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Summary This position is in the Office of Managing Director (OMD), Financial Operations (FO), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. Relocation expenses will not be paid. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. Responsibilities The purpose of this position is to serve as an attorney responsible for working on Commission's Regulatory Fee Notice of Proposed Rules Making (NPRM) and Report and Order (RO), Application Fee Order, and complex Financial related issues as they arise. The incumbent serves as the principal attorney and subject matter expert overseeing and providing expertise on legal aspects of Regulatory Fee NPRM and RO, the Application Fee Order, other possible rulemakings, and complex Financial related issues for Financial Operations. Prepares the legal reviews and serves as the senior legal advisor with primary responsibility for making determinations on the Assessment and Collection of annual Regulatory Fees, Application Fees, other possible rulemakings, and complex Financial related issues. Serves as the senior legal advisor and legal expert with primary responsibility for drafting the Regulatory Fee rulemaking proceedings (NPRM and RO) and Application Fee Orders, and other possible rulemaking for FO. Independently analyzes legal problems, cases, legislative proposals, or changes in regulations and policies, investigates facts, researches legal precedents, defines legal, factual, and policy issues, and develops conclusions and recommendations. The problems encountered are frequently novel and without precedent, and demand a high degree of original and creative legal endeavor. Conducts research, analyzes findings and applies pertinent statutes, judicial decisions, administrative regulations and decisions, and agreements, as well as original legal reasoning to the decisions and agreements as well as original legal reasoning to the solution of very complex law matters involving the Regulatory Fees, Application Fees, and other complex Financial related issues. Ensures that Regulatory Fee NPRM and RO, Application Fee Order, and other complex Financial related issues are in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, and decisions. Works extensively with senior management in implementing new or modified policy/legislation and resolving legal issues related to Regulatory and Application Fees. Such activity may include, but is not limited to: rendering legal opinions on the legality of proposed policy and procedure changes related to Regulatory and Application Fees. Formulates policy statements, proposed Commission decisions, proposals for modification of regulations or enactment of new regulations, and position papers. Researches appropriate source materials and confers with appropriate stakeholders and analyzes all data and information. Requirements Conditions of Employment FCC Employees Only US Citizenship. Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation. SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required Bar Membership documentation required upon selection Transcripts required upon selection Financial Disclosure may be required Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status. To be considered for this position, applicants must: Currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career, career conditional, or excepted service (Schedule A appointments under authority 213.3102(d)-Attorneys) appointments. SF-50 Required: 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 PersonnelRecordsRequest@fcc.gov Qualifications 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 requirements outlined below. 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. If transcripts are not submitted at the time of application, a copy of the transcript must be submitted at the time of selection. AND B. Specialized Experience GS-13: In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must must have a minimum of two years of professional law experience, and a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following: 1. conducting legal research and preparing legal documents; 2. developing research strategies for complex legal issues; 3. writing documents such as briefs, issue papers, rulemaking items or portions thereof, and report summaries with analyses and recommendations; and 4) making oral presentations, communicating legal research results, and defending legal positions. GS-14: In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must must have a minimum of three years of professional law experience, and a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following: 1. Experience interpreting issues related to Regulatory Fee NPRM and Report and Order, the Application Fee Report and Order, and/or complex Financial related matters, laws, statutes, regulations and/or rule making documents; 2. Experience analyzing legal issues, identifying potential problems and proposing solutions; and 3. Experience preparing legal documents to include briefs, issue papers, and report summaries with analysis and recommendations. GS-15: In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must must have a minimum of four years of professional law experience, and a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following: 1. Experience interpreting related to Regulatory Fee NPRM and Report and Order, the Application Fee Report and Order, and/or complex Financial related matters, laws, statutes, regulations and/or rule making documents; 2. Experience analyzing legal issues, identifying potential problems and proposing solutions; 3. Experience preparing legal documents (e.g., briefs, issue papers, and report summaries with analysis and recommendations; and 4. Experience providing advice, guidance, direction and leadership to other attorneys or professionals in meetings, discussions, or legal proceedings. 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. Education Refer to information outlined under the "Qualifications" subheading. Additional Information EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance *NOTE-This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209.