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Posted : Friday, August 16, 2024 08:51 AM
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Organization: Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 830a - 530p
Compensation: Negotiable within state government standards
Unposting Date: May 7, 2024, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Ethics and Values, Teamwork
Agency Contact Name: Laurie Knight
Agency Contact Information: 614.
387.
1522 Federal Energy Counsel (240001LG) Job Duties About Us: Our Mission The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel advocates and educates to secure for Ohioans affordable, reliable, and equitable residential utility services that are essential to their well-being.
The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, the state’s voice for millions of Ohio residential utility consumers, seeks an employee with a passion for public service to serve as Federal Energy Counsel in its Legal Department.
This position is an opportunity to help consumers, including at-risk and low-income Ohioans, regarding their electric services (with some involvement in natural gas services).
Since the legislature created the agency in 1976, we have sought lower utility bills and reliable utility service for residential consumers.
At OCC, we put Consumers First.
This position presently allows for hybrid work.
On at least two days a week, work is in the Columbus Office.
What You'll Do: Your advocacy for Ohio residential utility consumers could include the following responsibilities: Appearing on behalf of OCC and residential consumers before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), appellate courts, and Ohio legislature, among other forums; participating in the processes of PJM on such issues as electricity markets, transmission planning and charges, and resource adequacy; providing legal advice to the Consumers’ Counsel (agency director) and senior management; conducting legal research and analysis on complex issues affecting consumers’ and working with a small team of dedicated professionals.
A focus of your work would include, among other things, advocacy for wholesale and retail energy markets that are effectively competitive (without subsidies), for bringing Ohio consumers the benefits of lower prices and greater innovation through competition.
Additionally, the work would include protecting Ohio consumers, through regulation, from subsidy charges and other unreasonable charges for electric transmission service.
The focus in retail markets could include protection of consumers from deceptive energy marketing and unconscionable prices.
The Federal Energy Counsel would be a participant on behalf of the agency for the Consumer Advocates of the PJM States (CAPS) and the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA), among other organizations.
What’s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans.
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.
Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.
The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Qualifications The Federal Energy Counsel must have a license to practice law in the State of Ohio.
Applicants should have a minimum of eight years of experience in utility regulation and litigation.
This experience should include familiarity with federal and state electric policy, electric wholesale and retail markets, transmission regulatory issues, and fundamentals of utility regulation.
Applicants should demonstrate excellence in oral and written communications, including persuasive writing and making technical issues understandable.
Familiarity with word processing programs, online research and other technology used in legal advocacy is expected.
Applicants should have a willingness to work more than forty hours per week, as needed for consumer advocacy and a commitment to public service.
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Background Check Information Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a drug test.
Per the Ohio Revised Code 124.
151(B), all newly hired employees will be required to have their compensation deposited directly to a financial institution.
The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in tis services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Laurie Knight at Laurie.
Knight@occ.
ohio.
gov.
The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications and job duties on the applications form.
Failure to provide the information will preclude consideration of the applicant.
If an interview is offered, supporting documentation/paperwork (e.
g.
college transcripts, copy of pertinent license or certifications, etc.
) may be required at the time of the interview.
387.
1522 Federal Energy Counsel (240001LG) Job Duties About Us: Our Mission The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel advocates and educates to secure for Ohioans affordable, reliable, and equitable residential utility services that are essential to their well-being.
The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, the state’s voice for millions of Ohio residential utility consumers, seeks an employee with a passion for public service to serve as Federal Energy Counsel in its Legal Department.
This position is an opportunity to help consumers, including at-risk and low-income Ohioans, regarding their electric services (with some involvement in natural gas services).
Since the legislature created the agency in 1976, we have sought lower utility bills and reliable utility service for residential consumers.
At OCC, we put Consumers First.
This position presently allows for hybrid work.
On at least two days a week, work is in the Columbus Office.
What You'll Do: Your advocacy for Ohio residential utility consumers could include the following responsibilities: Appearing on behalf of OCC and residential consumers before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), appellate courts, and Ohio legislature, among other forums; participating in the processes of PJM on such issues as electricity markets, transmission planning and charges, and resource adequacy; providing legal advice to the Consumers’ Counsel (agency director) and senior management; conducting legal research and analysis on complex issues affecting consumers’ and working with a small team of dedicated professionals.
A focus of your work would include, among other things, advocacy for wholesale and retail energy markets that are effectively competitive (without subsidies), for bringing Ohio consumers the benefits of lower prices and greater innovation through competition.
Additionally, the work would include protecting Ohio consumers, through regulation, from subsidy charges and other unreasonable charges for electric transmission service.
The focus in retail markets could include protection of consumers from deceptive energy marketing and unconscionable prices.
The Federal Energy Counsel would be a participant on behalf of the agency for the Consumer Advocates of the PJM States (CAPS) and the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA), among other organizations.
What’s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans.
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.
Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.
The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Qualifications The Federal Energy Counsel must have a license to practice law in the State of Ohio.
Applicants should have a minimum of eight years of experience in utility regulation and litigation.
This experience should include familiarity with federal and state electric policy, electric wholesale and retail markets, transmission regulatory issues, and fundamentals of utility regulation.
Applicants should demonstrate excellence in oral and written communications, including persuasive writing and making technical issues understandable.
Familiarity with word processing programs, online research and other technology used in legal advocacy is expected.
Applicants should have a willingness to work more than forty hours per week, as needed for consumer advocacy and a commitment to public service.
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Background Check Information Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a drug test.
Per the Ohio Revised Code 124.
151(B), all newly hired employees will be required to have their compensation deposited directly to a financial institution.
The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in tis services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Laurie Knight at Laurie.
Knight@occ.
ohio.
gov.
The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications and job duties on the applications form.
Failure to provide the information will preclude consideration of the applicant.
If an interview is offered, supporting documentation/paperwork (e.
g.
college transcripts, copy of pertinent license or certifications, etc.
) may be required at the time of the interview.
• Phone : (614) 387-1522
• Location : Columbus, OH
• Post ID: 9077476150
