| Post Code: D708 | |
| Announcement Number: LEPUC011 | |
| Classification Number: C1157 | |
| Open: 10/27/2009 | |
| Close: 11/13/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) currently has one full-time position vacancy in the Utility Safety, Reliability and Security Division located in Salem. This recruitment will be used to create a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur. During the current biennium ending June 30, 2011, PUC employees are required to take mandatory unpaid time off (furlough days). A furlough is a temporary excused unpaid absence from work. Upon your arrival, your manager will be meeting with you to determine the number of hours or days required to be furloughed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of the position is to provide critical review of electric and telecommunication operators’ records, and prepare detailed inspection and audit processes, and audit schedules to ensure compliance with PUC Division 24 Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) that pertain to the joint use and safety of utility and power pole attachments. In Oregon, utility and power poles are used by electric utilities, telecommunications providers, cable operators, and other various government entities. When violations pertaining to use of these poles and their attachments occur, the violations must be classified and addressed. This position conducts pole inspections, and manages the collection of detailed inspection findings, violation deferral agreements, and deferral plans of correction. The OARs provide that corrections of certain violations may be deferred by development of a correction plan that requires the agreement of all affected parties jointly using that pole. This position ensures that violations are logged, classified, and that correction plans and plan timelines are comprehensive and appropriate. This position also provides reports and expert witness testimony on energy and telecommunications engineering and operations culture and communication methods, and provides leadership in joint use planning between stakeholders for pole attachments. Major duties include:
WORKING CONDITIONS Employees in this position are required to be available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week (24/7), for immediate response to emergencies, accidents and natural disasters anywhere in Oregon. When in the field, frequent exposure to electrical, natural gas, cryogenic, and other hazards. Employees must possess the knowledge and experience to identify hazards and protect themselves and others at all times. Requires field work of up to sixty percent of the time. Frequent statewide travel of one or more days is required, which includes driving in hazardous traffic and weather conditions, and in areas of rough terrain. Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record. Possible exposure to contentious situations with the public in remote areas. Work may include ascending/descending platforms, and using stairs/ladders to access facilities and worksites to complete inspections. Requires considerable walking in rough terrain when inspecting new construction and existing facilities. May lift or move up to 50 lbs. for several hundred yards. Requires regular use of laptop/personal computer. Work is completed under strict timelines and changing priorities. TO QUALIFY Your State of Oregon application (PD100) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or Accounting (or, for this recruitment only, a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Mathematics or a closely related technical or scientific field) AND Four years of professional-level work experience in engineering, economic analysis, finance, accounting or auditing. OR Seven years of work experience in any of the above fields; four of which must have been at the professional level. A Master’s or Doctorate degree may substitute for up to one year of the work experience. To receive credit for course work you must submit a photocopy of your transcripts. Note: Preference may be given to candidates with work experience in the utility engineering operations, and/or electric/telecom utility safety field. TO APPLY SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
You can obtain application forms, supplements, and job announcements from the State's Job Page at: www.oregonjobs.org, from any local office of the Oregon Employment Department, and most state agency human resources offices. Your PD100 application form must clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications listed in the TO QUALIFY section of this job announcement. Please list the announcement number shown on this job announcement on your PD100 application. Your application materials will be evaluated on the basis of how your experience, education, and training qualify you to perform the duties of this position. If you have a disability and need an alternative format in order to complete the application form (PD100), special accommodations (such as larger print or assistance in completing the form) are available by calling the PUC at 503-373-1368 (voice) or 1-503-373-1413 (TTY) Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM. In the Geographic Availability section of the State application form (PD100) check the box located at the left of the “SMA” code indicating your interest in working in Salem. Mail your completed application materials to: Oregon Public Utility Commission Human Resources PO Box 2148 Salem OR 97308-2148 OR Deliver your completed application materials to: Oregon Public Utility Commission Human Resources 550 Capitol Street NE Suite 215 Salem OR 97301-2551 You may fax your application materials, if necessary, to (503) 373-7950. Your application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the close date. Although faxing your application is an option, the PUC is not responsible for material that is illegible or missing as a result of fax transmission errors, or lost in the mail. We are unable to acknowledge or verify receipt of applications due to volume. PLEASE NOTE: complete all parts of the application. If your application is incomplete, or does not clearly show the experience and/or training required, you will receive a notice by mail advising you why your application was not accepted. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. Your written request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application as long as it is received in the office of PUC Human Resources by 5:00 PM on the close date of the recruitment. SUBMIT ONLY THE REQUIRED MATERIALS. Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews. KEEP A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION FOR JOB INTERVIEWS. Copies are not provided. The pay on all announcements may change without notice. BENEFITS Employment with the Oregon Public Utility Commission will afford you an excellent benefit and compensation package, which includes:
As well as the option to enroll in the following:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Utility Program is divided into five Divisions - Electric and Natural Gas, Telecommunications, Regulatory Operations, Economic Research and Financial Analysis, and Utility Safety, Reliability and Security. The Utility Safety, Reliability and Security Division (SRSD) provides consultation, training, emergency and crisis response, and policy development advice to assure that dynamic energy and telecom utility industries provide safe and adequate utility service at a reasonable cost. GENERAL INFORMATION The State of Oregon is an employer committed to providing each employee with opportunities for professional growth and career advancement, and is comprised of more than 150 boards, commissions and agencies employing approximately 52,000 individuals. PUC ensures that safe and reliable utility services are provided to consumers at just and reasonable rates while fostering competitive markets. The PUC uses an open, decision-making process in conducting its business at public meetings/hearings at its headquarters in Salem and other locations within Oregon. PUC encourages public involvement in its decisions which affect nearly every household in Oregon and the state economy as a whole. The PUC’s regulatory responsibilities are carried out by a staff of 128 employees. If you are hired, you may be required to provide facts about past employment and present financial interests if they could be connected with the businesses regulated by the PUC. Employees of the PUC are required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with the 1988 Drug-Free Workplace Act and PUC Policy #5. H.I.R.E. System participants interested in being considered for this position must follow the HOW TO APPLY instructions listed in this announcement. To learn more about the PUC, visit our website at www.puc.state.or.us PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, HAVE YOU:
NOTE: The State of Oregon does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three-days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. For help in completing a PD100, click on the Job Information Guide link below: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/docs/jobinfoguide.pdf Information on other current job openings, and to obtain application forms, supplements, and job announcements is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by accessing the State jobs listing via the Internet: www.oregonjobs.org. Or call PUC at (503) 373-1368 (voice) or 1-503-373-1413 (TTY), Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM. The Oregon Public Utility Commission is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer that fosters and promotes the ideas and perspectives of a well-trained, qualified, and diverse workforce. We promote a discrimination/harassment-free environment.
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