PUC Jobs Board

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under direction of the Chief of Staff or other supervisory position, assists the BPU’s Office of Government Affairs in tracking legislation, preparing BPU communications with elected officials and on legislative matters, and responding to legislative, local government, and constituent inquiries. Coordinates with BPU technical staff and BPU Counsel’s Office to obtain feedback on proposed or pending New Jersey state legislation; drafts comments and proposed bill revisions; communicates with legislators, legislative staff, and stakeholders regarding BPU’s positions. Performs research on legislation, regulations, and policies of federal, state, and local governments in connection with BPU’s programmatic and policy needs.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES Supports the work of the Office of General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs with respect to the development and review of legislation and regulations. Reviews bills and drafts legislative proposals related to matters under the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities. Prepares memoranda summarizing and analyzing legislation, regulations, and policies of federal, state, and local governments pertaining to BPU programs and policy initiatives; provides advice to BPU President, BPU Senior Staff, and BPU Government Affairs staff on legislative matters. In consultation with the President and BPU Senior Staff, and with input from BPU technical divisions and BPU Counsel’s Office, communicates and coordinates with Governor’s Office, other state agencies, legislators, and legislative staff about proposed and pending legislation. Prepares or directs the preparation of agency legislative testimony and agency written communication in response to legislative, local government, and constituent inquiries and regarding legal and regulatory aspects of BPU programs. Assists BPU Government Affairs in tracking legislation, preparing BPU communications with elected officials and on legislative matters, and responding to legislative, local government, and constituent inquiries. Supervises development of BPU rules and regulations as Administrative Practice Officer for BPU, including reviewing legislation to determine when regulations must be adopted or updated, developing timeframes for rulemaking, tracking rule status, overseeing work of assigned technical staff and regulatory officers, reviewing all rules for clarity and compliance with Administrative Procedure Act and Office of Administrative Law (OAL) requirements, and serving as primary point of contact with the OAL and the Governor’s Office on rulemaking. Works with BPU technical staff and senior leadership to develop responses to petitions for rulemaking and ensure compliance with all timelines for action. Reviews all notices that will be published in the New Jersey Register and serves as the point of contact with Office of Administrative Law for such notices.

REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited law school with Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree and licensed to practice law in New Jersey or ability to become a New Jersey-licensed attorney. EXPERIENCE: Six (6) to Eight (8) years as a practicing attorney. Experience in government affairs or, the utility sector or energy policy sector with primary responsibility for interaction with the New Jersey Legislature preferred. PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to attorneys with experience involving energy, clean energy or regulatory matters, drafting rules, regulations and/or legislation, and the application of government policies, rules and regulations. Specific experience in a subject matter regulated by the Board is preferred. RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determination will be based upon information presented on the resume and/or education documents provided. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility