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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/1950689/fixed-utility-valuation-engineer-1-pgh?keywords=Valuation&pagetype=promotionalJobs          

 


COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
invites applications for:

Fixed Utility Valuation Engineer 1 - Pgh



The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.

 

SALARY:

$55,844.00 - $72,822.00 Annually

JOB TYPE:

Civil Service

DEPARTMENT:

Public Utility Commission

LOCATION:

Allegheny County

OPENING DATE:

01/11/18

CLOSING DATE:

01/26/18 11:59 PM

JOB CODE:

G2001

POSITION NUMBER:

18883

UNION:

AFSCME

BARGAINING UNIT:

B4

PAY GROUP:

ST07

BUREAU/DIVISION CODE:

1307

BUREAU/DIVISION:

Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement

WORKSITE ADDRESS:

400 North Street

CITY:

Harrisburg

ZIP CODE:

17120

CONTACT NAME:

Shannon Marciano

CONTACT PHONE:

717-787-8714

CONTACT EMAIL:

smarciano@pa.gov

THE POSITION:

If you anticipate the need for an accommodation due to a disability, please inform the Human Resource Office at the time an interview is scheduled.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXTENSIVE TRAVEL.

This position will be responsible for the Pittsburgh area which includes: Allegheny, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence counties.

Candidate must reside in one of the counties of responsibility or relocate within 6 months of employment.

This vacancy is also being posted as a Fixed Utility Valuation Engineer Trainee (see Announcement #4-18).

Scheduled work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

This position is responsible for work assignments to develop proficiency in the enforcement of the Public Utility Commission Law and gas safety rules and regulations of the PUC and the Office of Pipeline Safety of the U. S. Department of Transportation, as they apply to the gas utilities under the jurisdiction of the PUC.

Participates in the investigation, analysis and determination of potential gas safety violations related to gas explosions, fires and reportable accidents.

Drafts recommendations to the Supervisor which suggest action to eliminate occurrences of reportable incidents.

Prepares and submits accurate reports to the Supervisor.

Investigates the annual safety inspection of inspection units as assigned by the Supervisor.

Prepares reports of all violations of state and federal regulations ascertained through inspections and/or investigations. Uses the appropriate report for each inspection/investigation.

Drafts the suggested letter to the Supervisor citing utility for each violation.
Participates in the investigation and evaluation of DEFACTO Gas Companies for possible certification.

Attends and completes pipeline safety training courses at the Transportation Safety Institute (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) as assigned.

Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all federal and state gas safety regulations, including subsequent amendments and revisions, as related to the design, installation, operation and maintenance of gas pipeline systems as applied to gas utilities.

Attends and completes all training related to pipeline safety; to include but not limited to cathodic protection, leak investigation, accident investigation, drug enforcement, pressure regulation, overpressure protection, welding and plastic fusion, as assigned.

Assists with the investigation, analysis and resolution of consumer complaints related to gas safety issues.

Prepares accident reports for supervisory review.

Prepares recommendations for corrective action to be taken by operators to correct identified violations.

Assists in the audit of utility operator's system of record to determine if leak complaints have been investigated and corrected in a timely manner.

Participates in field inspections at construction sites and at explosion sites.

Participates in field surveys such as leakage, electrical and odor tests as necessary.

Attends seminars and safety programs with gas utilities as assigned.

Participates in meetings with local and state law enforcement personnel such as state fire marshals, district attorneys, fire chiefs and police chiefs to determine the cause of accidents. Participates in meetings/ seminars with other government agencies ( e.g. Federal Office of Pipeline Safety, National Transportation Safety Board, State Police Fire Marshal, Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Labor and Industry on pipeline related matters.

Participates in meetings with legal staff of the Commission in preparation of formal orders, changes in regulatory rules and suggested adoption of federal regulations.

Assists with technical studies and the preparation of reports and testimony for submission to other bureaus.

Participates in the inspection of district pressure stations using the principles of design and operation of pressure regulators and overpressure protection. Develops a working knowledge of design principles of test pressure, maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) and minimum operating pressure to analyze pipeline pressure for the purpose of identifying pressure violations within a system.

Through targeted work assignments and training, develops an understanding of design, construction, operation and maintenance of Liquefied Natural Gas facilities required to interpret and enforce federal and PUC regulations pertaining to such facilities.

Participates in the analysis required to determine safety violations resulting from or leading to natural gas explosions and fires. As proficiency is gained, recommends methods and/or practices to eliminate recurrences.

Assists with the analysis of cathodic protection systems and related operator reports to identify areas of noncompliance.

Participates in meetings with the Bureau's fixed utility legal staff to discuss noncompliance issues related to Commission orders, show cause orders and formal and informal investigations. As proficiency in independent completion of duties progresses, may be called upon to testify as an expert witness in cases involving violation of gas safety and other pipeline operations.

