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8712
PUBLIC UTILITIES DIRECTOR
Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, performs
complex administrative work planning, organizing, directing and
evaluating the work of a utility regulation division of the
Public Service Commission. Directs professional, technical and
office support staff through subordinate managers and super
visors, evaluates the effectiveness of division policies,
procedures and practices; evaluates and advises the Public
Service Commission on major policy, legal and statutory issues,
oversees the budgetary, personnel and procurement activities of
the division. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Directs the daily operation of the division through unit
managers and supervisors; accountable for the accomplish
ment of division objectives.
Develops, plans, evaluates and implements complex and
technical procedures established for the compilation and
analysis of financial, engineering, and utility operations
data.
Oversees the development of work standards, policies and
technical procedures.
Oversees the compliance of utility regulatory standards with
state and federal laws and regulations in the area of
assignment.
Coordinates the work of the division with other units of the
Public Service Commission, state and federal regulatory
agencies, advocacy groups and industry associations.
Serves in a primary liaison role with national, state and
local government agencies, industry groups and others.
Provides expert technical consultation and policy interpre
tation to the Public Service Commission, subordinates,
public officials and advocacy groups.
Oversees the preparation of periodic and special reports on
the status of division operations, goals and objectives.
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 plan, organize, direct and evaluate the operation
of a utility regulatory division.
Ability to oversee the preparation of and execution of complex
office budgets; to staff and evaluate professional,
technical and support positions.
Ability to establish and evaluate program and operational
standards.
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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:
Seven 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