PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REGULATORY ECONOMIST I
Recruitment #24-000592-0003
Department | PSC General Administration and Hearings |
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Date Opened | 10/18/2024 4:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 11/1/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $64,984.00 - $104,954.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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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
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Program & Policy Evaluation & Analysis. Review
application to participate in the Community Solar program to ensure the
applications comply with Community Solar program rules and regulations.
Identify issues that may be of Commission's interest and discuss with
supervisor in connection with the CSEGS Act (approved and proposed). After
supervisor approves further action, collect data and conduct
analyses/evaluations of the issue(s) and make recommendations for the
supervisor's, and subsequently, the Commission's review.
Written Comments and Testimony. Analyze, prepare, and
recommend action on bucksheet assignments. Prepare written and oral testimony
for hearings before the Public Service Commission. Testify in hearings before
the Public Service Commission.
Meetings. Participate in meetings, as assigned, with state
agencies (e.g., MEA), utilities, consultants, and program participants on
matters pertaining to the Community Solar program. Discuss issues with
supervisor and provide reports with recommendations for the Commission's review
on such activities as they may affect the customers in Maryland.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the areas of the analysis of solar generation
siting, 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
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
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
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:
• 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.
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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