Job Class: Public Utilities Rates Evaluation Supervisor

Working Title: Economic Analysis Supervisor

Job ID: 62614

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 01/26/2023

Closing Date: 02/24/2023

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Utilities Commission / MMA - Supervisory

Appointment Type: Classified/Full-Time

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift 8:00am – 4:30pm

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: Occasionally

Salary Range: $39.54 - $56.61/hourly; $82,560 - $118,202/annually

Telework Eligible: Yes

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

NOTE: The position is located in St. Paul, MN. This position is not available for full-time teleworking outside the metro area.

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

To plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the activities of the multi-disciplinary staff of the Economic Analysis Unit of the Commission to assure that Commissioners have the information necessary to make informed regulatory decisions in an orderly and timely fashion. The general areas of focus of the Unit are issues related to rate design; resource acquisition; utility planning, programs and tariffs; and telecommunications. Specific topical areas include resource planning, power purchase agreements, renewable resource and environmental compliance, co-generation and distributed generation, energy efficiency rates and related financial incentives, renewable standards compliance and rate options, service quality and reliability, affordability programs, distribution grid planning, grid modernization, natural gas innovation plans, and electric service territories.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics or related field or Law degree; AND a combination of 5 years of professional-level experience in government, the utility industry, or other entity with primary focus on utility regulation or issues.

• Successful completion of the State of Minnesota’s Emerging Leadership Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI) or an equivalent leadership program may substitute for one year of advanced professional experience.

In addition to the above, applicants must have:

• Experience as a lead worker providing guidance to professional staff;
• Knowledge of utility operations;
• Ability to comprehend and correctly apply, interpret, and analyze complex written material;
• Human relations skills and cultural sensitivity sufficient to establish effective relationships with various regulatory agencies and staff. Ability to work effectively with public utility companies, energy industry stakeholders, the general public, and diverse communities;
• Effective and persuasive written and oral communication skills sufficient to present material to decision makers and be an effective public speaker in formal proceedings and negotiations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in a supervisory position
• Demonstrated success in mentorship and/or managing teams
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to review and edit written materials on regulatory or policy issues
• Experience with diverse communities and Native American issues
• Understanding of regulation of natural gas, electric, and/or telecommunication industry in Minnesota

How to Apply

Applicants must apply to the MN Careers website http://www.mn.gov/careers Job ID 62614. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Kay Urquhart, kay.urquhart@state.mn.us

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jodie Segelstrom at jodie.segelstrom@state.mn.us

About Public Utilities Commission

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) plays a vital role in ensuring that Minnesotans have safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas and landline telephone utility services by regulation of these three service industries.

Why Work For Us

This public service position provides an opportunity to affect the planning, development, and implementation of energy and telecommunication services provided to Minnesotans and to further the goals of utility policy decision-makers in Minnesota. We value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and serve all Minnesotans proudly.

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when
  doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance you need.