Utilities Commission Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

The Utilities Division recommends thoroughly researched, sound regulatory policy and rate recommendations to the Commissioners, based on a balanced analysis of the benefits and impacts on all stakeholders and consistent with the public interest.

You will learn to inspect complex water and wastewater utility facilities to evaluate and make recommendations about filings. This includes interpreting and analyzing technical data and engineering plans and preparing reports. You will play a key role in the making of rules, policies, and procedures relating to water and wastewater utilities, and will prepare and present expert testimony in hearings. A Utilities Engineer also monitors and participates in several statewide, regional, and multi-state organizations that impact the safe, reliable operation of water and wastewater utilities in Arizona.

- Significant knowledge of civil, sanitary, environmental, mechanical and chemical engineering, as applied to the design, development, construction and maintenance of water and wastewater systems
- Experience interpreting Federal and State statutes, regulations, policies, and standards pertaining to water/wastewater utility systems
- Knowledge of accounting and engineering economics principles relating to utility rate making
- Familiarity with safety and public relations practices
- Work management and leadership skills
- Ability to inspect complex water and wastewater utility facilities and interpret and analyze a wide range of highly technical engineering data
- Effective oral and written communications skills to write reports and testify as an expert witness
- Interpersonal relations skills, particularly as applied to contact with fellow team members, other governmental agencies, contractors, utility personnel, elected officials, and the public
- Ability to explain difficult technical subjects in non-technical terms to lay persons
- Computer application skills, including Microsoft Office programs
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of advanced education and utility regulatory experience, specifically water or wastewater utilities. Preference will be given to applicants with an advanced degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental, Civil Technology, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, and/or registration as a Professional Engineer.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background/reference check and confirmation of any degrees/certifications.
A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

- Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability, generous paid vacation and sick leave programs, and Paid Parental Leave for those who qualify
- Free parking; carpooling resources and incentives; fully subsidized public transit
- Career and personal development support; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
- Interesting, challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state
- We are a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

This position qualifies for participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit pension.

If you have any questions, please email HumanResources@azcc.gov for assistance.