State of Maryland
STAFF ATTORNEY I-II-III, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
State of Maryland, Mead, Colorado, United States, 80542
Introduction
The Maryland Public Service Commission (Commission) is seeking an attorney to work in the Staff Counsel Division. The 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 suppliers, fees for pilotage services to vessels, construction of a generating station and certain common carriers engaged in the transportation for hire of persons.
GRADE
Staff Attorney I, 19
Staff Attorney II, 20
Staff Attorney III, 21
LOCATION OF POSITION
William Donald Schaeffer Tower
6 St, Paul Street Baltimore,
Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The position may be filled with an attorney practicing at the entry, intermediate, or experienced level, who can provide legal services to the technical staff of the Public Service Commission.
POSITION DUTIES
Representation of Commission technical staff in Commission proceedings, including witness preparation, cross examination and brief preparation;Participating in and sharing in Commission sponsored work groups;Development and presentation of regulations;Review and drafting of legislation;Review and development of Staff’s position on public policy;Monitoring and enforcement of matters;Excellent communication skills required both oral and written;Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Staff Attorney IEducation:
A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience:
None.
Note: 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 experience and education.
Staff Attorney IIEducation:
A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience:
One year of experience in a government agency practicing law related to the regulation of public utilities.
Notes:Candidates may substitute two years of experience practicing law in a regulated public service industry for the required experience.Candidates may substitute three years of experience as a practicing Attorney for the required experience.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 experience and education.
Staff Attorney IIIEducation:
A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience:
Two years of experience in a government agency practicing law related to the regulation of public utilities.
Notes:Candidates may substitute three years of experience practicing law in a regulated public service industry for the required experience.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 experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSA candidate for Staff Attorney I should have skills, internships, and academic coursework that are relevant to legal practice before the Maryland Public Service Commission.The ideal candidate for Staff Attorney II or Staff Attorney III should have prior experience as a practicing attorney, with litigation experience preferred.Prior experience in the public utility field, administrative enforcement proceedings, administrative law, environmental law, or corporate law is a plus.Desirable undergraduate/graduate degrees for all levels include economics, business, engineering, environmental science, English, or political science.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS(I-II-III) Employees in this classification must be Attorneys-at-law, who are duly admitted and enrolled to practice before the Court of Appeals of this State within 18 months of appointment.(II-III) Candidates for a position in this classification must be a member of the Bar in any state or federal jurisdiction, at the time of appointment.(I-II-III) 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSState law prohibits employees in this classification from engaging in certain transactions with or having interest in public service companies which may fall under the purview of the Public Service Commission.
SELECTION PROCESSPlease 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.
EXAMINATION PROCESSThe assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.
BENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline 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, Re:23-000409-0001 .#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Maryland Public Service Commission (Commission) is seeking an attorney to work in the Staff Counsel Division. The 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 suppliers, fees for pilotage services to vessels, construction of a generating station and certain common carriers engaged in the transportation for hire of persons.
GRADE
Staff Attorney I, 19
Staff Attorney II, 20
Staff Attorney III, 21
LOCATION OF POSITION
William Donald Schaeffer Tower
6 St, Paul Street Baltimore,
Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The position may be filled with an attorney practicing at the entry, intermediate, or experienced level, who can provide legal services to the technical staff of the Public Service Commission.
POSITION DUTIES
Representation of Commission technical staff in Commission proceedings, including witness preparation, cross examination and brief preparation;Participating in and sharing in Commission sponsored work groups;Development and presentation of regulations;Review and drafting of legislation;Review and development of Staff’s position on public policy;Monitoring and enforcement of matters;Excellent communication skills required both oral and written;Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Staff Attorney IEducation:
A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience:
None.
Note: 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 experience and education.
Staff Attorney IIEducation:
A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience:
One year of experience in a government agency practicing law related to the regulation of public utilities.
Notes:Candidates may substitute two years of experience practicing law in a regulated public service industry for the required experience.Candidates may substitute three years of experience as a practicing Attorney for the required experience.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 experience and education.
Staff Attorney IIIEducation:
A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience:
Two years of experience in a government agency practicing law related to the regulation of public utilities.
Notes:Candidates may substitute three years of experience practicing law in a regulated public service industry for the required experience.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 experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSA candidate for Staff Attorney I should have skills, internships, and academic coursework that are relevant to legal practice before the Maryland Public Service Commission.The ideal candidate for Staff Attorney II or Staff Attorney III should have prior experience as a practicing attorney, with litigation experience preferred.Prior experience in the public utility field, administrative enforcement proceedings, administrative law, environmental law, or corporate law is a plus.Desirable undergraduate/graduate degrees for all levels include economics, business, engineering, environmental science, English, or political science.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS(I-II-III) Employees in this classification must be Attorneys-at-law, who are duly admitted and enrolled to practice before the Court of Appeals of this State within 18 months of appointment.(II-III) Candidates for a position in this classification must be a member of the Bar in any state or federal jurisdiction, at the time of appointment.(I-II-III) 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSState law prohibits employees in this classification from engaging in certain transactions with or having interest in public service companies which may fall under the purview of the Public Service Commission.
SELECTION PROCESSPlease 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.
EXAMINATION PROCESSThe assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.
BENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline 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, Re:23-000409-0001 .#J-18808-Ljbffr