Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Attorney- Adviser (Public Utilities)
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! This Attorney-Adviser position is located in the Office of the Commissioner. For more information visit: Office of the Commissioner.The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! This Attorney-Adviser position is located in the Office of the Commissioner. For more information visit: Office of the Commissioner.Duties The incumbent will serve as a legal adviser to the Commissioner. Under broad administrative direction and with extreme latitude for exercising independent judgment and initiative, studies, investigates and renders information, conclusions, and advice on very difficult and significant legal problems with which the Commissioner is concerned, including advising on questions of law or administrative/regulatory policy involved in the operations of the Commission and in its contacts with the regulated industries and the general public. The incumbent's work is of exceptional difficulty and responsibility. It relates to any of the Commission's responsibilities derived from the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Natural Gas Policy Act, Electric Consumers Protection Act, Bonneville Act, other acts, Executive Orders, and Presidential directives. As an Attorney-Adviser, some of your typical work assignments may include: Advising the Commissioner on legal aspects of formal and informal cases or matters before the Commission; conformance of the recommendations made by the divisions and offices to Commission policies and precedents; whether the recommended action conforms to prior opinions expressed by the Commissioner; the effect of the proposed actions on various hydropower, electric power, natural gas utilities and oil pipelines; government regulation in general; etc. Such cases or matters involve consideration of applications for new permits and licenses, etc.; transfers of control; revocation of licenses; increases in power; increases in rates; establishment of new services; promulgation of new policies; changes in the Commission rules and regulations; investigations of violations; allocations and utilization of supplies of electrical energy and natural gas; jurisdictional matters; determinations of the interstate nature of sales of energy; proposed legislation directly or indirectly affecting the Commission, or any other matter for which the Commission is responsible. Reviewing staff reports and proposals, hearing records, testimony and exhibits, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law; evaluate and study the evidence, and relate such matters to general Commission policy, written or oral representations made to the Commissioner or to the incumbent by applicants or other interested parties, and the viewpoint and opinions of the Commissioner. Performing legal research requiring interpretation and analysis of statutes, legislation, decisions of high courts, etc., on material to be used by the Commissioner in the preparation of speeches relating to the problems of utility regulation and articles designed for publication in educational, governmental, and other specialized journals; edits such speeches and articles for the Commissioner to ensure that the legal aspects are properly applied and presented. Conducting special studies for the Commissioner on proposed policies or rules which the Commissioner believes necessary or desirable, requiring that the incumbent perform extensive legal research and consult with various groups within and outside the Commission. Discusses such matters with the Commissioner, informing him or her of the probable reactions to such a policy or rule and their effect on various utility groups and the general public; prepares the recommendations to the Commission. Salary
$163,964 - $191,900/yearQualifications You must meet the following basic requirements, by the closing date of this announcement: (1) hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited college or university and (2) be a current, active bar member in good standing. In addition, to the minimum requirements above, you must meet the following qualifications by the closing date of this announcement: Specialized experience is defined as: (1) significant law experience that required interpretation of statutes, legislation, and decisions of high courts regarding energy policy issues; and (2) advising senior level staff on difficult and significant legal problems, questions of law, and administrative/regulatory polices related to energy issues. 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 any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Education This position has a basic education requirement listed under the “Qualifications” section of this announcement. Required Documents If you do not provide all required documents by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, you will not be considered for this position. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CANDIDATES: RESUME: Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire. You must ensure it contains the following information for each experience/position: Position title Name of employer Beginning and ending dates of employment (Month/Day/Year format) Hours worked per week Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable) Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions) List your education history, including the type of degree and your major of study VACANCY QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit and complete the online eligibility and vacancy questions. TRANSCRIPTS: You are required to submit copies of your college and law school transcripts to verify your education. Unofficial copies are acceptable; however, if selected you will be required to provide official transcripts before your effective date. PROOF OF BAR MEMBERSHIP: Documentation showing you are a current bar member in good standing. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT PREFERENCE OR ELIGIBILITY CLAIMS: VETERANS’PREFERENCE (DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.): There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, FERC considers military service a positive factor when reviewing applications. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you are encouraged to submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an “Application for 10-point Veteran Preference” (SF-15), along with official VA letter and the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information about veterans' preference, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR CANDIDATES (You are strongly encouraged to submit these documents as a part of your initial application): COVER LETTER: You may be required to submit a cover letter that showcases how your unique combination of skills and experience(s) meet the requirements of the position. WRITING SAMPLE: You may be required to provide a writing sample that demonstrates your persuasive writing skills and that reflects your analytic skills. How to Apply The FERC Careers site provides detailed instructions on how to apply to FERC vacancies. For more information visit: https://www.ferc.gov/about/careers/job-searchapply. Here are a few additional tips: When applying to a FERC vacancy announcement, please remember you must complete and submit your entire application (including your resume, vacancy questionnaire, and any applicable supporting documentation) no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Please note, it may take you longer to apply to some vacancy announcements than others. Starting your application late on the evening the vacancy closes is not recommended because you might not have enough time to ensure your application is successfully submitted and received. When the specialized experience statement in the vacancy announcement requires experience presenting information to a large audience, your resume should include speeches or presentations you've given. Make sure you verify that your resume clearly indicates possession of the competencies and specialized experience listed under the “Qualifications and Evaluations” and “How You Will Be Evaluated” sections of this announcement. Remember to submit all required and supporting documentation listed under the “Required Documents” section of this announcement. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: FERC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact DisabilityManager@FERC.gov no later than 11:59 pm ET on the vacancy closing date. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For more information on telework, click the following link: USAJOBS Help Center | What is telework? For more information on remote work, click the following link: USAJOBS Help Center | What is a remote job? 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$163,964 - $191,900/yearQualifications You must meet the following basic requirements, by the closing date of this announcement: (1) hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited college or university and (2) be a current, active bar member in good standing. In addition, to the minimum requirements above, you must meet the following qualifications by the closing date of this announcement: Specialized experience is defined as: (1) significant law experience that required interpretation of statutes, legislation, and decisions of high courts regarding energy policy issues; and (2) advising senior level staff on difficult and significant legal problems, questions of law, and administrative/regulatory polices related to energy issues. 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 any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Education This position has a basic education requirement listed under the “Qualifications” section of this announcement. Required Documents If you do not provide all required documents by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, you will not be considered for this position. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CANDIDATES: RESUME: Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire. You must ensure it contains the following information for each experience/position: Position title Name of employer Beginning and ending dates of employment (Month/Day/Year format) Hours worked per week Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable) Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions) List your education history, including the type of degree and your major of study VACANCY QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit and complete the online eligibility and vacancy questions. TRANSCRIPTS: You are required to submit copies of your college and law school transcripts to verify your education. Unofficial copies are acceptable; however, if selected you will be required to provide official transcripts before your effective date. PROOF OF BAR MEMBERSHIP: Documentation showing you are a current bar member in good standing. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT PREFERENCE OR ELIGIBILITY CLAIMS: VETERANS’PREFERENCE (DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.): There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, FERC considers military service a positive factor when reviewing applications. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you are encouraged to submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an “Application for 10-point Veteran Preference” (SF-15), along with official VA letter and the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information about veterans' preference, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR CANDIDATES (You are strongly encouraged to submit these documents as a part of your initial application): COVER LETTER: You may be required to submit a cover letter that showcases how your unique combination of skills and experience(s) meet the requirements of the position. WRITING SAMPLE: You may be required to provide a writing sample that demonstrates your persuasive writing skills and that reflects your analytic skills. How to Apply The FERC Careers site provides detailed instructions on how to apply to FERC vacancies. For more information visit: https://www.ferc.gov/about/careers/job-searchapply. Here are a few additional tips: When applying to a FERC vacancy announcement, please remember you must complete and submit your entire application (including your resume, vacancy questionnaire, and any applicable supporting documentation) no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Please note, it may take you longer to apply to some vacancy announcements than others. Starting your application late on the evening the vacancy closes is not recommended because you might not have enough time to ensure your application is successfully submitted and received. When the specialized experience statement in the vacancy announcement requires experience presenting information to a large audience, your resume should include speeches or presentations you've given. Make sure you verify that your resume clearly indicates possession of the competencies and specialized experience listed under the “Qualifications and Evaluations” and “How You Will Be Evaluated” sections of this announcement. Remember to submit all required and supporting documentation listed under the “Required Documents” section of this announcement. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: FERC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact DisabilityManager@FERC.gov no later than 11:59 pm ET on the vacancy closing date. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For more information on telework, click the following link: USAJOBS Help Center | What is telework? For more information on remote work, click the following link: USAJOBS Help Center | What is a remote job? 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