Provides depositions as related to operator's actions.

Analyze and evaluate a gas operator's methods and procedures as related to the operator's compliance with federal and/or PUC gas pipeline safety regulations.

Evaluate plastic fusion joints on plastic gas pipe and in the certification procedures for plastic fusions.

Evaluate welded joints on steel gas pipeline and in the certification procedures for welders.

Review and analyze gas operator's emergency plans related to the operator's response to gas emergencies and possible omissions which may be indicative of a regulatory violation.

Evaluate/review of the operator's anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention plans to determine regulatory compliance. Assists with the review and evaluation of the operator's drug collection site and the medical review officer's performance as it relates to federal anti-drug program regulations

Review the operator's operation and maintenance plans to determine regulatory compliance and identify violations.

Participates in the detection of gas safety hazards, the identification of violations and the recommendation of appropriate corrective action.

Develops proficiency in the use of the following equipment/ tools/ methods used regularly in the performance of job duties: Combustible Gas Indicator (CGI,) Flame Ionization Leak Detector, Gas Odorant, 35 mm or digital camera, multi-meter corrosion testing, pry bar (up to 25 lbs.)

Reviews and evaluate gas pipeline drawings, charts, maps and reports to gain proficiency in the understanding and utilization of such documents in the performance of gas utility regulation duties.

Responds to emergency assignments outside of established working hours as directed.

Essential Functions:
Possession of a valid Driver's license
Communicates effectively, orally and in writing.
Travels as needed, to include overnights and extended periods of out of state travel.
Interprets, applies and enforces policies and regulations.
Maintains effective and appropriate working relationships.
Handles multiple assignments with conflicting priorities within established timeframes.
Walks, travels to remote locations over rough terrain, in variable weather conditions
Climbs ladders, crosses catwalks and bridges and enters and exits ditches, pits and various structures.
Investigates, analyzes and resolves complaints.
Regularly lifts up to 50 lbs.
Enters and retrieves information from a personal computer.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:

Eligibility - all candidates
Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job: One year as a Fixed Utility Valuation Engineer Trainee

or

One year technological engineering or valuation engineering experience involving the operation of a public or private generation, collection and distribution system, or related experience with a public utility, public utility regulatory agency, or as a consulting engineer in related work; and a bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering Technology specifically related to-construction and design of generation, collection and distribution systems; or any equivalent combination of experience or training. A master's degree in engineering will be acceptable in lieu of the one-year's technological experience.

 
Be a resident of Pennsylvania.

 
Be eligible for selection in accordance with Civil Service rules.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

The next lower classification(s) for promotional purposes in accordance with collective bargaining:
Fixed Utility Valuation Engineer Trainee

Recruitment Method(s):
Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following methods(s) to be considered for this vacancy:

  • Seniority Promotion (Bidding employees in the next lower classification within the designated seniority unit.)
  • Seniority Unit Lateral (Movement to the same class title within the designated seniority unit.)
  • Civil Service Lists (Fill by examination in accordance with collective bargaining.)

When the collective bargaining obligation(s) have been met, then the following recruitment methods may be used:

  • Promotion Without Examination
  • Transfer
  • Reassignment
  • Voluntary Demotion
  • Reinstatement

Eligibility - Competitive Promotion Without Examination Only
CLASS RESTRICTIONS

  1. Have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:

Or in a classification at Pay Scale Group 6 where there is a clear linkage between the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties of that class and the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Fixed Utility Valuation Engineer 1 class. Applications submitted will be reviewed to determine if an applicant's current or previous class has a logical occupational, functional, or career development relationship to the Fixed Utility Valuation Engineer 1 class.

Selection Criteria

  1. Minimum experience and training required for the job.
  2. Meritorious service; defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last due overall regular or probationary performance evaluation was higher than unsatisfactory or fails to meet standards.
  3. Seniority, defined as a minimum of one year(s) in the next lower class(es) by the posting closing date of 01/26/2018.

This section is issued for compliance with Management Directive 580.19, Promotion in the Classified Service without Examination.

How to apply - all candidates:
Submit an online application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/promotionaljobs on or before Friday, January 26, 2018 and include:

  • Resume
  • Please attach a copy of your most recent Employee Performance Review (EPR) to your application - if you do not have this document, please include a note explaining why it is not included.

All application materials must be filed online by the closing date of this posting. Faxed, e-mailed, mailed, late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

To be considered for this vacancy, all applicants must meet the minimum experience and training requirements.

In addition to the application materials listed above, individuals applying for Voluntary Demotion must submit a letter of interest acknowledging reduction in pay.

Individuals applying for Reinstatement must submit a letter of interest requesting consideration for reinstatement.

Please use the contact information provided for additional information.

 

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.employment.pa.gov

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120


jobs@pa.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position #5-18
FIXED UTILITY VALUATION ENGINEER 1 - PGH
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