Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyState, Department of

TitleLead Counsel to the Utility Intervention Unit

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of General Counsel

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12231

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must be either a member of the New York Bar or licensed to practice law in another state having reciprocity with New York State. Additionally, the attorney must have litigation experience in public utility regulation. Excellent writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills are required.

Duties Description The NYS Department of State is seeking a highly-motivated consumer protection attorney to assist the Utility Intervention Unit (UIU) in representing residential and small commercial consumers in utility rate and policy cases and other regulatory proceedings before the New York Public Service Commission (PSC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and other forums with jurisdiction over New York public utilities. The attorney will advocate on behalf of the UIU for reliable utility service at the lowest reasonable cost - particularly for residential and small business customers of public utilities. The successful candidate can start immediately.

The attorney will serve in the General Counsel’s office as the lead counsel to the UIU. Candidates should have a broad knowledge of the law and policy issues related to the telecommunications, water, electric, and natural gas industries, as well as emerging industries such as the alternative energy and distributed generation industries. The attorney will be responsible for the following:

• Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, legal memoranda and comments, advocating the UIU’s positions in rate and policy proceedings.

• Conduct discovery, undertake cross-examination of other parties’ expert witnesses as well as examination of UIU witnesses, and assist in preparing testimony, in proceedings and litigation.

• Present oral arguments before PSC and FERC administrative law judges;

• Conduct negotiations to resolve issues relating to proceedings and meetings before the PSC, FERC and at the New York Independent Systems Operator (NYISO);

• Represent and advocate for the UIU’s position in meetings and collaborative proceedings;

• Advocate for the UIU’s position before the appellate courts as required, concerning PSC rate cases and other proceedings, and assist in the development of testimony by experts and consultants in those proceedings; and

• Assist the UIU Unit to resolve utility-related consumer complaints.

This position may include some overnight travel.

Additional Comments Salary will be commensurate with experience. This position is in the Exempt Jurisdictional Class and is designated Management/Confidential.

This job could also be filled at 123 William Street, New York, NY.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Philip B. Kelly

Telephone

Fax 518-402-3656

Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Human Resources Management

99 Washington Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12231

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit a resume and cover letter detailing education and experience by February 29, 2016.