Duties:

Serve as Hearing Officer on agency adjudications regarding oversight of the electric power, natural gas and water industries in the Commonwealth. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Conducting local public hearings and evidentiary hearing(s) as needed;
• Making written and oral rulings as necessary;
• Ensuring that the scope and standards of review are consistent with the agency’s review of similar types of cases;
• Working with and coordinating the work of technical analysts to ensure the development of a thorough record;
• Presenting recommendations and other memoranda to Commission;
• Preparing legal research and/or memoranda on agency jurisdiction, procedures and standards, as well as on applicable law and precedent;
• Analyzing the adequacy and appropriateness of the agency’s rules and regulations,
• Preparing draft orders, opinions, rules and regulations as assigned;
• Researching and drafting bills to change the agency’s statutes, as necessary;
• Representing the Department in interventions before other state and federal administrative agencies;
• Keeping up to date with relevant changes in case law, statutes, and on relevant legal and policy issues; and
• Representing the Department in settlement negotiations of cases as needed.

Qualifications:

Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and (A) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License at a Class level specific to assignment.

In addition to the requirements listed for the Counsel Level I, incumbents must have the:

1. Ability to lead or work with cross-functional project teams.

2. Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams.

3. Ability to exercise discretion in safeguarding information through compliance with rules of disclosure.

4. Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates, and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining the need for and recommending disciplinary action.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to above, experience in administrative, public utility or environmental law is highly desirable; Computer literacy and excellent written and oral communications skills are essential.

Comments:

• The successful candidate may be required to attend a two-week course on utility regulation held out of state.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.

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