Job Listing: Attorney Advisor
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many vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC The FCC is an independentUnited States government agency, directly
responsible to Congress. The FCC was established
by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged
with regulating interstate and international
communications by radio, television, wire,
satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction
covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia,
and U.S. possessions.
TERM APPOINTMENT NOT TO EXCEED 4 YEARS. INITIAL
APPOINTMENT MAY BE EXTENDED UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 4
YEARS AS DETERMINED BY THE AGENCY.
Vacancy Announcement Number: ATTY-OIG-2008-0001
What is the job (Position Title/Series/Grade)? Attorney Advisor,
GS-905-11, GS-905-12, GS-905-13 and GS-905-14
Who may apply? All Sources
How long is the announcement open? 03/18/2008 - 04/08/2008
Where is the job located? Office of Inspector General
Washington, D.C.
What grade(s) can I apply for? GS-905-11, GS-905-12, GS-905-13 or
GS-905-14
What is the salary range? GS-11 $58,206 - $75,669
GS-12 $69,764 - $90,698
GS-13 $82,961 - $107,854
GS-14 $98,033 - $127,442
Is there promotion potential? GS-14
Whom may I contact for additional information? Tina Taylor
(202)418-2021
Major Duties
This position is located in the Office ofInspector General. The incumbent performs a variety of legal duties
necessary to enforce the requirements of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, and the Commission's implementing rules and
orders. The primary focus of the position involves the handling and
disposition of investigations of potential rule violations in the
communications industry.
Assignments include cases involving complex and difficult factual
and legal situations. These 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, many of which may be factually complex or of such a
nature that no clear precedents apply; (3) conducting or
participating in investigations and other fact-finding to determine
or measure compliance with legal requirements administered by the
Commission; and (4) preparing and presenting findings, conclusions
and recommendations, both orally and in written documents of varying
length and complexity.
How to Apply
To apply to thisannouncement go to
https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/fcc.exe or
click on
HREF= "https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/fcc.exe
">FCCJobs Your application, including
resumes, all registration information and answers
to job-specific questions must be received no
later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the
closing date, or it will not be considered.
Requests for extensions will not be granted.
NOTE: It is in your best interest to apply on-
line. Advantages include:
Ability to be automatically informed of new
vacancies.
You only need to register one time and can
quickly update your application package at any
time.
Once registered, it's quick and easy to
apply to future vacancies as they occur.
Applying on-line protects your privacy better
than hardcopy.
Applying on-line eliminates the possibility
of someone else making data entry errors on your
application.
Ability to be more quickly notified of the
status of your application.
If applying online poses a hardship, please
contact the Federal Communications Commission's
Human Resources Office at (202) 418-0130 during
business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. U.S.
Eastern time) prior to the closing date of the
vacancy announcement to speak with an HR
representative who can provide assistance for
online applications.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to
applicants with disabilities. If you need a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process, please notify the
agency. The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
For additional information on how to apply and
information to include, please go to
http://www.fcc.gov/jobs/fccjobs.html or click on
HREF="http://www.fcc.gov/jobs/
how2apply.html">How to Apply,
HREF="http://www.fcc.gov/jobs/faq-
apply4jobs.htmlml">Applying for Jobs, and
HREF="http://www.fcc.gov/jobs/faq-
input_resumes.html">Inputting Resumes
NOTE: FCC Bargaining Unit
employees may apply via hardcopy by printing the
vacancy announcement and emailing, faxing, or
hand delivering the completed package to Human
Resources or you may apply on-line using
HREF="https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/fcc.exe"
>FCCJobs.
All other applicants are strongly encouraged to
apply on-line.
Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and
rated by Subject Matter Experts to determine the
validity of on-line question responses in
accordance with the Commission's Basic Negotiated
Agreement.
NOTE: FCC Bargaining Unit
employees may apply via hardcopy by printing the
vacancy announcement and emailing, faxing, or
hand delivering the completed package to Human
Resources or you may apply on-line using
HREF="https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/fcc.exe"
>FCCJobs.
All other applicants are strongly encouraged to
apply on-line.
Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and
rated by Subject Matter Experts to determine the
validity of on-line question responses in
accordance with the Commission's Basic Negotiated
Agreement.
Required Documents:
***ALL
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE
FCC'S HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE BY THE CLOSING DATE
OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ONCE YOU APPLY TO THIS
VACANCY YOU WILL BE PROMPTED BY THE SYSTEM TO
PRINT COVERSHEETS - THE FAX NUMBER WILL BE LISTED
ON THIS SHEET. ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED SHOULD BE
FAXED SEPARATELY ON THE FAX COVERSHEET PROVIDED.
