Fixed Utility Financial Analyst Trainee

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a new and exciting profession in a field that can make a significant difference in the lives of Pennsylvanians?

Are you looking for a career in a hot-topic field? Join the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) as a Fixed Utility Financial Analyst (FUFA) Trainee and work to ensure Pennsylvanians are provided with reliable water and wastewater service at reasonable rates.

This position boasts various opportunities for advancement, as well as excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

We look forward to meeting you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Fixed Utility Financial Analyst Trainee within the PUC's Bureau of Technical Utility Services (TUS), you will work with senior FUFAs and other staff on developing a working knowledge of the state and federal regulatory policies and environment as it pertains to the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry and jurisdictional utilities.

FUFA Trainees will learn how to review and evaluate the filings submitted by fixed utilities as well as financial statements and reports pertaining to the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry.

FUFA Trainees will also learn how to prepare written orders, reports, memos, and other documents for internal and external stakeholders on topics and issues related to water, wastewater, and stormwater service.

As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a passionate group dedicated to the regulation of Pennsylvania's jurisdictional water utilities.

The work done by the FUFA Trainee plays a key role in our everyday lives, especially because water is the only public utility product that humans ingest every day! This position offers a great collaborative work environment and requires some periodic overnight travel.

All required training is provided. Do not miss this opportunity for a rewarding career with plenty of advancement potentials!

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework : This position is headquartered in Harrisburg. Part-time telework is a potential feature of this position. Successful candidates are required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved by the Bureau Director.

To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must be located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and within a reasonable travel distance of Harrisburg.

Direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at [email protected] or 717.787.8714.

Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason.

Candidates who do not wish to telework or are not eligible to telework, will work from the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

• Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

• A bachelor's degree with major course work in accounting, economics, finance, or business administration, which included or is supplemented by 15 credit hours in finance related coursework.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements :

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply :

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education).

This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process.

You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans :

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov / Additional%20Info / Pages / default.

aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or :
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply / test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.
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