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:
- Resume
- Official or Unofficial Law School Transcript
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
Section – Commission Advising
About the Office of Policy and Docket Management (opdm)
The Office of Policy and Docket Management Division (opdm) Supports 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.
Jump Start Your Legal Career with Hands-On Experience in Administrative Law and Utility Regulation, Working Alongside Experienced Attorneys and Contested Cases that Shape Public Policy Across Texas.
Launch Your Legal Career as A Post-Graduate Legal Advisor with The Puct in The Office of Policy and Docket Management (opdm). This Position Offers Recent Law School Graduates the Opportunity to Gain Hands-On Experience in Administrative Law and Utility Regulation While Supporting the Commission Advising Section in Complex Regulatory and Contested Cases. the Post-Graduate Legal Advisor Conducts Legal and Policy Research, Reviews Filings, Drafts Memoranda and Briefing Materials, and Assists Attorneys in Advising the Commissioners on High-Impact Issues Affecting Electric, Telecommunications, and Water and Sewer Utilities. the Research and Writing Intensive Roles Is Designed for Individuals Sitting for The Texas Bar Exam in February and Provides a Pathway Promotion an Attorney I Role upon Licensure.
Qualifications:
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess the Following Minimum Qualifications.
- Graduation from An Accredited Law School with A Juris Doctor (jd), Doctor of Jurisprudence, or Master of Laws (llm) Degree.
- Registered to Sit for The February Texas Bar Examination.
Additional Requirements:
Continued Employment Beyond the Release of Texas Bar Examination Results Is Contingent upon Successful Passage of The Texas Bar and Meeting the Qualifications for Promotion to Attorney I.
Preferred Qualifications:
Internship Experience Relating to Electric, Telecommunications, or Water and Sewer Utilities or With a Regulatory State Agency.
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 Law Clerk (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.
Remarks:
- Due to The Volume of Applications Received, only Candidates Selected for An Interview Will Be Contacted. Non-Selection Notifications Will Be Sent to 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 fo
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