This position is located in the Disability Rights Office (DRO) of the FCC's Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) 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 serves as a senior attorney-advisor to the Office Chief on policy regarding accessibility issues. The incumbent provides specialized expertise on all aspects of telecommunications relay services (TRS), and performs work functions that include, but are not limited to, assessments of a TRS applicant's eligibility for Internet based TRS provider certification; reviews of a TRS provider's compliance with Commission rules, preparation of public notices and orders addressing resolution of the need to withhold TRS compensation based on rule noncompliance, assisting with the resolution of complaints brought against TRS providers, the handling of rate orders, and the preparation of other documents, as necessary to assist in the administration and management of the TRS program. The incumbent engages in rulemakings, including waivers and rule interpretation, on all forms of TRS, including Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone service (IP CTS), Speech-to-Speech relay service (STS), IP Relay service, and Video Relay Service. The incumbent also provide expertise on other disability access issues concerning National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) implemented under the CVAA, video description and closed captioning on television and video streaming via the Internet, access to advanced communications services under the CVAA, Section 255, and wireless hearing aid compatibility. The incumbent may represent and speak for the Office Chief in their relationship with other Bureaus and Offices which affect or are affected by Bureau considerations. In doing, the incumbent reflects the Office Chiefs views on policy and actions for consideration.

Requirements

• Bar Membership Documentation Required Upon Selection.
• Education-Transcripts Required Upon Selection.
• US Citizenship.
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Serve a probationary period of one year, if applicable.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position.
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status
• SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required

Qualifications

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 For GS-14: Applicants must posses at least three years of professional law experience and at least on year must be equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience must include the following:1. Conducting in-depth legal research; preparing complex legal documents;2. Developing research strategies for legal issues;3. Writing documents including briefs, research memorandum and report summaries with analysis and recommendations; and4. Making oral presentations, communicating research results, and defending legal positions.For GS-15: Applicants must possess at least four years of professional law experience and at least one year must be equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience must include the following:1. Working with programs relating to the telecommunications industry and interest in disability rights issues;2. Working on highly complex rulemaking or policy procedures;3. Reviewing and editing policy statements, position papers, and other decisional documents; and4. Providing legal advice and guidance to other attorneys and specialists as it pertains to policy matters.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 Educational requirements outlined within the "Qualifications" section.

Contacts

• Address Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, District of Columbia 20554 United States
• Name: Kristin Young
• Phone: 540-303-8108
• Email: [email protected]