New Job Administrative Policy Advisor In Wisconsin

Help decision makers develop effective policies and programs to ensure the state's drinking water utilities deliver safe, reliable drinking water in a sustainable, affordable, and environmentally responsible manner as an Administrative Policy Advisor for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin!

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is an independent state agency that is responsible for regulating more than 1,100 Wisconsin public utilities, which provide electric, natural gas, combined water and sewer utilities, and certain aspects of local telephone service to households and businesses throughout the state! The PSC of Wisconsin ensures safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to telecommunications and broadband services.

The PSC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $35/month for single plans and $87/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

The Administrative Policy Advisor for the Division of Water Utility Regulation and Analysis is a critical component of the Division’s Core Management Team (CMT) and works under the general direction of the Division Administrator. The position regularly exercises discretion and independent judgement in matters of significance to the operations of the Division. The position monitors policies and trends in water utility issues, research and tracks impacts of key utility policies, researches and tracks legislative developments, helps develop key policy direction for the Division, and assists in the Division's public and stakeholder communication efforts. The position is responsible for creating useful tools, presentations, and materials that will help expand Commission, utility, and public understanding of complex water utility and regulatory issues. The position works to implement new policies and divisional initiatives. Under the general direction of the Division Administrator, this position advises the Commission’s Office on optimal policy directions for water utility regulation, economic development, and utility customer service in Wisconsin.

To review the full position description, email Hannah Robarge, [email protected].

This position is in schedule-range (81-03) with an annual salary of $70,720-$86,902, plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

The Public Service Commission is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all employees hired on or after June 18, 2015.

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is unable to sponsor work visas for new hires. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, Wisconsin residency is not required. However, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may at times need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.

Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:

• Experience communicating complex information to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience using quantitative and qualitative tools and techniques to conduct analysis of policies, processes, procedures, programs, etc.
• Experience analyzing complex administrative policies and/or legislative proposals to determine their effect on programs
• Experience providing education and outreach on technical issues to regulated entities or stakeholders

In addition to having all the above, well qualified applicants will have experience with one or more of the following:

• Training or experience in public administration principles and processes, including strategic planning principles and methods
• Experience evaluating and solving complex and controversial governmental issue. (Issues may include those that require expertise and input from multiple disciplines, those that involve issues affecting multiple stakeholders whose interests may conflict with each other, those that have garnered considerable interest from the public, elected officials, and/or other decision makers.)
• Experience performing policy analysis in at least one of the following topical areas: utility services, water conservation, water and energy burden, affordability, non-revenue water, environmental protections, and/or equity in the energy transition/industry

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Hannah Robarge at 608-266-0753 or [email protected]. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on August 9th, 2023.