Public Utilities Aide

Description - External

About The PUCO:

We are the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio — the PUCO. We support Ohio’s communities, helping keep the lights on, homes and businesses warm and roadways safe. The PUCO is the state agency responsible for the oversight of utilities such as natural gas and electricity and the enforcement of safety regulations for motor carriers and railroad crossings. Led by five commissioners, we regulate industries with an economic impact of over $24 billion on Ohio’s economy.

To accomplish this mission, we need a diverse team of employees. The PUCO employs engineers, lawyers, analysts, accountants, customer service representatives, human resource professionals, auditors, investigators, information technology specialists, technical and field staff, communication professionals and economists. But most importantly, we hire passionate Ohioans who want to make a difference in our state.

Our Mission:

To assure all residential and business customers access to adequate, safe, and reliable utility services at fair prices, while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices.

About The Commission:

Commissioner aides provide administrative support to the commissioners, research and analyze utility issues and cases at the state and federal level.

Job Duties:

The PUCO seeks a candidate to serve as Aide to the Chairman. Primary duties include:

Report in location:

This position will primarily service Central Ohio and successful candidate will report to Columbus, Ohio.

Qualifications - External

Completion of undergraduate core program in any combination of following academic areas: business administration, public administration, natural resources, or environmental science; AND valid driver's license.

OR 24 months training or 24 months experience in agency, state & federal laws, rules & guidelines pertaining to regulatory, administrative & legislative policies & procedures of public utilities; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in research methods; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in public relations; AND 3 courses or 9 months experience in technical writing; AND valid driver's license.

OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Review the equivalency chart here.

Please note: The minimum qualifications for a position are requirements which must be addressed to be considered for a position. Be sure to address these qualifications in your Summary of Qualifications and ensure information regarding where you obtained this experience is included in your Job Duties or Education sections of your application.

[placeholder]

Qualifications - External

Completion of undergraduate core program in any combination of following academic areas: business administration, public administration, natural resources, or environmental science; AND valid driver's license.

OR 24 months training or 24 months experience in agency, state & federal laws, rules & guidelines pertaining to regulatory, administrative & legislative policies & procedures of public utilities; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in research methods; AND 12 months training or 12 months experience in public relations; AND 3 courses or 9 months experience in technical writing; AND valid driver's license.

OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Review the equivalency chart here.

Please note: The minimum qualifications for a position are requirements which must be addressed to be considered for a position. Be sure to address these qualifications in your Summary of Qualifications and ensure information regarding where you obtained this experience is included in your Job Duties or Education sections of your application.

Organization

Public Utilities Commission

Agency Contact Name and Information

Angela Lang

Unposting Date

May 12, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

34.14

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8-5, M-F, Flex Available

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Operational and Administrative Support

Technical Skills

Administrative support/services

Professional Skills

Customer Focus

Agency Overview

PUCO regulates providers of all kinds of utility services, including electric and natural gas companies, local and long distance telephone companies, water and wastewater companies, rail and trucking companies.