Project Manager 1 (Regulatory)

Project Manager 1 (Regulatory) Rates and Analysis Department Regulatory Utilities Services Division Hourly Rate: $41.23 About Rates and Analysis Department: The Rates and Analysis Department participates in federal and state programs and investigations regarding energy policy, delivery, and reliability; monitors and advises on utility conformance with prudent corporate oversight practices and procedures; monitors energy efficiency and portfolio compliance requirements; process utility rate change requests and performs technical investigations.

The department is comprised of accounting and finance, grid modernization and retail markets, and regulatory utility services divisions.

What You'll do: In this position as a Project Manager 1, your duties will consist of but not limited to the following: * Acts as an interdepartmental liaison for Human Resources, the Office of Public Affairs, Information Technology, and Commission Offices * Facilitate hiring of employees, organizational planning, and create/maintain public and internal website resources * Respond to information requests from Commissioners/Aides, and participate in agency initiatives and security efforts and events * Demonstrate considerable knowledge of project management (e.g., life cycle methodologies, public policy management, implementation, monitor and ensure policy compliance) * Develop training and hiring materials, schedule testing and interviews, and assist in planning future positions * Interpretation of policies and procedures to resolve problems * Prepare correspondence and/or reports, research and prepare data for budget inclusion PUCO core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across PUCO departments.

Most positions perform work on-site at the PUCO Central Office.

The PUCO offers flextime work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:00 am.

Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

Salary Information: Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary is set at the lowest rate of the salary range.

In most cases, successful employees will increase a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year.

In addition, the State of Ohio offers cost of living adjustments, longevity supplements after five years of public service, and wellness incentives.

3 yrs.

exp.

in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation), with experience to be commensurate with project/program &/or position description on file (e.g., specific human service program area, management information sciences, fiscal); 12 mos.

exp.

in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.

* Or successful completion of 2 yrs.

post-secondary education majoring in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, social science, or health, with major being commensurate with project to be assigned; 12 mos.

exp.

in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.

* Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Project Management