PROGRAM MANAGER IV

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Public Service Commission

6 Saint Paul Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

The main purpose of this position is to represent the Technical Staff (“Staff”) in administrative proceedings before the PSC and its Public Utility Law Judges and to assist in the management of the Office of Staff Counsel.  

This includes, but is not limited to, (1) representing the Commission Staff in proceedings before the Commission, (2) rendering legal advice to the Staff Counsel and Technical Staff (3) assisting Staff in identifying factual, policy and legal issues that need to be addressed and in preparing testimony and other work products to address the material issues, (4) managing and coordinating the development of Staff’s position in assigned matters, all in consultation with the Staff Counsel, (5) assists with the supervision of Staff Attorneys I, II and III in the performing (1)-(4) and performs administrative duties in assigning and monitoring workload, in consultation with the Staff Counsel.    

In addition, at the direction of the Staff Counsel, the Deputy Staff Counsel assists in the management and supervision of the Office of the Staff Counsel and the management of the Technical Staff to ensure that Staff’s presentation before the Commission is consistent with Staff’s legal obligation and direction of the Commission and the Office of the Executive Director.

Education:  Possession of a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission to the Maryland Bar.

Experience:  Seven years of legal experience.  Four years of this experience must have included judicial and administrative litigation and case management.

Experience with utility-related law preferred.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, is also required.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. 

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, the paper application may be submitted to:

DBM/RED

301 West Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

For questions concerning this recruitment, please call 410-767-3386.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.