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PUBLIC UTILITY LAW JUDGE II PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Recruitment #17-003554-0001

Introduction

The Maryland Public Service Commission, a State agency regulating public utility companies, is recruiting for a Public Utility Law Judge II Public Service Commission.  This is a full performance level of work conducting quasi-judicial hearings and formal cases and rendering decisions on behalf of PSC. Please submit with your application a cover letter and resume by the filing deadline date.

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Public Service Commission

6 Saint Paul Street

Baltimore, MD 21202-6806

Main Purpose of Job

Presides over formal quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative hearings that affect public service companies and/or their customers, either alone or as a member of a panel with two Commissioners. Writes clear and comprehensive rulings and orders as of the result of the quasi-judicial or quasi-legislative hearings. Provides formal mediation/alternative dispute resolution services to resolve disputes between public service companies and customers and supervises/presides over work groups to ensure they meet the goals assigned to them.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Possession of a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.

Experience:

Five years of experience in the practice of law. Within the past seven years, must have a minimum of five years of experience either presenting exhibits or evidence; examining witnesses, and submitting written briefs in a contested evidentiary hearing before a quasi-judicial body or a trial court; or preparing proposed decisions for a trial court or quasi-judicial body.

Note:

1. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in general attorney classification or general attorney specialty codes in the legal and kindred group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates must be a member of the bar in any state or federal jurisdiction at the time of appointment.

2. Employees must become a member of the Maryland Bar within 18 months of  appointment.  Failure to obtain Maryland Bar admission within this time period will constitute grounds for termination.

3. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.      

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please call 410-767-4850.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, the paper application may be submitted to: DBM RED. 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please send to DBM/RED 301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

“We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply”.




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