Class Code: 15659
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
UTILITIES BOARD GENERAL COUNSEL
DEFINITION
Serves as attorney
for and legal advisor to the Utilities Board (Board) and Utilities Division
(Division) staff of the Iowa Utilities Board pursuant to Iowa Code § 474.10;
performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Supervises and
evaluates the work of a subordinate staff; effectively recommends personnel
actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of
absence, grievances, work schedules and assignments, and administers personnel
and related policies and procedures.
Instructs less
experienced attorneys in order to improve their ability and increase their
performance.
Formerly advises the
Board and Division staff and informally advises the general public regarding
the laws, regulations, opinions of the courts and of the Attorney General.
Reviews drafts of
agency orders prepared by staff at the direction of the Board and reviews or
drafts proposed legislation; reviews or drafts legal opinions and memos to the
Board.
Represents the Board
in reviews of agency action before the courts.
Works with the Board,
the Executive Secretary of the Board, and the Division managers to develop
effective procedures and cooperative relationships in the agency.
Knowledge of administrative and constitutional law.
Knowledge of current utility regulatory principles and applications.
Knowledge of administrative hearing procedures.
Knowledge of the rules of evidence, trial and appellate practices.
Knowledge of public utility rate practice and the legal economic
principles involved.
Knowledge of federal and state special statues, constitutional
provisions, procedures and practices as they apply to public utilities.
Ability to plan, organize, control, and effectively supervise the work
of subordinates.
Ability to analyze, appraise and apply legal principles, facts and
precedents to difficult legal or factual problems.
Ability to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and
logically in written and oral form.
Ability to draft correspondence involving the explanation of difficult
legal matters.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and exercise independent
judgment in order to recommend adoption of an effective and proper course of
action.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex public utility rate issues.
Ability to effectively present, explain and argue cases to
administrative boards and commissions or to the courts.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity.
Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers
to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards
completing assignments efficiently.
Works with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Follows Board policy and cooperates with other managers.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of the
organization.
Encourages and facilities cooperation, pride, trust, and group
identity. Fosters commitment and team
spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into
account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
Graduation from an accredited
school of law and six years of successful and responsible experience in the
practice of law.
Admission to the Iowa State Bar.
Positions in this class are exempt
from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of
Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise. Apply directly to the Iowa Utilities Board.
Effective Date:
12/99 BW