Introduction
The Maryland Public Service Commission is seeking an Advisor to the Commissioners, focusing on policy matters – including low-income and social justice issues. This position will directly support the Commissioners by conducting research and providing advice on various policy, legal, and technical issues, as well as performing other duties. Excellent written and verbal analytical and communications skills are required to perform the duties of this position.
This position is a “Political Special Appointment” and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“Commission”).
GRADE
21
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Public Service Commission
6 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
This is an advanced level energy and utility Policy Analyst position. This person provides
advanced analysis to the Commissioners of the Maryland Public Service Commission on issues
of energy and utility policy. This person also acts as an information conduit from the energy
industry, PJM, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Independent Market Monitor, and
Commissions Technical Staff to the Commissioners.
POSITION DUTIES
Liaises with other members of management and staff.
Identifies and reports on emerging issues.
Participates in the Commissioners meeting.
Uses team resources, reviews
agenda items for both Commissioners’ meetings and administrative
meetings in order to provide appropriate input.
Monitors docketed cases
and attends hearings as necessary to advise the Commission on these
matters.
Works with senior Commission Advisors to work with a team of
Commission personnel including the Commission’s Technical Staff in
order to:
a. Optimize effectiveness of the team’s performance.
b.
Coordinate priorities, schedules, and assigned areas of interests.
Acts as an Advisor to the Commissioners by providing support, assistance
and recommendations in matters relating to energy and in other related issues.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Commission.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy, Law or a related discipline.
Experience: Two years of experience performing legal, utility, energy, or economic policy analysis or related duties.
Note: An advanced degree in one of the fields specified above may be substituted for the two years of required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and a practical understanding of low-income or social justice issues.
A Graduate Degree or Juris Doctorate.
Knowledge and a practical understanding of electricity, gas or telecommunications industries, corporate finance, accounting, or renewable energy.
Several years of experience in public policy, legal work, or a related area.
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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The evaluation 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.
