This position is in the Space Bureau, Satellite Programs and Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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 Associate Division Chief serves as an advisor to the Division Chief in matters handled by the Division. The incumbent is responsible for planning, developing, and recommending objectives, policy, rules, standards and procedures for new and revised programs concerning the licensing and regulation of international and domestic satellite systems and earth stations under Part 25. Oversees complex licensing matters and monitors compliance by licensees with the terms and conditions of their authorizations and pursues appropriate enforcement action in conjunction with other Bureaus/Offices. Ensures coordination of all issues and items, including satellite authorizations, with the appropriate Bureaus and Offices. Directs preparation of technical studies and analysis in support of developing policy recommendations and evaluating policy proposals. Conducts or participates in rulemaking proceedings or inquiries leading to policy development in these areas, assuring proper coordination both within the Commission as well as with outside agencies.

Requirements

• FCC Employees Only
• US Citizenship.
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required
• Bar Membership documentation required upon selection
• Transcripts required upon selection
• Financial Disclosure may be required
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.

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 requirements outlined below. 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. If transcripts are not submitted at the time of application, a copy of the transcript must be submitted at the time of selection. AND B. Specialized Experience Applicants must have a minimum of four years of professional law experience, including one year of specialized experience which must be equivalent to at least the GS-14 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following:  Experience interpreting federal statues, rules, and regulations relating to highly complex telecommunications, satellite and spectrum management; Experience in overseeing and supervising subordinate staff; Experience in providing legal advice and analysis in highly complex rulemaking and/or policy proceedings; Experience in preparing, reviewing, and editing decisional documents, such as rulemaking items and/or inquiries, policy statements and position papers and other decisional documents; and Experience in providing legal guidance to attorneys and other professionals. 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 information outlined under the "Qualifications" subheading.

Contacts

• Address Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington DC, District of Columbia 20554 United States
• Name: Dionne Butler
• Phone: 202-418-0141
• Email: [email protected]