Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Agency Information:

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: M-F 8-5
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: KCC, Topeka, Shawnee, Telecommunications, Utilities

Compensation: $55,000 – $58,000

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Reviews, analyzes and makes recommendations regarding dockets assigned, including: 1) tariff filings; 2) applications for certificates of convenience; 3) interconnection agreements; 4) applications for video service authorization; and 5) show cause proceedings. This requires analysis of applicable statutes, rules and regulations, prior Commission decisions, prior FCC decisions, cost studies and revenue projections, assessing legal implications and conducting research, and preparing written reports that are articulated and supported in clear and concise language. It also requires communication with upper-level telecommunications company officials, attorneys, consultants and representatives with other public service commissions. These matters require the on-going supervision by the Chief, as necessary.
• Keeps abreast of significant developments and issues affecting telecommunications through reading, research and attendance at meetings, conferences and webinars.
• Objectively reviews, researches and responds to complaints by telephone utility customers which are filed as formal complaints and also assists the Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Office on informal complaints. Specific actions required include written and oral communications with telecommunication company officials and the general public, as well as determining if a general investigation or hearing on the matter should be considered. The Chief supervises the handling of these customer complaints on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in the areas of accounting, economics, finance or business administration.

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Sandra Rak
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 785-271-3136

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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• Transcripts

• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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• Cover Letter
• Resume

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