Job Announcement: Public Service Commission Regulatory Economist I

The Maryland 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 Maryland Public Service Commission has a position available for a Regulatory Economist in the Electricity Division.

Learn more and apply by January 18, 2022.

Policy Analysis Summer Internship at the U.S. Department of the Interior

 

Location: Downtown Washington, DC (Due to COVID-19, working remotely may be possible) Position Type: Internship 

Salary Level: Unpaid 

Schedule: At least 20 hours/week, 8-12 weeks 

Description 

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Policy Analysis is seeking undergraduate and graduate student interns for the Summer 2022 term. An internship with the Office of Policy Analysis provides students with a  unique opportunity to work directly on priority natural resource policy and management issues, while gaining  valuable federal government work experience and access to a network of Department of the Interior economists  and policy analysts. 

The Office of Policy Analysis assists in analyzing and evaluating Departmental programs; developing new  programs and advising major program changes; producing major studies of policies and programs; conducting  economic analysis of natural and environmental resources issues; and coordinating crosscutting policies,  programs, and other initiatives as needed. Additional information about the Office can be found at  https://www.doi.gov/ppa.  

College Mentors for Kids

College Mentors for Kids is a volunteer-based organization that pairs college students of all years and majors with elementary school students from Title I schools in a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Once a week, we engage in both on-campus and virtual activities to promote personal growth for both the college students and children.

Activities are centered around higher education & career development, community service, and culture & diversity. For example, we’ve done an activity geared towards career development about what it means to be an entrepreneur where children and mentors worked on developing a product they had to “pitch” to other pairs.

Have you had a valuable mentor in your life - maybe a parent, older sibling or other person to guide you? This is your chance to serve as a mentor yourself now!

We are currently looking for a diverse cohort of mentors to begin mentoring this Spring! If you are interested in mentoring, giving back, and changing lives, apply at ter.ps/cmfkspring22 by January 14th. If you have any questions, please contact umdcollegementors@gmail.com.

Summer 2022 Public Affairs Paid Internship at Hamilton Place Strategies

 

Hamilton Place Strategies (HPS) is an analytical public affairs consulting firm. HPS uses substantive analysis to understand complex topics, and creative public affairs tools to explain issues to audiences and reach critical stakeholders. We achieve our clients' goals by enhancing understanding of issues, products, and companies, and ultimately, improving outcomes.

HPS is engaged at the highest levels on debates such as the role of finance in the global economy, U.S. trade policy, the future of work, health outcomes, energy innovation, technology's role in society, and other issues across a broad range of sectors. Our clients include corporations, trade associations, non-profits, and charitable foundations.

Summary of Position:

HPS is seeking full-time paid interns for summer 2022 to support the operations of the firm. They will benefit from immediate client exposure and opportunities for professional development while working in a fun, fast-paced, and challenging environment. Interns support directors and partners on client teams, as well as contribute to internal firm projects. A successful candidate has strong writing and time-management skills, and a curious, proactive, high-achieving attitude. 

Learn more and apply, closes on Sunday, January 23rd, at 11pm ET. 

Two virtual information sessions on January 12th and January 19th from 5 – 6 pm ET. Students can sign up here if they would like to attend one of these sessions or receive a recording.

Summer 2022 Internship with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

 The Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program is offering undergraduate and graduate students hands-on experiences with federal facilities and other HS-STEM focused international partners in both Washington, D.C, and Ottawa, Canada. 

The HS-Power Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas. You will gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DHS enterprise. You will also establish connections with DHS professionals that facilitate long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities.

How to Apply: https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DHS-POWER-2022-International

Application Deadline: 1/31/2022 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

APPLY TODAY for BSOS College Scholarships - Due 3/25/2022

 APPLY TODAY:

Applications for BSOS College Scholarships are due on March 25, 2022 by 12 p.m.

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers a variety of scholarships to current students! We encourage you to apply now for an award for the Fall 2022 semester. Before submitting your application, make sure to review each scholarship's unique eligibility criteria. To explore all of our BSOS scholarships, and determine which ones suit you, please visit this link.

Applications for the Fall 2022 semester are due on Friday, March 25, 2022 by 12 p.m. Click here to apply.

Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be
e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

Master of Information Management (MIM) & Graduate Programs Information Session

Attend this information session to learn about UMD's growing array of graduate programs. At this session Program Director David Loshin and Academic Advisor Dustin Smith will be discussing the Master of Information Management (MIM), our Smart Cities Dual Degree in Information Management and Community Planning (CPIM), and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Professional Studies in Information Risk, Privacy, and Security (CIRPS). Guests will learn about the programs' curriculum, admission requirements, and participate in a Q/A session.

Jan 11, 2022 4:00 PM - RSVP Here!
Jan 13, 2022 9:00 AM - RSVP Here!

Job Opportunities for Research Assistants with the Federal Reserve System

The Board of Governors and the 12 Federal Reserve Banks throughout the country are currently recruiting upcoming graduates to fill multiple Research Assistant positions that will become available in spring and summer 2022. The positions are full-time, salaried, and offer full benefits, including tuition assistance. 

The Federal Reserve System is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize the benefit derived from different perspectives and experiences and we look carefully at candidates’ applications to identify individuals whose perspectives could benefit our work. As such, we especially encourage submissions from individuals of groups traditionally less represented in economics.

Research Assistants work closely with economists at the top of their fields on a variety of research questions and real-world policy issues while developing a toolkit beneficial for graduate study and future career paths. Research Assistants typically work for two to three years, before going on to competitive graduate programs or pursuing other careers. 

We seek individuals with strong academic records and excellent written and oral communication skills. Competitive candidates should have intermediate coursework in economics and a strong foundation in mathematics and statistics. We also look for prior research experience, demonstrated interest in economics, programming experience, and familiarity with statistical programming packages, such as STATA, MATLAB, and R. Most positions require US citizenship, but some Reserve Banks consider non-U.S. citizen candidates.

Interested students will find general information about our Research Assistant program at www.fedeconjobs.org. This site also directs candidates to specific information and application instructions for each of the Federal Reserve Banks and the Board. Candidates must submit separate applications to each location of interest.

State of Maryland: Public Service Commission Regulatory Economist Job

DEPARTMENT: PSC Energy Analysis & Planning Division
DATE OPENED: 12/22/2021 11:59:00 PM
FILING DEADLINE: 1/5/2022 11:59:00 PM
SALARY: $50,971.00 - $81,596.00/year
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

HR ANALYST: Audra Mack
WORK LOCATION: Baltimore City

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.

Learn more and apply.

EPA Hiring Events and Opportunities for Native, African-American, Latine, and Asian-American Students and Recent Graduates

 

Between January 15th and February 1st, 2022, EPA is hosting nation-wide hiring outreach events for Native and/or Indigenous Students and Recent Graduates; Black and/or African-American Students and Recent Graduates; Latine and/or Hispanic Students or Recent Graduates; and Asian-American and/or Pacific Islander Students and Recent Graduates.

Find Out About:

• Job opportunities for students and recent graduates  
• How to apply to federal positions  
• Creating a USAJobs profile and saving searches  
• Education and transcript requirements  
• Federal pay, benefits and retirement  
• EPA's work toward Diversity, Equity,  Inclusion, and Accessibility

STUDENTS AND ALUMNI OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES & PREDOMINANTLY BLACK INSTITUTIONS

Tuesday, January 18th, 3;00 PM EST

Join the Teams Meeting

Tuesday, January 19th, 3;00 PM EST

Join the Teams Meeting

(For questions, contact Ciera Griffin: griffin.ciera@epa.gov)

FOR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI OF NATIVE SERVING INSTITUTIONS AND TRIBAL COLLEGES 

Tuesday, January 25th, 3:00 PM EST

Join the Teams Meeting

(For questions, contact Kate Fox:  fox.kate@epa.gov)

FOR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI OF HISPANIC AND/OR LATINE SERVING INSTITUTIONS

Thursday, January 27th,  3:00 PM EST  

Join the Teams Meeting

(For questions, contact Kate Fox:  fox.kate@epa.gov)

STUDENTS AND ALUMNI OF ASIAN˜AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER SERVING INSTITUTIONS

Tuesday, February 1st, 3:00 PM EST

Join the Teams Meeting

(For questions, contact Kate Fox:  fox.kate@epa.gov)