These positions are in the Office of the General Counsel, in the Divisions of Reactor Programs (RP), Rulemaking, Agreement States, and Fee Policy (RAF), and Security and Enforcement (SE).  The supervisors are Assistant General Counsels Susan Vrahoretis (RP), Jessica Bielecki (RAF), and Patrick Moulding (SE).  The positions are in the non-bargaining unit. Occasional travel is required. 

Duties

The successful candidates will serve as a Deputy Assistant General Counsel under the Assistant General Counsel for RP, RAF, or SE, in the Office of the General Counsel, providing support in the management of their assigned division, coordinating and providing legal services, and representing the staff in agency adjudications or in connection with rulemaking activities.  Depending upon assigned division, duties will include:

Requirements

• This is a Drug Testing position.
• This position is subject to prohibited security ownership restrictions.
• This position is subject to confidential financial disclosure reporting.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes experience that is defined as attorney or judicial work experience in a federal or state government legal office, federal or state judiciary, or the private practice of law, which provided the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the work of these positions. Examples of qualifying experience include but are not limited to: thorough knowledge and understanding of legal principles and laws such as the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, the Energy Policy Act of 1992, the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act, the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, or other statutes applicable to federal or state regulatory agencies; legislative history and case law; and NRC or other regulatory agency rules, regulations, and policies. Minimally qualified candidates will have five years of broad experience in handling complex legal problems, preparing and litigating cases, advising on rulemaking, and/or enforcement activities, making statutory interpretations, preparing legal documents, reviewing documents for legal sufficiency, and developing sound legal decisions and recommendations in a field in which little legal precedent has been established.  The incumbent must also be able to understand highly complex and technical subject matters outside the area of the incumbent’s legal expertise and present the client's position on these matters in an understandable fashion during hearings and arguments or as part of rulemaking or enforcement activities.  An applicant should also possess the experience, poise, temperament, judgment, collegiality, and professional stature required to successfully perform the important duties and responsibilities of an attorney providing legal advice to the General Counsel (and the Deputy General Counsels and Associate General Counsel, if applicable), the Commission, and the NRC staff.  An applicant's resume should describe any prior experience with the adjudicatory process and litigation and/or with rulemaking or enforcement procedures.  A successful applicant should have excellent written and oral communication skills and have a demonstrated ability to make fair and impartial decisions in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated ability or clear evidence of potential to provide leadership and effectively use human resources. Demonstrated ability to conduct research, interpret and analyze federal laws, statutes, regulations, and case law associated with the most complex issues and problems. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, staff, and external government and private sector personnel. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in-writing. A description of how you possess and demonstrate these abilities, including specific examples of your performance, should be included in your application package. Please also specify the deputy position(s) to which you are applying.

Education

You must be a graduate of an accredited law school with a J.D., LL.B., or equivalent degree, and you must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. 

Contacts

• Address NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer Attn: Lisa Feizollahi Washington, District of Columbia 20555 United States
• Name: Lisa Feizollahi
• Phone: 301-287-0664
• Email: [email protected]