Attorney Advisor - Washington, United States - US National Telecommunications and Information Administration

US National Telecommunications and Information Administration
US National Telecommunications and Information Administration
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Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Duties:

These are new positions to support NTIA's mission.


The legal matters and issues involved in this work are characterized by one or more of the following: (1) extremely complex and difficult legal or factual issues requiring a high order of legal endeavor with the incumbent often having to balance conflicting interests; (2) matters that can have the effect of substantially broadening or restricting the activities of an agency or have an important impact on a major industry whose economic position affects the health and stability of the general economy; or (3) the matter involves, directly or indirectly, providing counsel on the implementation of sizable grant programs to meet legal requirements and ensure program integrity.

(4) OCC responsibilities also include legal support for NTIA's efforts to connect everyone in America to high-speed, reliable, and affordable Internet service.

This position requires a knowledge of telecommunications and information law and policy.

This includes knowledge and/or experience related to the broadband grant programs NTIA is administering under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) or similar programs involving broadband access or adoption.

The attorney(s) will be hired at the GS-12 through GS-15 grade levels, depending on experience. The promotion potential for this position is GS-15 level.


GS-12 Level:

GS-13 Level:

GS-14 Level:

GS-15 Level:

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Attorney Advisor (Public Notice Flyer) GS /13/14/15


FPL:


15 positions within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.



Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • Drug Test Required: No
  • License required: J.D. Degree and Bar membership
  • Preemployment physical required: No
  • Bargaining Unit Position: No
  • Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes
  • Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS)

Expense:
Will not be paid


Qualifications:


Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

This experience need not have been in the federal government.


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.

Basic requirement for all grade levels:

  • You must be a graduate with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school; AND
  • You must have bar membership in one of the 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands.

Minimum Requirements:
The career ladder for attorney positions in OGC is generally GS-12 to GS-15.

The minimum qualifications for hiring at each grade level (or equivalent) are as follows:


GS-12:J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in one of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. (The requirement that an applicant possess a J.D. may be waived if his or her bar membership is in a state that allows individuals to "read for the law" rather than pursue a formal academic degree). 1 year of legal experience or relevant professional experience (legal or non-legal).


This may include:

a superior academic record; specific course work or an internship in the relevant legal area; another graduate or doctoral degree.


GS-14:Typically requires a minimum of three years of relevant legal experience. On the rare occasion, two years of relevant legal experience may, in the opinion of the General Counsel or his or her designee, suffice.


GS-15:Typically requires a minimum of four years of relevant legal experience. On the rare occasion, three years of relevant legal experience may, in the opinion of the General Counsel or his or her designee, suffice.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other or
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