Administrative Law JudgePrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4876300) ApplyAdministrative Law JudgeSalary$100,812.00 - $153,194.00 AnnuallyLocation Allegheny County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2025-21280-G6310DepartmentPublic Utility CommissionDivisionPU Admv Lw Jdg Pitt OffOpening Date03/24/2025Closing Date4/7/2025 11:59 PM EasternJob CodeG6310Position Number00096430UnionNon-UnionBargaining UnitA3Pay GroupUT11Bureau / Division Code3001Bureau / DivisionOffice of Administrative Law JudgeWorksite Address301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 220CityPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaZip Code15222Contact NameIlly TobinContact Phone717.787.8714Contact [email protected]
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THE POSITIONAre you looking for a career that allows you to utilize your legal experience to make a positive difference in the lives of others? The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is seeking a dedicated Administrative Law Judge to join our dynamic team of professionals. This position gives you the opportunity to mete out justice in areas of vital importance to quality of life-water, electric, gas, telecommunications, and transportation. Apply today to e xperience the satisfaction of public service! DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Administrative Law Judge, you will serve in a judicial role, working in a dynamic environment providing due process. You will be responsible for hearing and writing decisions on all types of public utility cases that impact the public, including consumer billing and service complaints, applications to provide utility service, utility requests to increase rates, mergers and acquisitions, investigations of rail/highway crossings, and energy efficiency and conservation plans. You may also resolve cases serving as a settlement judge and conduct proceedings involving expert witnesses as well as public witnesses. Start the next chapter in your career, apply today! Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters; and
Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at [email protected] or 717.787.8714.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Five years of professional experience in the practice of law and presently an attorney in good standing before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, including at least three years in one or a combination of the following varieties of specialized experience:
A judge of a court of record with primary responsibility for drafting proposed opinions and orders
The head, member, or counsel of a governmental regulatory body holding formal hearings and making or recommending decisions on the basis of the record of such hearings
Experience in a government regulatory body as an examiner, Administrative Law Judge officer or employee presiding over formal hearings and making or recommending decisions on the basis of the records of such hearings
Preparation or presentation of cases at formal hearings conducted by governmental regulatory bodies or court proceedings relating thereto
Preparation and trial of cases in courts of record or the preparation and appeals there from, which evidence skills in the area of regulation with which the AU shall be concerned
Service as a responsible official of a governmental regulatory body, whose duties require him/her to review, analyze, evaluate and recommend action to be taken, and assist in the preparation of opinions by the head (or heads) of the body on decisions or recommended decision on cases made by hearing officers on the record of formal hearings, or render responsible assistance to the head (or heads) of the body in the preparation for, or hearing of cases to be formally heard, cases coming for a formal hearing before the head (or heads) of the body, or in the preparation of decisions by the head or heads of the body of such cases
Teaching Administrative Law, Public Utility Law, Motor Carrier Law, Government Regulation of Business, Securities Regulation, Evidence, Corporations or Taxation in a college or law school
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 Are you presently an attorney in good standing before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court?
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If yes, you must provide your current license number and expiration date. If you answered no to the question above, enter N/A in the box below.
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Do you possess five or more years of full-time professional experience in the practice of law?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time professional experience in the practice of law do you possess as a judge of a court of record with primary responsibility for drafting proposed opinions and orders?
A. Five years or more
B. Four but less than five years
C. Three but less than four years
D. Two but less than three years
E. One but less than two years
F. Less than one year
G. None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time professional experience in the practice of law do you possess as the head, member, or counsel of a governmental regulatory body holding formal hearings and making or recommending decisions on the basis of the record of such hearings?
A. Five years or more
B. Four but less than five years
C. Three but less than four years
D. Two but less than three years
E. One but less than two years
F. Less than one year
G. None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time professional experience in the practice of law do you possess in the preparation or presentation of cases at formal hearings conducted by governmental regulatory bodies or court proceedings relating thereto?
A. Five years or more
B. Four but less than than five years
C. Three but less than four years
D. Two but less than three years
E. One but less than two years
F. Less than one year
G. None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time professional experience in the practice of law do you possess in a governmental regulatory body as an examiner, Administrative Law Judge officer, or employee presiding over formal hearings and making or recommending decisions on the basis of the records of such hearings?
A. Five years or more
B. Four but less than five years
C. Three but less than four years
D. Two but less than three years
E. One but less than two years
F. Less than one year
G. None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time professional experience in the practice of law do you possess in the preparation and trial of cases in courts of record or the preparation and appeals there from, which evidence skills in the area of regulation with which the AU shall be concerned?
A. Five years or more
B. Four but less than five years
C. Three but less than four years
D. Two but less than three years
E. One but less than two years
F. Less than one year
G. None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time professional experience in the practice of law do you possess in service as a responsible official of a governmental regulatory body, with duties which require you to review, analyze, evaluate, and recommend action to be taken, and assist in the preparation of opinions by the head (or heads) of the body on decisions or recommended decision on cases made by hearing officers on the record of formal hearings, or render responsible assistance to the head (or heads) of the body in the preparation for, or hearing of cases to be formally heard, cases coming for a formal hearing before the head (or heads) of the body, or in the preparation of decisions by the head or heads of the body on such cases?
A. Five years or more
B. Four but less than five years
C. Three but less than four years
D. Two but less than three years
E. One but less than two years
F. Less than one year
G. None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess teaching Administrative Law, Public Utility Law, Motor Carrier Law, Government Regulation of Business, Securities Regulation, Evidence, Corporations or Taxation in a college or law school?
