expertise to the Bureau of Investigation &
Enforcement on issues of water and wastewater reliability and
safety. When requested by the Supervisor or other Senior Staff,
may act as an expert witness for Commission prosecutions related to water
and wastewater issues.
- Participates in continuous training and knowledge
development related to water, wastewater, and emergency preparedness.
- Reviews technical online data sources, industry
reports, books, academic journal articles and other relevant literature
to aid in the preparation of reports and policy analysis and to acquire
background knowledge about water, wastewater and other utility issues.
- Performs related work as required.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to develop knowledge of utility operations
and current developments in the water and wastewater field.
- Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules,
regulations concerning the regulations of utilities.
- Ability to respond to work duties on a 24X7 basis,
when available.
- Ability to timely prepare correspondence, reports,
and recommendations.
- Ability to communicate and maintain effective working
relationship 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 participate in cross functional training
and related assignments.
- Ability to travel within and possibly outside of the
Commonwealth for training and/or certain work duties.
- Ability to make presentations before groups of
various sizes and expertise.
- Ability to assemble information into a coherent
report in short time frames.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions for
extended periods of time.
- Ability to take a role on Commission mandated working
groups.
- Ability to work effectively in team settings or on
team projects.
THIS POSITION MUST BE POSTED FOR 15 CALENDAR DAYS:
The next
lower classification(s) for promotional purposes in accordance with
collective bargaining:
Utility Energy & Conservation
Analyst 1
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Recruitment Method(s):
Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following methods(s) to be
considered for this vacancy:
- Seniority Promotion (Bidding employees in the next
lower classification within the designated seniority unit.)
- Seniority Unit Lateral (Movement to the same class title
within the designated seniority unit.)
- Civil Service Lists (Fill by examination in
accordance with collective bargaining.)
When the collective bargaining obligation(s) have been met, then
the following recruitment methods may be used:
- 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:
- Fixed Utility Valuation Engineer 1
- Public Utility Auditor 1
- Utility Energy & Conservation Analyst 1
- Fixed Utility Financial Analyst 1
Or in a classification at Pay Scale
Group 7 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 Utility Energy and Conservation Analyst
2 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 Utility Energy and Conservation
Analyst 2 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 3/12/2018.
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 Monday, March 12, 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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