Staff Attorney

State of Vermont; Montpelier (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of Vermont seeks a Staff Attorney for the Public Utility Commission to participate in Vermont’s regulatory process, reviewing filings, drafting rules, and helping develop policy. The role includes presiding over contested cases as a quasi-judicial officer and preparing decisions that resolve key issues.

The Attorney will advise the Commission on significant matters, manage case procedures, and work as part of a team in a full-time exempt position.

Qualifications

• Must currently be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar, or eligible to obtain admission by waiver.

Responsabilités

• Review utility filings and draft proposed rules.
• Assist in development of Commission policy on utility matters.
• Preside over contested cases as a quasi-judicial hearing officer.
• Conduct hearings impartially and prepare decisions.
• Assist the Commission in evaluating proposed decisions.
• Advise the Commission in direct hearings; manage case procedures.

Connaissances

Regulatory law

Legal research

Policy development

Formation

Vermont Bar admission or eligibility by waiver

Description du poste

Overview

The Staff Attorney at the Public Utility Commission (PUC) offers a unique chance to participate in Vermont’s regulatory process that implements major policy decisions which often have statewide, regional, and national significance.

Specific duties include:

• Reviewing utility- related filings and drafting proposed rules
• Assisting in the development of Commission policy on utility-related matters
• Presiding over contested cases as a quasi-judicial hearing officer, with responsibility to identify significant issues
• Conducting thorough hearings in a fair, professional, judicious manner
• Preparing comprehensive proposed decisions that resolve all critical issues
• Assisting the Commission in evaluating the proposed decisions.

The Attorney will also advise the Commission in cases that the Commission hears directly, with responsibility to identify, research, and analyze significant issues; manage the procedural elements of the cases; work as part of a team; and draft the Commission’s orders.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan.

Who May Apply

This position, Staff Attorney (Job Requisition #55776), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Minimum Qualifications

Must currently be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar, or eligible to obtain admission by waiver.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.