New York State Department of Civil Service Announces Open-Competitive Examination Open to the Public

Power Systems Operations Specialist 4

These positions exist in Albany ONLY.

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Minimum Qualifications

On or before September 30, 2016, you must have a bachelor���s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology AND three years of direct experience or regulatory oversight experience in one or more of the following:

1. Application, engineering, design, operation, planning, and/or maintenance of utility power systems (transmission and/or distribution); or
2. Performance monitoring and assessment of electric utility power systems (transmission and/or distribution); including evaluation of reliability performance mechanisms, electric service standards, and compliance with relevant codes; or
3. Power plant design, operation, maintenance, and testing for distributed generation facilities; or
4. Application of various digital technologies which modernize and automate grid operations to anticipate and respond to system disturbances, enable greater use of variable energy sources, including renewable energy, and which provide the capability for customers to manage their energy costs (smart grid technology).

Important: As the processing fee is non-refundable, verify that you entered the correct examination number and title on your online or paper application prior to submitting. If you apply online, you should immediately review your email confirmation notice to verify that you applied for the correct examination. If you do not receive a confirmation number after submitting your online application, your application was NOT received by the Department of Civil Service. No late applications will be accepted after the filing deadline has passed.

Notes

1. Your degree must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. You must pay the required evaluation fee. If you are applying on the Internet, you must mail the independent verification of equivalency to the NYS Department of Civil Service, Albany, New York 12239. Attention: S2/CKT.
2. Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
3. New York State residence is not required.

The Positions

These positions exist in the Department of Public Service and there are seven (7) vacancies in Albany only.

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Duties

As a Power Systems Operations Specialist 4, you would monitor and evaluate the design, operation, and maintenance of electric utility distribution systems to ensure that utilities are fulfilling their obligation for providing safe and reliable service. Specific areas of review would include electric service reliability, reliability performance mechanisms, and compliance with electric safety standards. You would also investigate incidents on utility systems as they pertain to ensuring safe and reliable service. You would provide reports to Department management and the Public Service Commission as required, and utilize your expert knowledge of the electric distribution and/or generation utility industries to advance the goals of the agency.

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Subject of Examination

There will be no written test. The test will consist of an evaluation of your education and experience. When you apply, you must provide complete information to show that you meet the minimum qualifications. Do NOT send resumes. If you apply using the NYS-APP form and you need more space, attach additional 8��" x 11" sheets following the same format used on the application form. Additional unsolicited information will not be accepted after the last date for filing.

If you meet the Minimum Qualifications you will be sent a supplemental questionnaire to complete and return. The questionnaire will be used to evaluate your education and experience against the general background/critical activities of the position. This questionnaire will be the only basis for rating your education and experience.

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any wartime veterans' and Civil Service Law Section 85-a credits to your final passing score.

NOTE: You must include a valid email address on your application. If you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the New York State Department of Civil Service will email you a supplemental questionnaire to complete and return.

Please ensure your email account will accept email from the following address: s2unit1@cs.ny.gov. You may have to manually add this email address to a list of approved senders.

The supplemental questionnaire will be due September 30, 2016.

Important: The Department of Civil Service and other state agencies may communicate with you through email correspondence. This may include the notification of your examination results and canvassing you for interest in appointment. It will be important for you to keep your e-mail address, phone number and mailing address current by logging into https://www.cs.ny.gov/home/myaccount.

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How To Apply

If you do not receive a confirmation number after submitting your online application, your application was NOT processed.

Additional Information

New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Appointment to many positions in State government require candidates to undergo an investigative screening. This may include a thorough character investigation, a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Record History Check, a Child Abuse Registry clearance, or other similar procedures. Candidates may be fingerprinted and may be required to pay any necessary fees for that procedure. Depending on the nature of the job, the criminal convictions discovered, or any falsified or omitted information revealed, the investigative findings may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.

Eligibility for Employment

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with New York State. If appointed, you must produce documents that establish your identity and eligibility to work in the United States, as required by the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

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Issued: 7/8/2016

This announcement is subject to amendment or cancellation without notice. Do not copy it, or post it to any other site, but link to it instead.

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