PUC Utility Analyst I

Recruitment Information

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Public Utilities Commission. The position is located in Downtown, Honolulu, on the Island of Oahu.

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service, exempt position, please contact Randy Baldemor at (808) 586-2020, Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm, HST.

Starting Salary: $65,000/annually -$5,417/monthly

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Public Utilities Commission.

Duties Summary

The Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") regulates all chartered, franchised, certificated, and registered public service companies operating in the State of Hawaii ("State") that provide electricity, telecommunication, gas, private water and sewage, motor and water carrier transportation services and other entities as required by law ("regulated entities"). The Commission has statutory authority to enforce applicable State statutes, to establish and enforce administrative rules and regulations, and to set policies and standards.

The Office of Policy and Research ("Office") provides comprehensive and technical policy analysis and research; financial, statistical, and economic evaluations; legislative and media support functions; and assists with the development of Commission rules and policies.

The primary functions of this position include but is not limited to, conducting research and analyzing matters under consideration and investigation by the Commission inclusive of emerging issues and developing trends in the regulated entities; policy and rules development and advisement; and coordinating, managing and overseeing the Commission's Legislative initiatives.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Knowledge
Knowledge of management, project management, and administration of available sources and types of information and methods of analysis and application. Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the Commission, its general orders, rules, tariffs and decisions and orders; applicable Hawaii Revised Statutes; the legislative process; and comprehensive research and analytical techniques.

Skills/ Abilities
Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently conduct research, carryout technical projects within specified timetables; make sound policy recommendations; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; maintain confidentiality in the use of confidential information; and to maintain regular attendance.

Education
This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in business, economics, mathematics, or a related field. The possession of a Master's degree in one of the above fields of study is highly desirable and may be substituted for one (1) year of Specialized Experience.

Experience
Must possess at least a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional research and analysis work experience that shall have included conducting extensive research, the compiling and analysis of data and information, formulating conclusions, and providing recommendations; or worked as a PUC Utility Analyst I for least one (1) year.

Other Information

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

Submit your resume and writing sample via email to:
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Public Utilities Commission
Personnel Office: puc.personnel@hawaii.gov

Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:
Randy Baldemor, Chief of Policy and Research at (808) 586-2020
Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm, HST.

NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs regarding this exempt position.