Public Utilities Aide

Schedule: Full-time

Description - External

About the PUCO:

We are the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio — the PUCO. We support Ohio’s communities, helping keep the lights on, homes and businesses warm and roadways safe. The PUCO is the state agency responsible for the oversight of utilities such as natural gas and electricity and the enforcement of safety regulations for motor carriers and railroad crossings. Led by five commissioners, we regulate industries with an economic impact of over $24 billion on Ohio’s economy.

To accomplish this mission, we need a diverse team of employees. The PUCO employs engineers, lawyers, analysts, accountants, customer service representatives, human resource professionals, auditors, investigators, information technology specialists, technical and field staff, communication professionals and economists. But most importantly, we hire passionate Ohioans who want to make a difference in our state.

Our Mission:

To assure all residential and business customers access to adequate, safe, and reliable utility services at fair prices, while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices.

About the Commission:

Commissioner aides provide administrative support to the commissioners, research and analyze utility issues and cases at the state and federal level.

Job duties:

The PUCO seeks a candidate to serve as Aide to the Chairman. Primary duties include:

Providing administrative support to the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

Report in location:

This position will primarily service Central Ohio and successful candidate will report to Columbus, Ohio.

Qualifications - External

Completion of undergraduate core program in any combination of following academic areas: business administration, public administration, natural resources, or environmental science; AND valid driver's license.

OR 24 months training or 24 months experience in agency, state & federal laws, rules & guidelines pertaining to regulatory, administrative & legislative policies & procedures of public utilities; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in research methods; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in public relations; AND 3 courses or 9 months experience in technical writing; AND valid driver's license.

OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Review the equivalency chart here.

Please note: The minimum qualifications for a position are requirements which must be addressed to be considered for a position. Be sure to address these qualifications in your Summary of Qualifications and ensure information regarding where you obtained this experience is included in your Job Duties or Education sections of your application.

Benefits: The PUCO offers extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees receive 10 paid holidays a year and paid time off with accrued vacation, sick and personal leave. Additional benefits include employer contribution to pension, pay increases, funding for professional development and employee tuition reimbursement programs.

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. We also offer cost of living adjustments, longevity supplements after five years of public service, and wellness incentives.

Additional comments:

This position is open to all interested applicants but may be filled by internal promotion. Written and/or oral assessments may be given as part of the selection process.

Unusual working conditions; may be confined to desk answering telephones for most of the assigned work hours.

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