Summary

This position is in the Wireless Telecommunication Bureau, Office of the Bureau Chief, 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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Provides expert legal advice on wireless telecommunications projects involving highly complex legal, factual, and policy issues often on projects which are among the highest Commission priority proceedings.

Plans, develops, and exercises full responsibility for the development, presentation, and completion of complex policy planning, rulemaking proceedings, long-ranging goals for the Bureau, including applying legal, economic, and engineering considerations to evaluate outcomes.

Serves as Bureau's primary expert on wireless telecommunication matters and has responsibility for maintaining a broad perspective on the functions and activities of the Bureau.

Presents Bureau positions on assigned projects and objectives, including in meetings with other Bureaus and Offices, industry, and government representatives, including providing authoritative, expert advice on policy matters and initiatives.

Expertly communicates Bureau positions both verbally and in written form on highly complex wireless telecommunications issues, including in rulemakings, orders, policy statements, briefings, and in presentations before all levels of government and industry.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship.
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required.
• Bar Membership documentation required upon selection.
• Transcripts required upon selection.
• Financial Disclosure may be required.
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
• Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.

Open to all U.S. Citizens. Individuals who typically apply for positions under other authorities may also apply competitively to this position. (e.g. VRA, Schedule A, Peace Corps, Students, Recent Graduates, Military Spouses, National Guard, Indian Preference, Land Management, Family of Overseas Employees, Federal Employees, Agency Employees, ICTAP) Non-citizens may be eligible for this excepted service position under certain circumstances.

SF-50 Required: 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.

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 requirements outlined below.

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.

If transcripts are not submitted at the time of application, a copy of the transcript must be submitted at the time of selection.

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B. Specialized Experience

Applicants must have a minimum of four years of professional law experience, including one year of specialized experience which must be equivalent to at least the GS-14 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following:

• Analyzing complex legal issues affecting federal regulatory matters and questions of law and fact and rendering opinions on such matters such as those involving wireless transactions;
• Directing and conducting in-depth, complex competition issues, complex legal research on authorities and precedents on points of law;
• Reviewing position papers on controversial and complex competition issues, policy statements and guidance, rulemaking proceedings, public notices, briefing materials, data requests, and memoranda or reports outlining the facts and legal issues;
• Recommending approaches to legal problems;
• Handling complex proceedings under short time constraints;
• Writing and reviewing complex documents to include briefs, issue papers and reports summaries with recommendations or conclusions; and
• Providing leadership to other attorneys or professionals in meetings, discussions, or legal proceedings

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 information outlined under the "Qualifications" subheading.

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.