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Agency Public Service, Department of

Title Utility Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18 (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 90 Church Street

City New York, NY

State NY

Zip Code 13204

Minimum Qualifications TransferCurrent New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Utility Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18.General PublicNon-Competitive (NY HELPS)*:Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher in an accredited engineering curriculum.55-b/c: Candidates who are currently eligible, who meet the qualifications listed in the “Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)” section above are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55-b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55-b/c eligibility letter.Engineering Lists:Individuals meeting the above minimum qualifications who are currently on any Engineering Examination List are encouraged to apply to this posting as the list(s) will not be canvassed at this time.

Duties Description The Utility Engineering Specialist 1, Grade 18, will work in the Resilience section of Office of Resilience, Utility Security, Nuclear Affairs, and Emergency Preparedness (OREP) and will perform duties that include, but are not limited to: • Assisting in the thorough and accurate review of capital improvement budgets and O&M programs. • Participating in the monitoring and tracking of actual spending versus planned capital and O&M budgets, including identifying reasons for variance.• Assisting in the analyzation, investigation and evaluation of reliability and power quality for annual utility filings • Representing the Department and participating in site visits in coordination with supervisors in a professional manner and developing good working relationships with companies.• Maintaining awareness of utility resilience projects and programs, along with associated climate change reports and plans.• Assisting with the investigation of incidents and customer complaint issues based on internal or external requests and taking part in monitoring and tracking the implementation of investigation recommendations.• Developing skills and knowledge to participate in rates proceedings with supervision.• Assisting in rate case proceedings in the area of the capital budgets and O&M that affect resiliency, vegetation management, reliability, and emergency preparedness issues.• Participating in ongoing professional development. Technical expertise should be developed on the design and operation of electric utility distribution systems, utility resilience efforts, vegetation management practices, reliability, emergency preparedness and distributed generators.• Demonstrating a willingness to work extended or irregular hours during the monitoring of utilities storm response activities and other emergency events.

Additional Comments About the Department:The primary mission of the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) is to ensure affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York State’s residential and business consumers, at just and reasonable rates, while protecting the natural environment. The Department also seeks to stimulate effective competitive markets for clean, renewable, and distributed energy resources that benefit New York consumers, as well as product and service innovations.Remarks:If the position is filled in the New York City location, the salary range above would increase by the Downstate Adjustment of $3,400. Equal Opportunity Employer:The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov. Additional Comments:* This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Some positions may require travel and as such, it may require that you have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate an ability to perform the required field work if public transportation is not available. You will be advised of this further at the employment interview. Background Investigation: Due to the nature of these positions, there may be an investigative screening which could include a thorough character investigation. All convictions must be reported. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor or any falsified or omitted information may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case is determined on its own merit, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws.

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Name Human Resources Management - CG

Telephone

Fax (518) 473 - 9990

Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov

Address

Street 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

Notes on Applying Please send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518) 473-9990. Please reference “Utility Engineering Specialist 1, NYHELPS posting 01760” when applying.