Environmental Analysis and Review Specialist

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (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’s mission is to ensure that safe, sufficient and reasonably priced utility services are provided to all of Wisconsin’s customers. 

Located on the near-west side of Madison, directly on the Madison Metro route and city bike paths, the PSC is a great place to work, with free parking, a friendly, professional staff and a commitment to a strong work-life balance. The PSC offers lunchtime fitness programming onsite five days a week, with access to locker rooms and showers. As an employee of the state of Wisconsin, you’ll have access to a premier benefits package, which includes an excellent retirement plan, extensive health insurance options and ample paid time off, as well as the opportunity for challenges and advancements that will enhance your professional career. To learn more about the PSC, please visit our web site at: http://psc.wi.gov/  

Job Duties:   This is an entry-level position performing duties under close supervision. This position requires a high level of professional expertise to analyze utility proposals and to develop policy recommendations. The position analyzes the environmental impacts of utility proposals that may be controversial and makes recommendations regarding the need for further environmental review. The position focuses on impacts to the biological and physical environment, as well as the impact to local communities. It coordinates environmental reviews with Commission staff as well as other agencies. In addition, this position assists in the streamlining and improvement of the environmental review processes. The work products provide a basis for Commission decisions ultimately affecting all or some portion of Wisconsin ratepayers and the state’s physical and biological environment (e.g., as a result of the biological impacts of transmission line and natural gas and water pipeline construction). This work can influence utility construction practices and routing policies for the entire state. Work may also influence state legislation and current, unresolved issues at a regional and national level.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Working knowledge of current techniques in and skill at completing complex, comprehensive planning projects. Considerable knowledge of biological sciences. Working knowledge of natural resource sciences. Working knowledge of ArcGIS mapping resources and techniques. Skill in establishing and maintaining professional contacts. Considerable knowledge of techniques for collecting, analyzing and evaluating technical information relating to environmental review. Ability to successfully perform all assigned tasks under close supervision. Skill in dealing with the affected public and their particular concerns, sometimes in an adversarial setting. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally in a clear, concise and correct manner. Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with agency staff, utility representatives, and the public. Working knowledge of computers and computer programs for the purpose of analyzing data, developing text and communicating electronically with both utilities and the public.

Apply online at link included by May 11, 2016