ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL III, PSC

The Public Service Commission (PSC or Commission) regulates public utilities and certain passenger transportation companies doing business in Maryland.  The Commission regulates gas, electric, telephone, water, and sewage disposal companies. Also subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission are electricity suppliers, fees for pilotage services to vessels, construction of a generating station and certain common carriers engaged in the transportation for hire of persons.

The PSC’s jurisdiction extends to taxicabs operating in the City of Baltimore, Baltimore County, Cumberland, and Hagerstown. The categories of regulated public service companies are listed below: electric utilities; gas utilities; combination gas and electric utilities; telecommunications companies; water, and water and sewerage companies; passenger motor vehicle carriers (sedans, limousines, and buses); railroad companies; taxicab companies; and other public service companies.

The Commission is empowered to hear and decide matters relating to: (1) rate adjustments; (2) applications to exercise or abandon franchises; (3) applications to modify the type or scope of service; (4) approval of issuance of securities; (5) promulgation of new rules and regulations; and (6) quality of utility and common carrier service.

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William Donald Schaefer Tower

6 St. Paul Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

The Maryland Public Service Commission (MDPSC) Office of General Counsel seeks a full-time Attorney to provide legal and policy advice to the Commission on a wide array of matters related to the regulation of gas, electric, transportation, telecommunications and other industries.

Excellent writing, verbal, and communications skills are required to perform the duties of this position, which include:

Providing analysis, advice and support to the Commission on matters pending before it and on matters before other State and federal regulatory agencies

Reviewing, evaluating and providing analysis of applications, transactional documents, testimony and pleadings submitted to the Commission Preparing draft Commission orders

Providing oral and written briefings on matters of interest to the Commission Litigating cases in State and federal courts, and appearing before the federal regulatory agencies

This Special Appointment position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“the Commission”)  

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

Experience: Experience as a practicing attorney.

Notes:

1.  An Assistant General Counsel, PSC must be a member of the Maryland Bar at the time of appointment.

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

Experience in Administrative law, utility regulation, including practice before a regulatory utility commission, trial and appellate litigation experience, and practical knowledge of State personnel law and the State procurement process A background in economics, business, accounting, environmental law or engineering Proficiency with Westlaw (or other online legal research tools), and Microsoft Word is desirable

Candidate must be admitted to the Maryland Bar.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated for this classification. For education obtained outside the U.S. you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education by a foreign credential evaluation service. 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the on-line application process is not available, you may submit a paper application, supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

301 W. Preston St.,

Suite 608

Baltimore, MD  21201

For inquiries regarding this recruitment, please call 410-767-3386.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service needs to be provided before hire.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. 

We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the on-line or paper application. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-3623.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.  Bilingual applicants are also encouraged to apply.

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