Attorney-Advisor (Public Utilities)
What you'd do
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies as a "Best Place to Work" in the Federal government! This Attorney-Advisor (Public Utilities) position is located in the Office of the General Counsel. For more information visit: OGC
Major duties
This Attorney Adviser position is located in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Energy Markets section. The Energy Markets section is seeking mid- or higher-level attorneys with electric utility or pipeline regulatory experience who will be able to advise on complex issues relating to the Federal Power Act, the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, the Natural Gas Act, the Natural Gas Policy Act, the Interstate Commerce Act, and other relevant statues. Such issues include cost-of-service, rate design, wholesale energy markets design, and terms and condition of service. As an Attorney-Advisor (Public Utilities) some of your typical work assignments include: Drafting orders, opinions, regulations, memoranda, or other documents related to Commission jurisdictional matters affecting the electric utility, natural gas, and oil pipeline industries. Evaluating facts, legal pleadings and briefs, data or other relevant materials, marshaling evidence and arguments to support conclusions and identifying and recommending appropriate resolution of questions of law and policy. Working collaboratively with cross-departmental teams that may include attorneys, analysts, engineers, other subject-matter experts, or external stakeholders. Providing advice to senior staff members and senior officials within the Commission. Performing legal research and analysis of legal decisions, opinions, rulings, and other documents. Applying the provisions of statutes such as the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Natural Gas Policy Act, Interstate Commerce Act, Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, Public Utility Holding Company Act, and Administrative Procedure Act.
What you need to qualify
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: For the GS-12: You must have one full year of relevant professional legal experience at the GS-11 level post-bar admission. Experience at the GS-11 level is defined as: conducting legal research and analysis; drafting memoranda, orders, regulations or other documents; and developing legal conclusions on statutes, regulations and matters. The GS-12 salary range is $102,415 through $133,142 per year. For the GS-13: You must have at least two years of relevant professional legal experience post -bar admission with one year equivalent to the GS-12 level. Experience at the GS-12 level is defined as: conducting independent legal research and analysis; drafting memoranda, orders, regulations or other documents; and developing legal conclusions on statutes, regulations and matters. The GS-13 salary range is $121,785 through $158,322 per year. 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 "Duties" section, specialized experience statement, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
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