Staff Attorney Iii, Public Service Commission

State Of Maryland

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Baltimore, MD - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 91761 - 142914
Posted on: 7 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) an independent regulatory agency is seeking skilled and motivated attorneys to join its Staff Counsel Division. We oversee Marylands public utilities (electric gas water wastewater telecommunications) and certain passenger transportation services.

This is a unique and meaningful opportunity to practice law in service of the public interest. You will directly contribute to the Commissions mission of ensuring just and reasonable rates safe and reliable utility service and environmental stewardship.

The PSC plays a central role in shaping the future of energy and utility regulation. We balance reliability fair rates consumer protection and decarbonization goals in an ever-evolving policy and technological landscape. As a PSC Staff Attorney you will work on critical matters at the intersection of law economics engineering and public policy. Your work will help to ensure that essential services are safe equitable and responsive to emerging challenges such as:

-Renewable energy integration (solar wind and more)
-Grid modernization
-Distributed energy resources
-Electrification
-Climate resiliency
-Supply constraints and rising costs

Attorneys in the Staff Counsel Division provide vital legal representation and policy guidance. The work is fast-paced intellectually challenging and deeply consequential for Marylands economyenvironment and residents. We welcome candidates with a strong legal foundation a commitment to public service and an aptitude for complex and evolving regulatory issues. Join us and make a tangible difference in the future of Marylands energy and utility landscape.

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

6 St. Paul Street Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

Staff Attorneys in the Counsel Division provide a full range of legal services to the Commissions Technical Staff (comprised of engineers economists analysts and other specialists). Your core responsibilities will include:Representing Technical Staff in Commission proceedings including witness preparation cross-examination and drafting pleadings and in Commission-sponsored work groups addressing a wide range of regulatory and policy issues (e.g. electric vehicle infrastructure offshore wind development utility cybersecurity).Drafting and presenting proposed legislation and developing Staff recommendations on bills affecting regulated in monitoring and enforcing compliance with Commission rules and clear effective written and oral communications on complex legal and policy legal advice and counsel to the Commissions technical staff regarding Commission proceedings and will vary depending on your experience but all attorneys are expected to manage matters that have a meaningful impact on Marylands economy environment and consumers. The PSC is committed to professional development and offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the agency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Juris Doctorate degreeor 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:

1. Candidates may substitute three years of experience practicing law in a regulated public service industryfor the required experience.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in generalattorney classification or general attorney specialty codes inthe legal and kindred group field of work on a year-for-yearbasis for the required experience and education. Mainlyused for the entry level in class series.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Most recent job experience is (or was) with the US Federal Government or Maryland State Government defined as AT LEAST ONE of the below:
Currently employed with the US Federal Government;
Separated from the US Federal Government after January 15 2025 with or without other employment since;
Currently employed with the Maryland State Government

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications

Attorneys with a passion for public service and a keen interest in complex regulatory challenges. For this position the PSC is seeking applications from attorneys at the experienced levels. Successful candidates will bring:

-Strong legal research writing and advocacy skills.
-The ability to analyze complex issues and communicate recommendations clearly andpersuasively.
-A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of interdisciplinary teams.
-Sound professional judgment and a commitment to ethical public service.
-Experience with administrative law regulatory law legislative drafting or public policy is highlydesirable though not required.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to Maryland state residents.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. 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.

2. 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. Failure to obtain Court of Appeals admission and enrollment within this time period will constitute grounds for termination from the requirement is set by the Public Service Commission in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 20.07.01.04.

in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. An employee assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

State law prohibits employees in this classification from engaging in certaintransactions with or having interest in public service companies which may fallunder the purview of the Public Service Commission in accordance with PublicUtilities Article Title 2. Public Service Commission and Peoples Counsel Subtitle 303 Ethics-Relationship with public service company and Title Acts; Penalties Subtitle 101 and 204 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

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 will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:Department of Budget and Management Recruitment andExamination Division 301 W. Preston St. Baltimore MD application materials must be received in our officeby theclosing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

Interested candidates should complete the standard Maryland State Job application and submit the following in the additional materials tab of the application or resume tab:

Letter (including a statement of interest explaining why you are drawn to this position)

School Transcript

chosen for an interview a list of three professional references

chosen for an interview 2 Writing Samples from previous professional work

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theDBM Recruitment andExamination Division at MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

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 States diversity.


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