PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REGULATORY ECONOMIST I

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Baltimore, MD

The Maryland Public Service Commission has a position available for a PSC Regulatory Economist in the Telecommunications, Gas, and Water Division.    Regulatory Economists perform economic and regulatory analyses, prepare testimony, conduct policy analyses, and undertake projects and studies for the Commission’s consideration.   Regulatory Economists are expected to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Maryland’s telecommunications, gas, and water utility sectors, including financial and economic principles, regulatory and industry practices, business operations, legal environment, and customer behavior.     

Duties will include economic analysis of rates, tariff language, industry structure, regulations, and other topics as needed.  Employees will testify as expert witnesses, make presentations, prepare written reports or otherwise communicate the results of their analysis in both informal and contested situations. 

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.

Advanced course work in econometrics, microeconomic analysis, industrial economics, and statistical analysis is desired. 

Experience performing economic or econometrically based analysis 

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 (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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

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 qualification must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of application.

The Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management
Attn: Amanda Karnezis
301 W. Preston Street, Room 608
Baltimore, MD 21201

For inquiries regarding this recruitment, please call 410-767-4850.

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

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-3623.

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.