Positions in this title can be hired through NY HELPS
Grade 13
Utility Consumer Program Specialist 1
Grade 14
Grade NS
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This title exists in Public Service, Department of and has approximately 31 positions.
*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled.
A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.
Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
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Utility Consumer Assistance Specialist Trainee | 11 | $46,306 | $56,743 |
Utility Consumer Assistance Specialist 1 | 14 | $54,860 | $66,634 |
Utility Consumer Assistance Specialist 2 | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
Utility Consumer Assistance Specialist 3 | 23 | $84,156 | $106,454 |
Utility Consumer Assistance Specialist 4 | 27 | $103,784 | $127,830 |
Utility Consumer Assistance Specialist 5 | 31 | $127,433 | $155,130 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
This title may exist in more than one negotiating unit. This salary schedule represents the most typical salary for this title. Click here to view additional salary information regarding the various bargaining units.
An individual's final salary is determined by the Office of the State Comptroller. This salary schedule does not reflect any Special Salary Treatments
As a Utility Consumer Assistance Specialist, in general, you would perform a variety of activities and tasks in connection with the investigation and resolution of consumer complaints against the electric, steam, gas, telecommunications, cable and water service providers operating in New York State. These complaints include inadequate or substandard service, interruptions in service, disconnection of service, meter problems, billing problems, rate problems, deposit arrangements, deferred payment agreements, transferred balances, company policy or other disputes requiring investigations and formal reply by the Department. You would also discuss energy conservation matters with consumers and provide information on utility regulation.
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00-098010 24-746010Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. Job postings on StateJobsNY will contain the most up-to-date qualifications.
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