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Working Title: Public Utilities Analyst Coordinator - Telecom

Job Class: Public Utilities Analyst Coordinator

Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID : 79827

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/05/2024

• Closing Date : 09/24/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Energy Resources / Energy Regulation, Planning, Policy, and Telecom

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Hybrid work environment with potential for significant telework. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St Paul.

This position serves as the team lead for the Telecom unit and as a technical expert and lead for cross-functional complex dockets and issues related to the telecom industry. Provides highly technical testimony and written documentation for the Department of Commerce on matters before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Federal Communications Commission, and/or the Minnesota Legislature. Serves as technical expert for the agency in one or more this lead worker maintains expertise in telephone rate and service regulation; conducts investigations of rate and service matters involving telecommunications providers; evaluates complex service area and eligible telecommunications carrier filings, tariff filings, and related service proposals of telecommunications providers; testifies in public hearings and contested cases; prepares cross-examination for other witnesses and assists legal counsel with relevant filings; conducts and directs specific issue research; testifies before the legislature; and, other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

5 (five) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in the telecom industry.

OR

5 (five) years as a Public Utilities Rates Analyst 4.

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Law, or related field is equivalent to one (1) year of experience. An Advanced degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field is equivalent to eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Experience preparing recommendations to decision making bodies (boards, commissions, councils, etc.);

• Experience training and coaching peers;

• Skills in technical writing and project management;

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated Knowledge and Understanding with the following:

• Participation in contested case hearings and preparation of related testimony;

• Experience with consumer advocacy and resolving consumer complaints;

• Experience working with Trade Secret or non-public data.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 is needed.