Job Listing: Attorney-Advisor (PU)
Duty Locations
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.
Vacancy Announcement Number:
ATTY-WCB-2008-0004
What is the job (Position Title/Series/Grade)?
Attorney-Advisor, GS-905-14
Who may apply?
All Sources
How long is the announcement open?
May 7, 2008 - May 14, 2008
Where is the job located?
Federal Communications Commission
Wireline Competition Bureau
Various Divisions
Washington, DC
RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
What grade(s) can I apply for?
GS-14
What if the salary range? GS-14: $98,033.00-$127,442.00
Is there promotion potential? GS-14
Whom may I contact for additional information?
Deborah Monley, 202-418-0775 or Deborah.Monley@fcc.gov
Major Duties
Attorney-Advisor, GS-905-14This position is located in one of the Divisions of the
Wireline Competition Bureau. The Divisions are: Competition Policy,
Pricing Policy, and Telecommunications Access Policy. The primary
mission of the Competition Policy Division is to foster competition
in the provision of telecommunications services through market-
opening rulemaking and policy making proceedings that concern
major non-pricing issues affecting wireline telecommunications
services providers.
The Pricing Policy Division is responsible for administering the
provisions of the Communications Act requiring that the charges,
practices, classifications, and regulations of wireline carriers
providing interstate and foreign services are just and reasonable.
The primary responsibility of the Telecommunications Access Policy
Division is to advance the goals of the universal service set forth
in Section 254 to ensure that consumers in all regions have access
to quality telecommunications and information services at affordable
rates; develop rules and policies relating to jurisdictional
separations; and administer a unified comprehensive policy for
Commission oversight over funds used to support universal service
and Telecommunications Relay Service.
The incumbent of this position will perform a variety of legal
duties and assignments pertaining to the telecommunications industry
and wireline carrier services. The incumbent will work on cases or
legal issues relating to a variety of topics to include mergers of
telecommunications companies, contracts related to telephone number
administration and third-party vendors, and transfer of control
issues.
These issues are complex to extremely complex in nature. The
incumbent will plan and organize work, investigate facts, draft
necessary legal documents, and develop conclusions and
recommendations. The incumbent will provide legal advice on
Commission rulemaking proceedings that affect major sectors of the
communications industry, and will review and analyze comments
submitted in these proceedings. The incumbent may also act as the
primary legal counsel to a significant operating program or in
adversarial proceedings where legal questions posed are of an
extremely complex nature.
How to Apply
To apply to this announcement go tohttps://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/fcc.exe or click on
">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 How to
Apply,
apply4jobs.html">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.
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 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 SF-50 and 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
HREF="http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.as
p">VetGuide
Contact Information:
Deborah Monley
Phone: 202-418-0775
Fax: 202-418-2545
TDD: 202-418-0126
Email: Deborah.Monley@fcc.gov
Or write:
Federal Communications Commission
1280 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Fax: 202-418-2545
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 meet eligibility andqualification 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: None
Selective Factor: None
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 the GS-14 level:
Professional law experience is experience which is in or directly
related to the line of the work of the position to be filled and
which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge,
skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the
position. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of
professional law experience in or equivalent to the GS-13 level in
the Federal Service. For this position, professional law experience
includes the following:
(1) experience drafting corporate contracts, interpreting
corporate contracts, and providing advice as to the scope and
meaning of the contract terms;
(2) experience with corporate transactions, including
analyzing the effect of transactions on the parties' business
operations, analyzing and advising on the legal and regulatory
requirements pertaining to such transactions, and the financial
aspects of such transactions; and
(3) experience researching, interpreting, and advising on complex
regulatory matters, including statutes and regulations.
You must meet the minimum basic educational
requirements for Attorney positions. Education requirements include
a JD, LL.B., and/or LL.M.
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.
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 probationary period of one year.
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.
Date Posted: May 14, 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: 98,033.00 - 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
If you wish, you may also Submit Your Resume to the Insourced co-branded Resume Submission service, which will make your resume available to all employers in the CareerBuilder.com job search system.
Insourced lists job information exactly as provided by employers.
Please click on the Job Source link to confirm the status of a position and to clarify any discrepancies or errors in a job post.