Address
Form of work
SalaryAdvertisement Closes
3/31/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
24-01921
Utility Inspector III
Pay Grade
16
Salary
$5,133.04 - $6,160.38 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | KY Public Service Commission
Location
211 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The Kentucky Public Service Commission regulates the intrastate rates and services of more than 1,100 investor-owned electric, natural gas, telephone, water and sewage utilities, customer-owned electric and telephone cooperatives, water districts and associations, and certain aspects of gas pipelines.
Our mission is to foster the provision of safe and reliable service at a reasonable price to the customers of jurisdictional utilities while providing for the financial stability of those utilities by setting fair and just rates.
The Utility Inspector III position will be responsible for supervising and providing training in the investigation and inspection of natural gas utilities ensuring compliance with KRS 278 & KAR 807 governing the operation of public utilities; and performs other duties as required.
If you are interested in joining a professional work environment, helping further the agency's mission to ensure the provision of safe and reliable services to the customers of jurisdictional utilities, along with having access to the benefits of being employed by the Public Service Commission, please apply for this position.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Our mission is to foster the provision of safe and reliable service at a reasonable price to the customers of jurisdictional utilities while providing for the financial stability of those utilities by setting fair and just rates.
The Utility Inspector III position will be responsible for supervising and providing training in the investigation and inspection of natural gas utilities ensuring compliance with KRS 278 & KAR 807 governing the operation of public utilities; and performs other duties as required.
If you are interested in joining a professional work environment, helping further the agency's mission to ensure the provision of safe and reliable services to the customers of jurisdictional utilities, along with having access to the benefits of being employed by the Public Service Commission, please apply for this position.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Assists in making technical and operational inspections of Kentucky’s natural gas pipelines operator facilities relative to their compliance with statutes and regulations
- Assists in the investigation of accidents and complaints involving the services of utility companies.
- Analyzes and evaluates investigative/inspection Information and records concise information into a written report.
- Testify before Commission at formal hearings and in court
- Attends and successfully completes required training courses, and sessions pertaining to safe operation of natural gas facilities for gas pipeline operators.
- Performs other duties as required
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Excellent customer service skills and ability
- Ability to work professionally and cooperatively as part of a team
- Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work under pressure, being able to cope with a high volume of work
- Health insurance coverage with several self/family coverage options
- Optional vision and dental insurance coverage with several self/family coverage options
- State paid life insurance with options for additional self/family coverage
- KY Retirement plan
- Paid holidays
- Accrued vacation time
- Accrued sick time
- Office with four walls and a door
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree or associate's degree in industrial or engineering technology, fire science or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of experience in the operation, regulation, safety or engineering design of a utility or utility related industry.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Related technical or vocational school training will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of experience in one or more of the following: the operation, regulation, safety or engineering design of a utility or utility related industry and/or two years experience in engineering technology, fire science or a related field will substitute for the required education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Incumbents may be required to carry heavy and potentially hazardous test instruments, traverse uneven and hazardous terrain in all weather conditions, and may be exposed to chemicals and dangerous environments, all of which may require the following of safety procedures. Work is performed in both an office setting and in the field.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Stephanie Schweighardt at sschweighardt@ky.gov or 502-782-2561.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
