Title: General Counsel I – VT Community Broadband Board
Application Deadline Date: 02/20/2023
Req ID: 46185
Department: Public Service Department
Location:
Home Based, VT, US
Position Type: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time
Hourly Rate: $41.26 to $46.07
Overview
The Vermont Department of Public Service seeks a General Counsel to provide legal advice and services to the Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) and its Executive Director. The VCBB General Counsel may also represent the Vermont Community Broadband Board in proceedings before state and federal regulatory agencies, as well as state and federal courts and the Vermont General Assembly.
This position will provide counsel on a variety of complex issues with substantial legal, financial, transactional, and public interest considerations that inform the work of the VCBB, in particular, the implementation of the recently passed Act 71, An Act Relating to Accelerated Community Broadband Deployment.
The VCBB General Counsel may appear before legislative committees on bills of particular importance and impact and develop, implement, and execute litigation strategies in state and federal forums on complex regulatory matters. A background in the disciplines of telecommunications financing, engineering, or economics is desirable. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. Experience in advising a board would be helpful. The applicant must have excellent research and writing skills. The position will report to the VCBB Executive Director.
The starting salary is $41.26/hr to $46.07/hr, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time exempt position with benefits. The position is limited service, funded through 06/30/2026.
Who May Apply
This position, General Counsel (Job Requisition #46185), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Robert Fish at robert.fish@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar, or eligible for admission.
Preferred Qualifications
At least five (5) years in telecommunications law or other public utility regulatory law, administrative law, commercial law, or civil litigation is preferred, but all candidates will be considered.
A background in the disciplines of telecommunications financing, engineering, or economics is preferred.
Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in advising a board preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.