Definition
Serves as attorney for and legal advisor to the Iowa Utilities Commission and staff of the Iowa Utilities Commission pursuant to Iowa Code § 474.10; performs related work as required.
Work Examples
Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinates; recommends personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves, grievances, work schedules, and assignments; administers personnel policies and procedures.
Instructs less experienced attorneys in order to improve their ability and increase their performance.
Formally advises the Commission and staff and informally advises the general public regarding the laws, regulations, opinions of the courts and the Attorney General.
Reviews drafts of agency orders prepared by staff at the direction of the Commission and reviews or drafts proposed legislation; reviews or drafts legal opinions and memos to the Commission.
Represents the Commission in reviews of agency action before the courts.
Works to develop effective procedures and cooperative relationships in the agency.
Competencies Required
Knowledge:
- Law and Government – Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- Customer Service – Principles and processes for providing customer services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
- English Language – The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Administration and Management – Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Abilities:
Inductive Reasoning – Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
Deductive Reasoning – Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Memorization – Remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Oral Expression – Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension – Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Selective Attention – Concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Speed of Closure – Quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Written Comprehension – Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression – Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Speech Clarity – Speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition – Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Skills:
Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited law school, and experience equal to six years of full-time work in the practice of law.
Effective date: 11/26 SA