Review Vacancy
AgencyPublic Service, Department of
TitleUtility Analyst Trainee* OR Utility Analyst 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $45617 to $76387 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Current New York State Employees
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive service or 55b/c service as a Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive service or 55b/c service in a qualifying title and eligible for transfer** under section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
General Public
55b/c:
Candidates who are currently 55b/c eligible and possess a bachelor’s degree or higher are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55b/c eligibility letter.
Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) List:
On the General portion of the PCO list, currently only candidates with a score of 100 or above are reachable. These candidates, as well as those on the appropriate Select PCO list, have been canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.
Note: If you are a current New York State employee on the eligible list and not reachable, you may be eligible for transfer.**
*Successful completion of the two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18.
**Candidates are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Civil Service website (www.cs.ny.gov) to determine transfer eligibility.
Duties Description The Utility Analyst 1 will work in the Office of Resilience and Emergency Preparedness (OREP) in the Utility Security Section and perform duties that include, but are not limited to:
• Conducting utility site assessments and inspections and reviewing existing utility vulnerability studies and security plans.
• Assisting in the examination of utility company security plans.
• Writing reports detailing inspection findings.
• Interacting with numerous State and federal agencies including, but not limited to, the Federal Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Federal Department of Transportation, the Office of
Pipeline Safety, the State Emergency Management Office, the Office of Information Technology Services, the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the Division of Military and Naval Affairs, as well as industry organizations such as the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).
• Working with other OREP staff to carry out tasks related to the utility security mission.
• Assisting senior level staff in performing utility security review during rate case determinations, including testimony preparation and Article VII siting evaluations.
Additional Comments The primary mission of the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) 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, 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.
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 www.dps.ny.gov.
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