Description:
Docket Management is seeking an Administrative Law Judge who has a desire to work in the utility regulatory industry, with a strong initiative, who would like to put their expertise and interest to work performing highly complex to highly advanced administrative hearing work in the Office of Policy & Docket Management. Work includes presiding over uncontested cases and contested case hearings on electric, telecommunications, water, and sewer utility applications.Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have the following required minimum qualifications:
Administrative Law Judge I
Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree; licensed with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas; and a minimum of three (3) years' general legal experience as a licensed attorney.
Administrative Law Judge II
Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree; licensed with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas; and a minimum of three (3) years' experience as an administrative law judge or three (3) years' experience litigating contested case hearings.
Administrative Law Judge III
Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree; licensed with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas; and a minimum of six (6) years' experience as an administrative law judge or six (6) years' experience litigating contested case hearings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in engineering, finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
- Experience as an administrative law judge.
- Experience in the practice of utility regulation or administrative law.
Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or additional duties that fall in the fields listed in the below link who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.
The MOS codes applicable to this position can be accessed at:
Military Crosswalk for Administrative Law Judge (http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf)
If you qualify for a Veteran Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation with your State of Texas Application. Documentation must be provided before a Veteran Preference can be granted. Required documentation is as follows: Veteran – DD Form 214; Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried – Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300; Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty – Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300.
A detailed job description can be viewed on our website:
https://puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/Jobs
Salary commensurate with qualifications. The salary of an ERS Retiree or non-contributing member may be 9.5% less than the recommended salary.
