Review Vacancy
AgencyPublic Service, Department of
TitleDirector of the Office of Hearings and Alternative Dispute Resolution, NS-M7
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $172787 to $213995 Annually
Duties Description The Director of the Office of Hearings and Alternative Dispute Resolution (OHADR) reports directly to the Executive Deputy of the Department of Public Service and will be responsible for duties including, but not limited to:
• Attracting, developing, directing, motivating, and driving performance from the Hearing Examiners and support staff employed by OHADR.
• Applying first-class interpersonal and communication skills and working collaboratively with Department Directors and Executive Staff.
• Supporting the development of a leadership culture focused on the highest quality decision-making on the most effective accomplishment of objectives.
• Basing decision-making on ethics and integrity.
• Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work of the Hearing Examiners, which includes, but is not limited to: handling all proceedings in which hearings and other cases and disputes are held; overseeing the development of official case records; analyzing arguments and evidence offered by parties; drafting rulings and notices; offering advice and recommendations about how issues should be resolved by the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission), the New York State Board on Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board), and Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES); drafting Commission, Siting Board and ORES permit decisions; gathering input from the general public; and, participating in a broad range of cases or other disputes in which Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques may be employed.
• Serving as an advisor and consultant to the Chair, the Commission, the Siting Board and ORES regarding legal, procedural, and policy matters related to the regulation of gas, water, electric, steam, cable, and telephone utilities, the siting of gas and electric transmission lines, and the siting of wind, solar, and fossil fuel generation facilities.
• Attending Commission and Siting Board meetings in order to advise and make recommendations.
• Overseeing the preparation of correspondence, rulings, notices, rules and regulations, Commission and Siting Board orders, and ORES permit approvals, ensuring compliance with law and State and Agency policy.
• As necessary, directly serving as, or carrying out, the responsibilities of a Hearing Examiner for all or part of a proceeding.
• Fielding inquiries from elected officials, the general public, and parties to a proceeding regarding procedural issues.
• Coordinating the work of OHADR with other offices in determining processes and strategies for the development of issues, a record for decisions, and in developing consensus recommendations for the Commission, Siting Board and ORES.
• Analyzing proposed legislation and formulating recommendations in areas that affect the Commission’s rules, regulations, and responsibilities.
• Developing or revising Commission, Siting Board and ORES rules and regulations as necessary to implement the Department’s statutory responsibilities.
• Advising on, and assisting in, implementation of the official operations of the Department, including but not limited to processes and procedures for filing, issuance, and retention of official documents and for handling of confidential documents, in coordination with the Office of the Secretary, Central Operations, and Office of General Counsel.
• Providing advice and support to the administrative offices of the Department, particularly with regard to the implementation and oversight of contracts for court reporting services and provision of intervenor funding in siting cases and the development of that portion of the Department’s budget attributable to intervenor funding; and serving as liaison with key administrative/oversight and other State agencies.
Minimum Qualifications Law degree, current member in good standing of the New York State Bar, and nine years of post-bar, progressively responsible experience as an attorney in any combination of the following:
• In a governmental regulatory agency as an: Administrative Law Judge, Attorney, Hearing Officer or official with policy responsibilities.
• As an attorney litigating and/or negotiating matters in governmental regulatory proceedings and/or court proceedings involving complex technical facts or policies.
• As a judge or judicial clerk or in a similar adjudicative capacity.
• As a legislator, legislative staff, lobbyist, or similar position requiring analysis of laws or regulations.
• As a mediator or arbitrator in cases involving complex financial and technical issues.
Preferred candidates will have experience in a managerial or leadership capacity.
Additional Comments About the Department:
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at: https://dps.ny.gov/employment-opportunities.
Remarks:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. The primary location for this position is Albany, NY with at least 10% travel which requires possession of a valid driver’s license. This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Appointment to this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.
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