Summary

This position is located in the Pricing Policy Division (PPD), Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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 as a senior public utilities specialist and an expert in common carrier regulatory matters. Examines complex tariff filings for adherence to the requirements of the Communications Act and the Commission's rules to evaluate whether such filings are just and reasonable and not unreasonably discriminatory. Analyzes proposed rates, terms, and conditions, and advises carriers on filing and notice requirements.

Investigates attempts to avoid compliance with the Act and Commission rules, particularly through vague, confusing and needlessly complicated tariff language or misleading characterizations of tariff filings. Develops solutions and a rationale for Commission action on issues where there is no precedent. Works independently in an effort to negotiate a resolution to any issues presented by a pending tariff filing before the filing becomes effective.

Provides expert common carrier tariff regulatory advice to the professional staff of the Division and other Divisions and Bureaus and Offices. Advises Division management on matters relevant to intercarrier compensation and pricing initiatives. Prepares studies and written analyses of evolving and emerging technologies and their impact on tariff matters and Bureau and Agency programs. These analyses are incorporated into Bureau and Commission orders.

Represents the Agency as an expert in the tariff field and as such, is called upon by other federal agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Trade Commission, as well as state public utility commissions and state attorneys general, for expert advice and consultation on matters related to various tariffs and associated policies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• FCC Employees Only.
• US Citizenship.
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required.
• Financial Disclosure Agreement Required.
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
• Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must:

-Currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career or career conditional appointments.

ALL FCC 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.

GS-15

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following:

1) Experience working with the telecommunications industry (e.g., tariffs, pricing, etc.) and experience demonstrating business and financial management expertise (e.g., price cap and rate-of-return carrier regulation and ratemaking, etc.);

2) Experience analyzing and evaluating data pertaining to telecommunications issues;

3) Experience representing the organization and explaining complex or controversial issues (e.g., tariffs, pricing, etc.) to a wide variety of people, including other governmental entities, and proposing solutions to complex problems; and

4) Experience writing a variety of documents such as letters, memorandums and reports.

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.

SME REVIEW

Subject matter experts will review your application to determine if you meet the following required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):

• Ability to examine complex tariff filings for adherence to the requirements of the Communications Act and the Commission's rules to evaluate whether such filings are just and reasonable and not unreasonably discriminatory.
• Ability to analyze proposed rates, terms, and conditions, and advises carriers on filing and notice requirements.
• Ability to analyze proposed rates in relation to rate structure requirements and determines the need for further justification for proposed action. Provides initial analysis of a filing carrier's ratemaking methodology, including comparisons with filings by other carriers providing similar services.
• Ability to negotiate and/or discuss resolution of complaints or other proceedings involving tariff rates and/or terms and conditions.
• Ability to prepare studies and written analyses of evolving and emerging technologies and their impact on tariff matters.

If you are deemed to be qualified by the Subject Matter Experts, your application will be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration. Alternatively, if your application is not deemed as qualified by the Subject Matter Experts, your application will not be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration.

Education

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Additional information

*NOTE-This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.