Pub Util Rates Evaluation Supv; Public Utilities Rates Evaluation Supervisor

Job description

**Working Title: Public Utilities Rates Evaluation Supervisor**
**Job Class: Public Utilities Rates Evaluation Supervisor**
**Agency: Commerce Department**

+ **Job ID** : 89406
+ **Location** : St. Paul
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 10/07/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/27/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Commerce Dept / Commerce-MMA
+ **Division/Unit** : Energy Resources / Energy Regulation & Planning
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 15% of the time
+ **Salary Range:** $43.59 - $62.41 / hourly; $91,015 - $130,312 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans.

The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs.

Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location.

Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

Internal candidates should contact the Human Resources Representative listed on the job posting with questions.

This position will supervise and lead a team of energy analysts and policy experts to implement Minnesota's climate and energy goals while maintaining affordability and reliability of the energy system.

The Energy Advocacy Unit will support the following regulatory functions (1) routing and siting of utility scale energy infrastructure, (2) regional energy planning coordination through MISO, SPP, FERC, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, and other organizations, (3) analyses, modeling, forecasting, and stakeholder outreach, (4) coordination with internal and external partners, and (5) development of comments and recommendations for decision-makers.

**Minimum Qualifications**

Five (5) year of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and providing leadership that includes:

+ Experience managing or leading a program with diverse public and private stakeholders.
+ Experience in transmission planning, integrated resource planning, distribution planning, and routing and siting of large energy infrastructure.
+ Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience, organizational and interpersonal skills to direct, develop, and engage staff.

Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g., ELI or SLI) or comparable leadership program.

A Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Policy, Engineering, Environmental Science, Pre-Law, or a related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

An Advanced degree in Planning, Public Policy, Engineering, Environmental Science, Law, or a related field can substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:

+ Experience preparing comments and recommendations for decision makers.
+ Experience developing energy policy recommendations.
+ Experience writing and editing formal reports for external distribution.
+ Experience with modeling complex systems, data analysis, and scientific inquiry.
+ Experience presenting complex or technical information to stakeholders.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Formal supervisory experience of professional staff: performing duties such as staff development, setting goals or priorities, employee onboarding/training, performance reviews.
+ Experience in energy regulatory or policy issues.
+ Experience with FERC, MISO, or other regional energy planning organizations.
+ Knowledge of the energy industry, regulation, policy and federal and state laws.

**Physical Requirements**

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

**Additional Requirements**

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license check prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity.

We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities.

If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us .

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