Securities Analyst 3

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Utilities Commissions of Ohio (PUCO) affects nearly every household in Ohio. The PUCO regulates providers of all types of utility services which includes electric and natural gas companies, local and long-distance telephone, water and wastewater, and rail and trucking companies. More recently, the PUCO gained responsibility for facilitating competitive utility choices for Ohio consumers. To carry out our responsibilities, the PUCO employs a professional staff that includes engineers, economists, attorneys, and safety inspectors. Continually monitoring the activities of utility and transportation companies, the PUCO works to ensure safe and reliable services for all Ohioans. Our mission is to assure all residential and business consumers access to adequate, safe and reliable utility services at fair prices, while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices. Securities Analyst 3 Rates & Analysis Department Accounting & Finance Division Hourly Rate: (Commensurate with experience) About The Rates & Analysis Department: The Rates and Analysis Department participates in federal and state programs and investigations regarding energy policy, delivery and reliability; monitors and advises on utility conformance with prudent corporate oversight practices and procedures; monitors energy efficiency and portfolio compliance requirements; processes utility rate change requests and performs technical investigations. The department is comprised of accounting and finance, grid modernization and retail markets, and regulatory utility services divisions.

Requirements

• 24 mos. exp. performing criminal investigations; 48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in state &/or federal laws & regulations & agency's policies & procedures governing investment securities & investment securities examining practices & in performing securities examinations; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in general management principles/techniques; valid driver's license.
• 24 mos. exp. examining financial records for firm, government agency or financial institution; 48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in state &/or federal laws & regulations & agency's policies & procedures governing investment securities & investment securities examining practices & in performing securities examinations; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in general management principles/techniques; valid driver's license.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration (i.e., accounting or finance); 48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in state &/or federal laws & regulations & agency's policies & procedures governing investment securities & investment securities examining practices & performing securities examinations; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in general management principles/techniques; valid driver's license.
• 12 mos. exp. as Securities Analyst 2, 66612; valid driver's license.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position.
• All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience and/or education sections on your civil service application.
• If you have attached supporting documents in the past, you must make them relevant on your current application.
• If you do not demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications in the supplemental questions, your application may be disqualified from consideration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a financial analyst reviewing financing applications requesting PUCO authorization to issue short-and long-term securities
• Lead evaluations of the financial capability of competitive retail energy supliers for certification
• Support audits conducted in connection with rate case proceedings

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• cost of living adjustments
• longevity supplements after five years of public service
• wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree