*NEW* Job Listing: Public Utility Law Judge
December 20, 2025
The Maryland Public Service Commission is seeking a Public Utility Law Judge to prepare for and conduct formal hearings on behalf of the Public Service Commission of Maryland. This is a position based in Baltimore City with a salary of $97,972 – $152,528/year.
LOCATION OF POSITION
6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
POSITION DUTIES
Presides over formal quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative hearings that affect public service companies and/or their customers, either alone or as a member of a panel with two Commissioners. Writes clear and comprehensive rulings and drafts proposed orders as the result of the quasi-judicial or quasi-legislative hearings. Provides formal mediation/alternative dispute resolution services to resolve disputes between public service companies and customers and supervises/presides over work groups to ensure they meet the goals assigned to them.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Juris Doctor degree or equivalent degree from an accredited law school.
Experience: Seven years experience in the practice of law. Within the past nine years, must have a minimum of seven years of experience either presenting exhibits or evidence, examining witnesses, and submitting written briefs in a contested evidentiary hearing before a quasi-judicial body or a trial court; or preparing proposed decisions for a trial court or quasi-judicial body.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Army Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in general attorney classification or general attorney specialty codes in the legal and kindred group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in one of these publicly regulated utilities or certain passenger transportation companies: electric utilities: gas utilities, combination gas and electric utilities, telecommunications companies, private water, and water and sewerage companies, passenger motor vehicle carriers (sedans, limousines, and buses), railroad companies, taxicab companies, other public service companies
Previous experience writing legal briefs and court orders
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Candidates for this classification must be a member of the Maryland bar at the time of appointment.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
- Personal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually
(prorated based on start date). - Annual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
- Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
- Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or
adoption of a child. - Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
- Pension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.
- Hybrid work environment.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
You will not be able to apply online for this position. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to:
exec.secretary@maryland.gov by January 15, 2026.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY
Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.