PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REGULATORY ECONOMIST I

The Maryland Public Service Commission has a position available for a PSC Regulatory Economist in the Electricity Division.

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Public Service Commission

6 Saint Paul Street

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 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.

Education: A bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics or Mathematics from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None

Note:  1. Additional experience performing utility, energy policy, economic or econometrically based analysis may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military experience as a commissioned officer in any of the field areas noted in the education section above.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Experience in rate design, utility cost of service studies, cost of capital analysis, and electric power industry knowledge is desired.

A Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, Physics, Statistics or Mathematics from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Coursework in econometric analysis, electrical power engineering applied mathematics and statistics, or related technical fields of study is also a plus.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

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 employment (eligible) 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. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, the paper application may be submitted to: DBM/RED, 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please send to Kim C. Williams at kim.williams1@maryland.gov.

For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact Kim C. Williams at kim.williams1@maryland.gov.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.