Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPublic Service, Department of

TitleDeputy Director of Clean Energy and Markets (Special Assistant, NS-M6)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $152191 to $191427 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and nine years of relevant progressively responsible experience*, including at a policy making level, related to the fields of utility regulation or clean energy. This experience must include at least four years in a managerial** capacity.

Preferred candidates’ experience should include specific experience in issues related to utility industries and power markets; experience in leadership roles formulating and implementing energy policy and/or innovative energy projects; familiarity with the workings of competitive utility markets and the electric utility industry; experience developing business models and opportunities, and having strong leadership, oral and written communication, and analysis skills. A master’s degree or higher in engineering, economics, public policy, business administration or other related concentrations is preferred.

*Substitutions: Four years of specialized experience or an associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

**Managerial experience includes having responsibility for determining and prioritizing the workload of a unit or section, the management of subordinate professional employee supervisors, including assignment of tasks, employee training and development, evaluation of their performance and time and attendance, making recommendations on hiring and other human resource actions, and participating in long-range planning for the program.

Duties Description The Special Assistant, NS-M6, functioning as the Deputy Director of Clean Energy and Markets, will oversee the Clean Energy and Markets Section of the Office of Markets and Innovation in areas responsible for Electrification of Transportation, Long-term Grid Planning, Grid Modernization, Large Scale Renewable Generation Procurements, Distributed Energy Resources, Energy Storage Procurements, Wholesale and Retail markets, and Demand Response for electric and gas utilities. Under the general direction of the Director of the Office of Markets and Innovation, the Deputy Director will perform duties that include, but are not limited to:
• Serving as an advisor and consultant to the Director, Chair of the Public Service Commission (Commission), and the Commission on issues related to innovation, competitive markets, business development and climate policy within the regulation of gas, electric, and steam utilities.
• Managing and directing the staff of the Clean Energy and Markets Section, including recruitment and development activities.
• Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the complex technical work related to the implementation of New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), including developing and advancing policies, rules, programs and mechanisms to implement CLCPA; and, engaging utilities, third parties, other stakeholders and the public as appropriate to advance the CLCPA.
• Coordinating the work of the Section with other offices in the execution of analyses, studies, reports, and plans related to clean energy and markets.
• On occasion, testifying as an expert witness in important Commission cases and supervising the preparation of testimony.
• Attending Commission meetings in order to advise and make recommendations to the Commission on technical and policy matters related to electric competition, rates, utility finance, transmission and distribution, safety, consumer services and education, the environment, and other issues related to markets and innovation.
• Providing technical assistance and support to other offices and the Department.
• Analyzing proposed legislation and formulating recommendations in areas that affect the Commission’s rules, regulations, and responsibilities.
• Representing the Commission at hearings, conferences, before Federal agencies, and as members of committees of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC).
• Working with energy policy makers from other State agencies and authorities to implement the State’s energy policy goals.
• Meeting with utility personnel, their counsel, and the general public concerning matters of special or general interest with respect to the regulation of all types of public utilities.
• Managing, coordinating, and advising on issues relating to the internal operation of the Department; providing administrative support to the Public Service Commission and the Department.
• Overseeing the preparation of Commission orders, rules, and regulations ensuring compliance with requirements of law.

Additional Comments Salary will be commensurate with experience. The primary location for this position is Albany, NY with at least 10% travel. This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Appointment to this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval.

The primary mission of the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) is to ensure affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York State’s residential and business consumers, at just and reasonable rates, while protecting the natural environment. The Department also seeks to stimulate effective competitive markets for clean, renewable, and distributed energy resources that benefit New York consumers, as well as product and service innovations.

The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management - LB

Telephone

Fax 518-473-9990

Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov

Address

Street 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Deputy Director of Clean Energy and Markets, posting 10031” when applying.