Agency:
Economic Development
Salary Range:
$39,708.00 - $58,896.00 Annual
Position Type:
Other, not covered by Merit provisions
Job Description:
The Missouri Public Service Commission is seeking an Economist in our Jefferson City office. Duties include performing analysis related to energy issues that affect Missouri’s investor owned utilities and their customers.
This is a responsible, professional position that requires the application of quantitative economic methods and statistical analysis to topics that have impacts in utility ratemaking. Analyses may include weather-normalization of utility sales and revenues, performing class cost-of-service studies, developing billing units and revenues, formulating load research studies, and determining rate impacts. The position also requires extremely detailed verification of analyses presented by regulated utilities, consultants, and other interested parties. The economist in this position will develop and make recommendations to the Commission based on the results of his/her quantitative economic analysis of the issues.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Economics or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 24 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or Statistics including 3 earned credit hours in Econometrics, Microeconomic Theory, Regulatory Economics, or a closely related field and a minimum of two years of professional or technical experience performing economic analyses using statistical methods and techniques in a regulatory or utility environment is required. Experience with spreadsheets and word processing is essential. Additional computer simulation and database experience is preferred. The ability to work well in a team environment is a must.