Summary
This job involves reviewing applications for renewable energy and storage projects in Michigan, ensuring they follow state laws and regulations, and supporting legal teams in hearings.
It also includes representing the agency in public meetings, coordinating with contractors, and monitoring ongoing compliance for these facilities.
A good fit would be someone with a bachelor's degree, experience in analysis or regulatory work, and strong communication skills for dealing with diverse groups.
Full Job Description
Online application must contain all detailed education and experience. It will be used as the primary source for the initial review of your application.
This position does case work and serves staff witness for renewable energy and energy storage siting (RESS) applications, contested complaint cases, or other cases related to renewable energy facility siting and Public Act 233 of 2023. Works as part of a team analyzing the evidence submitted by siting applicants to determine if they meet the laws, rules and Commission order guidelines for renewable energy and energy storage facility siting established through the MPSC’s Application and Filing Instructions and Procedures. Support the assigned attorney in the preparation of briefs, reply briefs, and replies on siting issues that may arise in administrative proceedings before the Commission. Represent the Commission in meetings with the public, local units of government, siting applicants, contractors, and interested parties related to facility siting. Coordinate the work of external contractors as needed. Provide information needed for the renewable energy and energy storage facility decommissioning plans, cost updates and plans and financial assurance. Ensure applicants have complied with Commission orders related to siting through inquiries, the review of reports and data submitted, complaints, and meetings with internal and external parties. Advise management on steps to ensure facilities remain in compliance with Commission orders.
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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.
Requirements
EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Departmental Analyst 9No specific type or amount is required.
Departmental Analyst 10One year of professional experience.
Departmental Analyst P11Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
Departmental Analyst 12Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.
Qualifications
Departmental Analyst 9 - 12
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Information
Michigan Public Service Commission is proud to be an equal employment workplace that values inclusion & diversity. In an effort to minimize implicit bias, the Michigan Public Service Commission is removing/protecting applicant personal identifying information. For best results include detailed education and experience in the online application for review. Do not put “see resume” instead of listing duties under your work experience.
View the job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf