Assistant Commission Counsel (Open to Current PUC Employees Only) - Office of Policy and Docket Management/Commission Advising

OPEN TO CURENT PUC EMPLOYEES ONLY

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Applications must include 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

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.

DIVISION - OFFICE OF POLICY AND DOCKET MANAGEMENT

SECTION OR DEPARTMENT - COMMISSION ADVISING

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.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Commission Advising has an opportunity for an attorney ready to step into a supervisory role and support the Commission's critical work.

Commission Advising is seeking to fill the role of Assistant Commission Counsel. a supervisory position responsible for performing advanced legal work and administrative law duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal analysis, reviewing pleadings, drafting orders and proposals for decision and presenting recommendations to the Commissioners on contested cases. The position also oversees the work of attorneys and staff in the section, manages complex cases and projects, and assists Commission Counsel in preparing for open meetings. Additional responsibilities include monitoring industry trends, preparing reports and legislative information, supporting rulemaking activities, and participating in staffing and performance reviews. This role offers an excellent opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities while contributing to the Commission's mission.

The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications.

• Graduation from an accredited law school with JD degree.
• Licensed with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas.
• Five (5) years' experience working as a licensed attorney in administrative law or electric, telecommunications, water and sewer utility industry regulatory areas or seven (7) years' experience working as a licensed attorney.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of experience working in the Commission Advising section or in a Commissioner's office as an attorney.

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.

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 Assistant Commission Counsel

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.

REMARKS

• 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 Public Utility Commission 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 PUC employees' investments, professional activities, and relationships with regard to "public utilities," as defined by Texas Utilities Code * 11.004. Most PUC employees cannot be an officer, employee, or consultant of a "trade association," and may not be married to an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a "trade association." (See Tex. Util. Code * 12.153.) The trade associations to which this restriction applies are defined in Texas Utilities Code * 11.003(21) and are limited to electric or telecommunications industry-related associations. (The trade association restrictions do not apply to employees who are eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.)
• PUC employees are prohibited from having a pecuniary interest in a public utility, a public utility affiliate, or "a person a significant portion of whose business consists of furnishing goods or services to public utilities or affiliates." (Tex. Util. Code * 12.154(a)(1).) A pecuniary interest is a financial interest and includes investments, such as ownership or stock holdings, or interest as an officer, director, partner, employee, attorney, or consultant. However, it does not include interests "held indirectly by ownership of an interest in a retirement system, institution, or fund that in the normal course of business invests in diverse securities independently" of your control. (Tex. Util. Code * 12.154(g).)
• The PUC has a Post-Employment Restriction - details furnished upon request.
• The PUC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and recruits, hires, trains, and promotes the most qualified persons into all job levels without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or participation in protected activity. Female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.