[Hiring] Public Utilities Specialist @Federal Communications Commission

Role Description

This position is located in the Pricing Policy Division (PPD), Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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 as a senior public utilities specialist and an expert in common carrier regulatory matters.
• Examines complex tariff filings for adherence to the requirements of the Communications Act and the Commission's rules to evaluate whether such filings are just and reasonable and not unreasonably discriminatory.
• Analyzes proposed rates, terms, and conditions, and advises carriers on filing and notice requirements.
• Investigates attempts to avoid compliance with the Act and Commission rules, particularly through vague, confusing, and needlessly complicated tariff language or misleading characterizations of tariff filings.
• Develops solutions and a rationale for Commission action on issues where there is no precedent.
• Works independently in an effort to negotiate a resolution to any issues presented by a pending tariff filing before the filing becomes effective.
• Provides expert common carrier tariff regulatory advice to the professional staff of the Division and other Divisions and Bureaus and Offices.
• Advises Division management on matters relevant to intercarrier compensation and pricing initiatives.
• Prepares studies and written analyses of evolving and emerging technologies and their impact on tariff matters and Bureau and Agency programs.
• Represents the Agency as an expert in the tariff field and is called upon by other federal agencies for expert advice and consultation on matters related to various tariffs and associated policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Passionate about the ideals of our American republic.
• Committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.
• Committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government.
• Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
• 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.
• GS-15 Specialized Experience:
• Experience working with the telecommunications industry (e.g., tariffs, pricing, etc.) and demonstrating business and financial management expertise.
• Experience analyzing and evaluating data pertaining to telecommunications issues.
• Experience representing the organization and explaining complex or controversial issues to a wide variety of people.
• Experience writing a variety of documents such as letters, memorandums, and reports.

Requirements

• FCC Employees Only.
• US Citizenship.
• Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
• SF-50 Documenting One Year of Time in Grade Required.
• Financial Disclosure Agreement Required.
• Current FCC employees must provide SF-50 verifying grade & status.
• Resume must not exceed two pages and must meet resume format criteria.
• Applicants must currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career or career conditional appointments.
• ALL FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Holidays and Leave
• Retirement
• Thrift Savings Plan
• Transit Benefit
• Alternative Work Schedule
• Telecommuting