Minimum Qualifications For appointment to the Policy Analyst (Energy) Trainee 1, NS=14, you must have four years of experience in the review, analysis, development, or implementation of programs or policies related to one or more specialty energy program area, which include: renewable energy planning, procurement, and integration; energy efficiency; electrification of transportation or heating; demand response; energy storage; energy market design; advanced rate designs; advanced utility business models, or strategic use of energy related data. Additional Comments The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure.