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PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Nature of Work
Under limited supervision, performs
complex staff and administrative duties assisting the division
director in the operation of a utility regulation division of the
Public Service Commission. Assists in the planning, organizing,
directing and evaluating the work of the division assigned.
Performs expert level staff work in the interpretation and
application of utility regulation laws, rules and procedures.
Wide latitude is given for independent action in the area of
assignment. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Coordinates the work flow between units of the division and
the Public Service Commission; reviews the work of
administrative staff.
Assists in the planning, organizing and evaluating the daily
operation of the division.
Assists in the formulation and implementation of technical
procedures related to the work of the division.
Monitors the application of work standards, policies and
technical procedures to the work of the division.
Assists in maintaining compliance of utility regulatory
standards with state and federal laws and regulations in
the areas of assignment.
Prepares periodic and special reports on the status of
division operations, goals and objectives.
Provides expert technical consultation and policy interpre
tation to the Public Service Commission, subordinates,
public officials and advocacy groups.
Serves in a secondary liaison role with national, state and
local government agencies, industry groups and others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices in the
area of assignment.
Knowledge of the laws, regulations and operations of public
utilities.
Knowledge of principles of management.
Ability to supervise the operation of a utility regulatory
division.
Ability to prepare and execute complex office budgets; to
evaluate professional, technical and support positions.
Ability to establish and evaluate program and operational
standards.
Ability to synthesize and evaluate complex engineering,
financial and utility operation data.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college
or university with a major or minor in accounting, finance,
economics, business administration, management or closely
related field or admission to the practice of law in West
Virginia.
Substitution:
Experience as described below may substitute
for the required training on a year-for-year basis except
for the admission to the practice of law.
Experience:
Six years of full-time or equivalent paid
part-time professional experience in a regulated utility,
utility regulatory agency, utility consultation or in
accounting or auditing, two years of which must have been
in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
Substitution:
Master's Degree in the above areas or approval
as a Certified Public Accountant may substitute for two
years of the required general experience.
Established: 9/16/93
Effective:
10/16/93