CHIEF STAFF ATTORNEY, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Chief Staff Counsel
Recruitment #21-005026-0001
Department | PSC Staff Attorney |
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Date Opened | 11/10/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 12/6/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $75,012.00 - $120,447.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Audra Mack |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Public Service Commission (PSC or
Commission) regulates public utilities and certain passenger transportation
companies doing business in Maryland. The Commission regulates gas,
electric, telephone, water, and sewage disposal companies. Also subject to the
jurisdiction of the Commission are electricity and gas suppliers, fees for
pilotage services to vessels, construction of a generating station and certain
common carriers engaged in the transportation for hire of persons. The PSC’s
jurisdiction extends to taxicabs operating in the City of Baltimore, Baltimore
County, Cumberland, and Hagerstown. The categories of regulated public service
companies are listed below: electric utilities; gas utilities; combination gas
and electric utilities; telecommunications companies; water, and water and
sewerage companies; passenger motor vehicle carriers (sedans, limousines, and
buses); railroad companies; taxicab companies; and other public service
companies. The Commission is empowered to hear and decide matters relating to: (1)
rate adjustments; (2) applications to exercise or abandon franchises; (3)
applications to modify the type or scope of service; (4) approval of issuance
of securities; (5) promulgation of new rules and regulations; and (6) quality
of utility and common carrier service.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is
committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective
of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are
encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
William Donald Schaefer Tower
6 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The duties of the position include supervising Staff Attorneys I, II and III and administrative support staff in the preparation and presentation of all cases; Appearing in Commission proceedings as lead attorney;
Analyzing applications and documents filed by public service companies and other parties to identify issues, determine legal applications, strategies and necessary staff actions and recommending Commission actions; Identifying and reviewing evidence regarding issues for presentation to the Commission;
Reviewing, editing and coordinating staff witness testimony, reports and comments in order to effectively convey staff positions on issues before the Commission;
Providing legal advice and direction to witnesses and Staff Attorneys through in-house conferences and meetings; Providing information to elected representatives as needed;
Discussing proposed case settlements with the Executive Director prior to litigation and negotiating settlements within set parameters;
Making policy proposals and recommendations to the Commission;
In consultation with the Executive Director, developing
parameters to choose outside consultants for specific Commission cases that
involve complex economic, business and engineering issues; ensuring uniform
compliance with Commission and State policies and procedures, including
timekeeping, training, and day-to-day operations; and Performing other related
duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience: Three years of experience
practicing law related to the regulation of public utilities or four years of
experience practicing law in a state or federally regulated industry.
Notes: 1. An employee in this classification must have
membership in the Bar of any state or federal jurisdiction at the time of
appointment and must become a member of the Maryland Bar within 18 months of
appointment.
2. The above requirements are set by the Public Service
Commission in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 20.07.01.04.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience managing a legal
staff.
Three years of experience working on issues
related to energy regulation for a State or Federal regulatory agency, a
consumer advocate, energy company, or an electric utility or gas utility.
Selection Plan
Please make sure that
you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet
the qualifications for this recruitment. For education obtained outside the
U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential
evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning
your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider
information submitted after this date. Only candidates who meet the minimum
requirements will be evaluated for this position and placed on an eligibility
list for one year. The list will be used by the hiring agency to fill this
position.
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 the eligible (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
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 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.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.