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This senior supervisory attorney position offers a unique opportunity to support the General Counsel of the Federal Communications Commission, to advise on a wide range of Administrative Law, general law, and other complex legal and policy matters that come before the Commission, to support and shape policies, and to offer creative solutions to thorny legal and procedural issues. The incumbent will serve as a Deputy General Counsel for Administrative Law and is a critical member of the Office of General Counsel with wide and varied duties to help best protect the agency’s interests, including:
- Serving as one of the principal advisors to the General Counsel in representing the Commission in general legal matters including informal advice rendered by the Administrative Law Division;
- Interpreting statutes and executive orders and handling legal matters affecting the Commission’s homeland security responsibilities and attending meetings where such classified information is discussed;
- Reviewing and participating in resolving complex legal questions in connection with the internal administration of the Commission, including labor relations matters and the Commission’s relationships with other departments and agencies, such as the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Government Accountability Office, Federal Trade Commission, and the Department of Commerce;
- Monitoring program and policy initiatives of other bureaus and offices as well as other agencies, identifying possible duplication, inconsistencies, or conflicts, and, in coordination with the General Counsel, takes steps to resolve these issues;
- Providing managerial support in overseeing the Office of General Counsel, particularly its Administrative Law Division; and
- Providing executive personnel management of Division staff in accordance with Office of Personnel Management guidelines, Commission policies and procedures, and the Basic Negotiated Agreement.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship.
- Must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
- Serve a probationary period of one year, if applicable.
- Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
- Drug Testing Required.
- Top Secret/SCI Clearance Required
- Bar Membership Required
- Transcripts Required
This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position in accordance with the Commission's Drug-Free Workplace Plan. If selected for the position, you will be subject to drug testing prior to employment and periodic random testing after entering on duty.
- 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 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.
Qualifications
Applicants must provide detailed evidence of possession of each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Competencies listed below to assist reviewing officials in determining the best qualified candidates to be referred to the selecting official. FAILURE TO MEET OR ADDRESS ANY ONE OF THE EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS or MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the ECQs listed below: Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Integrity/Honesty; Written Communication; Continual Learning; and Public Service Motivation. These fundamental Competencies are cross-cutting and should be addressed over the course of your ECQ narratives. See HOW TO APPLY below (concerning narrative requirements) For more information on ECQs, refer to the OPM Guide to Senior Executive Service (SES) Executive Core Qualifications available on-line at: OPM SES ECQ Guide. Leadership Competencies associated with ECQ should be addressed in the narrative associated with the ECQ.
ECQ 1 - Leading Change: Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation; External Awareness; Flexibility; Resilience; Strategic Thinking; Vision
ECQ 2 - Leading People: Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management; Leveraging Diversity; Developing Others; Team Building
ECQ 3 - Results Driven: Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Leadership Competencies: Accountability; Customer Service; Decisiveness; Problem Solving; Technical Credibility
ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
Leadership Competencies: Financial Management; Human Capital Management; Technology Management;
ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions/Communication: Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Leadership Competencies: Partnering; Political Savvy; Influencing/Negotiating
NOTE: Those applicants currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, who are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or who have successfully completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, need not submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications. However, those applicants must address the following Mandatory Technical Competencies.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: All candidates must submit a narrative statement (as reflected in your answers to the Vacancy Questions or upload as a separate document) addressing each of the following Technical Competencies.
- Experience that demonstrates ability, knowledge and skill (1) in analyzing a wide range of communications, administrative, statutory, and/or constitutional law issues affecting the communications industry and federal regulatory practice governing the industry, and (2) in handling other complex legal and policy matters that require extensive, comprehensive and relevant knowledge of federal, state and/or local law and applicable court decisions, Comptroller General and other decisions on appropriations law, and related policies and procedures.
- Experience that demonstrates an ability to analyze and identify legal risks associated with complex regulatory actions and to draft and edit memoranda or other legal documents clearly and persuasively addressing those risks.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulatory practice and administrative procedures, including but not limited to the communications field, and how legal, technical and policy issues are integrated in rulemaking and policy recommendations.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the principles and practices as well as the Administrative Laws, regulations, and policies applicable to the administration of a federal agency in order to analyze and recommend improvements in management and operational policies and procedures.
- Experience in providing legal advice/counsel to senior leadership on controversial issues of the highest priority/visibility while coordinating, managing, and participating with internal and external teams to meet targets, achieve maximum productivity, and ensure effective service to the public.
Education
You must meet the minimum basic educational requirements for Attorney positions. Applicants must possess a law degree (J.D. or LL.B) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member of the bar in good standing of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a federal court of general jurisdiction.
Additional information
EEO Policy Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Veterans Information
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Care Insurance
Holidays and Leave
Retirement
Thrift Savings Plan
Transit Benefit
Alternative Work Schedule
TelecommutingEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. A panel may be convened to determine "best qualified" candidates. The rating and ranking will be based upon consideration of the degree to which you meet the Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Competencies. Interviews and qualifications inquiries may be required.
Please note that Veterans' Preference does not apply to SES positions.
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Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Care Insurance
Holidays and Leave
Retirement
Thrift Savings Plan
Transit Benefit
Alternative Work Schedule
TelecommutingEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
1) Resume
2) Narrative statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (unless you are exempted) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications. In your narrative statements, provide examples of qualifications and competencies that are: clear and concise; emphasize your level of responsibility and the scope and complexity of programs managed; program accomplishments with results of your actions; policy initiatives for which you were primarily responsible: and level of contacts. We recommend that you limit your narrative to two pages per Qualification and Competency.
3) TRANSCRIPT(S) verifying education requirements.
4) Proof of membership of the bar in good standing of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a federal court of general jurisdiction.
5) SF50 or proof of SES reinstatement eligibility.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Apply on-line using the Commission's automated recruitment system in https://fcc.usajobs.gov or at www.usajobs.gov.
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION, YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (in addition to registration information required to utilize this web site):
A resume and NARRATIVE STATEMENTS that reflect your answers to the Vacancy Questions, addressing the EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS, and the MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES.
Required documents must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern Standard Time of the closing date, or it will not be considered. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
Resumes should include the following information:- Vacancy announcement number such as SES-2024-002
- Full name, mailing address, and day and evening phone numbers
- Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
- Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
If applying online poses a hardship, or you have any questions regarding eligible status, please contact the HR point of contact listed on the vacancy announcement during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
For more information on applying for federal jobs, please check this webpage https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_PageAgency contact information
Patrick Coates
Phone
202-418-6531
Email
Patrick.Coates@fcc.gov
Address
Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20554
United StatesNext steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications to determine your overall 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.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
1) Resume
2) Narrative statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (unless you are exempted) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications. In your narrative statements, provide examples of qualifications and competencies that are: clear and concise; emphasize your level of responsibility and the scope and complexity of programs managed; program accomplishments with results of your actions; policy initiatives for which you were primarily responsible: and level of contacts. We recommend that you limit your narrative to two pages per Qualification and Competency.
3) TRANSCRIPT(S) verifying education requirements.
4) Proof of membership of the bar in good standing of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a federal court of general jurisdiction.
5) SF50 or proof of SES reinstatement eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Clarification from the agency
All sources.
