Senior Regulatory Hearing Examiner

PowerLines; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Public Service Commission seeks Hearing Examiners to manage hearings and related proceedings under the OHADR. Duties include setting milestones, overseeing the case record, and presiding over public hearings to gather input from diverse stakeholders.

Qualified candidates will hold a law degree, NYS Bar admission, and at least eight years of post‑bar experience in regulatory matters or adjudicative roles. The role advances regulatory policy and written recommendations.

Qualifications

• Law degree and admission to New York State Bar.
• Eight years of post-bar experience as an attorney or judge.
• Experience in governmental regulatory agencies or regulatory proceedings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish procedural milestones and schedules; issue rulings addressing scheduling, discovery, party status, and motion practice.
• Oversee development of the official case record through a formal, litigated process.
• Preside over public hearings to gather public comments.
• Use alternative dispute resolution techniques when assigned as a settlement judge in a proceeding.
• Analyze arguments and evidence to advise on issues to be resolved by the Commission and the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES).
• Draft Commission and ORES orders.
• Present recommendations formally at Commission sessions.

Skills

Organization skills

Written and oral communication

Critical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

New York State Public Service Commission seeks Hearing Examiners to manage hearings and related proceedings under the OHADR. Duties include setting milestones, overseeing the case record, and presiding over public hearings to gather input from diverse stakeholders.

Qualified candidates will hold a law degree, NYS Bar admission, and at least eight years of post‑bar experience in regulatory matters or adjudicative roles. The role advances regulatory policy and written recommendations.