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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
01/28/2019 to 02/15/2019
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Salary
$68,036 - $88,450 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 11
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Location
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - .
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
13
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
FERC-ATTY-2019-0003
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Control number
522618000
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Duties
This position is located in the Energy Projects section of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). OGC-Energy Projects provides legal advice to the Commission on a wide range of regulatory issues, with emphasis on energy infrastructure development and environmental matters. Staff attorneys work with wildlife biologists, archaeologists, engineers, environmental scientists, land use planners, and other experts to analyze and resolve issues arising from the proposed construction and operation of natural gas pipeline and storage projects, liquefied natural gas facilities, and hydropower projects. Attorneys in OGC-Energy Projects advise the Commission on issues relating to the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other relevant statutes.
Under the supervision of a Managing Attorney you will:
- draft legal memoranda and orders addressing energy project development applications;
- perform legal research and analysis of legal decisions, opinions, rulings, memoranda, and other documents;
- conduct legal research for authorities and precedent on specific points of law;
- review environmental documents associated with energy project development applications;
- provide advice to Commissioners and other senior officials;
- meet with project applicants, staff of other federal and state agencies, and other stakeholders;
- participate in site visits, environmental scoping meetings and other field activities;
- apply the statutory provisions of the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other laws in orders and memoranda addressing energy project development applications;
- and receive training in Commission law and policy, legal skills, and environmental matters.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be in good standing with a recognized state bar (if not a 3L)
- A two-year trial period is required
- Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service
- A background investigation is required
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Qualifications
You must be a graduate or 3L from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. If you have graduated before Spring 2018 you must be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or have taken the bar exam in one of these jurisdictions. Current 3L students .graduating in Spring 2019 can apply for this position but are required to pass the bar exam within two-year trial period. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above educational requirements. Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration. Submission of a resume, cover letter, transcript and writing sample is required. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion and adjudication of a background investigation. This position is included in the Bargaining Unit. You must possess excellent communication and analytic skills. We value teamwork, leadership experience and attention to detail. Our primary work is writing and reviewing orders and memoranda, so excellent writing skills and the desire to improve your abilities is very important. Experience in or knowledge of energy and/or environmental law is preferred but not required.
Additional information
While this position offers potential promotion, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. You must submit all required information by the closing date. The materials you send with your resume will not be returned. If you are selected at a grade lower than the highest shown in this listing, you will be placed under a career development plan and can be non-competitively promoted when you successfully complete the requirements for the higher grade. Before entering on duty, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450. You will need to provide the information annually. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your transcript, resume, cover letter, and writing sample. These documents will be evaluated to determine your possession of any required career related experience, and how well your background and experience relate to the qualifications in the job announcement.
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Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position.
Current or former Federal employees who are or were on career or career conditional appointments may have special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To receive this consideration, applicants must be well qualified for the position to which applying. You will need to provide the Federal Agency Name and date of your Reduction in Force notice, what your most recent performance rating was and your position, grade level and duty location of your last SF-50. At time of appointment, you will be required to provide a copy of agency Reduction in Force notice, a copy of most recent performance rating and a copy of most recent SF-50. You must provide a statement of eligibility at the point of application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. Please send a resume, a writing sample to Arlene Walton, Office of the General Counsel, Room 93-03, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426. To obtain more information about the Commission, visit the Commission's web site at www.ferc.gov. FERC is an equal opportunity employer.
Agency contact information
Arlene Walton
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FERC
888 First Street, NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20426
United States
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and consider requesting an in-person interview. We will notify you of our decision. This announcement will remain open until all vacancies are filled.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Please note that if you do not provide all required information as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position.
Current or former Federal employees who are or were on career or career conditional appointments may have special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To receive this consideration, applicants must be well qualified for the position to which applying. You will need to provide the Federal Agency Name and date of your Reduction in Force notice, what your most recent performance rating was and your position, grade level and duty location of your last SF-50. At time of appointment, you will be required to provide a copy of agency Reduction in Force notice, a copy of most recent performance rating and a copy of most recent SF-50. You must provide a statement of eligibility at the point of application.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. Please send a resume, a writing sample to Arlene Walton, Office of the General Counsel, Room 93-03, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426. To obtain more information about the Commission, visit the Commission's web site at www.ferc.gov. FERC is an equal opportunity employer.
Agency contact information
Arlene Walton
- Address
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FERC
888 First Street, NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20426
United States
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and consider requesting an in-person interview. We will notify you of our decision. This announcement will remain open until all vacancies are filled.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
At FERC, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in government. One of the unique aspects of working for FERC is the wide range of challenges you will face over the course of your career. To learn more about the Commission, please visit www.ferc.gov.
Agency contact information
Arlene Walton
- Address
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FERC
888 First Street, NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20426
United States