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- Workshop: Learn Some tips for Interviewing
- Attend the National Association for Business Economics' 38th Annual Conference in DC
- Job Announcement: Entry-level Economist at the Maryland Public Service Commission
- Summer Language Institute
| Posted: 18 Feb 2022 11:54 AM PST 
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| Workshop: Learn Some tips for Interviewing Posted: 18 Feb 2022 11:51 AM PST Learn some tips for interviewing and have a chance to practice the techniques in this workshop co-sponsored by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and UMD's Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS). All majors are welcome! We will begin with some overview information and best practices for answering behavioral-based interview questions, and then break into small groups so you can practice with feedback from professionals. The workshop will take place from 5:30-6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, via zoom. Learn more at Careers4Terps: https://go.umd.edu/interviewskillsUSDA22 |
| Attend the National Association for Business Economics' 38th Annual Conference in DC Posted: 18 Feb 2022 11:51 AM PST  Looking to attend virtually? Virtual registration will open next week. Stay tuned for more details! Please note that virtual attendees will have access to plenary sessions only. Inflation and Monetary Policy in Focus at Conference This year's conference will focus in on inflation and monetary policy in a number of sessions with prominent speakers, including:
Early-Bird Registration* NABE Member: $495 U.S. Government Agency Employee: $545 Non-Member: $645 (includes one-year membership) NABE Student Member**: $75 Student Non-Member**: $105 (includes one-year membership) *Early-Bird deadline is Wednesday, February 23. **Must be a full-time student and can only be working part-time. Please note: Virtual registration options will be available at a later date. Student Registration Here |
| Job Announcement: Entry-level Economist at the Maryland Public Service Commission Posted: 18 Feb 2022 09:42 AM PST The 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 Job: The Maryland Public Service Commission has a position available for a PSC Regulatory Economist in the Energy Analysis and Planning Division. Regulatory Economists perform economic and regulatory analyses, prepare testimony, conduct policy analyses, and undertake projects and studies for the Commission's consideration. Regulatory Economists are expected to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Maryland's electric utility sectors, including financial and economic principles, regulatory and industry practices, business operations, legal environment, and customer behavior.Learn more and apply. Application deadline is March 2, 2022. |
| Posted: 18 Feb 2022 09:20 AM PST |
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