PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REGULATORY ECONOMIST I

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6 Saint Paul St., 18th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202

This is a junior-level economist whose purpose is to provide testimony, prepare comments, perform analyses, prepare reports, answer inquiries, and develop positions on issues relating to Maryland's electric utility industry, monitoring the development of competitive electric and gas markets and the economics of regulation or to support other more senior division employees as they carry out these tasks. The primary duty of this position is to provide analytical and policy support to the Commission, directly or through support of other division employees, in one or more of the following areas: base rate proceedings, tariff filings, monitoring the development of competitive markets, investigating barriers to competition and complaints of anti-competitive activities, rate design, cost allocations and cost studies, renewable energy, energy markets and energy competition.

Performs analyses on rate design, jurisdictional and class cost allocation and cost of service studies, financial analysis, tariff language, retail energy market competition and anti-competitive activities, energy utility restructuring, renewable energy, and other topics. Results are included in testimony, comments, or reports assigned to the division. Work products may be filed with the Commission. All work products will be adequately supported. Filed testimony requires the Economist I to assist Staff attorneys in settlement discussions and other aspects of litigation.

Testifies during litigated proceedings and other proceedings before the Commission. Prepares for cross-examination of filed testimony through "mock trials" with other Staff members and Staff Counsel. Develops "briefing book" and other support materials to use during cross- examination. Prepares responses to discovery requests from other parties and the Commission. Filed testimony requires the Economist to assist Staff attorneys in settlement discussions and other aspects of litigation.

Provides direct support and advisement to the Commission through bucksheets or work products as assigned. Bucksheet comments respond to utility filings, complaints, allegations of anti- competitive activities and the employee addresses questions on those comments from the Commission and other interested parties.

Participates in or supports other division members' participation in working groups that may include other Staff members and representatives of utilities and other parties on matters related to energy competition, tariff provisions, utility restructuring and other subjects.

Outside Agency Contacts/Performs other duties as assigned.

Monitors Regulatory Events

Experience: Four years of experience performing utility, energy policy, economic or econometrically-based analysis.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics or Mathematics from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in accounting classification or accounting specialty codes in the accounting and budget group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Experience working for a utility regulatory commission.

Experience writing on technical or business topics

Experience using Microsoft Office suite.

Experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze data and perform calculations.

Coursework in econometric or financial analysis, electrical power engineering, applied

mathematics, statistics, or related technical fields of study.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications 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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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.

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

•           Personal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date). 

•           Annual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

•           Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

•           Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

•           Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.

•           Pension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.

•           Positions may be eligible for telework.

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.