Description:
Description:The Public Utility Commission of Texas: Your Gateway to a Fulfilling Career!
The Public Utility Commission regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implementing respective legislation and offering customer assistance in resolving customer complaints.
Join a Team Dedicated to Public Service
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Texans? We are committed to building a highly skilled workforce. Our team boasts a wide range of expertise, from legal and engineering professionals to dedicated administrative staff. What unites us is our dedication to serving the public and our commitment to protecting customers, fostering competition, and promoting high quality utility infrastructure
Make a Difference with Us
We recognize the importance of motivated and knowledgeable staff to accomplish our critical mission. If you're eager to contribute to ensuring compliance within the electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities, we want to hear from you! A career at the PUC will not only expand your professional horizons but also make you part of a highly motivated, technically skilled, and supportive team environment.
Competitive Benefits Package
In addition to a positive and family-friendly work culture, the PUC offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees.
For a detailed overview, please visit
https://www.puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/Benefits.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today!
Division – Legal
The Legal Division Represent the Public Interest by Advocating for Commission Staff in Contested Cases Before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (soah) and The Public Utility Commission of Texas (puct). the Division Provides Legal Analysis, Case Strategy, and Litigation Support in Matters Involving Electric, Telecommunications, and Water and Sewer Utilities. in Addition, the Legal Division Offers Legal and Policy Guidance to Agency Staff and The Commissioners, Supports Rulemaking and Regulatory Initiatives, and Helps Ensure the Commission's Actions Are Legally Sound and Consistent with State and Federal Law.
Looking to Take the Next Step in Your Legal Career? the Legal Division Has an Opportunity for An Attorney Ready to Advocate for The Public Interest and Contribute to The Commission's Mission Through Meaningful Regulatory Work.
The Legal Division Is Seeking to Fill the Role of Attorney a Professional Position Responsible for Providing Legal Support in Contested Cases Involving Electric, Telecommunications, and Water Utility Regulation. the Role Includes Representing the Commission Before the State Office of Administrative Hearing (soah), Conducting Legal Research and Analysis, Drafting Legal Documents, and Coordinating Expert Witness Preparation. This Position Offers a Path for Both Early-Career and Moderately Experienced Attorneys to Develop and Apply Their Administrative Law Expertise in A Collaborative and Impactful Environment.
Salary Range:
Salary Commensurate with Qualifications. in Addition to Their Offered Salary, Newly Hired Attorneys Will Receive a 6% Legislatively Authorized Salary Increase upon Hire.
Monthly Salary
Attorney I
Attorney Ii
Attorney Iii
Starting Salary:
$77,175.00
$88,200.00
$99,225.00
Max Salary
$89,250.00
$99,750.00
$106,728.00
Qualifications:
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess the Following Minimum Qualifications. .
Attorney I
Graduation from An Accredited Law School with Llb or Jd Degree and Licensed with The State Bar of Texas and Eligible to Practice Law in Texas.
Attorney Ii
Graduation from An Accredited Law School with Llb or Jd Degree; Licensed with The State Bar of Texas and Eligible to Practice Law in Texas; and A Minimum of Two (2) Years Legal Work Experience as A Licensed Attorney.
Attorney Ii
Graduation from An Accredited Law School with Llb or Jd Degree and Licensed with The State Bar of Texas; Eligible to Practice Law in Texas; and A Minimum of Three (3) Years Legal Work Experience as A Licensed Attorney, Preferably in Utility Regulation or Administrative Law.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Internship Experience Relating to Electric, Telecommunications, or Water and Sewer Utilities or With a Regulatory State Agency.
- Administrative Law or Litigation Experience.
Work Schedule:
The Puct Operates on A Standard Work Schedule of Monday Through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Employees May Request an Alternative Work Schedule in Accordance with The Puct's Alternative Work Schedule Policy. Approval of Such Requests, Including Any Form of Telecommuting, Is at Management's Discretion and Based on The Business Needs of The Agency and The Requirements of The Position.
New Hires Become Eligible to Telecommute with Supervisor Approval After Completing 30 to 90 Days of Employment. Supervisors May Require New Hires to Report to The Office More Frequently if Necessary to Support Training, Performance, or Business Needs.
Veteran's Preference
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 Attorney (chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https:/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/human Resources/home/jobs
Salary Commensurate with Qualifications. the Salary of An Ers Retiree or Non-Contributing Member May Be 6% Less than The Recommended Salary.
Notice to Applicants
Applications Must Contain a Complete Job History, Detailing:
- Job Title
- Dates of Employment
- Name of Employer
- Supervisor's Name and Phone Number
- Description of Duties Performed, Demonstrating how You Meet the Minimum Qualifications for The Position Applying For
Important: Resumes Do Not Replace This Required Information. Applications Stating, "see Attached" or "see Resume" Will Not Be Accepted. the Experience Listed on Your Resume Must Match the Details on The Capps State of Texas Application. Discrepancies Will Result in An Incomplete Application.
Required Documents:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Law School Transcripts
The Hiring Division Has Requested the Above Document(s) Be Submitted with The Capps State of Texas Application to Submit a Resume, You Must Upload It to Your Application. when Submitting Your Documents, Make Sure to Mark Them as “relevant.”
Incomplete Applications Will Not Be Considered.
Applicant Release Form Website Link (https://www.puc.texas.gov/humanresources/pdfs/puc%20p-111authorization.pdf)
Work in Texas Applicants
To Apply for The Position, It Is Best to Go to The Capps State of Texas Talent Management System to Submit Your Application by Going to Https://capps.Taleo.Net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.Ftl and Select Our Agency, Public Utility Commission of Texas, from The "company/agency" List.
If Applying Through Work in Texas (wit) You Will Also Need to Complete the Supplemental Questions and Forms to Be Considered for This Posting. an Automated Email from The Capps State of Texas Talent Management System Will Be Sent to Your Email on File in Wit with Additional Instructions.
Remarks:
- Due to The Volume Applications Received, only Candidates Selected for An Interview Will Be Contacted. Non-Selection Notifications Will Be Sent Interviewed Candidates Following the Hiring Decision.
- All Information Provided in Connection with An Employment Application Must Be Accurate and Complete. Any Misstatement, Falsification, or Omission of Information May Result in Refusal to Hire Or, if Hired, Termination.
- If the Position Requires It, Licensure as A Professional Engineer or To Practice Law in Texas Will Be Verified Through the Professional Board of Engineers or The State Bar of Texas for The Selected Candidate.
- A Satisfactory Driving Record Is Necessary for Driving a State or Personal Vehicle for Agency Business. Selected Candidates Will Have Their Driving Records Evaluated According to The Commission's Traffic Safety Policy.
- For Males Born on Or After January 1, 1960, the Puc Will Verify Selective S
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