THE POSITION

Looking for a supervisory-level audit position with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? You could be a great fit for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Management Audit division. The Bureau of Audits provides a great career path where you can build rewarding relationships with associates, management, representatives of utility companies, and the general public. Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position is responsible for supervising Management Audit Division staff in the Western Region engaged in conducting management audits/management efficiency investigations of regulated fixed utilities and monitoring the performance of outside consultants selected for such work. Supervision of these audits requires on-site visits, which may require moderate to heavy travel including periodic overnight stays. This individual is also the Western Region’s in-house expert supervisor responsible for providing technical advice on operational auditing matters to Management Efficiency Review Auditors, Management Efficiency Review Engineers and consultants.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Audit Manager to plan, organize and supervise Western Division operations, auditing and reporting functions;
• Planning, organizing, supervising and participating in the work of audit teams engaged in performing staff assigned management audits and management efficiency investigations of fixed utilities;
• Developing individual project manpower and expense budgets, time schedules and assigning personnel as required;
• Assuring completion of individual audit engagements in accordance with GAO auditing standards, overall audit objectives, policies and procedures.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: This position is headquartered in Pittsburgh. Telework is a potential feature of this position. You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection.
  • Successful candidates are required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved.
  • To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee’s Alternate (telework) Worksite must meet the following requirements. The telework worksite must be located:
    • within a reasonable travel distance of Pittsburgh, and
    • within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714.
  • Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason.
  • Candidates who do not wish to telework or are not eligible to telework, will work from the headquarters office in Pittsburgh.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One Year as a Public Utility Auditor 3; or
• Graduation from college with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by a minimum of twenty four credits in accounting, and four years of audit experience, which includes two years of independent audit experience and one year of supervisory experience in public utility auditing; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 24 credits in accounting. Registration as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one year of experience. One year of additional audit experience may be substituted for twelve of the required twenty-four credits. A master degree in Business Administration, which includes twelve credits in accounting at the graduate and undergraduate level, may be substituted for the required twenty-four credits in accounting.

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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

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We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
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