Public Regulatory Analyst I

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

This is a Repost - Current candidates are still being considered and do not need to reapply

Management Preferences - Optional: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), investor-owned utility accounting practices, or regulatory accounting/financial matters, including the Uniform System of Accounts (USoA).
• Experience in auditing and examining accounting and financial records and reports of companies (e.g. plant in service, depreciation, taxes, operations and maintenance expenses, and administrative and general expenses, ROI, general ledger, etc.).
• Good written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate complex regulatory accounting/financial matters to targeted audience(s).
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with fellow employees, regulators, utility representatives, other state and federal officials, and utility customers.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, banking, finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or related discipline from an accredited institution and one year of directly related experience;

Or;

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on the application form) WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing this application and WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or “See Attachment" within the fillable application sections WILL NOT be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed.

 Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.   For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC, please visit:  How Do I Get the Job.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

The Public Staff is an independent agency created in 1977 to review, investigate, and make appropriate recommendations to the North Carolina Utilities Commission with respect to the reasonableness of rates charged and adequacy of service provided by any public utility and with respect to the consistency with the public policy of assuring an energy supply adequate to protect the public health and safety. The Public Staff shall intervene on behalf of the using and consuming public in all Commission proceedings affecting rates or service.

The Public Staff will also:

• Petition the Commission to initiate proceedings when in the public interest.
• Intervene in all certificate applications and assist the Commission in analysis.
• Make recommendations to the Commission with respect to standards, regulations, or practices.
• Investigate formal and informal complaints affecting the using and consuming public.
• Intervene in all proceedings for franchise transfers, mergers, and consolidations of public utilities.
• Review, investigate, and recommend action to the Commission regarding affiliate contracts.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.