Public Utilities Specialist

The incumbent serves as a senior public utilities specialist and an expert in common carrier regulatory matters. Examines complex tariff filings for adherence to the requirements of the Communications Act and the Commissions rules to evaluate whether such filings are just and reasonable and not unreasonably discriminatory. Analyzes proposed rates terms and conditions and advises carriers on filing and notice requirements.

Investigates attempts to avoid compliance with the Act and Commission rules particularly through vague confusing and needlessly complicated tariff language or misleading characterizations of tariff filings. Develops solutions and a rationale for Commission action on issues where there is no precedent. Works independently in an effort to negotiate a resolution to any issues presented by a pending tariff filing before the filing becomes effective.

Provides expert common carrier tariff regulatory advice to the professional staff of the Division and other Divisions and Bureaus and Offices. Advises Division management on matters relevant to intercarrier compensation and pricing initiatives. Prepares studies and written analyses of evolving and emerging technologies and their impact on tariff matters and Bureau and Agency programs. These analyses are incorporated into Bureau and Commission orders.

Represents the Agency as an expert in the tariff field and as such is called upon by other federal agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Trade Commission as well as state public utility commissions and state attorneys general for expert advice and consultation on matters related to various tariffs and associated policies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• FCC Employees Only.
• US Citizenship.
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required.
• Financial Disclosure Agreement Required.
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
• Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.

In order to be considered for this position applicants must:

-Currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career or career conditional appointments.

ALL 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. 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.

GS-15

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14in the Federal service. For this position specialized experience includes the following:

1) Experience working with the telecommunications industry (e.g. tariffs pricing etc.) and experience demonstrating business and financial management expertise (e.g. price cap and rate-of-return carrier regulation and ratemaking etc.);
2) Experience analyzing and evaluating data pertaining to telecommunications issues;
3) Experience representing the organization and explaining complex or controversial issues (e.g. tariffs pricing etc.) to a wide variety of people including other governmental entities and proposing solutions to complex problems; and
4) Experience writing a variety of documents such as letters memorandums and reports.

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 you meet the following required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to examine complex tariff filings for adherence to the requirements of the Communications Act and the Commissions rules to evaluate whether such filings are just and reasonable and not unreasonably discriminatory.
• Ability to analyze proposed rates terms and conditions and advises carriers on filing and notice requirements.
• Ability to analyze proposed rates in relation to rate structure requirements and determines the need for further justification forproposed action. Provides initial analysis of a filing carriers ratemaking methodology including comparisons with filings byother carriers providing similar services.
• Ability to negotiate and/or discuss resolution of complaints or other proceedings involving tariff ratesand/or terms and conditions.
• Ability to prepare studies and written analyses of evolving and emerging technologies and theirimpact on tariff matters.

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.