Federal Energy Counsel

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. Why Work for the State of Ohio 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 Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. 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. Supplemental Information The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Laurie Knight at Laurie.Knight@occ.ohio.gov. 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.