Federal Communications Commission
Attorney Advisor
Federal Communications Commission, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
This position is in the Fraud Division, Enforcement Bureau (EB), 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.This position is in the Fraud Division, Enforcement Bureau (EB), 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.Duties
The incumbent performs a variety of legal functions on cases which are often factually complex or of such a nature that no clear precedents apply. Assignments may include: (1) conducting discovery, including drafting Letters of Inquiry and subpoenas, reviewing documents; (2) developing strategies for resolving compliance issues or cases; (3) advising the Bureau Chief and other senior FCC staff about the appropriate handling of cases involving rule violations related to fraud of federal funds; and (4) preparing and presenting findings, conclusions and recommendation regarding legal, investigatory, or policy issues, both orally and in written documents of varying length and complexity; (5) reviewing and resolving both formal and informal complaints, conducting investigations and formal hearings, ordering corrective action and other means available to ensure compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.Salary
$99,200 - $128,956/yearConditions of Employment
FCC Employees OnlySuitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade RequiredBar Membership documentation required upon selectionTranscripts required upon selectionFinancial Disclosure may be requiredCurrent 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.govQualifications
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. EducationYou 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.ANDB. Specialized ExperienceGS-12In order to be deemed as qualified applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of professional law experience, including one year of specialized experience which must be equivalent to at least the GS-11 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following:
1. Experience conducting discovery, including drafting Letters of Inquiry and subpoenas, reviewing documents;2. Experience developing strategies for resolving compliance issues or cases;3. Experience advising the Bureau Chief and other senior FCC staff about the appropriate handling of cases involving rule violations related to fraud of federal funds;4. Experience preparing and presenting findings, conclusions and recommendation regarding legal, investigatory, or policy issues, both orally and in written documents of varying length and complexity; and5. Experience reviewing and resolving both formal and informal complaints, conducting investigations and formal hearings, ordering corrective action and other means available to ensure compliance with FCC rules and regulations.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. Other 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.Required Documents
ALL SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com
or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST.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.govIf 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
To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://fcc.usajobs.govYour application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page .If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com
or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST.Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts.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. Learn more about federal benefits .The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Health InsuranceLife InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsLong-Term Care InsuranceHolidays and LeaveRetirementThrift Savings PlanTransit BenefitAlternative Work ScheduleTelecommutingEligibility 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.
Attorney Advisor
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Multiple Locations View JobAttorney Adviser (HTPU Policy Counsel)
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The incumbent performs a variety of legal functions on cases which are often factually complex or of such a nature that no clear precedents apply. Assignments may include: (1) conducting discovery, including drafting Letters of Inquiry and subpoenas, reviewing documents; (2) developing strategies for resolving compliance issues or cases; (3) advising the Bureau Chief and other senior FCC staff about the appropriate handling of cases involving rule violations related to fraud of federal funds; and (4) preparing and presenting findings, conclusions and recommendation regarding legal, investigatory, or policy issues, both orally and in written documents of varying length and complexity; (5) reviewing and resolving both formal and informal complaints, conducting investigations and formal hearings, ordering corrective action and other means available to ensure compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.Salary
$99,200 - $128,956/yearConditions of Employment
FCC Employees OnlySuitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade RequiredBar Membership documentation required upon selectionTranscripts required upon selectionFinancial Disclosure may be requiredCurrent 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.govQualifications
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. EducationYou 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.ANDB. Specialized ExperienceGS-12In order to be deemed as qualified applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of professional law experience, including one year of specialized experience which must be equivalent to at least the GS-11 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following:
1. Experience conducting discovery, including drafting Letters of Inquiry and subpoenas, reviewing documents;2. Experience developing strategies for resolving compliance issues or cases;3. Experience advising the Bureau Chief and other senior FCC staff about the appropriate handling of cases involving rule violations related to fraud of federal funds;4. Experience preparing and presenting findings, conclusions and recommendation regarding legal, investigatory, or policy issues, both orally and in written documents of varying length and complexity; and5. Experience reviewing and resolving both formal and informal complaints, conducting investigations and formal hearings, ordering corrective action and other means available to ensure compliance with FCC rules and regulations.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. Other 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.Required Documents
ALL SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com
or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST.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.govIf 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
To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://fcc.usajobs.govYour application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page .If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com
or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST.Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts.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. Learn more about federal benefits .The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Health InsuranceLife InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsLong-Term Care InsuranceHolidays and LeaveRetirementThrift Savings PlanTransit BenefitAlternative Work ScheduleTelecommutingEligibility 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.
Attorney Advisor
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Multiple Locations View JobAttorney Adviser (HTPU Policy Counsel)
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Washington, DC View JobAttorney-Advisor (General)
DHS Headquarters
Washington, DC View Job
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