PUBLIC UTILITY LAW JUDGE SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

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Public Service Commission

6 Saint Paul Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Presides over formal quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative hearings that affect public service companies and/or their customers, either alone or as a member of a panel with two Commissioners. Writes clear and comprehensive rulings and orders as of the result of the quasi-judicial or quasi-legislative hearings. Provides formal mediation/alternative dispute resolution services to resolve disputes between public service companies and customers and supervises/presides over work groups to ensure they meet the goals assigned to them.

Education: A Juris Doctor degree or equivalent degree from an accredited law school.

 

Experience: Seven years experience in the practice of law.  Within the past nine years, must have a minimum of seven years of experience either presenting exhibits or evidence, examining witnesses, and submitting written briefs in a contested evidentiary hearing before a quasi-judicial body or a trial court; or preparing proposed decisions for a trial court or quasi-judicial body.

 

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Army Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in general attorney classification or general attorney specialty codes in the legal and kindred group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

1.  Candidates for this classification must be a member of the Maryland bar at the time of appointment.

2.  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.

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 the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 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.