Bureau Chief – Public Utilities

Illinois Attorney General • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Bureau Chief leads the Public Utilities Bureau, which represents the People of the State of Illinois in matters involving laws governing public utilities, including electricity, natural gas, water, and telecommunications. The Bureau primarily advocates for utility ratepayers before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), and also represents Illinois ratepayers before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and regional transmission organizations. It contributes to Illinois utility policy through litigation and workshops at the ICC and FERC and by providing subject matter expertise on legislation pending before the Illinois General Assembly.

The Bureau Chief supervises approximately 8 attorneys and 2 policy specialists handling the Bureau’s litigation docket before the ICC and regulatory matters before FERC and other administrative bodies. The role coordinates analysis of statutes, regulations, regulatory filings, and orders affecting utility service, and reviews related expert testimony, briefs, and administrative litigation. The Bureau Chief works with experts to understand and apply utility accounting, economics, finance, and engineering principles in regulatory proceedings and communications within the Office and with the public. The role also supervises litigation across utility regulation, reviews pending legislation and proposed regulations, and works to protect and promote the interests of Illinois utility ratepayers.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of legal experience with significant involvement in public utilities litigation.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service or consumer advocacy.
• Strong writing ability.
• Excellent communication and management skills.
• Must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Supervise approximately 8 attorneys and 2 policy specialists handling the Bureau’s litigation docket before the ICC and regulatory matters before FERC and other administrative bodies.
• Coordinate analysis of statutes, regulations, regulatory filings, and orders affecting utility service.
• Review related expert testimony, briefs, and administrative litigation.
• Work with experts to understand and apply utility accounting, economics, finance, and engineering principles in regulatory proceedings and communications within the Office and with the public.
• Supervise litigation concerning utility rate levels and design, service quality, energy efficiency, company business practices and investments, mergers, and competition.
• Review pending legislation and proposed regulations to protect and promote the interests of Illinois utility ratepayers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed