Fixed Utility Financial Analyst Trainee

at  Commonwealth of PA

THE POSITION

Are you looking for interesting work in a field that can make a significant difference in the lives of Pennsylvanians? Are you looking for a career in a hot topic field? Do you want to work to ensure Pennsylvanians are provided with reliable water and wastewater service at reasonable rates, while in a challenging position and learning new things every day? Then we want to talk to you! This is a position with opportunities for advancement and with excellent benefits available to employees in a supportive work environment.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is hiring a financial analyst to fill a Fixed Utility Financial Analyst Trainee (FUFA Trainee) position within the PUC’s Bureau of Technical Utility Services (TUS). TUS FUFA Trainees will work with senior FUFAs and other staff on developing a working knowledge of the state and federal regulatory policies and environment as it pertains to the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry and jurisdictional utilities. FUFA Trainees will learn how to review and evaluate the filings submitted by fixed utilities as well as financial statements and reports pertaining to the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry. FUFA Trainees will also learn how to prepare written orders, reports, memos, and other documents for internal and external stakeholders on topics and issues related to water, wastewater and stormwater service.
As a member of this team, you have the opportunity to be part of a passionate group dedicated to the regulation of Pennsylvania’s jurisdictional water, wastewater and stormwater utilities. The work done by the FUFA Trainee can make a real difference in the lives of Pennsylvanians, especially because water is the only public utility product that humans ingest every day! The position offers a great collaborative work environment and requires some periodic overnight travel. All required training is provided. Do not miss this opportunity for a rewarding career with advancement potentials.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree with major course work in accounting, economics, finance, or business administration, which included or is supplemented by 15 credit hours in finance related coursework.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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