Economist II

Company: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

An Official website of the Commonwealth of MassachusettsALERTEffective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today!Job Description - Economist II (2500021S)Who We Are:The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts' environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.Job Opening: The Department of Public Utilities seeks applicants for an Economist II to perform the following duties:Position OverviewAs the Energy Facilities Siting Economist, you will be a key member of the Siting Division's project teams that review the siting of proposed major energy facilities. These include electric generating and energy storage facilities; electric transmission lines and substations; intrastate natural gas pipelines; and large LNG storage facilities.Key Duties of the Energy Facilities Siting Economist Include:

• Analyzing detailed energy project proposals of utilities and other energy project developers
• Identifying issues in need of exploration during the proceeding, and developing potential solutions and recommended findings
• Conducting site visits of proposed facility locations
• Drafting key sections of agency decisions and work products based on case evidence and sound analysis
• Developing subject matter expertise on cases, special projects, and ongoing Division initiatives
• Advising agency staff, DPU Commissioners, and EFSB Board members on pending cases and other matters
• Organizing and participating in public comment hearings
• Developing a robust evidentiary record by written questions to applicants and consultants
• Questioning expert witnesses during hearings
• Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Siting Division and receiving guidance and training from members of the DivisionQualifications of the Energy Facilities Siting Economist include:The successful candidate will have:

• Strong interest in energy and environmental matters
• Strong analytical skills, and an inquisitive approach
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary case teams
• Ability to manage time effectively, and work in a productive, organized, and methodical way
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid remote work setting with certain required in-office daysMinimum Entrance Requirements:Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the field of economics, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.Substitutions:
  • A Bachelor's degree with a major in economics may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.
  • A Graduate degree with a major in economics may be substituted for the required experience.
  • A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in economics may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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