New Job Administrator Iii In New Hampshire

The State of New Hampshire, Office of the Consumer Advocate has a full-time vacancy for Administrator III.

Summary:
Directs all aspects of the representation of residential utility ratepayers on significant adjudicative and rulemaking dockets before the Public Utilities Commission (Commission), as well as participation before the Legislature, and Courts as necessary. Also oversees communications with the public and with the Office of the Consumer Advocate's statutorily structured Advisory Board, and represents the Office of the Consumer Advocate in regional forums.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below! See Per 405.1 .

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in economics, finance, business, engineering, accounting, or law.

Experience: Seven years' experience with regulatory agency, public utility or consulting firm of utilities or municipalities, four years of which must have been in a management level position involving administrative or supervisory duties concerned with program administration, program planning and evaluation or related management experience.

OR

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in economics, finance, business, engineering, accounting, or law.

Experience: Eight years' experience with regulatory agency, public utility or consulting firm of utilities or municipalities, four years of which must have been in a management level position involving administrative or supervisory duties concerned with program administration, program planning and evaluation or related management experience.

License/Certification: None required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Preference will be given to candidates that hold a Master's degree or PhD. Experience in regional market analysis preferred.

Responsibilities:
Assists the Consumer Advocate in administration of the agency and performs the duties of the Consumer Advocate in his/her absence, ensuring prompt response on urgent matters.

Supervises and provides training for professional and technical staff in the study, analysis, research and reporting of results on regulatory issues. Evaluates the work product of staff and prepares performance evaluations.

Participates in the development of Administrative Rules, agency policies and strategies relevant to the New Hampshire electric, telecom, natural gas and water industries and provides comments to the Commission on appropriateness and applicability.

Maintains important and continuous contact with officials of public utility companies or their representatives; consumers; state, regional and federal officials; and special interest groups in the exchange, development and analysis of information on which public utility policy, strategic planning and rates are based.

Monitors developments at and testifies before the legislature and the Commission on utility matters. Prepares and presents addresses and lectures to regional and national association meetings and institutes and serves on regional and national committees.

Develops and supervises the development of the agency's position on rate-related competitive market development and regulated utility rate case petitions, including cost of capital, decoupling, utility restructuring and other market-related proposals.

Writes testimony and prepares exhibits on complex utility matters based on analysis of utility filings including the effect of proposed adjustments; defends testimony and exhibits under oath during direct testimony and cross-examination.

Analyzes current retail and wholesale market conditions and industry trends and makes recommendations on the anticipated impact of such changes on residential utility customers.

Examines and evaluates testimony and exhibits submitted by regulated companies applying for rate changes, using information from audits, written information requests, company testimony in other cases, prior Commission orders, statutes, publications, and other sources.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Donald M. Kreis, Consumer Advocate, [email protected] or 603-271-1174.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 14.53% of pay

Other Benefits:

* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964