Technical Analyst Senior

Technical Analyst Senior

Salary

$85,849.00 - $131,078.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

PSC2600029 PSA

Department

Public Service Commission

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

KANAWHA

Civil Service Type:

Classified - This Position is Covered Under the DOP Merit System.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

Under general direction of the Engineer Chief, the successful candidate will perform technical and engineering-related work at the administrative/management level in charge of a section of engineering and technical professionals involved in regulating public electric and natural gas utilities. Duties will include but not be limited to the following: assign formal and informal work to staff members; monitor staff progress on assignments; approve final staff work products; conduct performance reviews in accordance with state policies; monitor staff use of time; address other personnel and staff matters as required; may be responsible for own case load, including high profile cases, in addition to administrative and supervisory tasks; may prepare written testimony and testify in cases; confer with members of other state and federal agencies; provide policy recommendations to the Commission; and perform other duties as may be required.

• See the special salary range for the Public Service Commission below.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering.

OR

Substitution: Bachelors degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university with a major in Civil, Electrical, Electrical Design, Mechanical, Chemical or Mining Engineering Technology.

AND

Experience: Seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in engineering.

OR

Substitution: Master's degree in engineering may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required.

Other Information

Preference may be given to applicants with 1) previous experience with electric or natural gas utilities, and 2) previous experience in management or supervisory positions.

Special salary range for the Public Service Commission:

The Public Service Commission has established a salary range of $85,849 to $131,078 for this classification.

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.

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The minimum qualifications for this title are: Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering. OR Substitution: Bachelors degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university with a major in Civil, Electrical, Electrical Design, Mechanical, Chemical or Mining Engineering Technology. AND Experience: Seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in engineering. OR Substitution: Master's degree in engineering may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required. Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified ONCE by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: applicantservices@wv.gov You must only submit this documentation ONE TIME; please DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE COPIES. Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé. To verify if your school is ABET accredited, please use the ABET-Accredited Program Search Tool here: and click on the orange "SEARCH ABET-ACCREDITED PROGRAMS" button. How do you qualify for this job title?

• I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering AND seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in engineering.
• I have a Bachelors degree with a major in Civil, Electrical, Electrical Design, Mechanical, Chemical or Mining Engineering Technology from a college or university that is accredited by ABET (the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) AND seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in engineering.
• I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering OR a Bachelors degree with a major in Civil, Electrical, Electrical Design, Mechanical, Chemical or Mining Engineering Technology from a college or university that is accredited by ABET (the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) AND a Master's degree in Engineering AND at least five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in engineering.
• I do not meet any of the above training and experience requirements. Please do not apply.

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How many years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid engineering experience do you have? Please remember that job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé.

• I have a qualifying Bachelor's degree as described above with zero (0) to less than seven (7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid engineering experience OR I have a qualifying Bachelor's degree as described above AND a Master's degree in Engineering AND zero (0) to less than five (5) years of paid engineering experience. Please do not apply.
• I have a qualifying Bachelor's degree as described above with seven (7) to less than ten (10) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid engineering experience OR I have a qualifying Bachelor's degree as described above AND a Master's degree in Engineering AND five (5) to less than eight (8) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid engineering experience.
• I have a qualifying Bachelor's degree as described above with ten (10) to less than thirteen (13) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid engineering experience OR I have a qualifying Bachelor's degree as described above AND a Master's degree in Engineering AND eight (8) to less than eleven (11) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid engineering experience.
• I have a qualifying Bachelor's degree as described above with eleven (11) or more years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid engineering experience OR I have a qualifying Bachelor's degree as described above AND a Master's degree in Engineering AND nine (9) or more years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid engineering experience.

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Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required. Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid driver's license.
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

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AGENCY PREFERENCE: Preference may be given to applicants with 1) previous experience with electric or natural gas utilities, and 2) previous experience in management or supervisory positions. Do you have previous experience with electric or natural gas utilities AND in management or supervisory positions?

• Yes, I have previous experience with electric or natural gas utilities AND in management or supervisory positions.
• No, I do not have any of this preference experience.

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Type information about any college degrees, business school, vocational training or licensure here. You may also enter information about certification of ordination or ecclesiastical commission by an endorsing body or denomination here. Be as accurate as possible. This information will be used to determine your qualifications. For each entry, include details such as the degree, certificate or licensure earned, major/field of study, dates attended/graduated, and the name of the institution. Use the following examples as a guide:

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) 12/09/2023 West Virginia State University
• Some college: 36 semester hours Spring 2021-Fall 2021 Marshall University
• Vocational-Technical school: 580 Clock Hours in Arc Welding May 2023 Ben Franklin Career Center
• Licensure/Certification: West Virginia Professional Engineering License 2024 If you have no relevant training or education to document, type "NONE" here.

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• I consent to the above statement.

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Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov