Chief Specialist, National Regulation Methodology Division (Career Civil Servant)

About the role

This career civil servant chief specialist post sits in the National Regulation Methodology Division of the State Energy Regulatory Council, an independent national regulatory institution under European Union law that regulates undertakings in the energy sector and carries out state supervision of the sector. Its stated mission is to be a future leader creating a sustainable regulatory environment, and its strategic goal is to ensure the quality and accessibility of energy services in effectively functioning markets. The work is hybrid in Vilnius, with remote work available two days a week, and there is a three-month probation period. The official salary stated in the announcement is EUR 2,301.44 to EUR 2,984.68 per month (salary coefficient 1.28 to 1.66); the form fields show this rounded to EUR 2,301 to EUR 2,985 per month. The role suits an analytical graduate in electrical engineering, public administration, economics or law who can turn complex regulatory questions into clear legal acts, decisions and conclusions, and who is comfortable working with international regulatory partners.

Responsibilities

- Help implement significant changes in the Council's regulated sectors, drafting legal acts such as methodologies and descriptions, and assessing needed regulatory changes. - Prepare and present notes, draft decisions and conclusions, and take part in Council meetings and consultations. - Take part in the work of international organisations and subgroups, and provide information about regulated sectors to international organisations and other national regulatory institutions.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a higher university education in electrical engineering, public administration, economics or law, or an equivalent higher education qualification. Applicants with a higher university education in another field of study are expected to have at least 1 year of work experience in the energy sector. Applicants must be able to think analytically and present their thoughts in an argued way, orally and in writing; know English at no lower than B1 level; and work with MS Office programs. Documents required: a copy of the education document; a declaration of compliance with the impeccable-reputation requirements for civil servant posts; and the questionnaire for a person being appointed to a civil servant post.

Benefits

Additional health insurance for employees working longer than 3 months; up to 4 additional rest days a year depending on length of service; opportunities to keep improving professional competences and raise qualifications; a 4-day working week for employees raising a child under 3 years old; and a hybrid working model with remote work 2 days a week.

Skills