Utility Regulatory Audit

Description

Jobs in this family conduct regulatory auditing work for the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) or Missouri Office of the Public Counsel (OPC).

Typical functions

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following: 

  • Perform regulatory auditing or financial analysis work.
  • Analyze and evaluate management controls, financial data, standard production rates, cost allocations, depreciation issues, fiscal procedures, or spending priorities.
  • Determine revenue requirements and/or promote efficient and economical utilization of resources.
  • Confer with company officials to discuss financial problems and regulatory matters.
  • Provide technical assistance and advice to utility organizations and advice on assumptions underlying budget forecasts.

Positions allocated to this series may perform the duties described, or perform specialized and/or advanced audits. The work assigned to positions in this series ranges from performing regulatory auditing and financial analysis work to designing, planning, implementing, and managing a major or statewide utility audit program.

Utility Regulatory Auditor

This is a first-level professional position accountable for regulatory auditing or financial analysis work. Employees in this class review and audit utility financial data in order to make recommendations to the Missouri Public Service Commission regarding utility revenue requirements in general rate proceedings. Work also involves analysis and evaluation of management controls, financial data, standard production rates, cost allocations, depreciation issues, fiscal procedures, spending priorities, and the promotion of efficient and economical utilization of resources. Employees also assist in research and analysis of the financial aspects of public utility operations.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

Knowledge of accounting and auditing practices and procedures. Knowledge of trends and practices in utility financing, operations, and regulations. Ability to generate data requests and analyze information according to accounting standards. Ability to utilize interviewing techniques and solicit pertinent information at various organizational levels. Ability to travel as required for agency business.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G9

Senior Utility Regulatory Auditor

This is a professional position accountable for conducting audits of all sizes and types of utilities and performing specialized or advanced duties in one or more of the major phases of auditing by evaluating the procedures and techniques of public utility companies under the authority of the PSC. Employees at this level may serve as lead auditor on portions of audits or complete audits.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous level: Ability to provide guidance and training to lower-level auditors regarding public utility auditing procedures and PSC rules, regulations, and procedures. Ability to independently analyze and interpret economic and financial data.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G12

Utility Regulatory Supervisor

This is a supervisory utility regulatory audit position accountable for providing direct or technical supervision to auditors conducting research; preparing technical, informative, or operational reports and papers; or working on projects of all sizes and utility types. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform the work overseen.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective supervision and training. Ability to provide leadership and supervision to professional and technical staff.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G13

Utility Regulatory Manager

This is a managerial utility regulatory audit position accountable for designing, planning, implementing, and managing a major or statewide utility audit program. At this level employees supervise a team of professional employees. Work requires advanced knowledge of laws and regulations and the ability to address program operational and technical issues and problems. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to monitor and review the work overseen. Employees may also participate in fiscal management to include budget development and monitoring of expenditures.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of governmental budgeting and fiscal management. Ability to manage change, provide effective management, and achieve results. Ability to develop short and long-range plans that meet established objectives and contribute to the overall goals and mission of the agency.

Typical qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, 6 or more years of relevant experience, and 1-2 years of supervisory experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G15