Policy Analyst (Energy) Trainee*, NS or Policy Analyst 1 (Energy), Grade 18

Minimum Qualifications:  

For appointment to the Policy Analyst (Energy) Trainee 1, NS=14, you must have four years of experience** in the review, analysis, development, or implementation of programs or policies related to one or more specialty energy program area, which include: renewable energy planning, procurement, and integration; energy efficiency; electrification of transportation or heating; demand response; energy storage; energy market design; advanced rate designs; advanced utility business models, or strategic use of energy related data.

For appointment to the Policy Analyst (Energy) Trainee 2, NS=16, you must have five years of experience** in the review, analysis, development, or implementation of programs or policies related to one or more specialty energy program area, which include: renewable energy planning, procurement, and integration; energy efficiency; electrification of transportation or heating; demand response; energy storage; energy market design; advanced rate designs; advanced utility business models, or strategic use of energy related data.

For appointment to the Policy Analyst (Energy) 1, SG-18, you must have six years of experience** in the review, analysis, development, or implementation of programs or policies related to one or more specialty energy program area, which include: renewable energy planning, procurement, and integration; energy efficiency; electrification of transportation or heating; demand response; energy storage; energy market design; advanced rate designs; advanced utility business models, or strategic use of energy related data.

**Substitution: an associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a J.D. may substitute for six years of experience.

Duties Description: 

The Policy Analyst 1 (Energy), Grade 18, will support the work of the Clean Energy Planning Unit within the Clean Energy and Markets (CEM) Section of the Office of Markets and Innovation (OMI). The Clean Energy Planning Unit provides leadership on State and utility energy system planning processes, policy development and analysis, and advisement on program and policy implementation. The Unit is currently tasked with leading the Coordinated Grid Planning Process, the State’s first comprehensive electric grid planning framework, as well as the Proactive Planning Proceeding and the 0x40 Proceeding, which seek to optimize the buildout of energy infrastructure for electrification and full achievement of a zero-carbon electricity system respectively. Given the varied scope of work within the Clean Energy Planning Unit, this position may also support other work as assigned. Under the supervision or direction of a higher-level Policy Analyst (Energy) or OMI Management Team, the Policy Analyst 1 (Energy) may perform duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizing advanced expertise to perform more technically complex aspects of energy policy and program development and oversight for at least one specialty area.
• Preparing detailed reports that contain analyses and interpretations of findings and recommending possible courses of action.
• Analyzing applicable policies and programs and developing and executing various standards and procedures.
• Presenting in subject matter area at seminars, conferences, meetings, and/or proceedings.
• Reviewing utility filings, including those associated with implementation of new initiatives and/or filed in response to, or in compliance with, Public Service Commission (Commission) orders to ensure they meet Commission requirements.

Additional Comments:

*Successful completion of the two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Policy Analyst 1 (Energy), Grade 18.