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Working Title: Public Utilities Analyst Coordinator

Job Class: Public Utilities Analyst Coordinator

Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID : 79830

• 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

• 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 a technical expert and lead for cross-functional complex dockets and issues for staff in the Energy Planning, Policy, and Telecom unit and provides highly technical testimony and written documentation for the Department of Commerce on matters before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), and/or the Minnesota Legislature. Coordinate consideration of complex issues among highly complex and often contested natural gas and electric utility proceedings, which may be in both state and federal jurisdictions. Serve as technical expert for the agency in one or more of the following areas: resource planning and acquisition; cost recovery methods/policies; implementation of emerging energy and capacity resources or policies; and regional/federal relations and activities. Provide technical guidance, direction and expertise to management and staff in these and other areas related to the most difficult and sensitive cases and dockets.

Minimum Qualifications

5 (five) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in the utility or economic modeling or forecasting.

OR

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

A Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, public policy, law, or related field is equivalent to one (1) year of experience. An Advanced degree in statistics, mathematics, public policy, law, 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

Proficient with Python or similar programing languages.

Proficiency with managing large, complicated data sets.

Experience working with Trade Secret or non-public data.

Participation in contested case hearings and preparation of related testimony.

Experience with electric and natural gas Integrated Resource and Distribution Planning.

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.