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This title exists in Public Service, Department of and has approximately 3 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 SL | 11 | $46,306 | $56,743 |
Utility Consumer Assistance Specialist 1 Spanish L | 14 | $54,860 | $66,634 |
Utility Consumer Assistance Specialist 2 SL | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
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.
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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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Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through transfers opportunities or other examinations.
For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322.
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