Assistant Director, Telecommunications, Gas & Water Division

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 91761 - 142914

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The PSC is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join its TelecommunicationsGas & Water Division as an Assistant Director. This position plays a key role inensuring the efficient regulation of critical public utilities and offers the opportunity tohelp shape policy and pricing in essential service industries.

This is an at will position which serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (theCommission).

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LOCATION OF POSITION

Public Service Division

6 Saint Paul Street

17th Floor

Baltimore MD 21202

POSITION DUTIES

The PSC regulates public utilities and certain passenger transportation companies inMaryland. Its regulatory oversight includes natural gas electricity telecommunicationsand privately owned water and sewage disposal systems. The Commissionsresponsibilities include evaluating and deciding matters related to utility rates safetyservice quality infrastructure modernization and compliance with applicable regulationsand state policy objectives.

The TGW Division plays a central role in supporting the Commissions efforts tonavigate an evolving utility landscape shaped by technological advancement regulatoryreform and public policy priorities. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to applyeconomic and technical expertise to public service contributing directly to theCommissions mission through the analysis of regulatory issues affecting gastelecommunications and water service providers.

The Assistant Director works closely with the Division Director in the economic andtechnical evaluation of cases and policy matters involving these industries. The roleincludes supervisory responsibilities for a small team of professional staff primarilyeconomists and requires maintaining subject-matter expertise across the gas waterand telecommunications sectors. This includes familiarity with industry practicesregulatory models and emerging policy trends. The position involves direct participationin formal regulatory proceedings preparation of expert testimony and collaboration withother technical staff including attorneys engineers accountants and public policyexperts.

The work is intellectually stimulating fast-paced and crucial to Marylands economy itsresidents and the environment. We are looking for candidates with a strong analyticalfoundation the ability to tackle complex economic and regulatory challenges acrossmultiple disciplines and a desire to work in public service.

As an Assistant Director you will:

Lead and conduct economic and regulatory analyses to support Commissiondecisions on telecommunications gas and water services.

Prepare expert testimony policy reports and economic studies to inform rate-setting and regulatory policies.

Collaborate with accountants engineers and attorneys to determine appropriatepricing policy and service terms.

Represent the Division in working groups tasked with developing new regulationsreports and agreements that support the Commissions regulatory mandate.

Analyze market trends and the economic impacts of regulatory decisions.

Contribute to the development of innovative policies that balance economicefficiency consumer protection reliability and environmental sustainability.

Assist the Division Director in the supervision of junior Economists; this includesconducting performance evaluations as well as leading or guiding junior Economistsin the preparation of their expert testimony comments or other work assignments.

Represent the Division in stakeholder workgroups and technical conferences.

Assisting in the overall management of the Divisions workflow and product quality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in EconomicsEngineering Finance Statistics Mathematics Public Policy or a closely relatedfield.

Experience: Three years of relevant professional experience in economic analysis preferably inutility regulation the energy sector water sector telecommunications sector or arelated field.

Note: A Masters degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

An Assistant Director with a passion for energy water or telecommunications policystrong analytical capabilities and a desire to work in public service. The PSCwelcomes experienced applicants with strong leadership skills.

Successful candidateswill bring:

Strong quantitative analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in economic theory (microeconomics industrial organization regulatoryeconomics) and its application.

Experience with statistical analysis econometrics and economic modelingsoftware.

Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain complexeconomic concepts to diverse audiences.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Sound professional judgment and a commitment to ethical public service.

Knowledge of the electric utility industry energy markets or regulatory processes ishighly desirable.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your resume to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The evaluation may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefitsincluding: health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THISLINK FOR MORE DETAILS:

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Personal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually(prorated based on start date).

Annual Leave ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

Sick Leave fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

Parental Leave up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoptionof a child.

Holidays State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.

Pension State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.

Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit resume and cover letter to:.

Materials must be received by theclosing date for the recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment please call .

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 States diversity.

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Introduction The PSC is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join its TelecommunicationsGas & Water Division as an Assistant Director. This position plays a key role inensuring the efficient regulation of critical public utilities and offers the opportunity tohelp shape policy and pricin...