Utility Inspector II
About The Position
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 II position will be responsible for performing professional level work in the inspection and investigation of public water and sewer utilities ensuring compliance with all PSC laws, regulations, and codes; 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must have two years of experience in the operation, regulation, safety or engineering design of a utility or utility related industry.
- Related technical or vocational school training will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assists in making technical and operational inspections of Kentucky’s public water and sewer facilities for compliance with codes, laws, and regulations.
- Assists in the investigation of accidents and complaints involving the services of public water and sewer utilities.
- Analyzes and evaluates investigative/inspection Information and records concise information into a written report.
- Testify before Commission during hearings and in court relative to inspection, complaints and accident reports submitted.
- Attends and successfully completes required training courses, and sessions.
Benefits
- Health, 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.
- Own office with four walls and a door.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
