Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Agenda Review)

Duties

The incumbent serves as the Deputy Associate General Counsel, participating with the Associate General Counsel in managing the operations and responsibilities of the Administrative Law Division, and providing expert guidance on diverse legal matters and issues affecting the policymaking, rulemaking, and adjudicatory functions of the agency. He/she also supervises the Division's experts on communications law, constitutional law, and administrative law. He/she reports to the Associate General Counsel, Administrative Law Division.

This position offers a unique opportunity to advise on a wide range of legal issues that critically affect the work of the Federal Communications Commission, to support and shape policies, and to offer creative solutions to thorny legal and procedural issues affecting the Commission’s strategic goals, which include pursuing a “100 percent” broadband policy and eliminating the “digital divide”; promoting deployment of communications services and equipment (including broadcast, wireless, wireline, and satellite services) and competition within and among such services; diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility; empowering consumers and protecting them from unlawful practices by communications providers and robocallers; enhancing public safety, national security, cybersecurity, and privacy in the use of communications services and equipment; advancing America’s global competitiveness; and fostering operational excellence. He/she reports to the Associate General Counsel, Administrative Law Division. The position requires substantial experience in addressing the administrative and constitutional law issues raised by the Supreme Court and the courts of appeals in decisions involving judicial review of actions by federal administrative agencies, as informed by the most recent trends in these decisions.

Participates as a subject matter expert rendering authoritative legal advice and opinions on a wide range of extremely complex and difficult communications law, constitutional law, and administrative law and policy issues, applying Federal and state statutes and regulations, policy statements, court cases, and actions falling within these and other areas of the law to provide well-reasoned and legally sufficient advice to the General Counsel and agency leadership. Reviews and analyzes the trend of administrative law to determine its effect and/or potential impact upon the Commission’s mission, functions, programs and activities.

Oversees and advises Division attorneys who provide legal advice to all of the Commission Bureaus and Offices and to the Chairman and Commissioners regarding proposed agency policy initiatives and proceedings. Those attorneys also review for legal sufficiency all draft Commission decisions. Incumbent reviews the substantive legal analysis and advice provided by these teams in the subject matter areas of wireline, wireless, media, international, space, public safety and homeland security, engineering and technology, enforcement, and consumer and governmental affairs.

Reviews and drafts regulatory and legislative initiatives as directed by the Associate General Counsel; prepares opinions, recommendations, and legal memoranda; and represents the Associate General Counsel, the General Counsel, or other agency leadership at meetings, hearings, and conferences.

The incumbent coordinates with the Associate General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel, and the General Counsel in determining final advice provided regarding the most complex, novel, and/or difficult legal issues.

In consultation with Associate General Counsel, incumbent plans overall work operations, setting priorities and establishing objectives. The incumbent assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of the assignment, and the capabilities or specialized expertise of employees.

The incumbent develops work and objectives, monitors performance, and evaluates completed work in a formal appraisal. The incumbent interviews candidates for positions and makes recommendations for appointment, promotion or reassignment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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

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.

ALL CURRENT/FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT 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.

CURRENT FCC EMPLOYEES-To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to [email protected]

How You Will Be Evaluated

• New employee probationary period
• Financial suitability
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Proof of current, active bar membership.

• 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
• Bar Membership
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Professional references.
• Selective Service
• Social security number request
• 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.
• Privacy Act
• BenefitsA 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.
• Law academic transcripts (unofficial is acceptable).
• Signature and false statements
• Writing sample demonstrating the ability to analyze complex legal and/or policy issues.
• 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 informationDionne ButlerPhone 202-418-0141Email [email protected] Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, District of Columbia 20554 United StatesNext 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.

• 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.

  ALL CURRENT/FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT 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.

  CURRENT FCC EMPLOYEES-To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to [email protected]

  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.

• Transcripts

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

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