Regulatory Counsel, Utilities & Policy (NS-25)

New York State Department of Public Service; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Public Service in Albany seeks an Assistant Counsel (NS-25) to handle market and policy matters under the Public Service Law, DPS regulations, and PSC orders. Under supervision, you will research regulatory law and advise the Commission with technical support from engineers, economists, and staff.

You will prepare memoranda, draft orders, review recommendations, and represent the Commission in administrative proceedings related to electric, gas, and telecom

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and two years of practice after admission.
• Preferred: utility regulation/policy, litigation, consumer protection, administrative law, investigations and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proficiency in laws, regulations, and orders related to electric generation, storage, and transmission.
• Research and interpret complex regulatory law, Commission decisions, and economic policies.
• Collaborate with engineers, economists, and staff to address technical policy issues.
• Analyze legal issues related to Commission actions and rate/tariff matters.
• Advise the Commission on behalf of the General Counsel and draft legal memoranda.
• Review recommendations for legality and draft Commission orders in consumer-protection matters.
• Appear for the Commission in proceedings relating to interstate electric, gas, and telecommunications services.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Admission to NYS Bar

Job description

The New York State Department of Public Service in Albany seeks an Assistant Counsel (NS-25) to handle market and policy matters under the Public Service Law, DPS regulations, and PSC orders. Under supervision, you will research regulatory law and advise the Commission with technical support from engineers, economists, and staff.

You will prepare memoranda, draft orders, review recommendations, and represent the Commission in administrative proceedings related to electric, gas, and telecom