Attorney Advisor

Summary

This position is in the OFFICE OF THE BUREAU CHIEF, ENFORCEMENT BUREAU, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in WASHINGTON, DC.

RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.

THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.

Duties

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The incumbent serves in the Front Office of the Enforcement Bureau as a legal advisor to the Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chiefs for a variety of legal functions. The incumbent will frequently provide advice on cases which are often factually complex or of such a nature that no clear precedents apply. The incumbent will encounter a variety of legal issues that may involve: fraud, waste, and abuse involving FCC-administered funds; 911 system failures; formal complaints against common carriers and utility pole owners; illegal robocalls; privacy and data security; consumer protection and accessibility; administrative hearings; and risks to the supply chain and national security.

Assignments may include: (1) conducting legal research, compiling facts and background information and precedents on points of law; (2) developing strategies for resolving compliance issues or cases; (3) conducting or participating in investigations and other fact-finding to determine or measure compliance with legal requirements administered by the Commission; (4) preparing and presenting findings, conclusions and recommendations, both orally and in written documents of varying length and complexity; and (5) identifying new investigatory areas, focusing on high-impact issues related to national security and supply chain risks, consumer protection, and fraud, waste, and abuse. The incumbent will also assist in coordinating enforcement actions and other matters with Bureaus and Offices across the Commission.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Bar Membership Documentation Required Upon Selection.
• Education-Transcripts Required Upon Selection.
• US Citizenship.
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Serve a probationary period of one year, if applicable.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position.
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status
• SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required.
• Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.

Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified.

SF-50 Required: ALL FCC EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to

Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Professional law experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

In order to be deemed as "BEST QUALIFIED" candidates must meet both the educational requirements AND the Specialized Experience.

A. Education

You must meet the minimum basic educational requirements for Attorney positions. Education requirements include: a professional law degree JD, LL.B., and/or LL.M.

NOTE-If you do not provide a transcript at the time of application, a transcript will be required to be provided at the time of selection.

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B. Specialized Experience

Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of professional law experience, one year of specialized experience which must be equivalent to at least the GS-13 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following:

1. interpreting communication laws, statutes, regulations and/or rulemaking documents;

2. analyzing legal issues including weighing implications, identifying potential problems and proposing solutions;

3. writing documents to include briefs, issue papers, and report summaries with analyses and recommendations;

4. representing an organization and communicating its policy and/or legal position.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Refer to Educational requirements outlined within the "Qualifications" section.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Care Insurance

Holidays and Leave

Retirement

Thrift Savings Plan

Transit Benefit

Alternative Work Schedule

Telecommuting

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.