This position is located within the Transmission section (LT), Office of General Counsel (L), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The purpose of this position is to provide advice and counsel on matters that fall within the functions of a federal power marketing agency generally, and more particularly, upon matters that fall within the authorities granted BPA through its organic statutes.

Duties

As an Attorney-Adviser (General) you will: Render legal advice to managers and staff on administrative and policy matters. Support legal positions taken by BPA and work with members of various BPA offices and Departmental components providing opinions and advice within the scope of the assignment. Analyze and interpret various federal and State laws, orders, rules and regulations, and judicial opinions and orders relating to BPA. Participate in quasi-judicial proceedings both intra-departmental (BPA rate cases, personnel actions) and before regulatory bodies, such as the FERC or the MSPB Research, write, edit and analyze memoranda, motions, pleadings, discovery and briefs involving litigation in various courts. Review proposed Congressional and State legislation affecting BPA, as requested and draft formal comments or otherwise make substantive recommendations. Draft, negotiate, or examine contracts or other legal documents required by BPA's activities.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• A two year trial period may be required.
• This position does not support remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 2 days per pay period.
• On occasion, long hours may be involved, some of which may be outside the normal office environment.
• Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Have a professional law degree (LL.B. or J. D.) and membership in a State or District of Columbia bar SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-12: One year of professional (attorney) legal experience and advanced educational attainments that clearly indicate the ability to independently perform complex legal work. GS-13: One year of professional (attorney) legal experience and advanced educational attainments that clearly indicate the ability to independently perform complex legal work; and one additional year of professional (attorney) experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the grade immediately below the one being filled. EXPERIENCE REQUESTED BY MANAGEMENT: 1) Conducting complex legal analysis on various federal and state laws, orders, rules and regulations, and judicial opinions relating to the energy sector; and 2) applying department policies to departmental programs/operations or personnel. OR Experience with Federal Torts Claim Act and experience utilizing eDiscovery software. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation.
Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.
Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".

Contacts

• Address Bonneville Power Administration P.O. Box 3621 Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Richard Howard
• Phone: 5032303230
• Email: [email protected]