What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk position at State of Vermont?
How To Apply
Do not apply online.
To apply, submit resume, cover letter, and list of references via email to puc.businessmanager@vermont.gov by November 20th, 2026. Please reference "Deputy Clerk" in the subject line of your e-mail.
Overview
The Vermont Public Utility Commission seeks to hire a Deputy Clerk. The Public Utility Commission is a quasi-judicial agency that regulates electric, energy efficiency, natural gas, telecommunications, and water utilities in Vermont. The Deputy Clerk position offers a unique chance to participate in Vermont's regulatory process, which implements policy decisions that often have statewide, regional, and national significance.
Description
The Deputy Clerk works under the supervision of the Clerk of the Commission. Specific functions, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the Clerk of the Commission may include: records management; serving as acting clerk in the Clerk's absence; regulatory support including reviewing documents, scheduling, issuing orders, and processing dig safe cases; serving as the Commission's lead staff person/product manager on all matters related to the Commission's electronic case management system (‘ePUC”), including support, development, implementation, and liaison with product developer; and public and customer service including responding to inquiries, interacting with consumers facing disconnection, and assisting with use of ePUC.
A strong candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work independently and perform effectively in a time-sensitive and high-pressure environment. The Commission also highly values experience using electronic case management systems in a judicial or quasi-judicial environment.
Compensation
Salary for the deputy clerk position is commensurate with the applicant's education and experience in accordance with the Public Utility Commission Pay Plan. The State of Vermont offers many benefits as part of total employee compensation.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates for the deputy clerk position must be located in, or willing to relocate to, Vermont.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and either two years or more of experience assisting with the management of operations, customer service, and employee relations of a public or private organization or six years' prior court or related legal experience involving duties such as case flow management, case processing, customer service, maintaining court records, and electronic case system use.
Additional Experience May Be Substituted For Education.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
Do not apply online.
To apply, submit resume, cover letter, and list of references via email to puc.businessmanager@vermont.gov by November 20th, 2026. Please reference "Deputy Clerk" in the subject line of your e-mail.
Overview
The Vermont Public Utility Commission seeks to hire a Deputy Clerk. The Public Utility Commission is a quasi-judicial agency that regulates electric, energy efficiency, natural gas, telecommunications, and water utilities in Vermont. The Deputy Clerk position offers a unique chance to participate in Vermont's regulatory process, which implements policy decisions that often have statewide, regional, and national significance.
Description
The Deputy Clerk works under the supervision of the Clerk of the Commission. Specific functions, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the Clerk of the Commission may include: records management; serving as acting clerk in the Clerk's absence; regulatory support including reviewing documents, scheduling, issuing orders, and processing dig safe cases; serving as the Commission's lead staff person/product manager on all matters related to the Commission's electronic case management system (‘ePUC”), including support, development, implementation, and liaison with product developer; and public and customer service including responding to inquiries, interacting with consumers facing disconnection, and assisting with use of ePUC.
A strong candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work independently and perform effectively in a time-sensitive and high-pressure environment. The Commission also highly values experience using electronic case management systems in a judicial or quasi-judicial environment.
Compensation
Salary for the deputy clerk position is commensurate with the applicant's education and experience in accordance with the Public Utility Commission Pay Plan. The State of Vermont offers many benefits as part of total employee compensation.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates for the deputy clerk position must be located in, or willing to relocate to, Vermont.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and either two years or more of experience assisting with the management of operations, customer service, and employee relations of a public or private organization or six years' prior court or related legal experience involving duties such as case flow management, case processing, customer service, maintaining court records, and electronic case system use.
Additional Experience May Be Substituted For Education.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.