USAJOBS · 8 hours ago
Attorney-Adviser (Public Utilities)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $197K/yr
1+ years expThe 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 (Public Utilities) position is located in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), where the successful candidate will advise on complex regulatory issues affecting the electric utility and natural gas industries.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drafting orders, opinions, regulations, memoranda, or other documents related to Commission jurisdictional matters affecting the electric utility, natural gas, and oil pipeline industries
Evaluating facts, legal pleadings and briefs, data or other relevant materials, marshaling evidence and arguments to support conclusions and identifying and recommending appropriate resolution of questions of law and policy
Working collaboratively with cross-departmental teams that may include attorneys, analysts, engineers, other subject-matter experts, or external stakeholders
Providing advice to senior staff members and senior officials within the Commission
Performing legal research and analysis of legal decisions, opinions, rulings, and other documents
Applying the provisions of statutes such as the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Natural Gas Policy Act, Interstate Commerce Act, Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, Public Utility Holding Company Act, and Administrative Procedure Act
Applying applicable regulations, precedents, and policies governing matters relating to the Commission’s jurisdiction and proceedings and working with other program offices within the agency
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university
Current, active bar membership required
A two-year trial period may be required
This is a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421)
Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service
This position has an education requirement; you must submit transcripts
If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities
A background investigation is required
Maximum of 2 page resume
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
At the GS-12: At least one year of professional specialized legal experience post bar admission
At the GS-13: At least two years of professional specialized legal experience post bar admission
At the GS-14: Three years of professional specialized legal experience post bar admission
At the GS-15: Four years of professional specialized legal experience post bar admission
Specialized experience is defined as: applies relevant experience and professional knowledge to case assignments that contain difficult legal or factual questions; knowledge of relevant statues, regulations and policies pertaining to the agency; independently manages caseload and completes activities within schedules with limited supervision
Benefits
Telework and workplace flexibilities in accordance with agency policy
Eligible for telework and other workplace flexibilities
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