This position is in the Fraud Division, Enforcement Bureau (EB), 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 Fraud Division has primary responsibility for investigating fraud targeting critical FCC-funded and -administered programs such as the Universal Service Fund (USF). The incumbent performs a variety of legal functions on cases which are often factually complex or of such a nature that no clear precedents apply. Assignments may include: (1) conducting discovery, including drafting Letters of Inquiry and subpoenas, reviewing documents; (2) developing strategies for resolving compliance issues or cases; (3) advising the Bureau Chief and other senior FCC staff about the appropriate handling of cases involving rule violations related to fraud of federal funds; and (4) preparing and presenting findings, conclusions and recommendation regarding legal, investigatory, or policy issues, both orally and in written documents of varying length and complexity; (5) reviewing and resolving both formal and informal complaints, conducting investigations and formal hearings, ordering corrective action and other means available to ensure compliance with FCC rules and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 GS -12 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of professional law experience and a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following: Conducting in-depth legal research; Drafting legal documents; and Providing input regarding the resolution of legal issues. 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: Christina Green
• Phone: 202-418-1161
• Email: [email protected]