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Work with us and make a difference in Texas! The Public Utility Commission regulates the states 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 promotionof 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 electrical, 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 athttps://www.puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/Benefits DIVISION DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE/TEXAS ENERGY FUND (TEF) POSITION TYPE - This is a hybrid position and is eligible for telecommuting up to four (4) days a week The Executive Directors division is comprised of the following departments: Communications, Critical Infrastructure Security and Risk Management (CISRM), Deputy Executive Directors Office and Governmental Relations. The Deputy Executive Director Office is seeking anAttorney 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 moderately complex to advanced professional legal work in support of the Texas Energy Fund. Work involves providing overall legal support to staff working on the Texas Energy Fund by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contractual provisions in grant and loan applications and supporting documents in consultation with PUC staff and researching applicable statutes, rules, and regulations relating to loan and grant agreements. Work also includes interpreting contracts, advising staff on contractual provisions, drafting amendments to grant and loan applications and other supporting documentation, and coordinating with PUC staff, Contractor, and outside counsel, as necessary. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have the following required minimum qualifications: Attorney II Graduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree and licensed with the State Bar of Texas; eligible to practice law in Texas; and a minimum of two (2) year legal work experience as a licensed attorney, preferably in contract formation and interpretation and experience in corporate finance, banking, or lending or borrowing practices. Attorney III Graduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree and licensed with the State Bar of Texas; eligible to practice law in Texas; and a minimum of three (3) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney, preferably in contract formation and interpreta ion and experience in corporate finance, banking, or lending or borrowing practices. Attorney IV Graduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree and licensed with the State Bar of Texas; eligible to practice law in Texas; and a minimum of four (4) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney, preferably in contract formation and interpretation and experience in corporate finance, banking, or lending or borrowing practices. Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year experience working in the area of State government contract and procurement law. Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts or financial documents. Experience in corporate finance, banking, or lending or borrowing practices. VETERANS 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 Attorney 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: https://puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/Jobs Salary commensurate with qualifications.The salary of an ERS Retiree or non-contributing member may be 6% less than the recommended salary. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS Applications must contain complete job histories, which includes: Job title Dates of employment Name of employerSupervisor's name and phone number Description of duties performed that demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position applying for 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 Division is requesting the following documents be submitted with the State of Texas CAPPS Application: Resume When submitting your documents, make sure to mark them asrelevant. Incomplete applications will not be considered. As part of the PUCs 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 WORK IN TEXAS APPLICANTS 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 tohttps://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftland select our agency, Public Utility Commission of Texas, from the "Company/Agency" list. If applying through Work In Texas (WIT) you will also need to complete the supplemental questions and forms to be considered for this posting. An automated email from the CAPPS State of Texas Talent Management System will be sent to your email on