Assistant Counsel NS-25

Duties

The Assistant Counsel, NS=25, in the Executive Office (OSEC), is an entry-level position with the degree of complexity of work assigned rapidly increasing commensurate with proven ability: This position would be under the direct supervision of both the General Counsel and the Secretary to the Commission with responsibilities related to providing legal research and analysis for the benefit of each of the Public Service Commission’s seven full-time members. The duties would include, but not be limited to:
• Analyzing applications and petitions for Public Service Commission (Commission) action on utility requests for rate increases, tariff changes, and other matters.
• Researching and interpreting complex areas of regulatory law, Commission decisions, and economic policies.
• Preparing memoranda on legal issues related to actions of the Commission.
• Providing legal advice to other divisions within the Department, as needed, on legal aspects of pending cases.
• Undertaking legal and related research based on requests made by individual Commission members.
• Participating in briefings of Commission members.
• Analyzing issues, studying the law related to all types of proceedings conducted by and before the Commission.
• Assisting the public in understanding, and being involved in, Commission processes.

Salary

• $93,530 - $117,875/year

Qualifications

Law degree and two years of experience as an attorney. Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.

Other Information

About the Department:
The New York State Department of Public Service (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.

Remarks:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. 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.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Assistant Counsel NS-25, posting 10078” when applying.