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AgencyPublic Service, Department of

TitleSenior Attorney for Renewable Energy Siting, NS-M4

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $123793 to $156224 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany, NY

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Duties Description The Senior Attorney for Renewable Energy Siting will work in the Siting and Telecommunications Section of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and work on cutting-edge, legal issues regarding energy, including implementation of the provisions of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) applicable to the Public Service Commission (Commission). Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, duties would include but are not limited to:
• Working with the Managing Attorney to implement uniform training practices for lower-level attorneys.
• Analyzing applications and supporting exhibits and documentation for major renewable generation projects, most of which are related to delivering clean energy to load, and/or major policy initiatives related to implementation of the CLCPA, including achieving the State’s renewables and energy efficiency goals, gas transition, and electric vehicle charging.
• Ensuring that all Office processes are carried out lawfully and in conformance with the procedural requirements of the Public Service Law, the State Administrative Procedure Act, the CLCPA, the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and the Public Officers Law.
• Analyzing issues, studying the law, and when appropriate, preparing cross-examination of witnesses in administrative hearings.
• Providing legal advice to the Managing Attorney and the Executive Director of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting & Electric Transmission (ORES) on legal issues impacting ORES.
• Supervising lower-level attorneys in reviewing electric generation permitting and working with technical staff to ensure full and complete review of applications.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a law degree and five years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney in any combination of the following:
• In a governmental regulatory agency, analyzing applications and petitions for agency action, including areas such as analyzing legal issues, drafting orders, and researching and interpreting complex areas of regulatory law.
• Practicing in general administrative, energy, or environmental law, analyzing legal issues, litigating agency cases, and researching and interpreting complex areas of regulatory law.
• Experience managing staff and/or other attorneys in an administrative law or regulatory context.

Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.

Additional Comments About the Department:
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure.

Remarks:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. The primary location for this position is Albany, NY with at least 5% travel. This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Appointment to this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management - KP

Telephone

Fax (518) 473-9990

Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov

Address

Street 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Senior Attorney for Renewable Energy Siting, NS-M4, posting 00207 - Albany” when applying.