Attorney Advisor (Legal Advisor)

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 Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of professional law experience, one year of specialized experience which must be equivalent to at least the GS-13 in the Federal service.

For this position, specialized experience includes the following: 1. interpreting communication laws, statutes, regulations and/or rulemaking documents; 2. analyzing legal issues including weighing implications, identifying potential problems and proposing solutions; 3. writing documents to include briefs, issue papers, and report summaries with analyses and recommendations; 4. representing an organization and communicating its policy and/or legal position.

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.

The incumbent serves in the Front Office of the Enforcement Bureau as a legal advisor to the Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chiefs for a variety of legal functions. The incumbent will frequently provide advice on cases which are often factually complex or of such a nature that no clear precedents apply.

The incumbent will encounter a variety of legal issues that may involve: fraud, waste, and abuse involving FCC-administered funds; 911 system failures; formal complaints against common carriers and utility pole owners; illegal robocalls; privacy and data security; consumer protection and accessibility; administrative hearings; and risks to the supply chain and national security.

Assignments may include: (1) conducting legal research, compiling facts and background information and precedents on points of law; (2) developing strategies for resolving compliance issues or cases; (3) conducting or participating in investigations and other fact-finding to determine or measure compliance with legal requirements administered by the Commission; (4) preparing and presenting findings, conclusions and recommendations, both orally and in written documents of varying length and complexity; and (5) identifying new investigatory areas, focusing on high-impact issues related to national security and supply chain risks, consumer protection, and fraud, waste, and abuse.

The incumbent will also assist in coordinating enforcement actions and other matters with Bureaus and Offices across the Commission.