The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, steam, natural gas, water and sewer and telephone companies. Its mission is to ensure Missouri consumers have access to safe, reliable and reasonably priced utility service while allowing those utility companies under our jurisdiction an opportunity to earn a reasonable return on their investment. The PSC also regulates manufacturers and retail dealers who sell new and used manufactured homes and modular units. The commission was established in 1913. The PSC is comprised of five commissioners, who are appointed by the governor.
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AJ010808 - ATTORNEY / REGULATORY LAW JUDGE
MISSOURI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
JOB OPPORTUNITY
ATTORNEY / REGULATORY LAW JUDGE
The Missouri Public Service Commission is seeking an attorney for the position of Regulatory Law Judge. This is a quasi-judicial, administrative law judge position that requires the ability to preside over adversarial hearings which may last from 1 to 15 consecutive days on the record, which will routinely involve from 10 to 80 complex economic, engineering, and accounting issues, which include a minimum of 3 but often more than 10 or 12 adverse parties, and in which the amount in dispute will often be millions of dollars.
In addition to presiding over complex litigation, the successful candidate will independently control a docket of cases from the Telecommunications, Electric, Gas, Water and Sewer industries and review extensive pleadings, written expert testimony, briefs, and other case-related documents in the preparation of final Commission orders. The judge must work effectively within a panel of seven other judges and for a five-member Commission. This requires the ability to provide sound legal analysis and well-drafted documents under demanding deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of experience in administrative law, regulatory law or government practice is required. Applicant must be a member of the Missouri Bar, demonstrate excellent reasoning and writing skills and possess strong computer skills.
Starting salary range: $55,548 with a potential increase following successful completion of a probationary period. To be considered for this position, please send application, resume, a copy of transcripts, legal writing sample and references by August 8, 2008 to: MO Public Service Commission, Reference AJ010808, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, MO 65102. For additional information, visit www.psc.mo.gov.
“An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V”
Jeff Davis