State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Energy and Environmental Protection Director Of Adjudications (0084MP)

$53.18-$72.51 Hourly / $4,253.95-$5,800.23 BiWeekly /
$111,028.00-$151,386.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority this class is accountable for directing adjudicators engaged in conducting hearings under the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority and/or Uniform Administrative Procedure Act.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner or other administrative official of higher grade; works in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs adjudicators and other staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of the unit;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities;
  • Plans, formulates and revises all administrative procedures used within the department;
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy, provides recommendations and drafts policy statements and regulations;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Acts as liaison with individuals, operating units, agencies and outside officials who might impact on unit activities;
  • Prepares reports and correspondence;
  • Mediates and conducts hearings on contested cases taking into consideration pertinent facts, laws and precedent decisions;
  • Serves as an advisor to Commissioner on all administrative procedures and adjudicatory matters;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to interpret and apply relevant complex state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • public administration;
  • Knowledge of
    • management principles and practices;
    • administrative law;
    • electronic filing and records management systems;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Skill in researching and preparing matters involving contested cases;
  • Some negotiation, mediation, and trial ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law including administrative law.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut by the conclusion of the applicable working test period. Individuals who meet the qualifications and requirements for admission under Section 2-13 of the Connecticut Practice Book must become admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut by the conclusion of the applicable working test period. 

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(18)-Legal

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 67

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Energy and Environmental Protection Director of Adjudications in Salary Group MP 67 approved effective July 01, 2025. (Revised to modify Purpose of Job Class. Reviewed in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes.) Item No. 25-182

EFFECTIVE DATE

10/01/2025
CLASS: 0084MP; EST: 6/21/1974; REV: 3/2/2026;