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UTILITY RATE ANALYST

This is analytical work compiling, analyzing, evaluating and interpreting financial, statistical and engineering data in relation to the operation, maintenance and administration of water, wastewater and stormwater systems for the purpose of preparing recommendations to revise utility rates to meet municipal revenue requirements. A significant aspect of the work is conferring with departmental personnel, consultants and government officials to discuss utility rates and legislation. Work is performed under supervision of the Utility Planning and Analysis Administrator.

• Evaluates and interprets information relating to customer usage and utility services; compares expenditures with revenues derived from consumer usage; prepares preliminary reports on findings for use by superiors for recommending proposed utility rates.
• Analyzes patterns of customer usage; assists in preparing informational material for consumers of all categories.
• Meets with departmental officers, consultants and government agencies to provide technical assistance in the preparation of reports on utility rates and legislation changes.
• Attends hearings as technical advisor to assist departmental officials in presenting justifications on rate revisions before an independent hearing examiner.
• Compiles and analyzes financial and operational data for purpose of determining rates.
• Prepares wholesale billings and analyzes wholesale customer data; prepares various ad hoc reports involving operational data.
• Develops cost estimates for water production; develops and maintain a computer database of operational and financial data.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• the application of economic and statistical analysis to the
• statistical procedures and their application to the development of utility rate structures
• the use of personal computer applications in solving rate related issues
ABILITY TO:
• participate in analytical studies pertinent to the fixing and regulating of utility rates
• assemble, analyze, interpret, and evaluate statistical data
• prepare, edit, and interpret technical, analytical and statistical reports
• present ideas effectively both orally and in writing
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates

EDUCATION
• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in statistics, business administration, finance, economics or a related field.
AND
EXPERIENCE
• Three years of experience conducting general statistical analysis and research for costing and pricing purposes for a large commercial, industry or service organization.
OR
• Two years of analytical experience, one year of which shall have been analyzing and evaluating costs of operations and patterns of customer usage for the purpose of recommending an appropriate rate structure for a public utility.

NOTE:
Completion of a master's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in statistics, economics or finance may be substituted for one year of the general experience.

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.