RRC - Admin Law Judge II

RRC - Admin Law Judge II (00049494) Organization: RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS Primary Location: Texas-Austin Work Locations: RRC Headquarters 1701 N Congress Avenue Austin 78701

Job: Legal Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time State Job Code: 3642 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 26 Salary (Pay Basis): 9,333.33 - 10,785.83 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 1 Overtime Status: Exempt Job Posting: Apr 25, 2025, 12:05:27 PM Closing Date: May 9, 2025, 11:59:00 PM Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry, and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas’ website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/.

To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance.

General Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) within the Hearings Division. The division conducts hearings concerning regulatory aspects of gas utilities rates and safety, surface mining and reclamation, and oil and gas exploration and production. The position presides over complex contested-case proceedings, evaluates evidence, drafts proposals for decision and orders, summarizes expert technical and legal testimony and after researching pertinent facts and law, formulates recommendations for final consideration by the elected Commissioners.

Responsibilities involve Utilities Code and Natural Resources Code contested cases, including gas utility and common carrier ratemaking proceedings, discrimination complaints, and related cases. Must have the ability to identify, review, and analyze complex legal concepts and evidentiary materials from differing scientific disciplines, as well as accounting, finance, and economics principles. Works closely with other administrative law judges and technical examiners, as well as assigned support staff.

Reliability and timeliness are crucial, as this position works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude and independent judgment. This position reports to the Hearings Division Director and will require meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects and meet crucial deadlines.

Writing Sample is Required

A legal writing sample, written solely by the candidate within the past two years without assistance from AI programs , must be submitted for the application to be considered. The writing sample should be at least 2,500 words in length.

Job Duties

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QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Work Environment:

Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in the general office environment; the noise level in the work environment ranges from low-to-moderate.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to reach high and low; open, close and retrieve files from file cabinets as well as operate computer keyboard and appropriate office equipment.

Work Hours: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternate schedules for employees, as long as it does not adversely affect operations and service levels, and standard hours of operation are maintained. Alternate work schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

Remarks:

* There is one available position.

THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.

Due to the high volume of applications we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age

or disability in employment or in the provision of services.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.