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SalaryThe South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) represents the public interest of South Carolina in utility regulation for the major utility industries – electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water/wastewater, and transportation – before the Public Service Commission (PSC), the court system, and state and federal regulatory bodies. Additionally, the ORS houses the state’s Energy Office, Broadband Office, Digital Opportunity Department, Equipment Distribution Program (EDP), and has responsibility for oversight of railroad safety and natural gas pipeline safety in South Carolina.
As a member of the Broadband Office, this position will support the execution of technical tasks related to the administration of broadband grant programs managed by the ORS. Job responsibilities include:
As a member of the Broadband Office, this position will support the execution of technical tasks related to the administration of broadband grant programs managed by the ORS. Job responsibilities include:
- Using various technology, to include ESRI ArcPro GIS, Excel, Word, and SharePoint, make changes and additions to documentation used to track and manage grant programs.
- Assist in the development of grant documentation including guidelines, applications, agreements, and associated grant exhibits.
- Assist in the review and scoring of broadband grant applications and the review of quarterly reports from grantees.
- Draft various team documents including review letters, reports, and analysis for review, and assist in the collection of information for required state and federal reports.
- Schedule meetings and appointments, draft agendas, assemble information, take meeting minutes, and follow-up on action items.
- Participate in conducting site visits to review, verify, and validate that construction of awarded projects are in appropriately funded areas and status matches quarterly reporting from the grantee.
Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems, political science, public administration, business administration, or related field. An Associate's degree in a related field or GIS certification with professional experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products to include Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook. Basic knowledge of ESRI ArcPro GIS software with the ability to create a map and query data.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
- Position requires limited travel to include evening and/or out-of-town meetings.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- All ORS employees are required to attend ethics training annually for continued employment.
- All ORS employees are prohibited from owning equity in regulated utilities.
- Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
- Remote work is not available, and employees work in-office at 1401 Main Street, Suite 900, Columbia, SC 29201.
