Attorney Iii

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Attorney III
Duties : Under the direct supervision of an Assistant Chief Counsel and the general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney will be responsible for providing a broad spectrum of legal advice on diverse and complex legal issues in areas such as energy, environmental, public contract, and administrative law. Duties include drafting documents such as orders, decisions, contracts, regulations, and legislation; representing the Commission or technical staff in sensitive and complex proceedings, including power plant licensing cases; and developing legal strategies for the Commission. Representing Commission staff that serve as an independent party in power plant license proceedings, and other quasi-adjudicatory proceedings before the Energy Commission; Providing legal advice for a variety of programs that support research, development, demonstration, and deployment of innovations in energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative fuels and vehicles, and others, through public contracts, grants, and loans; Providing legal advice to the Commission and its staff on all other agency matters, including California Building and Appliance standards, open meetings, conflicts of interest, the Public Records Act, data collection and personnel; Providing legal advice for regular updates to the State’s energy efficiency standards for new construction (Title 24) and appliances offered for sale in California, and other regulations that implement the Energy Commission’s programs; Hearing Advisers co-preside with Commissioners on siting cases, in which proposals to build power plants are reviewed, and provide legal advice to Commissioners on a variety of other matters, including complaint or investigation proceedings, proposed regulations, and policy matters. Drafts the most difficult and important Commission legal or policy documents, including legislation, orders, decisions, briefs, regulations, memorandum, and contracts. Participates in the most complex and sensitive Commission proceedings, including but not limited to complex transactional matters, litigation, and conflicts of law. Represents the Commission in very sensitive and complex proceedings before other state and federal government boards and agencies, and courts. Advises the Commissioners and staff on all aspects of Commission business, including but not limited to complex transactional matters. Develops and recommends legal strategies for the Commission. Performs other duties as required, consistent with the specifications of the classification.

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