Attorney
Location: Helena, Montana
Description: State of Montana is at present recruited Attorney right now, this position will be reside in Montana. More details about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Attorney
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date.
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Fo! r more information contact:
State Agency:
Public Service Commission
P.O. Box 202601
Helena , MT
59620
Phone: (406)444-6195
Fax: (406)444-7618
TTY: (406)444-4212
E-mail: ahall@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
42100040
Openings:
1
Location(s):
Helena
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
3/18/2013
Closing Date:
4/8/2013
Department:
Public Service Commission
Division:
Legal
Bureau:
Band/Grade:
7
State Application Required:
Yes
Salary:
$54,150.00 - $64,150.00
Salary Unit:
Yearly
Additional Salary Informa! tion:
Training Assignment: This agency may use ! a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules.
Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Applicant Pool: If another department
vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may
be used for the selection.
Special Information:
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications may be completed online at http://mt.gov/statejobs/default.mcpx , mailed to the Public Service Commission, PO Box 202601, Helena, Montana 59620-2601, and postmarked by the closing date, or e-mailed to: ahall@mt.gov by Midnight, MST on the closing date.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Selection procedures to be used in evaluating applicants’ qualifications may include, but are not limited to: an evaluation of the Montana State Application form; an evaluation of education, training and experie! nce; an evaluation of the responses to Supplemental Questions; a semi-structured oral interview; a review of writing samples; reference checks. All applicants must submit the following:
1. A resume, including salary history and three references related to past job experience.
2. Two writing samples, not to exceed 7 pages each. If not attached to the online application form, writing samples should be emailed to ahall@mt.gov .
3. A State of Montana Application; online form may be accessed at http://mt.gov/statejobs/default.mcpx or contact your local job service for additional application formats.
4. Law School Transcript that indicates class rank, if graduated within the last five years.
5. Responses to the Supplemental Questions.
Applicants claiming the Veteran’s or Handicapped Person’s Employment Preferences (see State of Montana Employment Application, PD-25) must provide verification of eligibility with the applica! tion materials. The successful applicant must produce within 24 hours o! f hire, documentation that he/she is authorized to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or social security card, along with a driver’s license or other picture ID, a U.S. Passport or a Green Card.
Duties:
This position provides legal representation and/or counsel to the five-member Montana Public Service Commission and its staff and is located within the Legal/Consumer Division.
Examples of duties include the following:
1. represents the Commission in cases before the Montana District Courts, the Montana Supreme Court, federal district courts, federal appellate courts and federal administrative agencies;
2. assists the commission in processing contested cases at the administrative level;
3. advises the commission in its decision-making process;
4. drafts orders;
5. responds to public and press inquiries;
6. drafts and reviews proposed legis! lation;
7. testifies before legislative committees;
8. drafts rules;
9. acts as hearings examiner;
10. acts as advocacy attorney;
11. interprets and aids in enforcing motor carrier rules and statutes;
12. advises the Commission on administrative matters;
13. monitors federal agencies and may participate in federal dockets or cases.
SPECIAL NOTE
The person in this position will have responsibility for advising the Commission on some or all of the following: the Montana Telecommunications Act (a complex piece of legislation whose implementation requires significant attention to and knowledge of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996); the Electric Utility Industry Generation Reintegration Act (a complex statute that requires careful implementation by the Commission); most other parts of Title 69, MCA; the Montana Administrative Procedure Act as it applies to the many and varied actions and re! sponsibilities of the Commission; other parts of state and federal law ! that relate to the duties of the commission, particularly the Federal Power Act, the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
The person in this position may specialize in a particular area of public utility law, for example telecommunications or energy, or may handle a variety of PSC legal work. Work assignments for this position will be made by the Legal/Consumer Division Administrator based on an assessment of agency needs.
Competencies:
The person in this position will have, or will obtain, a high level of legal expertise in state and, where necessary, federal law related to the regulation of some combination of electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, water/sewer, and motor carrier transportation. In addition, this position will have, or be expected to quickly obtain, a high level of expertise in administrative law and practice, including the application and implementation of the Montana Administr! ative Procedure Act as it relates to the work of the Commission.
Education/Experience:
Must have graduated from law school and been admitted to practice law in Montana. Persons who have taken the Montana Bar Exam, but have not received the result, or who are preparing to take the next bar exam may be hired on a probationary basis.
Supplemental Questions:
Describe your experience in administrative law, including the Montana Administrative Procedure Act.
Describe your experience in utility, energy, or transportation law.
Describe your experience working collaboratively with others in a group effort requiring your legal review and analysis.
Describe your experience working with Microsoft Officeâ„¢ applications.
Additional Materials Required:
Resume
Transcripts
Writing Sample
Other Required Materials (see Job Listing)
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