Attorney Advisor (Agenda Review)

Duties

An appointment as an Attorney Advisor to the Office of General Counsel Administrative Law Division’s Agenda Review Team offers unique and challenging work for highly-motivated individuals.

Incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Associate General Counsel for Agenda Review, Administrative Law Division, and participates as a member of one of three Division teams of "agenda review" attorneys. Duties of these teams include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide legal advice to all the Commission Bureaus and Offices and to the Chairwoman and Commissioners regarding proposed policy initiatives and proceedings, subject to supervision and review by the Deputy Associate General Counsel; provides substantive legal analysis and advice in one or more of the following subject matter areas: broadband, domestic and international wireline, wireless, broadcast, cable, satellite, public safety, national security, spectrum allocation and radiofrequency interference management, spectrum auctions, enforcement, consumer protection, and communications services to the disabled.

• Monitor and analyze the trend of communications and administrative law to determine its effect and/or potential impact on Commission actions; prepare legal advice on the basis of legal research and consultation with appropriate experts on important and/or novel jurisdictional, statutory, or regulatory problems/issues in one or more of the following areas of law: communications law, administrative law and procedure, constitutional law, environmental and historic preservation law, national security and cybersecurity law, privacy law, ex parte rules, use of government information, international laws and treaties, preemption law, and coordination with federal, state and/or local authorities.

• Review and draft regulatory initiatives as directed by the Deputy Associate General Counsel; prepare draft opinions, recommendations, and legal memoranda for review by the Deputy Associate General Counsel; and represent the General Counsel's Office at internal Commission meetings and in agency meetings with outside parties.

• Coordinate with and advise OGC's Litigation Division to the extent matters may result in administrative or judicial litigation; serve among the principal legal advisors concerning these projects in the Office of General Counsel. Perform such day-to-day duties under a minimum of supervision and direction.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Education-Transcripts Required Upon Selection.
• Bar Membership Documentation Required Upon Selection.
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• US Citizenship.
• Serve a probationary period of one year, if applicable.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position.

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 [email protected]

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Privacy Act
• Social security number request
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• How to Apply To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://fcc.usajobs.gov/ Your application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page. If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at [email protected] or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST. Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts. To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://fcc.usajobs.gov NOTE: To be considered for an announced vacancy in the area of consideration within which the employee is eligible to compete, the employee must apply online using the Commission’s automated recruitment system. Employees must submit all necessary application materials identified in the announcement by the specified closing date. Agency contact information Beverly Davis Phone 202-418-1899 Email [email protected] Address Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, District of Columbia 20554 United States Next steps Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications to determine your ranking. The best-qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
• Writing sample demonstrating the ability to analyze complex legal and/or policy issues.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• New employee probationary period
• Selective Service
• Law academic transcripts (unofficial is acceptable).
• Benefits 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.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Your application MUST be received by midnight U.S. Eastern Time of the closing date of the announcement.

  You must submit a resume at the time of application. Your resume must clearly document how you meet the specialized experience in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy. Current Federal employees must also submit a copy of an SF-50 documenting one year of time in grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted to verify time in grade, the applicant will be rated as ineligible.

  This position may require the submission of supplemental documents before selection.

  • Law academic transcripts (unofficial is acceptable).
  • Proof of current, active bar membership.
  • Writing sample demonstrating the ability to analyze complex legal and/or policy issues.
  • Professional references.

  Once you apply to this vacancy you will be prompted by the system to upload supporting application documentation. If you are unable to upload the required documentation, contact the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement prior to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
  
  Supplemental Documents Required:

  • Current Federal employees should submit a copy of their most recent annual performance appraisal and an SF-50 documenting one year of time in grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted to verify time in grade, the application will be rated as ineligible.
  • Transcripts
  • Bar Membership

  If transcripts and proof of bar membership are not provided at the time of application, this documentation must be provided at the time of selection.
  
  Veterans must submit a legible Member 4 copy of the DD-214 which reflects the manner of discharge. Please refer to OPM's VetGuide for further information about veterans' preference via the following link: VetGuide

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Signature and false statements
• Current Federal employees should submit a copy of their most recent annual performance appraisal and an SF-50 documenting one year of time in grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted to verify time in grade, the application will be rated as ineligible.
• Transcripts
• Bar Membership
• Professional references.
• Financial suitability
• Proof of current, active bar membership.
• Reasonable accommodation policy

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

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