Economist II

Company: State of Massachusetts
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

The Economist applies a broad mix of economic, accounting, finance, and public policy skills in analyzing issues and cases before the DPU. He/she will work both individually and as a team member with other economists, accountants, and attorneys on a wide range of cases, including: reviewing electric, gas, and water utility filings for changes in base rate revenue requirements and rate structures, other electricity or gas surcharges, and financing petitions.The position requires competency in cross-examining company and intervention witnesses. Job duties include reviewing, analyzing, and preparing oral and written recommendations for the Commission on utility requests for changes in base rate revenue requirements, base revenue allocations, rate design, other surcharges, as well as financing agreements.The Economist also participates in all facets of assigned cases, including developing information requests, questioning expert witnesses during hearings, drafting memoranda and policy recommendations, as well as writing sections of DPU orders.*A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached as relevant to the requisition. *First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.Minimum Entrance Requirements:Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the field of economics, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.Substitutions:I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in economics may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.*II. A Graduate degree with a major in economics may be substituted for the required experience.*III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in economics may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.*Special Requirements: None.An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.Job: *EconomicsOrganization: *Department of Public UtilitiesTitle: Economist IILocation: Massachusetts-Boston-1 South StationRequisition ID: 190007YE

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