Working Title: Public Utilities Rates Analyst 3 or 4
Job Class: Public Utilities Rates Analyst 3 or 4
Agency: Commerce Department
Job ID : 88464
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 : 08/29/2025
Closing Date : 09/11/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE
Division/Unit : Energy Resources / Energy Regulation & Planning
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range:
PURA3: $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,166 / annually
PURA4: $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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 posting will be used to fill two (2) vacancies. This position is being posted at two (2) class levels: Public Utilities Rates Analyst 3 (PURA3) and Public Utilities Rates Analyst 4 (PURA4). Final job class will be determined based on successful applicant's qualifications.
At the PURA 3 Level:
Under administrative direction, this position will develop and provide technical, policy, and analysis of regional electric transmission issues affecting delivery of electric utility service in Minnesota. The position will serve as technical expert and lead on cross-functional regional issues to enable staff to incorporate new regional and federal developments into analysis. The position will coordinate consideration of complex issues in conjunction with various state administrative agencies, electric utilities and electric transmission owners and other relevant parties as needed. The position will provide program support for coordinated and integrated planning for use in the State's overall comprehensive energy policy planning, including electrical energy capacity planning, reliability, energy production and transmission efficiency. The position will provide technical guidance, direction, and expertise to management and staff in these and other areas related to highly complex, emerging technology and policy issues and standards of practice. In addition, monitor and participate in federal and regional electric transmission forums, including workgroups, conferences, and regional state regulatory organizations.
At the PURA 4 Level:
The position will lead and provide technical, policy, and analysis of regional electric transmission issues affecting delivery of electric utility service in Minnesota. This position will serve as technical expert and lead on cross-functional regional issues to enable staff to incorporate new regional and federal developments into analysis. This position will coordinate consideration of complex issues in conjunction with various state administrative agencies, electric utilities and electric transmission owners and other relevant parties as needed. This position will develop a program of coordinated and integrated planning for use in the State's overall comprehensive energy policy planning, including electrical energy capacity planning, reliability, energy production and transmission efficiency. This position will provide technical guidance, direction, and expertise to management and staff in these and other areas related to highly complex emerging technology and policy issues and standards of practice. In addition, monitor and participate in federal and regional electric transmission forums, including workgroups, conferences, and regional state regulatory organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
At the PURA 3 Level:
Three (3) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in:
Energy Policy;
Public Policy;
Environmental Policy; or
Energy Regulation;
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Planning/Regional Studies, Pre-Law, or related field is equivalent to one (1) year of experience.
An Advanced degree in Business, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Planning/Regional Studies, Law, or related field is equivalent to eighteen (18) months of experience.
At the PURA 4 Level:
Four (4) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in:
Energy Policy;
Public Policy;
Environmental Policy; or
Energy Regulation;
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Planning/Regional Studies, Pre-Law, or related field is equivalent to one (1) year of experience.
An Advanced degree in Business, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Planning/Regional Studies, Law, or related field is equivalent to eighteen (18) months of experience.
Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:
Experience writing formal reports for a range of audiences and stakeholders.
Ability to analyze a wide range of data and clearly communicate results and impacts.
Experience writing and presenting recommendations to decision making bodies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Certificate or experience.
Two (2) years of experience reviewing and analyzing complex data including resource and distributed generation planning; review and analysis of public policy proposals; stakeholder engagement; project management, excellent written skills; preparing and presenting recommendations to decision making bodies.
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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
