PSC COMMISSION ADVISOR
Director of Legislative Affairs
Recruitment #18-009030-0003
Department | PSC General Administration and Hearings |
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Date Opened | 11/16/2018 2:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 11/30/2018 3:00:00 PM |
Salary | $48,920.00 - $134,749.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Loni Young |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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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
LOCATION OF POSITION
William Donald Schafer
6 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Responsibilities Include:
Communicate with legislators and their staffs on proposed relevant legislation including presenting testimony at legislative hearings and participating in committee work sessions
Advise the Chairman and Commissioners of relevant legislative activity
Act as PSC liaison with State legislators and their staff, congressional representatives, the Governor's Office, state agencies legislative representatives and utility industry legislative representatives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Experience: Three years of Legislative experience
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation must accompany the application.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be evaluated for this position and placed on an eligibility list for one year. The list will be used by the hiring agency to fill this position only. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to:
Department of Budget and Management 301 West Preston Street Suite 608 Baltimore, MD 21201
Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required , please call 410-767-4910.
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.