PUC Economist

This posting is for the State of Hawaii,
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Public Utilities Commission
. The position is located in Downtown, Honolulu, on the Island of Oahu.

Starting Salary: $65,000/annually - $5,417/monthly

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service, exempt position, please contact Randy Baldemor at , Monday
- Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm, HST.

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Public Utilities Commission.

The Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") regulates all chartered, franchised, certificated, and registered public service companies operating in the State of Hawaii ("State") that provide electricity, telecommunication, gas, private water and sewage, motor and water carrier transportation services, and other entities as required by law ("regulated entities"). The Commission has statutory authority to enforce applicable State statutes, establish and enforce administrative rules and regulations, and set policies and standards.

The Office of Policy and Research ("Office") provides comprehensive and technical policy analysis and research; financial, statistical, and economic evaluations; legislative and media support functions; and assists with the development of Commission rules and policies.

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to, preparing limited financial analyses on pending applications; planning and performing economic analyses of operations, methods, costs of financing, rates of return, and other financial and economic data; and providing technical assistance and evaluation of mathematical and statistical aspects of matters under consideration by the Commission.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 24 semester hours in economics or finance.

Experience: One (1) year of relevant professional experience conducting economic research studies and analyses of major economic issues. A master's degree in economics or finance may substitute for all required work experience.

Knowledge: Principles, practices, and procedures of the Commission, applicable Hawaii Revised Statutes, the legislative process, and basic economics concepts; research and statistical methods; economic resource materials.

Skills/Abilities: Ability to analyze economic data, prepare reports, perform mathematical computations, communicate effectively, manage technical projects, and handle confidential information.

This position is exempt from civil service and considered temporary, with employment "at will."

Application: Submit your resume and writing sample via email to: puc.personnel

For inquiries, contact Randy Baldemor at , Monday
- Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm, HST.

Employer:

State of Hawai'i

Address: DHRD
- Employee Staffing Division, 235 S. Beretania Street, 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii,

Phone:  or (TTY)