Wholesale Markets Policy Specialist (Gov Rep 2)

POSTING: 06-2025
 

OPENING DATE: APRIL 14, 2025
 

CLOSING DATE: APRIL 28, 2025
 

TITLE: WHOLESALE MARKETS POLICY SPECIALIST – (GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 2)
 

WORKWEEK: 35 HOURS (NL)
 

EXISTING VACANCIES: 1
 

SALARY: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00
 

DIVISION/OFFICE: OFFICE OF FEDERAL & REGIONAL AFFAIRS
 

OPEN TO: GENERAL PUBLIC
 

At the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (“Board”), you will be part of a highly effective and collaborative team working to ensure that safe, adequate, and proper utility services are provided to all members of the public who desire such services.
 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
New Jersey’s lead energy regulator, the Board of Public Utilities (“Board”), is looking for a wholesale markets policy specialist to work on electricity policy. This position is an ideal opportunity for an early-career professional to make a real difference working on the front lines of reforming our regional energy markets to meet a 100% clean energy future
 

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing the Board’s engagement with PJM officials and coordinating with other PJM states, representing New Jersey’s interests and positions to PJM, FERC, other states, and interested stakeholders.
 

Engaging thoughtfully in PJM stakeholder meetings and tracking issues relating to FERC order implementation, capacity market enhancements, cost allocation litigation, energy market price formation, transmission policy, generator interconnection, and many others, with an emphasis on ensuring that regional markets and policies align with New Jersey’s clean energy goals.
 

Assist with the Board’s efforts as they pertain to FERC or PJM matters, including performing detailed analysis and advising Commissioners and Senior Staff on Board engagement and strategic direction on federal and regional issues.
Tracking Department of Energy policies that impact New Jersey’s interests; and
Providing internal expertise and guidance while serving cross-functional project teams that support divisions within the Board that interface with wholesale markets and federal regulation.
 

REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in a relevant field (Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Finance, Public Policy, etc.), is required, with a preference for an advanced degree. Applicants should be able to communicate orally and in writing about complex issues.
 

EXPERIENCE: Candidates should have one or more of the following:
• Demonstrated interest in energy policy and commitment to reforming wholesale electricity markets to meet a 100% clean energy future.
• Basic understanding of ISO/RTO market structures and/or the role that FERC plays in regulating those markets.
• Experience in state clean energy policy implementation or utility regulation.
 

NOTE: At least one (1) years’ experience working on wholesale market issues is preferred. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for professional experience.
 

GENERAL INFORMATION
BENEFITS: For questions regarding health insurance and other job-related benefits, please direct inquiries to the Department’s Human Resources Office at the email address provided below.
 

HOURS OF WORK: The hours of work for this position are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All No Limit (NL) titles will be required to perform work beyond the stated hours of work as needed, in compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and laws.
 

STATE AS A MODEL EMPLOYER (SAME) APPLICANTS If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, please click here if you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement.
 

TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot Telework Program/Policy, which offers eligible employees the opportunity to work remotely up to two (2) days per week, if approved by Management per operational needs, subject to all requirements of the Department’s Telework Program/Policy. For questions regarding Telework eligibility, please ask during the interview process if selected for an interview.
 

WORK AUTHORIZATION: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification forms upon hire. Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships or Visas to the United States.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: The “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) effective September 1, 2011, contains new residency requirements for public officers and employees, unless exempted under the law. Current, new, or prospective employees should be aware of the following: Effective September 1, 2011, all employees of State and local government must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you already work for State or local government as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011, or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position, or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position, or employment. For more information, visit: https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Qualified candidates are welcome to submit a letter of interest, resume, writing sample, a completed State of NJ Employment Application https://nj.gov/csc/about/publications/forms/pdf/DPF-663.pdf and Personal Relationships Disclosure Form https://www.nj.gov/bpu/pdf/humanresources/Personal%20Relationships%20Disclosure%20Statement%20Form.pdf along with your best contact number and email address to: humanresources@bpu.nj.gov
 

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If you would like to mail your application, you may send it to the following address:
NJ Board of Public Utilities
Office of Human Resources
44 S. Clinton Avenue
P.O. BOX 350
Trenton, NJ 08625
 

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.