A. Five years or more
B. Four but less than five years
C. Three but less than four years
D. Two but less than three years
E. One but less than two years
F. Less than one year
G. None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PRE-HEARING CONFERENCES
Conduct prehearing conferences to narrow issues, establish discovery and hearing schedules, and address other related issues, as necessary to aid in the orderly and efficient disposition of the case.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience conducting prehearing conferences in ADMINISTRATIVE LAW proceedings.
B. I have experience as a JUDICIAL OR QUASI-JUDICIAL official conducting prehearing conferences in LEGAL proceedings. I have NOT conducted pre-hearing conferences for ADMINISTRATIVE LAW proceedings.
C. I have experience REPRESENTING PARTIES at prehearing conferences in ADMINISTRATIVE LAW proceedings.
D. I have experience REPRESENTING PARTIES at prehearing conferences in LEGAL proceedings. I have NOT represented parties at pre-hearing conferences in ADMINISTRATIVE LAW proceedings.
E. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of proceedings for which you conducted or represented parties at pre-hearing conferences.
Your experience conducting pre-hearing conferences or representing parties at pre-hearing conferences.
The actual duties you performed and your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
With the consent of the parties, serve as a settlement judge and participate in settlement conferences to assist the parties in the resolution of some or all of the issues in the case.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience serving as a settlement JUDGE OR MEDIATOR in settlement or mediation conferences with parties engaged in ADMINISTRATIVE LAW proceedings.
B. I have experience serving as a settlement JUDGE OR MEDIATOR in settlement or mediation conferences with parties engaged in LEGAL proceedings. I have NOT served as a settlement judge or mediator in ADMINISTRATIVE LAW proceedings.
C. I have experience REPRESENTING PARTIES engaged in ADMINISTRATIVE LAW proceedings in settlement or mediation conferences.
D. I have experience REPRESENTING PARTIES engaged in LEGAL proceedings in settlement or mediation conferences. I have NOT represented parties in ADMINISTRATIVE LAW proceedings in settlement or mediation conferences.
E. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of proceedings for which you served as a settlement judge, mediator, or legal representative.
Your experience serving as a settlement judge or mediator in settlement conferences.
Your experience representing parties in settlement conferences.
The actual duties you performed and your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – HEARINGS
Preside at hearings to develop a complete public record which will support a written decision. Ensure compliance with due process for all parties; administer oaths; oversee the direct and cross-examination of witnesses; receive and evaluate testimony, evidence, and briefs; rule on objections, requests and motions; determine when to close the record; and take any other actions as authorized by the Public Utility Code and the Commission's regulations.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience presiding over ADMINISTRATIVE LAW hearings to ensure due process for all parties and develop a complete public record which will support a written decision.
B. I have experience presiding over LEGAL hearings to ensure due process for all parties and develop a complete public record which will support a written decision. I have NOT presided over ADMINISTRATIVE LAW hearings.
C. I have experience representing parties in ADMINISTRATIVE LAW HEARINGS which included examining and cross-examining witnesses, submitting testimony, evidence, and briefs, and making objections, requests or motions.
D. I have experience representing parties in LEGAL HEARINGS which included examining and cross-examining witnesses, submitting testimony, evidence, and briefs, and making objections, requests or motions. I have NOT represented parties in ADMINISTRATIVE LAW hearings.
E. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of hearings you presided over or the type(s) of hearings for which you represented parties.
Your experience presiding over hearings or representing parties in hearings.
The actual duties you performed and your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – MOTIONS
Decide all prehearing motions and hearing motions by issuance of written orders which dispose of all relevant legal and/or factual issues, as appropriate.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience deciding prehearing motions or hearing motions in ADMINISTRATIVE LAW proceedings by issuance of written orders or decisions.
B. I have experience deciding prehearing motions or hearing motions in LEGAL proceedings by issuance of written orders or decisions. I have NOT decided motions for ADMINISTRATIVE LAW proceedings.
C. I have experience presenting prehearing or hearing motions for parties I represented in ADMINISTRATIVE LAW PROCEEDINGS.
D. I have experience presenting prehearing or hearing motions for parties I represented in LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. I have NOT presented motions in ADMINISTRATIVE LAW proceedings.
E. I have NO experience related to his work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of proceedings for which you decided or presented prehearing or hearing motions.
Your experience deciding or presenting prehearing or hearing motions.
The actual duties you performed and your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – PREPARES WRITTEN DECISIONS
Prepare complete, thorough, and timely initial and recommended decisions for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission based upon the evidence developed on the record by the parties. Explains relevant factual and legal issues and cites utility case law, statutes or regulations under which the cases were decided. Decisions comport with established standards of analysis and formatting.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing decisions on PUBLIC UTILITY cases in which I explained relevant factual and legal issues and cited UTILITY case law, statutes or regulations under which the cases were decided.
B. I have experience writing decisions on cases OTHER THAN public utility cases before an administrative tribunal or court. I explained relevant factual and legal issues and cited case law, statutes, or regulations under which the cases were decided.
C. I have experience writing briefs as a litigator in PUBLIC UTILITY cases. I explained relevant factual and legal issues and cited UTILITY case law, statutes, or regulations to support my argument.
D. I have experience writing briefs as a litigator in ANY case before an administrative law or tribunal court. I explained relevant factual and legal issues and cited case law, statutes, or regulations to support my argument. I did NOT write briefs for PUBLIC UTILITY cases.
E. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of cases for which you wrote decisions or briefs.
Your experience writing decisions or briefs.
The actual duties you performed and your level of responsibility.
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EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov