Utility Inspector II

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9/3/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Utility Inspector II

Salary

$4,297.66 - $5,941.50 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

 

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | KY Public Service Commission

Location

211 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort KY, 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Public Service Commission regulates the intrastate rates and services of more than 1,100 investor-owned electric, natural gas, telephone, water and sewage utilities, customer-owned electric and telephone cooperatives, water districts and associations, and certain aspects of gas pipelines. Our mission is to foster the provision of safe and reliable service at a reasonable price to the customers of jurisdictional utilities while providing for the financial stability of those utilities by setting fair and just rates.

The Utility Inspector II position will be responsible for performing professional level work in the inspection and investigation of public water and sewer utilities ensuring compliance with all PSC laws, regulations, and codes; and performs other duties as required.

If you are interested in joining a professional work environment, helping further the agency's mission to ensure the provision of safe and reliable services to the customers of jurisdictional utilities, along with having access to the benefits of being employed by the Public Service Commission, please apply for this position.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in making technical and operational inspections of Kentucky’s public water and sewer facilities for compliance with codes, laws, and regulations.
• Assists in the investigation of accidents and complaints involving the services of public water and sewer utilities.
• Analyzes and evaluates investigative/inspection Information and records concise information into a written report.
• Testify before Commission during hearings and in court relative to inspection, complaints and accident reports submitted.
• Attends and successfully completes required training courses, and sessions.

Preferred skills and knowledge may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability.
• Ability to work professionally and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work under pressure, being able to cope with a high volume of work.

Benefits of employment with the Public Service Commission

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage with several self/family coverage options.
• State paid life insurance with options for additional self/family coverage.
• KY Retirement Plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Accrued vacation time.
• Accrued sick time.
• Own office with four walls and a door.

PSC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. PSC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that PSC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Incumbents may be required to carry heavy and potentially hazardous test instruments, traverse uneven and hazardous terrain in all weather conditions, and may be exposed to chemicals and dangerous environments, all of which may require the following of safety procedures. Work is performed in both an office setting and in the field.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.