The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! This Supervisory Attorney position is located in the Office of Administrative Law Judges.  For more information visit: OALJ    

Duties

This position is located within the OALJ. When the Commission sets contested proceedings for hearing and/or settlement proceedings, OALJ is charged with facilitating a negotiated resolution by settlement, or if settlement is not possible, developing an evidentiary record and applying the governing law and precedent in rendering an initial decision for consideration by the Commission. The position is eligible for limited telework, but work is primarily completed onsite.  

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current, active bar membership required. Please provide documentation.
• A two-year trial period may be required.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.
• Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
• This position has an education requirement; you must submit transcripts.
• You may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
• A background investigation is required.
• A one year supervisory probationary period is required.

Qualifications

You must meet the following basic requirements, by the closing date of this announcement: (1) hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited college or university and (2) be a current, active bar member in good standing. In addition, to the minimum requirements above, you must meet the following qualifications for each grade level by the closing date of this announcement:  One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level: Specialized Experience:   knowledge of the relevant energy and administrative law principles, concepts, and skills necessary to advise the Chief Administrative Law Judge (Chief Judge), Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge (Deputy Chief Judge), Administrative Law Judges, and other Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) employees. In addition, the successful candidate has the ability to understand highly complex legal, financial, and technical energy industry information, including the ability to rely on the analysis of such information in drafting reasoned and supported legal documents. The successful candidate also has the ability to manage heavy workloads and dispose of a variety of complex legal, policy, and administrative matters in an expeditious manner. 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 any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste  the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Education

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the “Qualifications” section of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address FERC 888 First St, NE Washington, District of Columbia 20426 United States
• Name: Nancy Bryant
• Phone: 202-502-6152
• Email: [email protected]