Agency InformationOPEN TO CURENT PUC EMPLOYEES ONLY NOTICE TO APPLICANTS Applications must include a complete job history, detailing: - Job title
- Dates of employment
- Name of employer
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Description of duties performed, demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position applying for
Important: Resumes do not replace the required information on the CAPPS State of Texas application. Applications stating, "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted.
The employment history provided on your resume must be consistent with the employment history on your application. Material, omissions, discrepancies, or conflicting employment information between the resume and State of Texas Application will result in an incomplete application and will not receive further consideration for the position It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all required information and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and submitted at the time of application.
Applicants must meet all required minimum qualifications to be considered for this position. The application must clearly demonstrate how the applicant meets the required minimum qualifications. Failure to provide sufficient information to verify minimum qualifications may result in the application not being further considered.
Required Documents The hiring manager has requested the above document(s) be submitted with the CAPPS State of Texas Application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered DIVISION COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT (DICE) The Compliance and Enforcement Division investigates and litigates potential violations of PURA, the Texas Water Code, the Commission's substantive and procedural rules, and ERCOT Protocols to promote adherence to consumer protection requirements for consumers of electricity, water, and sewer services; maintain a reliable and safe electric power system; ensure access to competitive telecommunications services; and preserve a competitive wholesale electricity market. The division also oversees licensing and compliance activities to ensure companies are properly registered with the PUCT and comply with applicable rules and regulations. In coordination with ERCOT, the division works to ensure electric companies follow current regulatory requirements and help facilitate customer transfers as companies enter or exit the market.
Ready to take the next step in your legal career? The Compliance and Enforcement Division (DICE) has an opportunity for an experienced attorney ready to step into a supervisory role and help lead the division's important compliance and enforcement work. DICE is seeking a
Managing Attorney responsible for providing highly advanced legal counsel and strategic guidance on complex enforcement, compliance, and other legal matters. The Managing Attorney will oversee and review the work of attorneys and legal assistants, provide guidance on case strategy and assignments, mentor and develop staff, and help ensure the quality and consistency of the division's legal work.
If you are ready to build on your legal experience, take on greater leadership responsibility, and help develop the next generation of attorneys at the PUCT, this may be the opportunity for you. Bring your legal judgment, collaborative approach, and commitment to excellence to DICE and take the next step in your career as a Managing Attorney.
The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications. Applicants must meet all the required minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:
- Graduation from accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- Five years of fulltime experience as a licensed attorney.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience practicing administrative law, including contested case proceedings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH).
- Experience with utility regulation, compliance, or enforcement matters, including interpretation and application of statutes, Commission rules, orders, or other regulatory requirements.
- Experience leading complex legal matters and providing guidance, mentoring, or substantive review of the work of other attorneys or legal staff.
WORK SCHEDULE The PUCT operates on a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees may request an alternative work schedule in accordance with the PUCT's Alternative Work Schedule Policy. Approval of such requests is based on business needs and management discretion and is not guaranteed.
Management staff are required to report to the office a minimum of three days per week. With supervisor approval and based on the business needs of the division and requirements of the position, management staff may telecommute up to two days per week in accordance with the PUCT's Alternative Work Schedule Policy.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or additional duties that fall in the fields listed in the below link who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.
The MOS codes applicable to this position can be accessed at:
Military Crosswalk for Managing Attorney
If you qualify for a Veteran Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation with your State of Texas Application. Documentation must be provided before a Veteran Preference can be granted. Required documentation is as follows: Veteran DD Form 214; Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300; Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300.
A detailed job description can be viewed on our website: https://puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/Jobs Salary commensurate with qualifications. REMARKS - All information provided in connection with an employment application must be accurate and complete. Any misstatement, falsification, or omission of information may result in refusal to hire or, if hired, termination.
- Newly hired employees must successfully complete their sixmonth probationary period and have a satisfactory performance review on file before becoming eligible to apply for other positions within the PUCT.
- Employees who transfer to a new position or division must remain in their new role for at least six months and have a satisfactory performance review before applying for another position within the PUCT.
- Employees are not eligible to apply for positions within their classification series in their current division. This restriction does not apply for supervisory positions within the same classification series. Advancement within a classification series in the same division occurs through the promotional process based on demonstrated performance at the high level.
- If the position requires it, licensure as a Professional Engineer or to practice law in Texas will be verified through the Professional Board of Engineers or the State Bar of Texas for the selected candidate.
- For males born on or after January 1, 1960, the PUC will verify Selective Service registration through the online Selective Service System. Males born after January 1, 1960, who are not registered must provide proof of exemption from the Selective Service registration requirement.
- The PUC has a PostEmployment Restriction details furnished upon request.
