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| Job Announcement: Public Service Commission Regulatory Economist I Posted: 11 Jan 2022 10:19 AM PST The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) regulates public utilities and certain passenger transportation companies doing business in Maryland. The Commission regulates gas, electric, telephone, water, and sewage disposal companies. Also subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission are electricity suppliers, fees for pilotage services to vessels, construction of a generating station and certain common carriers engaged in the transportation for hire of persons. The PSC's jurisdiction extends to taxicabs operating in the City of Baltimore, Baltimore County, Cumberland, and Hagerstown. The categories of regulated public service companies are listed below: electric utilities; gas utilities; combination gas and electric utilities; telecommunications companies; water, and water and sewerage companies; passenger motor vehicle carriers (sedans, limousines, and buses); railroad companies; taxicab companies; and other public service companies. The Commission is empowered to hear and decide matters relating to: (1) rate adjustments; (2) applications to exercise or abandon franchises; (3) applications to modify the type or scope of service; (4) approval of issuance of securities; (5) promulgation of new rules and regulations; and (6) quality of utility and common carrier service The Maryland Public Service Commission has a position available for a Regulatory Economist in the Electricity Division. |
| Policy Analysis Summer Internship at the U.S. Department of the Interior Posted: 11 Jan 2022 09:01 AM PST
 Location: Downtown Washington, DC (Due to COVID-19, working remotely may be possible) Position Type: Internship Salary Level: Unpaid Schedule: At least 20 hours/week, 8-12 weeks Description The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Policy Analysis is seeking undergraduate and graduate student interns for the Summer 2022 term. An internship with the Office of Policy Analysis provides students with a unique opportunity to work directly on priority natural resource policy and management issues, while gaining valuable federal government work experience and access to a network of Department of the Interior economists and policy analysts. The Office of Policy Analysis assists in analyzing and evaluating Departmental programs; developing new programs and advising major program changes; producing major studies of policies and programs; conducting economic analysis of natural and environmental resources issues; and coordinating crosscutting policies, programs, and other initiatives as needed. Additional information about the Office can be found at https://www.doi.gov/ppa. Responsibilities At any given time, the Office of Policy Analysis oversees and participates in multiple ongoing analytic efforts. These include short-, medium-, and long-term projects. The projects encompass the Department's entire portfolio. Some of the topics the Office anticipates working on in 2022 include:
Qualifications All applicants should be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in economics, environmental studies/science, political science, government, or other relevant fields. In addition, applicants should possess research, writing, and analytical capabilities and effective communication skills. Interns will be required to pass a background check. To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by February 28 to Tiffany Cox at tiffany_cox@ios.doi.gov. Any questions should also be directed to Tiffany Cox. Final selections for interns will be announced in March. |
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