Attorney Advisor

Assists in the development of Commission policies relating to the conduct of competitive bidding as a methodology for awarding licenses for wireless satellite and other telecommunications services and for repurposing spectrum to more efficient uses. Participates in support of Division efforts on Commission rulemaking proceedings and other proceedings relating to auctionable services with a view toward developing consistent and effective regulatory framework designed to enhance and preserve competitiveness of the auctions. Responsible for research and resolution of legal issues relating to auctions and auctionable services and for providing advice and counsel to Associate Division Chief Deputy Division Chief Division Chief and the Office Chief on matters relating to auctions and auctionable services. Assists in the development and implementation of policies programs rules and procedures concerning the use of market-based mechanisms including competitive bidding to effectuate regulatory objectives such as to distribute universal service support and for repurposing spectrum to more efficient uses.

Works closely with Associate Division Chief Deputy Division Chief and Division Chief. Assigned projects establish new policy alter long-standing policy and/or established legal precedent. Proceedings ordinarily attract national interest and participation by many industry segments and consumer groups and usually involve at least indirectly large financial interests. These proceedings are complex and controversial and are frequently the subject of challenge in the courts. Assignments ordinarily result in the production of legally factually and technically complex documents such as orders options papers and legal memoranda concerning sensitive policy issues. These matters frequently must be completed within short time frames.

Assigned to projects involving competitive bidding issues in coordination with other staff attorneys and professionals including economists engineers and analysts.

• Bar Membership Documentation Required Upon Selection.
• Education-Transcripts Required Upon Selection.
• US Citizenship.
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Serve a probationary period of one year if applicable.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position.
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status
• SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required.
• Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.

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

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.

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.

NOTE-If you do not provide a transcript at the time of application a transcript will be required to be provided at the time of selection.

AND

B. Specialized Experience

GS-12: Applicants must possess at least1 year of experienceequivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal this position professional experience includes:

1. Conducting in-depth legal research.
2. Analyzing complex factual technical and legal issues; drafting complex legal documents; and
3. Providing input to managers regarding the legal issues.

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. For this position specialized experience includes:

1. Analyzing complex legal issues affecting federal regulatory matters and questions of law and fact;
2. Conducting in-depth complex legal research on authorities and precedents on points of law;
3. Reviewing position papers on controversial and complex issues policy statements and guidance rulemaking proceedings public notices briefing materials data requests and memoranda or reports outlining the facts and legal issues; and
4. Writing detailed and complex documents to include briefs issue papers and reports summaries with recommendations or conclusions.

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 this position specialized experience includes:

1. Analyzing complex legal issues affecting federal regulatory matters and questions of law and fact and rendering opinions on such matters;
2. Directing and conducting in-depth complex legal research on authorities and precedents on points of law;
3. Reviewing position papers on controversial and complex issues policy statements and guidance rulemaking proceedings public notices briefing materials data requests and memoranda or reports outlining the facts and legal issues; and
4. Writing and reviewing complex documents to include briefs issue papers and reports summaries with recommendations or conclusions.

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.

SME REVIEW

Subject matter experts will review your application to determine if the submitted resume demonstrates the required specialized experience and the following required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

GS-12 COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of research strategies and techniques sufficient to research legal issues where noclearly applicable precedents are available or it is arguable which precedents apply.
• Understanding of statutory and regulatory construction and interpretation as well the ability to apply relevant case law.
• Knowledge of procedural rules and regulations such as the Communications Act Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or appellate procedures sufficient to meet all requirements inherent in the type of issue with which the incumbent is dealing.

GS-13 COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of research strategies and techniques sufficient to research legal issues where noclearly applicable precedents are available or it is arguable which precedents apply.
• Understanding of statutory and regulatory construction and interpretation as well the ability to apply relevant case law.
• Knowledge of procedural rules and regulations such as the Communications Act Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or appellate procedures sufficient to meet all requirements inherent in the type of issue with which the incumbent is dealing.
• Understanding of legal notices and comment procedures.

GS-14 COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of research strategies and techniques sufficient to research legal issues where noclearly applicable precedents are available or it is arguable which precedents apply.
• Knowledge of statutes and regulations authorizing agency action as well as in-depthknowledge of the relevant case law.
• Knowledge of procedural rules and regulations such as the Communications Act Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or appellate procedures sufficient to meet all requirements inherent in the type of issue with which the incumbent is dealing.
• Advanced ability to analyze highly complex and controversial legal and policy issues with an eye towards defending Commission decisions that are the subject of challenge in the courts.
• Ability to evaluate divergent points of view and relate economic and business considerations to the legal issues and to present findings and recommendations in a clear and concise fashion.
• Understanding of legal notices and comment procedures.

If you are deemed to be qualified by the Subject Matter Experts your application will be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration. Alternatively if your application is not deemed as qualified by the Subject Matter Experts your application will not be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration.