PUBLIC SERVICE ENGINEER III
Recruitment #21-002188-0005
Department | PSC Engineering Investigations |
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Date Opened | 7/2/2021 10:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 8/16/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $57,862.00 - $92,897.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Audra Mack |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Public Service
Commission (PSC or Commission) regulates public utilities and certain passenger
transportation companies doing business in Maryland. The Commission
regulates gas, electric, telephone, water, and sewage disposal companies. Also
subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission are electricity suppliers, fees
for pilotage services to vessels, construction of a generating station and
certain common carriers engaged in the transportation for hire of persons. The
PSC’s jurisdiction extends to taxicabs operating in the City of Baltimore,
Baltimore County, Cumberland, and Hagerstown.
The categories of
regulated public service companies are listed below: electric utilities; gas
utilities; combination gas and electric utilities; telecommunications
companies; water, and water and sewerage companies; passenger motor vehicle
carriers (sedans, limousines, and buses); railroad companies; taxicab
companies; and other public service companies.
The Commission is
empowered to hear and decide matters relating to: (1) rate adjustments; (2)
applications to exercise or abandon franchises; (3) applications to modify the
type or scope of service; (4) approval of issuance of securities; (5)
promulgation of new rules and regulations; and (6) quality of utility and
common carrier service.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Public Service
Commission (PSC)
6 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, MD
21202
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
•Perform reviews of jurisdictional
gas and hazardous liquid pipeline operators’ operations and maintenance
procedures as required by the pipeline safety regulations.
• Conducting reviews of
pipeline operator’s records associated with the pipeline safety regulations.
• Performing field audits of
the pipeline operators conducting various field activities as required by the
pipeline safety regulations.
• Conduct engineering analysis
of the pipeline operator’s various projects and proposals.
• Investigation of consumer complaints
against pipeline operators.
• Preparation of oral and
written testimony on various pipeline related filings.
• Perform other tasks as
assigned by the Engineering Division.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two years of engineering experience conducting inspections, tests, investigations and evaluations of physical facilities used by public utility companies in the production and distribution of products and services.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional professional engineering experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute professional engineering experience other than as defined above at the rate of two years for each one year of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Engineering classifications or Engineering specialty codes in the Environmental field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.