Departmental Analyst (Trainee) 9-12

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Public Service Commission seeks a Departmental Analyst to lead professional research and analysis for developing and implementing energy regulation under PA 295 of 2008 et al. The role includes evaluating EWR and EFEL plans, determining program offerings, and advising utilities to improve service to Michigan ratepayers.

The position involves researching, analyzing, and presenting expert witness testimony in complex cases before the Commission, contributing to IRP filings and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major.
• Experience levels vary by departmental analyst grade (9/10/P11/P12).

Responsibilities

• Lead professional research and analysis for PSC regulatory responsibilities related to EWR and EFEL plans.
• Make determinations on EWR program offerings submitted by utilities and provide recommendations to strengthen programs for ratepayers.
• Prepare expert witness testimony in complex contested cases before the Commission (EWR plans, reconciliations, EFEL plans, IRP filings).

Education

Bachelor's degree in any major

Job description

This position is responsible for leading the professional research and analysis for the development and implementation of the Public Service Commission's (PSC) regulatory responsibilities related to Energy Waste Reduction (EWR) plans and Efficient Electrification (EFEL) plans under PA 295 of 2008, as amended by PA 342 along with PA 341. This position will make determinations on EWR program offerings submitted by utility providers. Additionally, they will make recommendations to the utility providers on how to strengthen their EWR programs to better serve the rate payers of Michigan. This position researches, analyzes and subsequently provides expert witness testimony in complex contested cases before the Commission on EWR plans and reconciliations, EFEL plans and reconciliations, Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) filings, and other case filings related to EWR and EFEL.

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Education

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

• Departmental Analyst 9: No specific type or amount is required.
• Departmental Analyst 10: One year of professionalexperience.
• Departmental Analyst P11: Two years of professionalexperience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
• Departmental Analyst 12: Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

Education and Experience for Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY)Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

• Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
• Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
• Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.
• Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
• One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

*Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate's degree or two years of college.

Educational Substitution

College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee 9) 9 - 12

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement. Please attach a one-page technical writing sample to your application.

If applicable, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.

Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf

Michigan Public Service Commission is proud to be an equal employment workplace that values inclusion & diversity. In an effort to minimize implicit bias, the Michigan Public Service Commission is removing/protecting applicant personal identifying information. For best results include detailed education and experience in the online application for review. Do not put “see resume” instead of listing duties under your work experience.