Job Description
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Senior Policy Advisor for Energy
Energy & Environment Bureau
Energy & Telecommunications Division
The Energy & Telecommunications Division (ETD), along with the Policy & Government Affairs Division (P&G), seek a highly motivated Senior Policy Advisor who is dedicated to the public interest and can develop and advance Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell's policy and legislative priorities in advocating for Massachusetts’ electric and gas customers and helping to facilitate the Commonwealth’s renewable energy transition.
ETD advocates on behalf of the customers of Massachusetts’ electric, gas, telephone, and water companies. See G.L. c. 12, § 11E. ETD’s advocacy covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The rates, charges, and prices paid by Massachusetts consumers on their utility bills;
- Electric vehicles and storage;
- Offshore wind and hydroelectric procurement;
- Gas pipeline infrastructure and planning;
- Consumer protection;
- Electric and gas service quality;
- Renewable energy and distributed generation;
- Grid modernization and climate change preparedness;
- Energy efficiency and demand response;
- Solar generation and net metering; and
- Storms and emergency response.
Primary Duties: The Senior Policy Advisor will coordinate with Attorney General's Office (AGO) staff on pending legislation and act as a liaison between the AGO and the Massachusetts State Legislature, Massachusetts Congressional delegation, local officials, community organizations, and other stakeholders. The Policy Advisor will work closely with AGO staff to develop energy-related policy positions for the AGO. These duties include legal memo writing; legislative/statutory drafting; research and analysis of state and national policy trends; legislation; and budgetary proposals. Duties will also include analyzing, tracking, and developing recommendations on legislation; drafting and providing testimony for legislative hearings; assisting with constituent matters brought forward by elected officials; attending and representing the AGO at stakeholder meetings; and briefing senior AGO staff on pending policy matters. Applicants who are members of the Massachusetts bar will have the opportunity to participate in ETD’s case work before the Department of Public Utilities (“DPU”), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”), and federal and state courts.
Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience.
To apply for this position: Please visit the Employment and Recruitment Portal of the Attorney General’s Office at: https://ago-ma.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.ASP and apply directly. Applications submitted via MassCareers website are not received. Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.
You will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position. The application deadline is April 4, 2023.
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2041.
Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option to apply for this position. Applications submitted via this MassCareers website are not received by our Office.
Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:
Maria Patricelli, Managing Administrative Assistant
Energy and Environment Bureau
(617) 963-2437
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, including historically marginalized communities, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment. Membership in the Massachusetts bar is preferred, but not required. The position requires:
- Experience working on energy-related policy issues;
- Experience with public policy development and advocacy;
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
- Strong oral and written communications skills;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; and
- Strong commitment to the public interest.
Experience working with the legislative process, working in intergovernmental relations, and working with constituents is preferred.
Please Note: COVID-19 vaccines are required of all AGO employees. Absent an approved medical or religious accommodation or pregnancy exemption, all new hires must be fully vaccinated prior to beginning employment with the AGO. Additionally, new hires are required to receive their first booster shot prior to the start of their employment, or within 30 days of eligibility, absent an approved medical or religious accommodation or pregnancy exemption. Our hybrid model includes some telework days for most positions.
The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.
Do not select MassCareers “apply online” option. Any automated message generated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MassCareers website does not apply to posted positions at the Attorney General’s Office. You must apply directly at: www.mass.gov/ago/employment.
Official Title : Senior Policy Advisor
Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Ashburton Place
Job : Environmental and Energy
Agency : Office of the Attorney General
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : Day
Job Posting : Mar 21, 2023, 11:01:21 AM
Number of Openings : 1
Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Non-Executive Branch Agency - 0000000000
Hybrid Work Eligible : Yes