Description:
Description:The Public Utility Commission of Texas: Your Gateway to a Fulfilling Career!
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 (official or Unofficial)
The Hiring Manager 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.
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/human Resources/home/benefits.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today!
Division – Office of Policy and Docket Management (opdm)
Section – Commission Counsel
The Office of Policy and Docket Management Division (opdm) Supports of The Public Utility Commission of Texas (puct) Commissioners, Including when They Act Collectively as The Commission. Opdm Is Composed of Three Sections that Work Cooperatively to Support the Commission's Decision-Making and Adjudicatory Responsibilities.
The Commission Advising Is Made up Primarily of Attorneys Who Advise the Commissioners and Serve as Their Legal Advisors in Contested Cases. Advisors Work Directly with The Commissioners on A Regular Basis, Supporting Legal Research, Analysis and Decision-Making on The Complex and High-Impact Matters. This Section Works Closely with One Another and Their Reviewers to Research, Draft, and Prepare Written Materials For, and On Behalf Of, the Commission.
The Docket Management Section Consists of Administrative Law Judges (al Js) and Legal Assistants Who Oversee and Guide the Processing of Contested Cases. Al Js and Legal Assistants Work Collaboratively on The Issuance of Orders and Proposals for Decisions Across a Wide Range of Proceedings. the Professionals in This Section Develop Deep Expertise in Administrative Law and Agency Processes.
The Administrative and Project Services Section (aps) Includes Legal Secretaries and Project Management Staff Who Provide Essential Administrative Support to Opdm and The Commissioners. Aps Staff Assist with Critical Tasks Such as Filings and Coordination and Help Ensure the Agency's Compliance with Statutory and Procedural Requirements, Including Those Under the Open Meetings Act.
Looking to Apply Your Legal Skills in A Way that Truly Matters? the Office of Policy and Docket Management Has an Opportunity for A Legal Professional Eager to Shape Regulatory Outcomes Through Legal Analysis, Policy Development, and Administrative Law Expertise.
The Commission Advising Section Is Seeking to Fill the Role of An Attorney – a Dynamic Role that Provides Legal Support to The Commissioners on Complex and High-Impact Utility Matters. the Attorney Will Analyze Proposals, Draft and Review Commission Orders, Write Recommendation Decisions, and Offer Legal Advice on Contested Cases. This Role Will Also Offer Direct Exposure to Regulatory Decision-Making, Meaningful Work Opportunities to Work Independently, and A Chance to Develop and Apply Administrative Law Expertise in A Fast-Paced, Collaborative Environment. Whether You're Early in Your Career or Looking to Deepen Your Administrative Law Expertise, This Position Offers a Front-Row Seat to Texas Utility Regulation and A Chance to Make a Meaningful Impact.
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
Attorney Iv
Starting Salary:
$77,175.00
$88,200.00
$99,225.00
$110,250.00
Max Salary
$89,250.00
$99,750.00
$115,500.00
$143,268.00
Candidates Who Applied for Capps Id # 00051397 Do Not Need to Reapply and Are Still Being Considered.
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 and Licensed with The State Bar of Texas; Eligible to Practice Law in Texas; and A Minimum of Two (2) Year Legal Work Experience as A Licensed Attorney.
Attorney Iii
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.
Attorney Iv
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 Four (4) Years Legal Work Experience as A Licensed Attorney, Preferably in Utility Regulation or Administrative Law.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate Degree in Math, Finance, Accounting, or Engineering, or In English with A Demonstrated Proficiency in Math.
- 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 (https://chrome-extension//efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https:/hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf)
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