What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR (DPUC) position at State of Rhode Island?
Class Definition
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
Within the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC), to perform office and field work of a unit
or section of the Division engaged in the performance of important investigatory work in the enforcement of laws
and regulations which are the responsibility of the unit or section concerned, including investigations related to
for-hire motor carriers, traditional electric, natural gas and water utilities, and railroad grade crossings: and to do
related work as required.
In a unit or section of the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers, to perform office and field work
assigned by supervisor relative to such duties as:
performing important field investigatory work in the enforcement of laws and regulations of all regulated
utilities and regulated motor carriers under authority conferred in Chapters 1, 4, 12, 12.1, 13, 14, 14.1 and
14.2; perform regulatory investigatory and enforcement duties regarding regulated electric, natural gas,
water and wastewater utilities to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance as directed by supervisor;
assist Division non-enforcement personnel in the Engineering Unit in enforcement of regulatory statutes in
the field; perform regulatory enforcement duties regarding for-hire passenger transportation by taxicabs,
public motor vehicles and transportation network companies; performing duties by detaining drivers of
licensed for-hire carriers of either property of passengers when necessary to confirm adherence to
applicable state laws and agency regulations; aid members of the Rhode Island State Police Commercial
Enforcement Unit in enforcement of pertinent state and federal transportation laws; performing
enforcement duties regarding statutory requirements of ferry operations and public utility distribution
facilities, including drinking water, electricity and natural gas.
To personally perform general investigatory and administrative tasks assigned by supervisor.
To review the reports of regulated utilities and carriers as assigned.
To attend and testify at court proceedings.
To attend and testify at agency hearings.
To handle correspondence as needed.
To do related documentary and administrative work as required, to include processing of applications filed
with a unit or section.
To maintain and update unit or section files as necessary.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques, methods
and investigation of rules and regulations, especially relevant sections of Title 39 of the Rhode Island General
Laws; to review complaints and filings with the agency and perform investigations into the same when necessary;
the ability to ascertain facts by personal contact and observations and the examination of reports; and related
capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Graduation from a high school and the graduation from an accredited Municipal or State police
academy; and
Experience: Employment in a responsible position involving complex and important field, office and law
enforcement investigatory work for a minimum of five (5) years.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education
and experience.
