The State of Maryland
SOLAR RENEWABLE CREDITS LEAD (ADMINISTRATOR I) - #25-002586-0058
The State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Introduction
The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), an independent regulatory agency, isresponsible for ensuring that Marylanders have access to safe, reliable, and economicpublic utility and transportation services. The PSC is seeking a skilled and motivatedindividual to provide day-to-day administrative oversight of its Solar Renewable EnergyCredit program (“SREC”) and to provide executive-level operational support to theOffice of the Executive Director. The SREC program is a central component of Maryland’s clean energy strategy,designed to incentivize the development of solar energy systems and support thestate’s greenhouse gas reduction goals. The Program Lead ensures the programoperates efficiently, transparently, and in full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, while maintaining a high standard of service for both industrystakeholders and the public.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
6 St. Paul Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202
POSITION DUTIES
This role requires direct engagement with the regional transmission organization (PJM),Maryland’s electric utilities, and a wide range of solar developers, aggregators, andinstallers. The Program Lead is expected to maintain strong working relationships withthese stakeholders to ensure high system productivity, program efficiency, and overallcustomer value. Reporting to the Executive Director’s Office, this position also supervises oneadministrative staff member and supports key cross-functional projects involvingworkflow analysis, onboarding and recruitment, training, procurement, and other specialprojects as assigned. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical,organizational, and project management skills, as well as the ability to write andcommunicate clearly using Microsoft Office tools. The ability to interpret laws,regulations, and Commission policies is essential. The ideal candidate is both detail-oriented and strategic, capable of managing technicalprojects, conducting regulatory research, preparing executive briefings, and serving asa liaison across internal teams and external partners and vendors. The Program Leadmust possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. This includes the abilityto translate regulatory information into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences. Key Responsibilities:
Lead administration of the Maryland SREC program, including trackingcompliance, market performance, and program metrics.
Interpret and implement statutes, regulations, and Commission policies.
Monitor solar credit market trends and provide policy recommendations.
Maintain strong working relationships with utilities, aggregators, PJM, and solardevelopers to support compliance and efficient program performance.
Respond promptly and accurately to inquiries from stakeholders and the public.
Analyze program data and generate reports to inform Commission decision-making.
Identify opportunities to improve program performance and transparency.
Develop presentations and briefing materials on regulatory trends and marketimpacts.
Support the Executive Director’s Office on key administrative priorities, includingworkforce planning, training, recruitment, procurement, and systemsmodernization.
Coordinate with IT staff and vendors to manage user access, role-basedworkflows, and system configuration.
Draft internal and external communications, training documents, reports andpresentations using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance customerservice, data quality, and operational efficiency. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. SELECTION PROCESS Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year. EXAMINATION PROCESS The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment andExamination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received in our officeby theclosing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theDBM Recruitment andExamination Division at Application.Help@maryland.govor 410-767-4850,MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
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Lead administration of the Maryland SREC program, including trackingcompliance, market performance, and program metrics.
Interpret and implement statutes, regulations, and Commission policies.
Monitor solar credit market trends and provide policy recommendations.
Maintain strong working relationships with utilities, aggregators, PJM, and solardevelopers to support compliance and efficient program performance.
Respond promptly and accurately to inquiries from stakeholders and the public.
Analyze program data and generate reports to inform Commission decision-making.
Identify opportunities to improve program performance and transparency.
Develop presentations and briefing materials on regulatory trends and marketimpacts.
Support the Executive Director’s Office on key administrative priorities, includingworkforce planning, training, recruitment, procurement, and systemsmodernization.
Coordinate with IT staff and vendors to manage user access, role-basedworkflows, and system configuration.
Draft internal and external communications, training documents, reports andpresentations using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance customerservice, data quality, and operational efficiency. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. SELECTION PROCESS Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year. EXAMINATION PROCESS The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment andExamination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received in our officeby theclosing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theDBM Recruitment andExamination Division at Application.Help@maryland.govor 410-767-4850,MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
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