| | ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE II, PUC |
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| 6102 |
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| 6UC10 |
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| Open Continuously |
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| Open to Public |
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| 8215.00 |
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| 10339.00 |
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THE POSITION - General Description
An Administrative Law Judge II acts as presiding officer in formal hearings and processes complex ex parte matters on complaints or applications filed with the Public Utilities Commission or investigations instituted by the Commission; instructs parties as to their rights; issues subpoenas, administers oaths, examines witnesses, and receives documentary evidence; rules on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence; hears arguments, directs or permits the filing of briefs, and makes rulings prior to submission of assigned matters; consults with staff members on technical subjects; analyzes pleadings in preparation for hearings; determines the advisability of and holds prehearing conferences; analyzes and evaluates facts and law and exercises independent judgment in the preparation and issuance of reports and findings; prepares and recommends drafts of opinions, orders, and recommendations for consideration by the Commission.
SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Impartiality, courtesy and judicial temperament.
JOB LOCATION
This Exam covers positions located in San Francisco, CA only.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE EXAMINATION
All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements for this examination by the cut off date established by the testing office.
Qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" I, "or" II, "or" III, etc. For example, candidates possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time in Pattern I, and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time in Pattern II, may be admitted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.
Either I
One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of an Administrative Law Judge I, Public Utilities Commission.
Or II
Two years of experience in the Public Utilities Commission at a level of responsibility equivalent to that obtained in the class of Supervising Transportation Representative performing one or a combination of the following:
1.The presentation of exhibits or evidence, or the examination of witnesses, at Public Utilities Commission hearings or the direct supervision of persons performing those functions; or the supervision of the preparation of proposed ex parte decisions of the Public Utilities Commission;
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2.The rendering of responsible assistance to a Commissioner in reviewing, evaluating, and recommending action to be taken by the Commissioner, or in the preparation for or hearing cases coming for formal hearing before the Commissioner or Commission, or in the preparation of decisions by the Commissioner or Commission.
Or III
Experience: Five years of professional experience in the practice of law*, including at least two years in public utility regulation matters which involved several contested cases or two years conducting judicial or quasi-judicial hearings as presiding officer; and
Membership in The State Bar of California. (Applicants must have active membership in The State Bar before they will be eligible for appointment.); and
Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
*Experience in the "practice of law" or "performing legal duties" or "legal experience" is defined as only that legal experience acquired after admission to The Bar.
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Stage I: The first stage in the selection process is a written performance exercise (weighted 40% of the final exam score). Only those candidates who pass the written performance exercise with a minimum rating of 70% will be invited to Stage II.
Stage II: The second stage will include an interview (weighted 60% of the final exam score). In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, a minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the total examination process. Candidates who do not appear for any part of their scheduled examination will be withdrawn from the examination process.
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