State of Hawaii Hiring for PUC Education and Enforcement Specialist at Honolulu, HI Full Time

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Public Utilities Commission. The position is located in Downtown, Honolulu, on the Island of Oahu.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service, exempt position,

please contact Suelyn Tran at (808) 586-2020, Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm, HST.

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Public Utilities Commission

“As a condition of employment with the State of Hawaii, all qualified candidates who have successfully completed and passed the recruitment process, must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. Departments will consider reasonable accommodations if requested by a candidate and it is determined through an interactive process that pregnancy, a qualifying disability, or a sincerely held religious belief prevents the candidate from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.”

Please note that the COVID-19 vaccination policy will apply to both new hires not currently employed by the State of Hawaii Executive branch, as well as current State of Hawaii Executive Branch Employees who are being considered for placement into another State of Hawaii Executive Branch position.

Duties Summary

This position is responsible for: (1) providing investigative, compliance, and administrative services in response to internal or external inquiries related to public utility regulatory matters, (2) gathering data and following current developments in the regulated public utility industry for dissemination to the public, and (3) assisting the Consumer Affairs and Compliance Officer with the development and implementation of the Commission’s community outreach programs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Knowledge

This position requires knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the Commission, its general orders, rules, tariffs and decisions and orders; applicable Hawaii Revised Statutes; the legislative process; basic judicial and quasi-judicial procedures, and comprehensive research and analytical techniques.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field.

Work experience involving progressively responsible investigation duties and responsibilities or any other progressively responsible administrative, professional, or analytical work experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

An advanced degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant filed may be

substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Skills/ Abilities

Must be able to plan, organize, and coordinate the presentation of reports and documents relating to regulatory programs and standards; write reports and prepare recommendations for review and final determination by the Commission, and organize and analyze data in exhibit form for presentation to the Commission. Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently conduct research, identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; operate a motor vehicle to conduct field trips, inspections and/or educational outreach; prioritize and plan work activities; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in work product; follow instructions and respond to management direction; work in a fast paced environment; use time efficiently; initiate work activities independently; maintain professional appearance and demeanor; work under stressful conditions; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; interview people to secure accurate information and data for preparing reports; read and comprehend laws, rules, and regulations; maintain confidentiality in the use of confidential information; and to maintain regular attendance.

Experience

Two and one-half (2 ½) years of progressively responsible experience in areas such as, public relations or media communications, program development and implementation, enforcement and/or investigations activities.

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES

This position requires the use of computing devices, such as desktop, laptop, and mobile; with peripherals, networking devices and software; as well as commonly-used office machines and equipment such as copiers, facsimile machines, scanners, calculators, and paper shredders.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, ETC.

N/A

Other Information

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “at will”, which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

Submit your resume via email to :
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Public Utilities Commission

Personnel Office: puc.personnel@hawaii.gov

Direct all inquiries regarding this position to :
Suelyn Tran, Consumer Affairs and Compliance Officer at (808) 586-2020

Monday – Friday, 7:45 am-4:30 pm , HST

NOTE: The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, regarding this exempt position.