The Utility Specialist, under direction, 
independently conducts complex studies and 
analyses; develops analytical models and systems; 
independently conducts contract negotiations; 
develops and implements seasonal and long-term 
operating, financial and capital plans. The 
essential functions include: interpretation of 
complex regulations, laws, policies, procedures 
and guidelines; the development of 
recommendations consistent with established 
policies and directives; decisions which 
frequently require application of sophisticated 
analytical procedures and techniques to complex, 
multi-disciplinary problems as well as 
supervision of Utility Analysts and technicians. 
The job specification for this classification 
defines and describes the full range of duties 
included within the levels of the deep class of 
Utility Analyst, from an initial training level 
with less complex work to fully functioning 
advanced level. Assignments within this class 
vary in degree of complexity, responsibility and 
amount of supervision received.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 -- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an 
accredited college or university preferably with 
major course work in Law, Environmental Studies, 
Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, 
Economics or other field related to the utility 
business; AND 
 -- Four years of verifiable journey-level work 
experience in one or more of the following areas: 
planning, scheduling, cost estimating and 
resource projecting for mid to large scale 
projects; water supply management and planning; 
power operations planning and scheduling; 
analysis, interpretation and application of 
utility contracts and regulations in either 
water, power (electric and/or natural gas), 
telecommunications, or a wastewater program; 
utility market and environmental analysis and 
planning; power supply and transmission rates and 
contracts; generation, transmission or 
distribution planning and design; or long-term 
utility systems planning
 -- Additional qualifying experience may be 
substituted for the degree requirement on a 
year-for-year basis

COMPENSATION:
The annual salary range is $80,366 – $118,742


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