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The Public Utility Commission regulates the state’s electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implementing respective legislation and offering customer assistance in resolving customer complaints.
We are committed to protecting customers, fostering competition, and promoting high quality utility infrastructure.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. We are committed to the recruitment and promotion of a character-driven, competent, productive and diverse workforce. Our employees come from a broad range of professional backgrounds, from attorneys and engineers to administrative support staff, united by their passion to be accountable to the people of Texas and provide equitable, efficient, and effective regulation in an increasingly competitive environment.
We understand that motivated, knowledgeable staff are essential for the successful completion of our vital work. If you're ready to join our efforts to serve our fellow Texans by helping electric, water, sewer and telecom utilities attain and maintain compliance, we would love to hear from you. Working at the PUC will not only broaden your professional horizons, it will also make you part of a highly motivated, technically proficient and warmly collegial team of professionals. Apply today!
The BENEFITS of working at the PUC
In addition to an affirming work environment and a family-oriented culture, we offer an array of attractive benefits to our employees. A summary of benefits can be found at https://www.puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/Benefits
DIVISION – LEGAL
POSITION TYPE - This is a hybrid position and is eligible for telecommuting up to four (4) days a week
The Legal Division performs complex legal work related to electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utility regulation including the practice of administrative law, representing the public interest in contested cases, enforcement actions related to market participant malfeasance as well as providing legal and policy advice to agency staff and the Commissioners.
The division is seeking a Legal Secretary who has a desire to work in the utility regulatory industry, with a strong initiative, and would like to expand their knowledge, skills and experience performing complex to advanced legal secretarial work in the Legal Division. Primary duties involve providing administrative support for division management, attorneys, and legal assistants. Work under moderate to limited supervision with minimal to moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
The ideal candidate will have the following required minimum qualifications:
Legal Secretary III
High school graduation or GED equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of legal secretarial, high-level administrative assistant or records management experience.
Legal Secretary IV
High school graduation or GED equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of legal secretarial, high-level administrative assistant or records management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
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 Legal Secretary
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.
Salary commensurate with qualifications. The salary of an ERS Retiree or non-contributing member will be 6% less than the offered salary.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Applications must contain complete job histories, which includes:
Note: Resumes do not take the place of this required information and applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The experience (jobs and dates of employment) on the resume and CAPPS State of Texas Application must match, otherwise, the application will be considered incomplete.
The hiring manager is requesting the following document(s) be submitted with the State of Texas CAPPS 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.
As part of the PUC’s recruiting process, reference checks with previous employers will be conducted for any candidate being considered for employment. All applicants must complete and attach the PUC Authorization for Prior Employer to Release Information form with their application. The form can be found on: ApplicantReleaseFormWebsiteLink
To apply for the position, it is best to go to the CAPPS State of Texas Talent Management System to submit your application by going to https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl and select our agency, Public Utility Commission of Texas, from the "Company/Agency" list.
REMARKS
Full Time
$68k-87k (estimate)
05/10/2024
07/08/2024
puc.texas.gov
Austin, PA
50 - 100