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Public Utilities Administrator 1

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Public Utilities Administrator 1

Organization: Public Utilities Commission Agency Contact Information: contactjobshr@puco.ohio.gov Primary Location: United States of America-Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $39.22 Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: 8-5, Flex Available Classified Indicator: Classified Union: Exempt from Union Primary Job Skill: Utilities Technical Skills: Customer Service, Management Professional Skills: Coaching, Delegation, Developing Others, Listening, Performance Management About Us: Our mission is to assure all residential and business consumers access to adequate, safe, and reliable utility services at fair prices, while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices. About The Service Monitoring & Enforcement Department: The Service Monitoring and Enforcement Department's (SMED) mission is to enforce consumer safeguards, to resolve consumer complaints and to ensure Ohio utility consumers receive safe and reliable services. SMED is organized into three divisions. Job Description: In this position as a Public Utilities Administrator 1 you will: Supervise a team of customer service investigators Perform quality assurance, coaching and employee development functions Act as subject matter expert for the telecom, water, and household goods industries Handle complex and/or escalated matters Report in location: 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215, Franklin County. PUCO core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across PUCO departments. Most positions perform work on-site at the PUCO Central Office. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. Salary Information: Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary is set at the lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases, successful employees will increase a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year. In addition, the State of Ohio offers cost of living adjustments, longevity supplements after five years of public service, and wellness incentives. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications: 24 mos. exp. in position involving research, legal, auditing/accounting, rate analyses, supervisory/managerial duties or other aspect of public utility or transportation fields. -Or 24 mos. exp. in position comparable to Public Utilities Administrator 1, 23151 with government agency or public utility. -Or 36 mos. exp. as utility rate specialist with expertise in specific area to be assigned. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, economics or engineering (i.e., field of study must correlate with duties to be assigned). -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Utilities Technical Skills: Management, Customer Service Professional Skills: Coaching, Developing Others, Listening, Delegation, Performance Management Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use "see resume" as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made. If you have attached supporting documents in the past, you must make them relevant on your current application. This is done in step 7 "Additional Attachments." If you don't demonstrate how, you meet minimum qualifications in the supplemental questions, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are applying for the same classification within a four month period, your previous score from the selection instrument (interview, proficiency test and/or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.