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PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION PUC, Legal Secretary (Legal Secretary III - IV) in Austin, Texas
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas: Your Gateway to a Fulfilling Career! 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. Join a Team Dedicated to Public Service Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Texans? We are committed to building a diverse and highly skilled workforce. Our team boasts a wide range of expertise, from legal and engineering professionals to dedicated administrative staff. What unites us is our dedication to serving the public and our commitment to protecting customers, fostering competition, and promoting high quality utility infrastructure Make a Difference with Us We recognize the importance of motivated and knowledgeable staff to accomplish our critical mission. If you're eager to contribute to ensuring compliance within the electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities, we want to hear from you! A career at the PUC will not only expand your professional horizons but also make you part of a highly motivated, technically skilled, and supportive team environment. Competitive Benefits Package In addition to a positive and family-friendly work culture, the PUC offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. For a detailed overview, please visit https://www.puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/Benefits. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today! DIVISION LEGAL POSITION TYPE - This is a hybrid position and is eligible for telecommuting up to four (4) days a week. The Legal division represents the public interest in contested cases before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) and the Commission. The division also provides legal and policy advice to agency staff and the Commissioners. The Legal division is seeking aLegal Secretary with a strong initiative, a passion for the utility regulatory industry, and a drive to grow their career, knowledge, skills, and experience performing complex to advanced legal secretarial work in the Legal Division. Primary duties involve providing administrative support for division management, attorneys, and legal assistants. Qualifications: The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications. Legal Secretary III High school graduation or GED equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of legal secretarial, high-level administrative assistant or records management experience. Legal Secretary IV High school graduation or GED equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of legal secretarial, high-level administrative assistant or records management experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working for a state agency as a legal secretary, administrative assistant or records management. 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 Legal Secretary 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 descript on 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 a complete job history, detailing: Job title Dates of employment Name of employerSupervisor's name and phone number Description of duties performed, demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position applying for Important:Resumes do not replace this required information. Applications stating, "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted. The experience listed on your resume must match the details on the CAPPS State of Texas Application. Discrepancies will result in an incomplete application. Required Documents Resume The hiring manager has requested the above document(s) be submitted with the CAPPS State of Texas Application To submit a resume, you must upload it to your application. When submitting your documents, make sure to mark them asrelevant. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicant Release Form Website Link 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 file in WIT with additional instructions. REMARKS Due to the volume applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Non-selection notifications will be sent interviewed candidates following the hiring decision. All information provided in connection with an employment application must be accurate and complete. Any misstatement, falsification, or omission of information may result in refusal to hire or, if hired, termination. If the position requires it, licensure as a Professional Engineer or to practice law in Texas will be verified through the Professional Board of Engineers or the State Bar of Texas for the selected candidate. A satisfactory driving record is necessary for driving a state or personal vehicle for agency business. Selected candidates will have their driving records evaluated according to the Commissions Traffic Safety policy. For males born on or after January 1, 1960, the PUC will verify Selective Service registration through the online Selective Service System. Males born after January 1, 1960, who are not registered must provide proof of exemption from the Selective Service registration requirement. The PUCT participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. The Public Utility Regulatory Act imposes certain restrictions on PUCT employees investments, professional activities, and relationships with public utilities, with some limited exceptions.PUCT employees are also prohibited from having a financial interest in a public utility, an affiliate of a public utilit