ONCE FAXED, YOU SHOULD RECEIVE AN EMAIL
CONFIRMATION WITHIN AN HOUR. IF YOU DO NOT
RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION, YOUR FAX HAS NOT
BEEN SUCCESSFULLY RECEIVED AND YOU SHOULD FAX
AGAIN.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FAX THE REQUIRED
DOCUMENATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
AT 418-0130 PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS
ANNOUNCEMENT.***
***ALL
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE
FCC'S HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE BY THE CLOSING DATE
OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ONCE YOU APPLY TO THIS
VACANCY YOU WILL BE PROMPTED BY THE SYSTEM TO
PRINT COVERSHEETS - THE FAX NUMBER WILL BE
LISTED ON THIS SHEET. ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
SHOULD BE FAXED SEPARATELY ON THE FAX COVERSHEET
PROVIDED. ONCE FAXED, YOU SHOULD RECEIVE AN
EMAIL CONFIRMATION WITHIN AN HOUR. IF YOU DO
NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION, YOUR FAX HAS
NOT BEEN SUCCESSFULLY RECEIVED AND YOU SHOULD
FAX AGAIN.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FAX THE REQUIRED
DOCUMENATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
AT 202-418-0130 PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.***
Hardcopy Supplement
Documents Required
Current Federal employees should submit a
copy of their most recent annual performance
appraisal;
Veterans must submit a legible copy of form
DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge
from Active Duty," or an SF-15, Application for
10-Point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof
required by that form. Please refer to OPM's
VetGuide for further information about veterans'
preference at
http://www.opm/veterans/html/vetguide or click
on
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p">VetGuide
Contact Information:
Tina Taylor
Phone: 202-418-2021
Fax: 202-418-7204
TDD: 202-418-0126
Email: Tina.Taylor@fcc.gov
Or write:
Federal Communications Commission
1280 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Fax: 202-418-7204
What To Expect Next:
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 Skills
Qualifications
Applicants must meeteligibility 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 in order to be considered for the
position. Candidates must have held the next
lower grade or have equivalent education and/or
experience in the normal line of progression for
this position for a least one year.
General Experience:
Selective Factor:
Professional law experience:
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 to be filled.
For GS-11: None
For GS-12: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of
professional law experience in or equivalent to the GS-11 level in
the Federal Service. See specialized experience below.
For GS-13: Applicants must possess at least two years of
professional law experience and at least one year must be equivalent
to the GS-12 level in the Federal Service. See specialized
experience below.
For GS-14: Applicants must possess at least three years of
professional law experience and at least one year must be equivalent
to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service. See specialized
experience below.
Specialized Experience: Specialized
experience is experience which is in or directly
related to the line of work of the position to be
filled and which has equipped the applicant with
the knowledge, skills, and abilities to
successfully perform the duties of the position.
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of
specialized experience in or equivalent to the
next lower grade level in the Federal service.
For GS-11: None
For GS-12: For this position, specialized experience must include
the following:
conducting in-depth legal research;
drafting complex legal documents; and
providing input to managers regarding the legal policy issues.
For GS-13: For this position, specialized experience must include
the following:
conducting legal research and preparing legal documents;
developing research strategies for complex legal issues;
writing documents to include briefs, issue papers, and report
summaries with analyses and recommendations; and
making oral presentations, communicating legal research results,
and defending legal positions.
For GS-14: For this position, specialized experience must include
the following:
conducting legal research and preparing legal documents;
developing research strategies for complex legal issues;
writing documents to include briefs, issue papers, and report
summaries with analyses and recommendations;
making oral presentations, communicating research results, and
defending legal positions; and
experience providing legal guidance to attorneys and other
professionals.
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.
Other
Before hiring, an agency will ask you to
complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to
determine your suitability for Federal
employment and to authorize a background
investigation. The agency will also ask you to
sign and certify the accuracy of all the
information in your application. If you make a
false statement in any part of your application,
you may not be hired; you may be fired after you
begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.
If you are a male over age 18 who was born
after December 31, 1959, you must have
registered with the Selective Service System (or
have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal
job.
If applicable, you will be required to serve
a trial period.
In order for you to be employed at the FCC,
there are certain Commission and Federal laws
governing the financial interests of you and
members of your immediate family. If selected
for the position, you must submit a financial
disclosure statement upon assuming the
position.
Background Investigation
A background investigation will be required of
all new hires to the FCC. Employees will be
required to undergo an investigation based on the
new position's risk/sensitivity level if the
employee has not been appropriately
investigated. The nature of the background check
will be based on the risk designation assigned to
the position. The investigation can range from a
National Agency Check with Investigation, Minimum
Background Investigation, Limited Background
Investigation, or Background Investigation.
Continued employment will be subject to the
successful completion of the investigation and
favorable adjudication.
Date Posted: April 8, 2008
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Washington | |
| Experience:Any | State: District of Columbia | |
| Education: Any | Zip Code:20011 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 58,206.00 - 127,442.00 USD per year
Benefits
The FCC offers a widerange of employee benefits including:
Life Insurance
Holidays and Leave
Health Insurance
Thrift Savings Plan
Long-Term Care Insurance
Retirement
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