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12/13/2024 (7:00 PM EST)

24-07327

Utility Inspector III

Pay Grade 16

Salary

$5,287.04 - $6,345.14 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | KY Public Service Commission

Location

211 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) regulates the intrastate rates and services of more than 1,100 investor-owned electric, natural gas, telephone, water and sewage utilities, customer-owned electric and telephone cooperatives, water districts and associations, and certain aspects of gas pipelines. Our mission is to foster the provision of safe and reliable service at a reasonable price to the customers of jurisdictional utilities while providing for the financial stability of those utilities by setting fair and just rates.

The Utility Inspector III position will be responsible for supervising the work of and providing training to employees involved in the investigation of electric utilities to determine compliance with various PSC codes, laws and regulations governing the operation of electric utilities; and performs other duties as required. If you are interested in joining a professional work environment, helping further the agency's mission to ensure the provision of safe and reliable services to the customers of jurisdictional utilities, along with having access to the benefits of being employed by the Public Service Commission, please apply for this position.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Conducts technical and operational inspections of Kentucky’s electric utilities facilities for compliance with codes, laws, and regulations. Assists with preparing and reviewing inspection reports on matters relating to electric utilities.
Completes investigations of accidents and complaints involving the services of electric utility companies.
Analyzes and evaluates investigative or inspection information and records concise information into a written report.
Testifies before Commission during hearings and in court relative to inspection, complaints and accident reports submitted.
Attends and successfully completes required training courses, and sessions.

Preferred skills and knowledge may include, but are not limited to the following:

Experinece completeing utility inspecations and/or investigations
Ability to manage multiple projects
Excellent customer service skills and ability
Ability to work professionally and cooperatively as part of a team
Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated
Ability to work under pressure, being able to cope with a high volume of work

Benefits of employment with the Public Service Commission:

Health insurance coverage with several self and family coverage options
Optional vision and dental insurance coverage with several self and family coverage options
State paid life insurance with options for additional self and family coverage
KY Retirement plan
Paid holidays
Accrued vacation time
Accrued sick time
Office with four walls and a door

For a full list of all the benefits we have to offer, please visit: https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/Why-Work-Here.aspx

PSC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. PSC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that PSC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree or associate's degree in industrial or engineering technology, fire science or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of experience in the operation, regulation, safety or engineering design of a utility or utility related industry.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Related technical or vocational school training will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of experience in one or more of the following: the operation, regulation, safety or engineering design of a utility or utility related industry and/or two years experience in engineering technology, fire science or a related field will substitute for the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Incumbents may be required to carry heavy and potentially hazardous test instruments, traverse uneven and hazardous terrain in all weather conditions, and may be exposed to chemicals and dangerous environments, all of which may require the following of safety procedures. Work is performed in both an office setting and in the field.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Stephanie Schweighardt at sschweighardt@ky.gov or 502-782-2561.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D