Senior Attorney Advisor (Presiding Official)

As a Senior Attorney Advisor (Presiding Official), you will: Preside over informal administrative hearings involving parties represented by counsel and conduct pre-hearing conferences to improve efficiency and narrow disputed issues. Manage proceedings from the initial hearing request through preparation of draft decisions for review and issuance by the Associate Administrator. Conduct legal research and analysis to interpret applicable statutes, regulations, and agency precedent related to pipeline safety and compliance. Prepare draft decisions based on the administrative record, resolving complex issues of fact and law, determining operator compliance, and ordering corrective actions where necessary. Maintain case files and manage the hearing docket to ensure timely case progression while addressing matters with significant public safety, property, and environmental implications. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong enforcement and litigation experience and understa