State of South Carolina Hiring for Transportation Specialist at Columbia, SC Full Time

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) represents the public interest of South Carolina in utility regulation for the major utility industries – electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water/wastewater, and transportation – before the Public Service Commission (PSC), the court system, and state and federal regulatory bodies. Additionally, the ORS houses the state’s Energy Office, Broadband Office, Equipment Distribution Program (EDP), and has responsibility for oversight of railroad safety and natural gas pipeline safety in South Carolina.

This position serves as a main point of contact for transportation motor carriers regulated by the ORS. Job responsibilities include:

• Manage transportation consumer contact by answering and responding to phone calls and messages. Investigates and responds to consumer complaints and inquiries. Responds to inquiries, surveys, and questionnaires from the public, utilities, and other entities.
• Process motor carrier certificates, issue license decals, manage vehicle registration and maintain documentation of carrier liability and cargo insurance filings. Suspend and cancel certificates as issued by the Public Service Commission (PSC).
• Conduct regulatory review and analysis activities to include development and preparation of testimony, reports, discovery requests, tariffs, general terms and conditions of service, and standard operating procedures.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and related administrative experience.

Additional Comments

Other Requirements Include

• All ORS employees are required to attend ethics training annually for continued employment.
• All ORS employees are prohibited from owning equity in regulated utilities.
• Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
• Remote work is not available and employees work in-office at 1401 Main Street, Suite 900, Columbia, SC 29201.