Public Utility Analyst -III

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The Delaware Division of the Public Advocate is at the forefront of the dynamic energy sector, both within Delaware and on regional energy issues. As a Public Utility Analyst, your role will include reviewing regulated utility company applications; work related to regional wholesale electric markets and electric transmission issues; representing the Division at state and regional meetings; and work on public policy initiatives.

We seek critical thinkers who enjoy learning and have a passion for the energy industry. Your work will directly impact the price Delawareans pay for electric, natural gas, water and wastewater service, and with ensuring regulated utilities provide safe and reliable service to their customers. This is a career ladder position and applicants at all levels will be considered.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Examines regulated company reports, records and books; analyzes, evaluates and interprets statistical and financial information and determines compliance.
• Monitors financial and administrative activities of regulated companies, analyzes monthly and quarterly reports, ensures recovery of fuel costs is within allowable limits, identifies variances from previous submissions and determines reason for change.
• Plans, conducts and coordinates audits.
• Provides testimony at public hearings and defends position.
• Verifies mathematical accuracy of company reports and that the rate of return is within approved limits; performs statistical analysis, calculates ratios and standard costs.
• Writes memos and reports and performs assigned special projects, such as literature searches for precedents.
• Ensures that regulated companies file all required reports.
• May work on regional electric wholesale issues and provide analysis related to potential issues.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.

• One year of experience in the accounting, auditing, and/or regulation of utilities, or rate determination.
• OR 2. Possession of an Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.

• Two years' of experience in the accounting, auditing, and/or regulation of utilities, or rate determination.
• OR Possession of an Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.
• 2. One year of experience in public utility regulation and rate determination.
• 3. Two years' experience in compiling, analyzing and interpreting financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
• 4. Two years' experience in writing reports in a structured format containing an introduction, presenting the thesis, purpose or proposal with supporting evidence, explanation, facts, and analysis or examples with a conclusion or recommendations.
• 5. Six months experience in writing, presenting and defending expert testimony in litigated or settled rate or rule making proceedings.

• Three years' experience in the accounting, auditing, and/or regulation of utilities, or rate determination.
• OR Possession of an Associates degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics,…