Attorney Advisor (Legal Advisor)

This position is in the OFFICE OF THE BUREAU CHIEF, ENFORCEMENT BUREAU, 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.

The incumbent serves in the Front Office of the Enforcement Bureau as a legal advisor to the Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chiefs for a variety of legal functions. The incumbent will frequently provide advice on cases which are often factually complex or of such a nature that no clear precedents apply. The incumbent will encounter a variety of legal issues that may involve: fraud, waste, and abuse involving FCC-administered funds; 911 system failures; formal complaints against common carriers and utility pole owners; illegal robocalls; privacy and data security; consumer protection and accessibility; administrative hearings; and risks to the supply chain and national security. Assignments may include: (1) conducting legal research, compiling facts and background information and precedents on points of law; (2) developing strategies for resolving compliance issues or cases; (3) conducting or participating in investigations and other fact-finding to determine or measure compliance with legal requirements administered by the Commission; (4) preparing and presenting findings, conclusions and recommendations, both orally and in written documents of varying length and complexity; and (5) identifying new investigatory areas, focusing on high-impact issues related to national security and supply chain risks, consumer protection, and fraud, waste, and abuse. The incumbent will also assist in coordinating enforcement actions and other matters with Bureaus and Offices across the Commission.

Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions. Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified. SF-50 Required: ALL FCC EMPLOYEES AND CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to PersonnelRecordsRequest@fcc.gov