Administrative Law Judge - Office of Policy and Docket Management/Docket Management

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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.

DIVISION - OFFICE OF POLICY AND DOCKET MANAGEMENT SECTION - DOCKET MANAGEMENT

POSITION TYPE - This is a hybrid position and is eligible for telecommuting up to three (3) days a week.

SALARY RANGE

Salary commensurate with Qualifications

The Office of Policy and Docket Management is split into two separate sections, Policy Development and Docket Management.

The Policy Development section prepares paper for the Commissioner's review before an open meeting. The Docket Management section processes all new incoming cases that are filed at the Commission.

OPDM also processes orders that are generated out of the open meetings and sends dockets to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) where they conduct hearings.

Docket Management is seeking an Administrative Law Judge with a strong initiative, a passion for the utility regulatory industry, and a drive to grow their career, knowledge, skills, and experience performing highly complex to advanced administrative hearing work in the Office of Policy & Docket Management (OPDM). Work includes presiding over uncontested cases and contested case hearings on electric, telecommunications, water, and sewer retail public utility applications.

The ideal candidate should possess the following 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 government, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
• Experience as an administrative law judge.
• Experience in the practice of utility regulation or administrative law.

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 Administrative Law Judge

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 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
• Official or Unofficial Law School Transcripts

The hiring manager has requested the above document(s) be submitted with the CAPPS State of Texas Application To submit the required documents, you must upload it them 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

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.

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 Service registration through the online Selective Service System. Males born after January 1, 1960, who are not registered must provide proof of exemption from the Selective Service registration requirement.
• The PUCT participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
• The Public Utility Regulatory Act imposes certain restrictions on PUCT employees' investments, professional activities, and relationships with public utilities, with some limited exceptions. PUCT employees are also prohibited from having a financial interest in a public utility, an affiliate of a public utility, and a person a significant portion of whose business consists of furnishing goods or services to public utilities or affiliates.
• The PUCT has a Post-Employment Restriction - details furnished upon request.
• The PUCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.