STAFF ATTORNEY SERIES (STAFF ATTORNEY I/ II/ III, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION)

Introduction

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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, including gas, electric, telephone, water, and sewage disposal companies.

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 I :

Education : 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 II :

Education : 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 III :

Education : 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• A 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle and must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

State 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 PROCESS

Please 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 PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. Paper applications must be received by the closing date for the recruitment.

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