Hearing Examiner 1 (PCN 086086)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

70d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is recruiting for a Hearing Examiner 1 position located in Anchorage! What you will be doing: The incumbent will manage and preside over complex and technical adversarial cases pending before the RCA involving multiple public utility industries including telecommunications, electric utilities, water and wastewater utilities, refuse, gas distribution and utility pipelines, involving difficult public policy issues which frequently lack clear precedent, and which have a significant impact on the Alaskan Economy. Jurisdiction includes certificates, rates, services, practices, consumer complaints, rules, and regulations in accordance with AS 42.05. Participate in the defense of RCA orders on appeal with the Superior or Supreme Court under the direction of the Chairman and the RCA´s Assistant Attorney General. Our organization, mission and culture: Public utility service is essential to Alaska's infrastructure. The RCA exists to assure that public utilities offer services required by public interest at rates that are just and reasonable for customers. The RCA primarily communicates to the public and utilities through orders. The benefits of joining our team: It is a professional, yet friendly, relaxed work atmosphere that deals with interesting and unique subject matters that are essential to Alaska's infrastructure. There are opportunities to work on unique issues with large, wide-spread impacts on all Alaskans as well as to individually assist small, local utilities and populations. The working environment you can expect: The RCA is in the small tower of the Conoco-Phillips Building. The position is a standard daily 7.5 hour day. The office is secluded and quiet, and the employee will have their own private work space. Most of the time is spent at your workstation because it is heavily computer dependent. The work pace varies as needs arise. Competencies we are looking for: Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. Please thoroughly document in the duty section of your work experience(s) how you meet these competencies

Requirements

Admitted to practice law in Alaska or eligible for admission by reciprocity
Two years of legal or quasi-judicial experience
Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
Two (2) writing samples (one of which was written by the applicant without assistance or review by another person).
Copies of your three (3) most recent evaluations
Three (3) professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers.
Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.

Responsibilities

manage and preside over complex and technical adversarial cases pending before the RCA involving multiple public utility industries including telecommunications, electric utilities, water and wastewater utilities, refuse, gas distribution and utility pipelines, involving difficult public policy issues which frequently lack clear precedent, and which have a significant impact on the Alaskan Economy
Jurisdiction includes certificates, rates, services, practices, consumer complaints, rules, and regulations in accordance with AS 42.05
Participate in the defense of RCA orders on appeal with the Superior or Supreme Court under the direction of the Chairman and the RCA´s Assistant Attorney General.

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year