Department of Public Service

Titles included in the NY HELPS(New Window) program will clearly be identified.

http://www.dps.ny.gov/(New Window)

137 titles in this agency.

Approximately 986 positions* in this agency.

The Department of Public Service (DPC) has a broad mandate to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to reliable and low-cost utility services. The Department is the staff arm of the Public Service Commission. The Commission regulates the State's electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water utilities. The Commission is charged by law with responsibility for setting rates and ensuring that adequate service is provided by New York State's utilities. In addition, the Commission exercises jurisdiction over the siting of major gas and electric transmission facilities, and has responsibility for ensuring the safety of natural gas and liquid petroleum pipelines.


* The number of approximate positions in GOT-IT are the total positions, both filled and vacant.

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