Administrative Law Judge - Office of Policy and Docket Management

OPEN TO CURRENT 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 this required information. Applications stating, "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted. The experience listed on your resume must match the details on the CAPPS State of Texas Application. Discrepancies will result in an incomplete application.

Required Documents

• Resume

The hiring manager has requested the above document(s) be submitted with the CAPPS State of Texas Application To submit a resume, you must upload it to your application. When submitting your documents, make sure to mark them as "relevant."

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

DIVISION - Office of Policy and Docket Management

DEPARTMENT/SECTION - Docket Management

The Office of Policy and Docket Management division (OPDM) supports the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) Commissioners, including when they act collectively as the Commission. OPDM is composed of three sections that work cooperatively to support the Commission's decision-making and adjudicatory responsibilities.

The Commission Advising section is made up primarily of attorneys who advise the Commissioners and serve as their legal advisors in contested cases. Advisors work directly with the Commissioners on a regular basis, supporting legal research, analysis and decision-making on the complex and high-impact matters. This section works closely with one another and their reviewers to research, draft, and prepare written materials for, and on behalf of, the Commission.

The Docket Management section consists of administrative law judges (ALJs) who oversee and guide the processing of contested cases. ALJs are responsible for conducting hearings, managing procedural matters, and issuing proposals for decision and other orders across a wide range of proceedings. The professionals in Docket Management develop deep expertise in administrative law a

The Administrative and Project Services section (APS) includes legal assistants, legal secretaries and project management staff who provide essential administrative support to OPDM and the Commissioners. APS staff support the processing of contested cases, assist with the preparation and issuance of orders and proposals for decision, coordinate filings, and help ensure the agency's compliance with statutory and procedural requirements, including those under the Open Meetings Act.

APS staff work collaboratively with Commission Advising and Docket Management to support the Commission's adjudicatory and administrative functions.

Looking to take the next step in your career within the PUCT?

As part of our commitment to professional growth and internal advancement, OPDM has an opportunity for an Administrative Law Judge in Docket Management. This position conducts formal administrative hearings in support of the Commission's adjudicative process and presides over contested and uncontested cases. The ALJ manages hearing procedures and schedules, rules on motions and evidentiary matters, and prepares proposals for decision and final orders in matters involving electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities, ensuring fair, impartial, and timely resolution of these matters.

This role provides an opportunity to serve the Commission in an adjudicative capacity within a complex regulatory environment.

The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications.

Administrative Law Judge I

Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree; licensed with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas; and a minimum of three (3) years' general legal experience as a licensed attorney.

Administrative Law Judge II

Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree; licensed with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas; and a minimum of three (3) years' experience as an administrative law judge or three (3) years' experience litigating contested case hearings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in government, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, or related field.

• Experience as an administrative law judge.

• Experience in the practice of utility regulation or administrative law.

WORK SCHEDULE

The PUCT operates on a standard work schedule of Monday through…