PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II

The Maryland Public Service Commission (“Commission”) is seeking two Assistant Executive Directors to assist in the supervision and coordination of the Technical Staff of the Commission, as well as other duties the Commission prescribes. The Maryland Public Service Commission regulates public service companies (i.e., public utilities) and is charged with ensuring a safe, adequate supply of utility services at just and reasonable rates. Public service companies provide utility services such as natural gas, electricity, telecommunications, water, sewage disposal, and for-hire transportation. 

This is a senior level management "AT WILL" position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (the "Commission").  

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William Donald Schaefer Tower

6 St. Paul Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6806

This position participates in the management and oversight of a diverse professional team across a broad array of technical, managerial, economic, financial, engineering and public policy disciplines.

Managing  various administrative processes including the review and analysis of utility and stakeholder filings;

Assigning projects to the appropriate resources within the Technical Staff; 

Reviewing, critiquing and approving analytical work products and reports for accuracy, sufficiency and  compliance with established standards;

Taking an active role in training and staff development;

Drafting reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals;

Identifying, designing, recommending and implementing operational and technical process improvements;

Monitoring industry developments and best practices;

Effectively exercising sound judgment to ensure proper policy application;

Participating in or leading workgroups, committees, boards and agency meetings as assigned;

Providing expert testimony, analysis, and presentations as required;

Participating in the evaluation and drafting of proposed changes to statutes and regulations;

Representing the Commission at interagency meetings, legislative hearings and other forums ;

and Completing special projects as required.  

Education:  A graduate degree in economics, accounting, law, engineering, business or other relevant field is preferred. 

Experience:  Candidate should have at least 5 years of progressive management experience and must have solid background in general corporate economic, legal, financial, and engineering principles, in addition to regulatory and research methods.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required to perform the duties of this position.

The preferred candidate will have experience with a public utility commission, regulatory agency, regulated public service company or a consulting organization advising on utility, energy or regulatory matters.  The preferred candidate should have a broad practical knowledge of Commission regulated industries, regulatory methods, effective expert testimony, human resource management, leadership & coaching, and data analytics. 

Utility rate making restructured utility experience is a plus.

A valid authorization to work in the U.S. and a valid U.S. driver's license are required.

Please submit a writing sample to the following email address @ cindy.mann@maryland.gov.

For education obtained outside of the U.S. a U.S. equivalency Graduate Degree evaluation is required.

It is strongly encouraged that you apply online, however, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail, email, fax, or deliver in person.  Please include your name, and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Application inquiries can be directed to the information listed below or you may call 410-767-8006.  Fax number is 410-333-7671.  TTY users call Maryland Relay Service.  Our mailing address is:

Department of Budget and Management

Personnel Services Division, Room 705

Joyce Milles, HR  Administrator II

301 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

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

 

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