Full job description Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Organization : Public Utilities Commission
Classified Indicator : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit
Schedule : Full-time
Work Hours : 8-5, Flex available
Compensation : 30.55
Unposting Date : May 27, 2024, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Job Skill : Business
Technical Skills : Accounting and Finance, Auditing
Professional Skills : Analyzation, Attention to Detail
Agency Contact Name : Human Resources
Agency Contact Information : Securities Analyst 3
(2400044J) Job Duties Securities Analyst 3 Rates & Analysis Department Accounting & Finance Division Hourly Rate: $30.55 About Us: 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.
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.
What You'll Do: In this position as a Securities Analyst 3 in the Rates & Analysis, Accounting & Finance division, you will primarily serve as a financial analyst with responsibility to review financing applications seeking PUCO authorization to issue both short- and long-term securities. In addition, this position will be a lead reviewer assessing the financial capability of competitive retail energy suppliers as part of the PUCO certification process. This position will also assist in conducting audits associated with rate case proceedings.
Report in location: 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215, Franklin County.
Our organization currently follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office as needed and based on operational need. This is subject to change with limited notice. A teleworking agreement must be approved by management. What's in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation. Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds
The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. Deferred Compensation
The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. Qualifications
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.
Or 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. Or 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. Or 12 mos. exp. as Securities Analyst 2, 66612; valid driver's license. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Business Technical Skills: Accounting & Finance, Auditing
Professional Skills: Attention to detail, Analyzation
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of business administration (i.e., accounting or finance); general management; agency, state &/or federal laws, rules, regulations, policies & procedures governing financial institutions (i.e., securities); public relations; technical writing*; criminal investigative techniques. Skill in use of calculator; computer terminal. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; review & interpret financial records & journals; proofread technical materials & prepare technical reports regarding examination findings; handle sensitive inquiries & develop good rapport with business officials. (*)Developed after employment.
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 &/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use "see resume" as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made. If you have attached supporting documents in the past, you must make them relevant on your current application. This is done in step 7 "Additional Attachments." If you don't demonstrate how, you meet minimum qualifications in the supplemental questions, your application may be disqualified from consideration.
*****Written &/or oral assessments will be administered in person as part of the selection process at our Columbus, Ohio central headquarter office.***** For Bargaining unit positions, the provisions of the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association contract apply.
Background Check Information
The final candidate for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for this position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
