ASSISTANT PEOPLE’S COUNSEL SERIES
ASSISTANT PEOPLE’S COUNSEL IV/III/II/I
Recruitment #25-009023-0001
Department | Office of People's Counsel |
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Date Opened | 1/15/2025 4:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 2/18/2025 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $71,198 - $188,528 |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
The Maryland Office of People's Counsel seeks a creative,
energetic attorney to join it in advocating, amid climate change, for the
economic and environmental interests of the State's residential consumers of
public utility services such as electricity and natural gas.
The level of position filled (Assistant People’s Counsel I,
II, III or IV) will be based on the candidate's level of experience.
This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the
pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
***Candidates Must submit a cover letter,
resume. and two writing samples. The preferred method is to upload
required materials with application. Please use any of the available
slots under the "other" tab under "required additional
materials" in the application. If unable to upload please send
to Carissa Ralbovsky, via email at carissa.ralbovsky2@maryland.gov***
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
POSITION DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
APC I $71,198.00-$121,533.00
Education: A Juris Doctor degree or an
equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience: None.
APC II $104,507.00-$142,124.00
Education: A Juris Doctor degree or an
equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience: Eighteen months of experience in a
government agency practicing law related to the regulation of public utilities
or two years of experience as a practicing Attorney.
APC III $115,776.00-$154,617.00
Education: A Juris Doctor degree or an
equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience: Three years of experience in a government
agency practicing law related to the regulation of public utilities or
four years of experience as a practicing Attorney.
APC IV $126,879.00-$188,528.00
Education: A Juris Doctor degree or an
equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.
Experience: Four years of experience in a government
agency practicing law related to the regulation of public utilities or five
years as a practicing Attorney.
Notes:
1. Employees in this classification must be a member of the
Bar of any state or federal jurisdiction at the time of appointment and
must become a member of the Maryland Bar within 18 months of appointment.
2. The above requirements are set by the Office of
People’s Counsel in accordance with the Public Utilities Article, Public
Services and Utilities, Title 2 Public Service Commission and People
Counsel, Section 203 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
3. 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Selection Plan
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have
access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and
vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE
DETAILS: STATE OF
MARYLAND BENEFITS.
- Personal
Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually
(prorated based on start date).
- Annual
Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
- Sick
Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
- Parental
Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or
adoption of a child.
- Holidays
- State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per
year.
- Pension
- State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
- Positions
may be eligible for telework.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For the additional required materials the preferred method is to upload to application. However if unable to upload please send via email to Carissa Ralbovsky at carissa.ralbovsky2@maryland.gov
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.