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Summary
The Office of Enforcement seeks experienced lawyers to enforce the Commission’s statutes, orders, and rules governing the nation’s wholesale natural gas and electric markets, including the Commission’s rule prohibiting fraud and market manipulation, to ensure fair and competitive markets. Our investigations of potential energy law violations are often complex, detailed, and challenging, with important consequences for our nation’s energy markets.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate for a full-time permanent position within the Division of Investigations in the Office of Enforcement.
Position is included in the Bargaining Unit.
THIS POSITION IS ALSO ANNOUNCED UNDER FERC-DE-2014-0067 at a Grade GS-15 level. DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION VIA USAJOBS. SEND YOUR RESUME, COVER LETTER AND A BRIEF WRITING SAMPLE TO THE CONTACT LISTED IN THE VACANCY.
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Overview
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Open & closing dates
08/25/2017 to 01/09/2018
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Salary
$131,767 - $161,900 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 15
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Location
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Some travel may be required
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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
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Promotion potential
15
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Announcement number
OE-ATTY-2017-0003
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Control number
478007200
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Duties
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Division of Investigations, within the Office of Enforcement, is responsible for the enforcement of the Commission's statutes, orders, and rules governing the nation's wholesale natural gas and electric markets, including the Commission's Anti-Manipulation Rule, to ensure fair and competitive markets. We are seeking mid-level and senior-level attorneys to help us accomplish this mission. Senior attorneys must have substantial litigation experience (either white collar crime or complex business litigation) and first-chair trial experience or multiple second-chair trial experience. Mid-level attorneys must have significant, hands-on investigation or litigation experience. Experience in energy law or the energy industry is a plus, but not required.
Who May Apply
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be in good standing with a recognized state bar
- A two year trial period is required
- Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service
- A background investigation is required
You must be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.
You must be a US Citizen.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion and adjudication of a background investigation.
DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION VIA USAJOBS. SEND YOUR RESUME, COVER LETTER AND A BRIEF WRITING SAMPLE TO THE CONTACT LISTED IN THE VACANCY.
Qualifications
The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has not issued qualification standards for Attorney positions. Both the quality and the amount of experience determine the qualifications for Attorneys. All Attorney positions have a minimum requirement of completing a J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited college or university, and possessing an active bar membership and specialized experience for this position.
You must possess experience in investigative work, litigation, or enforcement, or alternatively, in FERC practice, law and regulations.
You must possess experience in investigative work, litigation, or enforcement, or alternatively, in FERC practice, law and regulations.
Education
You must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
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.
Additional information
When promotion potential is shown, 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
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.
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 resume. Your resume will be evaluated to determine your possession of any required career related experience, and how well your background and experience relates 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.
ICTAP PRIORITY PROVISIONS: 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. Applications may be mailed or e-mailed to the contact listed on the announcement:
FERC, Office of Enforcement
888 First Street NE
Attn: Michelle Norman, Room 54-07
Washington DC 20426
Email: Michelle.Norman@ferc.gov
Tips for Applying- For example, if the qualifications required includes presenting information to a large audience, your resume might include speeches or presentations you've given.
-Verify your resume clearly indicates possession of the requirements listed under the Qualifications and Evaluations section of this announcement.
-Submit all requested documentation; e.g., SF-50, performance appraisal, transcripts, etc.
Agency contact information
Michelle Norman
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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. Grade assigned will be commensurate with experience.
Fair and Transparent
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.
ICTAP PRIORITY PROVISIONS: 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. Applications may be mailed or e-mailed to the contact listed on the announcement:
FERC, Office of Enforcement
888 First Street NE
Attn: Michelle Norman, Room 54-07
Washington DC 20426
Email: Michelle.Norman@ferc.gov
Tips for Applying- For example, if the qualifications required includes presenting information to a large audience, your resume might include speeches or presentations you've given.
-Verify your resume clearly indicates possession of the requirements listed under the Qualifications and Evaluations section of this announcement.
-Submit all requested documentation; e.g., SF-50, performance appraisal, transcripts, etc.
Agency contact information
Michelle Norman
- 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. Grade assigned will be commensurate with experience.
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)
Agency contact information
Michelle Norman
- Address
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FERC
888 First Street, NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20426
United States