Florida Public Service Commission
Overview
Senior Attorney Florida Public Service Commission Office of General Counsel SES - Open Competitive Tallahassee, FL Application Deadline: Continuous $60,015 - $85,000 The Mission
The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) is committed to making sure that Florida's consumers receive essential services — electric, natural gas, telephone, water, and wastewater — in a safe, reasonable, and reliable manner. FPSC regulates utilities in rate base/economic regulation, competitive market oversight, and monitoring of safety, reliability, and service. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida includes a comprehensive compensation package with a range of benefits, such as: State Group Insurance options (health, life, dental, vision, and other options). (For more information, see mybenefits site.) Retirement plan options with employer contributions. Paid Leave of Absence benefits, including Personal and Sick Leave; Nine paid holidays and one paid Personal Holiday each year; State Employee Tuition Waiver Program – Six credit hours per semester with the state college/university system; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Deferred Compensation Plan; Tax-advantaged Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible Work Schedules; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Student loans forgiven after 10 years of qualified public service, with eligibility requirements. (For more information, please visit studentaid.gov/publicservice); And more! Office of General Counsel
The Office of General Counsel provides legal counsel to the Commission on all matters under the Commission’s jurisdiction. It supervises the procedural and legal aspects of all cases before the Commission and assists in responding to inquiries from the Legislature. The office defends Commission orders on appeal, defends rules challenged before the Division of Administrative Hearings, and represents the Commission before state and federal courts. It supports FPSC offices in filings with, or presentations to, other federal, state, or local agencies, advises in rule promulgation, attends or conducts rulemaking hearings, reviews procurement contracts, and counsels on personnel, contractual, public records, and other administrative legal matters. It conducts discovery, presents staff positions and testimony, cross-examines witnesses, and prepares recommendations and Commission orders in cases involving evidentiary hearings. Description of Job Duties
The Senior Attorney will work in the Economic Regulation Section of the Office of General Counsel. This section handles legal work for ratemaking, certification, and territorial issues in the water, wastewater, electric, and gas industries. The Senior Attorney will appear primarily before the Florida Public Service Commission. Applicants must have strong working knowledge of and experience with the Florida Administrative Procedure Act, the Uniform Rules of Procedures, Florida Civil Procedure, and the Florida Evidence Code. Applicants must be able to evaluate issues, conduct complex legal research and apply it to issues; conduct investigations and discovery; present evidence; advocate positions at hearings both orally and in writing; communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and work collaboratively on a team. Minimum Qualifications
Admission to The Florida Bar and two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial meetings. Information verifying answers to the Qualifying Questions must be found on the Employment Application. Background investigations, including criminal history checks and education verifications, will be conducted on all applicants recommended for hiring. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number for this background check. Employment Eligibility
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The FPSC participates in the Department of Homeland Security's Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). Civil Service Law requires all males born after December 31, 1959, to register with the Selective Service System unless exempt. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. EEO/AA and Accommodation
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Center. Notification to the Commission’s Human Resources Section must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Post-Employment Restrictions
Pursuant to Section 350.0605(2), F.S., former Commission employees are prohibited from appearing before the Commission to represent any client regulated by the Commission on any matter in which they participated prior to termination. Pursuant to Section 112.313, F.S., FPSC Senior Management Service or Selected Exempt Service employees shall not personally represent another person or entity for compensation before the Commission for two years following leaving the position. Exceptions exist for certain transfers within State government. How to Apply
You may apply on-line for this position at the Florida job portal. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call People First Staffing Administration toll free at 1-877-562-7287.
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Senior Attorney Florida Public Service Commission Office of General Counsel SES - Open Competitive Tallahassee, FL Application Deadline: Continuous $60,015 - $85,000 The Mission
The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) is committed to making sure that Florida's consumers receive essential services — electric, natural gas, telephone, water, and wastewater — in a safe, reasonable, and reliable manner. FPSC regulates utilities in rate base/economic regulation, competitive market oversight, and monitoring of safety, reliability, and service. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida includes a comprehensive compensation package with a range of benefits, such as: State Group Insurance options (health, life, dental, vision, and other options). (For more information, see mybenefits site.) Retirement plan options with employer contributions. Paid Leave of Absence benefits, including Personal and Sick Leave; Nine paid holidays and one paid Personal Holiday each year; State Employee Tuition Waiver Program – Six credit hours per semester with the state college/university system; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Deferred Compensation Plan; Tax-advantaged Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible Work Schedules; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Student loans forgiven after 10 years of qualified public service, with eligibility requirements. (For more information, please visit studentaid.gov/publicservice); And more! Office of General Counsel
The Office of General Counsel provides legal counsel to the Commission on all matters under the Commission’s jurisdiction. It supervises the procedural and legal aspects of all cases before the Commission and assists in responding to inquiries from the Legislature. The office defends Commission orders on appeal, defends rules challenged before the Division of Administrative Hearings, and represents the Commission before state and federal courts. It supports FPSC offices in filings with, or presentations to, other federal, state, or local agencies, advises in rule promulgation, attends or conducts rulemaking hearings, reviews procurement contracts, and counsels on personnel, contractual, public records, and other administrative legal matters. It conducts discovery, presents staff positions and testimony, cross-examines witnesses, and prepares recommendations and Commission orders in cases involving evidentiary hearings. Description of Job Duties
The Senior Attorney will work in the Economic Regulation Section of the Office of General Counsel. This section handles legal work for ratemaking, certification, and territorial issues in the water, wastewater, electric, and gas industries. The Senior Attorney will appear primarily before the Florida Public Service Commission. Applicants must have strong working knowledge of and experience with the Florida Administrative Procedure Act, the Uniform Rules of Procedures, Florida Civil Procedure, and the Florida Evidence Code. Applicants must be able to evaluate issues, conduct complex legal research and apply it to issues; conduct investigations and discovery; present evidence; advocate positions at hearings both orally and in writing; communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and work collaboratively on a team. Minimum Qualifications
Admission to The Florida Bar and two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial meetings. Information verifying answers to the Qualifying Questions must be found on the Employment Application. Background investigations, including criminal history checks and education verifications, will be conducted on all applicants recommended for hiring. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number for this background check. Employment Eligibility
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The FPSC participates in the Department of Homeland Security's Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). Civil Service Law requires all males born after December 31, 1959, to register with the Selective Service System unless exempt. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. EEO/AA and Accommodation
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Center. Notification to the Commission’s Human Resources Section must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Post-Employment Restrictions
Pursuant to Section 350.0605(2), F.S., former Commission employees are prohibited from appearing before the Commission to represent any client regulated by the Commission on any matter in which they participated prior to termination. Pursuant to Section 112.313, F.S., FPSC Senior Management Service or Selected Exempt Service employees shall not personally represent another person or entity for compensation before the Commission for two years following leaving the position. Exceptions exist for certain transfers within State government. How to Apply
You may apply on-line for this position at the Florida job portal. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call People First Staffing Administration toll free at 1-877-562-7287.
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