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Climate Policy and Impact Analyst PSC

Energy Planning and Analysis

Recruitment #23-000596-0001

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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 Climate Policy and Impact Analyst position estimates the environmental impact of all proceedings before the Public Service Commission including, but not limited to Rate Cases, CPCNfilings, and EmPOWER Maryland.

GRADE

STD20

LOCATION OF POSITION

William Donald Schaefer Tower 17th Floor
6 St. Paul Street 
Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The Climate Specialist estimates the environmental impact of all proceedings before the Public Service Commission including, but not limited to Rate Cases, CPCN filings, and EmPOWER Maryland.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Sponsor expert testimony, comments or reports and provide bucksheet and other comments and reports the climate impact for proceedings before the Public Service Commission. 
  • Develop economic models and cost benefit analysis.
  • Develop economic models and conduct cost benefit analysis in support of Staff recommendations to the Commission in regards to climate impacts in support of the State’s climate policies.
  • Support or direct work group activities including chairing and organizing meetings, reviewing and initiating relevant filings, answering inquiries from interested parties.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor’s degree in environmental economics, environmental science, environmental engineering, climate science or climatology, meteorology, atmospheric science, public health, ecology and conservation, geography, journalism, education, business, or political science.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience with a public service commission, other governmental agencies, consulting organizations, regulated enterprise, or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) performing climate change impact analysis.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a master’s degree in environmental economics, environmental science, environmental engineering, climate science or climatology, meteorology, atmospheric science, public health, ecology and conservation, geography, journalism, education, business, or political science for two years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute experience on a year-to-year basis in climate change analysis or policy, environmental policy, energy policy, economic or econometrically based climate analysis up to four (4) years of the education requirement.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Commissioned Officer in any of the field areas noted in the education section.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the areas of climate change impact and analysis.

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

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

Due to the confidential nature of the work, selected candidates must undergo and pass a background check.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. 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

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:

Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division 

301 W. Preston St.

Baltimore, MD 21201. 

Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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