About Us
We are the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio – the PUCO. We support Ohio’s communities, helping keep the lights on, homes and businesses warm, and roadways safe. The PUCO is the state agency responsible for the oversight of utilities such as natural gas and electricity and enforcement of safety regulations for motor carriers, ferries, and railroad companies. Led by five commissioners, we regulate an industry with an economic impact of over $24 billion on Ohio’s economy.
To accomplish this mission, we need a diverse team of employees. The PUCO employs engineers, lawyers, analysts, accountants, customer service representatives, human resource professionals, auditors, investigators, information technology specialists, technical and field staff, communication professionals and economists. But most importantly, we hire passionate Ohioans who want to make a difference in our state.
Our Mission
To assure all residential and business customers have access to adequate, safe, and reliable utility services at fair prices, while facilitating an environment that provides competitive choices.
Transportation
The Transportation Department regulates railroad, trucking, bus, towing and watercraft companies across a broad range of activities. The PUCO enforces general and hazardous material standards through inspections in the commercial trucking and railroad industries. To increase motorist and pedestrian safety, the department provides technical help and allocates federal and state funds for safety devices at railroad grade crossings.
What You’ll Do:
A Haz Mat Specialist 2 (Hazardous Materials Investigation Specialist 2) [HMIS2] will :
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- Conduct Hazardous Materials Vehicle Inspections
- Complete Compliance Investigation of Motor Carriers
- Complete New Entrant Safety Audits of new Motor Carriers
- Complete Shipper Investigations of non-Motor Carriers
- Complete Investigation reports with investigator narratives
- Public Education and Outreach to large groups
- Comprehensive Investigation of commercial vehicle crashes, spills or release of hazardous materials
- Attend training and maintain certification required for the job classification
- Testify as a witness at Administrative Hearings as needed
Telework (Remote): This position is subject to the PUCO teleworking policy and an approved teleworking agreement.
Position – Work Hours* – 7:30-4:00, Monday-Friday; The PUCO offers a Time & Attendance Policy that ensuressufficient staffing to meet customer needs, establishes business hours of operation and core hours, and provides time and attendance accountability for staff, while providing flexible scheduling options. Policy options include – Alternative Work Schedules: A schedule that includes Start-Time Windows, Flextime, or Compressed Work Schedule.
*Working hours, schedule and options made available will be determined by the supervisor and/or department management to ensure adequate staffing to perform all business and administrative functions to provide maximum service and meet divisional and overall agency operational need.
REPORT TO WORK LOCATION: The employee’s home will be the primary work location.* The employee’s home must be located within 30 air miles of 801 Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge, Ohio 45502,Guernsey County. Employee’s be required to report to office as directed by supervisor. For All Remote Positions: The employee must live in the state of Ohio or be willing to relocate to Ohio.
*Subject to change at the discretion of the employer without notice.
Position Description: Please contact contactjobshr@puco.ohio.gov for a copy of the full position description. In the email request please include the position title and position number, PN 20070057.
Status of Posted Positions: To check the status of your application at any point within the hiring process, sign into your profile online www.careers.ohio.gov , click the “MY JOBPAGE” tab, then click on ‘My Submissions’ to view your application status. —Communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address provided on the application— Questions about the position not pertaining to your application status can be directed to: contactjobshr@puco.ohio.gov .
What’s in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Qualifications
Application Information:
- Paper applications, email applications and attachment documents will not be accepted. To be considered for the position an online Ohio Civil Service Application must be submitted before 11:59 pm on the Unposting Date.
- Resumes, cover letters and other attached documents are not reviewed for minimum qualifications during the initial screening process.
- Consideration will only be given for qualifications, experience, training, and education where the length of months, years and how the minimum qualifications are met is clearly shown within the online application sections: Work Experience (Job Duties), and Education.
- T he Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (OCSEA) union contract is applicable to this bargaining unit (or union-represented) position. Current state of Ohio employees working under the contract between the state of Ohio and the OCSEA are not eligible to apply for open positions until after any initial probationary period, promotional probationary period or trial period has been completed. The probationary or trial period must be complete at the time of application.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 48 months training or experience in commercial transportation safety practices & procedures; AND 12 months training or experience in hazardous materials regulation compliance/enforcement; AND valid driver’s license.
- OR 24 months as Hazardous Materials Investigation Specialist 1.
- OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Minimum Qualification Conversion Table – Minimum Qualification Conversion Table (ohio.gov)
BONUS EXPERIENCE:
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- Experience as a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) mechanic
- Certified to conduct Hazardous Materials Inspection by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- Certified to conduct Cargo Tank Inspections by FMCSA
- Certified to conduct Other Bulk Package Inspections by FMCSA
- Certified as a Hazardous Materials technician
- Completed Firefighter training
- Work experience as a Hazardous Materials truck driver
- Experience wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)