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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fixed Utility Financial Analyst Trainee in Pennsylvania
Fixed Utility Financial Analyst Trainee
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Fixed Utility Financial Analyst Trainee
Salary
$49,839.00 - $75,795.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-81342-G1000
Department
Public Utility Commission
Division
PU Fxt Util
Opening Date
04/15/2024
Closing Date
4/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
G1000
Position Number
00081520
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A4
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
00171701
Bureau / Division
Public Utility Commission Fxt Util
Worksite Address
400 North Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17120
Contact Name
Shannon Marciano
Contact Phone
717.787.8714
Contact Email
ra-puchr@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you looking for interesting work 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? Do you want to work to ensure Pennsylvanians are provided with reliable water and wastewater service at reasonable rates, while in a challenging position and learning new things every day? Then we want to talk to you! This is a position with opportunities for advancement and with excellent benefits available to employees in a supportive work environment.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is hiring a financial analyst to fill a Fixed Utility Financial Analyst Trainee (FUFA Trainee) position within the PUC's Bureau of Technical Utility Services (TUS). TUS FUFA Trainees 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 have the opportunity to be part of a passionate group dedicated to the regulation of Pennsylvania's jurisdictional water, wastewater and stormwater utilities. The work done by the FUFA Trainee can make a real difference in the lives of Pennsylvanians, especially because water is the only public utility product that humans ingest every day! The 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 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: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
Within a reasonable travel distance of Harrisburg; and
Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714.
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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree, or are you within 3 months of receiving a conferred bachelor's degree, with major coursework in accounting, economics, finance, or business administration, which included or is supplemented by 15 credit hours in finance-related coursework?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
02
If you do not have a conferred bachelor's degree or higher, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.
03
CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
04
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - EDUCATION – COLLEGE COURSEWORK
Review the list of courses below. Select the level which best represents the number of courses you have successfully completed as part of your bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, or business administration.
Cost/Managerial Accounting
Tax Accounting
Business Law
Accounting for Government/Non-Profit Organizations
Public Utility Accounting
Managerial Economics
Micro-Economic Analysis
Macro-Economic Analysis
Monetary Economics/Money and Banking
Public Utility Regulation and Economics/Regulatory Economics
Corporate Finance
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management/Analysis
Quantitative Methods/Operations Management
Financial Derivatives/Derivatives Markets
Levels of Performance
Select the level of performance which best describes your claim.
A. I have successfully completed 8 or more of the courses listed above.
B. I have successfully completed 6 or 7 of the courses listed above.
C. I have successfully completed 5 of the courses listed above.
D. I have successfully completed 4 or less of the courses listed above.
05
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the four items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title from College/University
If the title of the course you completed does not exactly match one listed above, please indicate the main focus of the course you completed, and which one of the corresponding course titles above match that coursework.
Credits/Clock Hours
06
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ANALYZE REPORTS/DATA
Review financial reports submitted by subject utilities to:
Evaluate information/data to ensure it conforms with financial standards and regulations
Read, understand, and summarize accounting, financial, economic, and regulatory technical information
Analyze information/data for accuracy and completeness
Determine if reports are received in a timely manner
Perform statistical and financial calculations using computer-based applications (e.g., spreadsheet software)
Identify and differentiate basic state and federal income tax data
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing 5 or 6 of the points listed above.
B. I have experience performing 3 or 4 of the points listed above.
C. I have experience performing 1 or 2 of the points listed above.
D. I have successfully completed coursework related to this work behavior in areas such as financial reporting, statistical analysis, research design, spreadsheet applications, etc.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
07
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The number and details of the specific duties you performed.
Your level of responsibility.
08
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discuss technical information with co-workers, staff, and external customers/clients (personnel and members of the general public) to articulate complex financial ideas and concepts and respond to questions/inquiries related to regulations.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience communicating information to, or responding to questions/inquiries from, internal staff/co-workers and external customers/clients.
B. I have experience communicating information to, or responding to questions/inquiries from, internal staff/co-workers only.
C. I have successfully completed coursework related to this work behavior such as organization communication, public speaking, speech communications, etc.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
10
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
To whom you communicated
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
11
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov