Agency
Dept of Commerce
Division
Utilities-Public Staff
Job Classification Title
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I (NS)
Position Number
60081047
Grade
NC18
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.
The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.
Description of Work
Are you looking to find meaningful work and positively impact the lives of the residents of North Carolina? If your answer is yes, then we want you to join our team at the Public Staff of the Utilities Commission and make a difference.
The Department of Commerce, Division of Public Staff in Utilities Commission, is looking for an Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I.
The primary purpose of this position is to perform work activities of the Public Staff Water, Sewer and Telecom Division on cases and projects involving utilities regulated by the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
This position is responsible for investigating and auditing the financial transactions, accounting practices, and rate adjustment filings of regulated public utilities; compiling, monitoring, auditing, and examining financial and/or program information sources for accuracy, integrity, and conformance to rules and regulations, preparing complex financial analysis and reports.
This position is responsible for written and oral recommendations to the Utilities Commission, including testimony, affidavits, reports, comments, and other documents as well as supporting schedules for the written communications regarding rate base adjustments, revenue requirements, rate design, appropriate accounting treatment of capital/expense items, establishment and compliance with regulatory conditions, utility tax treatment, affiliate contracts, and other accounting/financial findings.
An assessment will be administered
This position DOES require testifying before the Utilities Commission regarding all work performed on a given case.
This position DOES NOT involve traditional accounting duties such as recording agency financial transactions, managing agency fiscal programs, or agency budgeting.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.
Incentives of NC State Employment
We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly.
Benefits to include:
• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave.
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna.
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision.
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans.
• WeSave Employee Discounts.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the link below:
https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits
Note to Current State Employees
The salary grade for this position is NC18. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon those factors, a pay increase MAY result.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
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