What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Common Carrier Specialist 1/2 Flex (PCN 086070) position at State of Alaska?
Job Description
- The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is recruiting for a Communications Common Carrier Specialist 1/2 Flex position located in Anchorage!What you will be doing:The Communications Common Carrier Specialist 1 is an entry level position and you would review, analyze, and provide recommendations on routine to moderately complex tariff filings and dockets related to the telecommunications industry. The Common Carrier Specialist 2 is a journey level position and you would independently develop, defend, recommend, and administer policies on tariff and dockets cases of moderate complexity.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The RCA regulates public utilities (electric, water, sewer, refuse, and natural gas), pipeline carriers, and to a limited extent, telecommunications providers to ensure they provide safe and adequate services and facilities at just and reasonable rates, terms, and conditions. The Common Carrier Section reviews filings made by telecommunications carriers, including filings where the carriers seek to revise their access charges, apply for eligible telecommunication carrier status, seek certification, amend their certificate of public convenience and necessity, and propose to discontinue service. In addition, the Common Carrier Section may be involved in rule-making proceedings, provide information in response to legislative inquiries, and present in public meetings.
The benefit of joining our team:
Our team works with a variety of people, both inside the agency and with utilities. There is a balance of work performed independently and coordinating internally as a team. There is an opportunity for a hybrid telecommuting schedule after training is complete.
The working conditions you can expect:
The RCA is located in the heart of downtown Anchorage. The daily work environment can be busy at times with different deadlines to meet with a variety of work assignments. During downtime the team works to identify areas of improvement and implements changes to increase efficiencies.
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
- Mathematical Reasoning: Solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical and statistical techniques.
- Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results
- Accounting: Knowledge of traditional accounting practices including accrual, obligations, and costs methods.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for the Communications Common Carrier Specialist 1 level:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
- Mathematical Reasoning: Solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical and statistical techniques.
- Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or professional level experience in economics, accounting, finance, engineering, business administration, telecommunications, law, or a closely related field performing research, analytical work, and/or written and oral communications.
Special Note:
“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
“Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
Minimum Qualifications for the Communications Common Carrier Specialist 2 level:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
- Economics and Accounting: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, tax law and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
- Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- Telecommunications: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of transmissions, broadcasting, switching, control, construction, or operation of telecommunications systems.
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or professional level experience in economics, accounting, finance, engineering, business administration, telecommunications, law, or a closely related field performing research, analytical work, and/or written and oral communications.
Special Note:
“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
“Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.Additional Required Information
Education:
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
Work Experience:
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
Multiple Vacancies:
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
Notice:
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska.
EEO Statement:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding Workplace Alaska, the application process and/or problems being able to submit your application or attachments online, please call the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains.
For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPasswordContact Information
- For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:Lew Craig, Deputy Director907-276-6222lew.craig@alaska.gov
