Telecommunications Division Administrator

PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE/MANAGER F

(Telecommunications Division Administrator)

$5,238 - $8,106/month

 

AS THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR for the Oregon Public Utility Commission, you will be responsible for managing the work of the Telecommunications Division in the regulation of telecommunications utilities, through direct supervision of three section managers and through oversight of the activities of economists, engineers, accountants, and other Division staff.  You and your staff will formulate policies concerning the level of telecommunications rates paid by Oregon consumers, the promotion of competition in Oregon’s telecommunications market, and the provision of high quality telecommunications service. You will be responsible for ensuring that staff proposals represent the lowest reasonable utility rates for over one million utility consumers. 

 

· To qualify for this position you must have four years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies; b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans; c) program evaluation; and d) budget preparation.  Graduate level course work (48 quarter or 32 semester hours) in management may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

 

Employment with the Oregon Public Utility Commission will afford you an excellent benefit and compensation package, which includes:

 

· Liberal employer contributions toward a variety of medical and dental plans covering the employee and their dependents

· Employer paid $5,000 Basic Life Insurance; additional coverage is available

· Participation in a State retirement system (PERS/OPSRP depending on eligibility)

· Paid leaves (vacation, sick, personal business) and holidays

· Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling services (employee and family); initially employer paid

 

As well as the option to enroll in the following:

 

· Long- and short-term disability, Accidental death and dismemberment and Long Term Care Insurance plan as well as the Oregon Savings Growth Plan (pre-tax contributions to retirement offering a wide variety of investment options)

 

The PUC offices are located in Salem, Oregon.  Salem has a population of over 125,000 and has previously been chosen as an "All-American City."  Salem is nestled in the Willamette Valley and affords the opportunity to enjoy many outdoor and cultural activities.  For example, for those who enjoy the activities available in larger cities, Portland and Eugene are within easy driving distance (40 to 60 miles).  For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Salem is near the Oregon Coast (40 miles) and has many nearby parks.  Mountain trails for hiking (20 to 60 miles) and ski resorts—such as Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood (120 miles)—are also within easy driving distance. 

 

The Oregon Public Utility Commission offers both a challenging career opportunity and a nice place to live.  For more information on Oregon, check out the Oregon Blue Book web page: http://bluebook.state.or.us/ and the Salem Chamber of Commerce web page:  http://www.salemchamber.org/

 

For more information, visit the State website at www.oregonjobs.org and look for Announcement Number LE080137.  This website also has the necessary application forms.  Or you can call PUC at (503) 373-1368 (voice) or 1-503-373-1413 (TTY), Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM and ask for a copy of the announcement.  Completed applications must be received in the PUC Human Resources office by 5:00 PM on May 14, 2008.  An EEO/AA employer