PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REGULATORY ECONOMIST I & II

Public Service Commission Regulatory Economist I - Grade 17

Public Service Commission Regulatory Economist II - Grade 18

6 St. Paul Street. Baltimore, MD 21202

Performs Analysis 

Performs analyses on proposed rates, tariff language, industry structure and other topics as needed.

Results are presented verbally or as memoranda, bucksheet writeups, reports or testimony.

Work products may support other Division activities as assigned. Work products may be filed with the Commission. All work products should be adequately supported by data and analysis.

Responsibility for testimony requires the employee to serve as an expert witness, to be cross-examined, and to assist Staff attorneys in settlement discussions, hearing preparation, briefing and other aspects of litigation. 

Performs in Bucksheet Program 

Prepares bucksheet recommendations (e.g., utility filings, tariffs, applications for operating authority, other matters requiring Commission attention), in order to ensure that time commitments are achieved, high productivity and quality are maintained, by using division tools, and by tracking work content and errors. 

Advises on Policy 

Plans and develops economic and policy related analyses and responds to inquiries by the Commission, other divisions, and the outside public to ensure that these groups have sound technical and policy advice by conducting studies, writing and presenting testimony, writing advisory memoranda, letters, and cross examination questions as required.

Serves as a Commission advisor as required.

Depending on the Commission's need for policy advice during the performance evaluation cycle, bucksheet program duties may be increased or decreased by substitution.

Working Groups:

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.

Monitors Regulatory Events

Monitors changes in the in the regulatory environment to ensure that the Commission is informed of policies which may affect the State by reading periodicals, regulatory rulings, and attending conferences,

Performs Miscellaneous Duties

Supports the director by performing miscellaneous duties as required to ensure that the division is managed in an efficient, high quality and courteous manner. These duties include, but are not limited to, responding to inquiries from consultants and providers, responding to surveys from industry groups and working on complaint resolutions.

Public Service Commission Regulatory Economist I

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.

Public Service Commission Regulatory Economist II

Experience: Five years of performing utility, energy policy, economic or econometrically-based analysis, including one year of experience with a public service commission, consulting organization or regulated enterprise.

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 and one year of experience with a public service commission, consulting organization or regulated enterprise performing utility, energy policy, economic or econometrically-based analysis for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related discipline from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. 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.

At least one (1) year of experience working for a utility regulatory commission for level I and two (2) years of experience for level II 

At least one (1) year of experience writing on technical or business topics and two (2) years of experience for level II. 

Experience using Microsoft Office suite.

Experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze data and perform calculations.

Demonstrated knowledge of methods of financial analysis including DCF and CAPM.

Coursework in econometric or financial analysis, electrical power engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, or related technical fields of study.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.