PUC Compliance Attorney

Description:

Recruitment Information
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Public Utilities Commission. The position is located in Downtown, Honolulu, on the Island of Oahu.

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service, exempt position, please contact Jade Wong at (808) 586-2060, Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm, HST.

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Public Utilities Commission.

Duties Summary:
The Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) regulates all chartered, franchised, certificated, and registered public service companies operating in the State of Hawaii (“State”) that provide electricity, telecommunication, gas, private water and sewage, motor and water carrier transportation services and other entities as required by law (“regulated entities”). The Commission has statutory authority to enforce applicable state statutes, to establish and enforce administrative rules and regulations, and to set policies and standards.

The Consumer Affairs and Compliance Section (CACS) provides investigation, complaint resolution, and enforcement services; prepares for, follows up, and represents the CACS at settlement conferences and hearings; and conducts community outreach and educational services on behalf of the Commission.

Purpose of the position:
This position is responsible for providing legal counsel on all CACS matters, including review of all dockets; reviewing and analyzing citation matters; recommending appropriate action on legal matters affecting CACS; drafting proposed Commission decisions and orders; formulating and adopting rules and regulations; advising CACS on all procedural and evidentiary matters pertaining to the regulation of public utilities and other entities under the Commission's jurisdiction; preparing legislative proposals; aiding in the review and implementation of decisions affecting regulated companies under the jurisdiction of the Commission; and representing CACS before an administrative hearing.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Education:
Law degree from a school of law accredited by a nationally recognized, specialized accrediting body.

Experience:

• Must possess at least five (5) years of experience as a licensed attorney, with at least 3 years of experience in the regulatory and/or energy industry or comparable experience.
• Demonstrated work experience practicing as an attorney in one or more of the following areas: legal research and writing; litigation; review of and drafting of legislation; review of new laws and impact on existing laws; development of policies, procedures and legal forms to implement new laws or regulatory, energy, or utility law. The minimum number of years of experience is dependent on the level at which the job is filled.

Knowledge:
This position requires knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the Commission, its general orders, rules, tariffs and decisions and orders; applicable Hawaii Revised Statutes; Hawaii Administrative Rules, the legislative process; and comprehensive research and analytical techniques.

Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to conduct legal review and analysis in conformance with the legal requirements of the Commission and CACS section based thereupon, advise the Commission and CACS and/or reduce to writing such analysis and resulting recommendations in a logical, comprehensible, concise, and timely manner; conduct research on complex, technical, and diverse subjects; complete assignments and projects within specified time frames; learn, apply, and explain in an easy-to-understand manner the Commission's general orders, rules, tariffs, decisions and orders, operations, policies, and activities; make sound policy recommendations; display a high degree of initiative and leadership; maintain confidentiality in the use of confidential information; and maintain regular attendance. Ability to collaborate effectively with other departmental employees, other agencies/organizations, and the public with varying temperaments and personal outlooks, as required.

Other Information:
This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

Submit your resume and writing sample via email to:

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