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Job Class: Public Utilities Rates Analyst 3 or 4

Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID : 79890

• 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 : 09/05/20204

• Closing Date : 09/24/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Energy Resources / Energy Regulation & Planning

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range:

• PURA 3: $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,166 / annually

• PURA 4: $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / 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.

This position is being posted at two (2) job class levels: PURA 3 and PURA 4. Final job class will be determined based on successful applicant’s qualifications. This posting will be used to fill up to three (3) vacancies.

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

This position supports the Division of Energy Resources on energy planning and policy matters approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) including: integrated resource planning, integrated distribution planning, distributed solar generation, natural gas resource planning, rate apportionment and class cost of service studies, and associated modeling and forecasting. This position will conduct analyses, prepare reports,and defend the Department’s position on cost recovery methods/policies, energy conservation, resource planning, service policies, renewable energy, distributed generation, regional/federal activities, and other issues under the direction of a lead worker, project manager, or management.

Minimum Qualifications

PURA 3:

3 (three)* years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge finance, accounting, economic analysis, utility rate design/analysis, or energy regulation.

*A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, 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 experience will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Experience writing formal reports for a range of audiences and stakeholders

• Ability to effectively communicate

• Experience writing and presenting recommendations to decision making bodies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

PURA 4:

4 (four)* years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge finance, accounting, economic analysis, utility rate design/analysis, or energy regulation.

*A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, 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 experience will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Experience writing formal reports for a range of audiences and stakeholders

• Ability to effectively communicate

• Experience writing and presenting recommendations to decision making bodies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

2 years' experience analyzing energy utility rate proposals, tariffs, or other policies, including sales forecasting, resource and distributed generation planning, modeling, and presenting recommendations to decision making bodies, experience in the regulated natural gas or electric utility industry.

Physical Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers’ license 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.