Utility Specialist 2 (Geographic Information System)

The Public Utilities Commissions of Ohio (PUCO) regulates providers of all types of utility services. The Utility Specialist 2 (Geographic Information System) role is part of the Power Siting Department, which reviews applications before the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB). The role involves serving as a subject matter expert in utility mapping and data analysis, supporting the PUCO's mission, and managing complex datasets and geospatial databases.

What You Will Do

As a Utility Specialist 2, your duties will include serving as a subject matter expert in utility mapping and data analysis, verifying final installed construction data, leading multiple projects, and applying project management methodologies. You will also contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and supporting documentation, and manage and analyze complex datasets and geospatial databases.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a strong background in utility mapping and data analysis, as well as experience with project management methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the PUCO's mission and regulatory responsibilities, and be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Completion of graduate core program or 3 yrs. exp. in one or more of following academic fields; accounting, code enforcement, finance, business administration, public administration, utility &/or transportation code of enforcement, geology, management, law, economics, mathematics or engineering
• 3 yrs. exp. in utility or transportation regulatory experience involving combination of following: PUCO operations, programs & policies affecting regulation of utility or transportation companies, state & federal laws, regulations & procedures governing utility or transportation company operations, competitive programs & alternative regulations, rate &/or tariff structure, financing & securities or economics applied to utility or transportation companies, utility or transportation regulatory processing & case hearing proceedings, cost recovery & cost adjustment methods & procedures, enforcement of customer service standards, statistical, mathematical or analytical methods used in formulating & solving problems or in decision making, developing & conducting research studies, customer preference surveys &/or investigations of enforcement, scientific, technical or legal nature involving issues of utility or transportation regulation or alternative regulation or competitive markets
• Or 24 mos. exp. as Utility Specialist 1, 66951
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Benefits

• 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)