UTILITIES ANALYST 2

Overview

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Public Utilities Commission

The Commission regulates investor-owned or privately-owned utilities that provide gas, water, electricity, or some telephone services for profit as well as overseeing the safe operation of railroads and enforcing state and federal regulations safeguarding the transportation of hazardous materials by rail. The selected candidate will join the Utilities Division's Telecommunications section in Boise on the State of Idaho Chinden Campus, located at 11331 W. Chinden Blvd, Building 8. Applications will be accepted through 4 : 59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has an exciting full-time Utilities Analyst 2 opportunity. This position is eligible for the state benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Process formal and informal telecommunications inquiries and applications, and prepare staff comments for Eligible Telecommunications Company designation.
• Manage third-party provider contracts for the Universal Service Fund, Telecommunications Relay Fund, and the Idaho Telecommunication Service Assistance Program, including annual reports and RFP issuance assistance.
• Serve as liaison between the Department of Health & Welfare (DHW), telephone companies, ITSAP / Lifeline recipients, and other stakeholders.
• Respond to inquiries from telecom companies doing business in Idaho and those intending to do business in the state.
• Submit annual recertification letters on use of high-cost funds by ETCs.
• Review applications for Broadband Tax Credits and act as the point of contact for the Tax Commission.
• Process cases filed with the Commission, including rate cases, CPCN, ETC, and interconnection agreements; review and prepare decision memos for interconnection agreements.
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned.
• Analyze tariff changes for revenue effect and customer impact; research and compile data for economic models and elasticity estimates.
• Periodically audit regulated telecommunication companies; research regulatory decisions and trends in pending cases.
• Design and recommend procedures for compliance with Idaho telecommunications law; evaluate service quality and implement remedial procedures as needed.
• Identify issues requiring changes in legislation; assist with other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

EEO / ADA / Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination on protected status. It also provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, please contact ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov or call (208) 334-2263. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under applicable laws.

Employment Details

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