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

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/31/26

Applications Due09/14/26

Vacancy ID222849

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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 $56183 to $88970 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany, NY

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Duties Description The Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18, will work in the Retail Access/Business Advocacy unit of the Consumer Advocacy Section (Section) of the Office of Consumer Services (OCS) and will perform duties including but not limited to:

• Performing tasks assigned related to registration and certification processes, enforcement procedures, reporting, and analysis in accordance with New York State Public Service Law and regulations, other federal and state statutes, and Commission Orders.
• Reviewing and assisting with analysis of utility provided or other raw data for use in the development and implementation of policies, programs, and projects that benefit end users of all utility or competitively provided services.
• Facilitating dispute resolution and economic development initiatives.
• Overseeing administrative responsibilities related to contractor activities.
• Advocating for and communicating with end users on matters of utility or competitively provided energy, and water services; may instruct Utility Consumer Program Specialists 1 in these tasks.
• Reviewing for completeness of registration applications submitted by Distributed Energy Resource suppliers.
• Corresponding and communicating in writing and verbally with Department staff, applicants, utilities, and end users on industry specific issues.
• Assisting in analysis of program inconsistencies using "field findings" for subsequent Department policy and/or program revisions.
• Gathering information from utilities, competitive providers, Departments Central Files, and other sources to assist in the process of securing special rate contracts, business incentive plans, flex rates, the Power for Jobs program, and other economic and regional development incentives.
• Performing fact gathering, research, and administrative tasks to assist with the negotiation, mediation, or arbitration process in Department proceedings and settlements with end users, utilities, energy service providers, and other stakeholders.
• The incumbent also performs tasks for new or non-routine matters.

Minimum Qualifications General Public

Non-Competitive (NY HELPS):

For appointment to a Utility Analyst Trainee 1, you must have a four years of professional experience (see substitutions) 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, you must have five years of professional experience (see substitutions) as stated above.

For appointment to a Utility Analyst 1, Grade 18, you must have six years of professional experience (see substitutions) as stated above.

Substitutions: an associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; and a J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

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 have been 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.

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Name Human Resources Management - CG

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, cover letter, and proof of meeting the minimum qualifications to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference "Utility Analyst 1, NYHELPS posting 10151" when applying.

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