Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyPublic Service, Department of

TitleUtility Analyst Trainee*, NS, or Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany, NY

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18, or Utility Analyst Trainee, Grade 14, will work in the Electric Safety and Reliability Section of the Energy System Planning and Performance and will perform duties that include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting in collecting and analyzing data relevant to assessing the adequacy of utilities planning procedures.
• Reviewing electric capital investments to establish need, cost, and timing for each program or project, including the assessment of non-wire alternatives and capital investments’ impacts to disadvantaged communities.
• Reviewing and tracking electric utility budgets and variances.
• Reviewing and preparing reports and visualizations on utility data trends.
• Assisting in the preparation of expert testimony to support staff's findings and positions for public hearings before the Public Service Commission.
• Participating in staff efforts to collaborate on solutions for, or to negotiate the settlement of electric issues with utilities and other parties.
• Coordinating and producing data analysis, memoranda and written reports for staff and/or outside parties regarding issues related to the electric industry.
• Assisting in the development of plans to conduct and oversee the management and operational audits of utilities.
• Additional relevant duties may be required, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications General Public
Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)**:
For appointment to a Utility Analyst Trainee 1, four years of experience in one or more of the following activities directly related to the gas, water, or electric industry: transmission distribution or production planning, design, construction, operation, safety, or certification; policy formation or implementation; revenue requirement determination; cost allocation; tariff analysis; rate design; competitive energy markets; management and operational audits; implementation and evaluation of energy efficiency programs, renewable generation portfolios or green marketing efforts; policy development and implementation of clean energy programs or initiatives, such as energy efficiency programs, renewable generation portfolios, clean energy standards, or green market development; cost benefit analysis or modeling of emissions impacts of proposed supply-side projects and demand-side programs; or evaluation, measurement and verification of clean energy program or initiatives.

For appointment to a Utility Analyst Trainee 2, five years of experience in one or more of the following activities directly related to the gas, water, or electric industry: transmission distribution or production planning, design, construction, operation, safety, or certification; policy formation or implementation; revenue requirement determination; cost allocation; tariff analysis; rate design; competitive energy markets; management and operational audits; implementation and evaluation of energy efficiency programs, renewable generation portfolios or green marketing efforts; policy development and implementation of clean energy programs or initiatives, such as energy efficiency programs, renewable generation portfolios, clean energy standards, or green market development; cost benefit analysis or modeling of emissions impacts of proposed supply-side projects and demand-side programs; or evaluation, measurement and verification of clean energy program or initiatives.
For appointment to a Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18, six years of experience in one or more of the following activities directly related to the gas, water, or electric industry: transmission distribution or production planning, design, construction, operation, safety, or certification; policy formation or implementation; revenue requirement determination; cost allocation; tariff analysis; rate design; competitive energy markets; management and operational audits; implementation and evaluation of energy efficiency programs, renewable generation portfolios or green marketing efforts; policy development and implementation of clean energy programs or initiatives, such as energy efficiency programs, renewable generation portfolios, clean energy standards, or green market development; cost benefit analysis or modeling of emissions impacts of proposed supply-side projects and demand-side programs; or evaluation, measurement and verification of clean energy program or initiatives.
Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications
A degree in data science or computer science and/or experience extracting data from diverse formats (PDF, XLSX, CSV), cleaning and organizing datasets, and performing initial analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies using Python, Excel, or similar tools. Ideal candidates will also have the ability to create visualizations and dashboards with Tableau or Power BI, document processes, research data analytics trends (especially in the energy industry), analyze data flows for efficiency gains, and provide actionable, data-driven recommendations to support team decision-making.

55-b/c:
Candidates who are currently eligible, who meet the qualifications listed in the “Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)” section above are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55-b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55-b/c eligibility letter.

Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) List:
Candidates on the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list will be canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.

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 will be canvassed and do not need to apply to this posting.

Transfer:
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service in a qualifying title and eligible for transfer*** under section 70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments About the Department:
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at: https://dps.ny.gov/employment-opportunities.

Additional Comments:
*Successful completion of the two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18.

**This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
***Candidates are encouraged to access GOT-IT on the Civil Service website (www.cs.ny.gov) to determine transfer eligibility

Equal Opportunity Employer:
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 https://dps.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management - GP

Telephone

Fax 518-473-9990

Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov

Address

Street 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Utility Analyst 1, NYHELPS posting 10220” when applying.