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The Public Service Commission (PSC) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Utility Technical Consultant. This position is located in Salt Lake City,Utah. Purpose You will actively support the Public Service Commission of Utah (PSC) and the decisions of the PSC s commissioners to ensure just and reasonable rates by reviewing and analyzing utility filings and providing technical analysis of the supporting accounting,financial,and other data filed by regulated public electricity,gas,telecommunications,water and wastewater companies. When filings are submitted,you will provide summaries of testimony,annual reports,comments and provide opinions,as requested,and other materials,as needed to assist in the decision-making as the dockets are processed and submitted for decision-making.  You will test utility models against the PSC models to ensure accuracy of the materials filed. You will respond to any questions related to the filings and perform research when issues arise and as needed. Principal Duties

• Examine regulated company reports,records and books; analyze,evaluate and interpret accounting,statistical and financial information,and determine compliance with PSC orders and rules.
• Monitor financial and administrative activities of regulated companies, analyze monthly and quarterly reports,track whether the authorized rate of return is exceeded,recovery of fuel costs is within allowable limits,identify variances from previous submissions,and determine reason for change. 
• Plan,conduct and coordinate audits. 
• Provide summaries of party positions taken in testimony at public hearings to commissioners. 
• Verify mathematical and accounting accuracy of company reports and that the rate of return is within approved limits; perform statistical analysis,calculate ratios and standard costs. 
• Write memos and reports and perform assigned special projects,such as literature searches for precedents. 
• Check that regulated companies file all required reports. 
• Conduct independent research to analyze,examine,organize,document,and establish regulatory positions pertinent to rate structures,changes in utilities technology,mergers and other related business proposals,delivery of services,authorities,and all other regulatory matters.  
• Examine,evaluate and prepare engineering-economic cost studies; perform econometrics investigations; gather data and information or cost modeling; 
• Draft summaries and reports for dockets filed with the PSC.

Preference

• Accounting degree or extensive accounting experience. 
• Finance,economics,engineering,or law degree
• Work experience in accounting or another business-related field.

Why You Should Join Our Team Besides working for a fantastic agency that is dedicated to helping the citizens of Utah,you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance. Additional Benefits

• Working with other professionals in accounting,finance,economics,engineering and law and being part of an efficient,professional,and great team environment. 
• Ability to accrue 22.5 days of vacation and 13 sick days the first year of employment. 
• Ability to work remotely 2+ days per week.
• Remote work days during surge days. (see: https://admin.commerce.utah.gov/2022/01/10/surge-remote-work-clarification/). 

DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.