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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REGULATORY ECONOMIST I

Recruitment #18-000592-0004

Introduction

The Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) regulates public utilities and certain passenger transportation companies doing business in Maryland.  The Commission regulates gas, electric, telephone, water, and sewage disposal companies. Also subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission are electricity suppliers, fees for pilotage services to vessels, construction of a generating station and certain common carriers engaged in the transportation for hire of persons. The PSC’s jurisdiction extends to taxicabs operating in the City of Baltimore, Baltimore County, Cumberland, and Hagerstown.

The categories of regulated public service companies are listed below: electric utilities; gas utilities; combination gas and electric utilities; telecommunications companies; water, and water and sewerage companies; passenger motor vehicle carriers (sedans, limousines, and buses); railroad companies; taxicab companies; and other public service companies.

The Commission is empowered to hear and decide matters relating to: (1) rate adjustments; (2) applications to exercise or abandon franchises; (3) applications to modify the type or scope of service; (4) approval of issuance of securities; (5) promulgation of new rules and regulations; and (6) quality of utility and common carrier service

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

William Donald Schaeffer Tower

6 St. Paul Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Public Service Commission has a position available for a PSC Regulatory Economist in the Energy Analysis and Planning Division. Regulatory Economists perform economic and regulatory analyses, prepare testimony, conduct policy analyses, and undertake projects and studies for the Commission's consideration. Regulatory Economists are expected to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Maryland's electric utility sectors, including financial and economic principles, regulatory and industry practices, business operations, legal environment, and customer behavior.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties will include analysis of rates, tariff language, industry structure, regulations, State energy policy and other topics as needed. 

Employees will testify as expert witnesses, make presentations, prepare written reports or otherwise communicate the results of their analysis in both informal and contested situations.   

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics or Mathematics from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None

Notes: 

1. Additional experience performing utility, energy policy, economic or econometrically based analysis may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military experience as a commissioned officer in any of the field areas noted in the education section above.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in the areas of electric industry reliability, wholesale power procurement, competitive electric markets, energy efficiency and/or demand response is desired. 

The successful candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated for this classification.  For education obtained outside the U.S. you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education by a foreign credential evaluation service.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified and Qualified and placed on the employment list for one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to fill this position only.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the on-line application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston St., Suite 608

Baltimore, MD  21201

For inquiries regarding this recruitment, please call 410-767-3386. 

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay  

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.




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