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

Program & Policy Evaluation & Analysis. Identify issues that may be of Commission's interest and discuss with supervisor in connection with DSM programs (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. 

Meetings and Roundtables. Participate in meetings and roundtables, as assigned, with state and federal government agencies (e.g., DOE), utilities, consultants, and interested parties on matters pertaining to energy policy development, specifically energy efficiency, demand response, smart grid or other demand side management related activities. 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. 

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. Assist legal counsel in preparing cross examination questions. 

Monitor national/ regional wholesale energy markets and industry organization related to demand side management issues, including participating in meetings at the FERC and PJM. 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.

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.

Preferred Qualification:

A degree in Environmental Science

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.