ASSISTANT PEOPLE’S COUNSEL I - IV

The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel is an independent State agency seeking creative and energetic people to join us in advocating, amid climate change, for the economic and environmental interests of the State’s residential consumers of public utility services such as electricity and natural gas.

The level of position filled (Assistant People’s Counsel I, II, III or IV) will be based on the candidates level of experience.

This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

***Candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and two writing samples. The preferred method is to upload required materials with application. Please use any of the available slots under the other tab under & required additional materials in the application. If unable to upload please send to Carissa Ralbovsky, via email at carissa.ralbovsky2@maryland.gov***

OPC 0001 – OPC 0005

6 St. Paul Street Suite 2102, Baltimore, MD 21202

We work at the dynamic intersection of energy law, economics, and environmental policy, developing policy positions as well as litigating public utility matters. We work to hold utilities accountable for their performance and to ensure Maryland consumers are protected against unjust and unreasonable rate increases for services, while considering public safety, economic welfare, and the state's environmental interests, including its greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals.

Our work includes appearances before the Maryland Public Service Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and State and federal appellate courts, as well as testimony before legislative committees. We also participate in state and national-level policy initiatives regarding consumer issues and incorporation of new technologies -  including distributed resources, renewable generation, and electric vehicles - onto the electric grid.

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

Experience:

APC I: None.

APC II: Eighteen months of experience in a government agency practicing law related to the regulation of public utilities or two years of experience as a practicing Attorney.

APC III: Three years of experience in a government agency practicing law related to the regulation of public utilities or four years of experience as a practicing Attorney.

APC IV: Four years of experience in a government agency practicing law related to the regulation of public utilities or five years as a practicing Attorney.

Notes:

1. Employees in this classification must be a member of 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 Office of Peoples Counsel in accordance with the Public Utilities Article, Public Services and Utilities, Title 2 Public Service Commission and Peoples Counsel, Section 2-203 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed 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 education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s).

Include clear and specific information on your application (resume and cover letter) regarding your qualifications.

1. Admission to the Maryland Bar.

2. Consumer protection and administrative litigation experience is a plus.

3. Background in or familiarity with utility regulation, economics, engineering, or accounting will enhance the application.

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.

Candidates should also submit a cover letter, resume. and two writing samples to Carissa Ralbovsky, Office of Peoples Counsel, 6 St. Paul Street, Suite 2102, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, via email at carissa.ralbovsky2@maryland.gov

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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