PUBLIC UTILITY AUDITOR
Recruitment #21-000527-0001
Department | PSC Accounting Investigations |
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Date Opened | 11/22/2021 2:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 12/6/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $50,971.00 - $81,596.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Audra Mack |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The
Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) regulates public utilities and
certain passenger transportation companies doing business in Maryland. The
Commission regulates gas, electric, telephone, water, and sewage disposal
companies. Also subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission are electricity
suppliers, fees for pilotage services to vessels, construction of a generating
station and certain common carriers engaged in the transportation for hire of
persons. The PSC’s jurisdiction extends to taxicabs operating in the City of
Baltimore, Baltimore County, Cumberland, and Hagerstown.
The categories of regulated public service companies are listed
below: electric utilities; gas utilities; combination gas and electric
utilities; telecommunications companies; water, and water and sewerage
companies; passenger motor vehicle carriers (sedans, limousines, and buses);
railroad companies; taxicab companies; and other public service companies.
The
Commission is empowered to hear and decide matters relating to: (1) rate
adjustments; (2) applications to exercise or abandon franchises; (3)
applications to modify the type or scope of service; (4) approval of issuance
of securities; (5) promulgation of new rules and regulations; and (6) quality
of utility and common carrier service.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Public
Service Commission (PSC)
6 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6806
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Evaluate and prepare recommendations regarding utility revenue
requirement calculations, cost allocations, rate tariffs, fuel/energy costs,
surcharge rates, and codes of utility conduct in Commission docketed hearings
and other administrative proceedings.
Monitor public utilities through the analysis and auditing of
financial statements and other filings.
Prepare written work products and perform oral presentations in
support of findings and recommendations made to the Commission concerning
accounting and rate making issues in docketed proceedings. These work products
are intended to fully explain the issues, the positions advocated and to
convince the Commission to accept the recommendations advocated.
Prepare well-documented and organized work papers to support
conclusions /recommendations from audits and other tasks.
Analyze customer bills for compliance with tariffs and applicable
regulations.
Respond to inquiries from Division Director, Assistant Director,
and technical staff and stakeholders regarding regulatory accounting matters in
a timely and accurate basis.
Monitor and research emerging regulatory issues from federal,
state and industry level concerning accounting/financial issues and industry
restructuring occurring in the electric and gas utilities to ascertain the
impact on the utility companies and consumers.
Participate in settlement discussions, fact-finding sessions,
roundtable forums, and other alternative dispute resolution forums as
administered by the Commission.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other business related field from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and auditing.
Experience: Two years of professional experience in accounting or auditing with a public utility company or utility regulatory agency.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute experience in general accounting and auditing, at the rate of two years of general accounting and auditing experience for one year of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in tax examining classification or tax examining specialty codes in the accounting and budget group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have utility
accounting and ratemaking experience. The ideal candidate will have the ability
to analyze financial statements and financial data, and to provide effective written
and verbal
presentations to the Commission and other parties. A CPA certification is also a plus
but not required.
Applicants must submit at least one writing sample
that demonstrate the applicant’s ability to address a technical subject or
issue and effectively communicate information about it, preferably including
the applicant’s analysis and conclusions.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.