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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked #1 among mid-sized agencies through the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government! This Law Clerk position is in the Office of General Counsel (OGC). For more information visit: https://www.ferc.gov/offices/office-general-counsel-ogc.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
05/17/2021 to 06/01/2021
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Salary
$72,750 - $94,581 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 11
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Location
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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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
Term - Term appointment not to exceed 14 months pending admission to the bar-5 CFR 213.3102 (e).
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
11
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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-ES-2021-0004
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Control number
601701700
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This position is a TERM Excepted Service appointment Not-to Exceed (NTE) 14 months.
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Duties
The Office of the General Counsel operates as a service organization -- providing legal counsel to the Chairman and Commissioners, and working together in multidisciplinary teams in collaboration with other Commission staff offices. Typical work assignments may include:
- Utilizing precedent decisions in the analysis of problem cases, drawing sound conclusions, and assisting in the preparation of orders, recommendations and other legal documents;
- Processing of cases, which in most instances, involve the public interest;
- Performing legal research to supplement attorneys in cases involving difficult and complicated facts relating to any matters arising under the provisions of the Federal Power Act; Natural Gas Act; Natural Gas Policy Act; Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; Interstate Commerce Act, Administrative Procedures Act and other Federal statutes;
- Consulting with attorneys and other appropriate staff members on administrative and technical matters relative to assignments and obtain advice and instruction;
- Conducting research for the purpose of giving legal advice and assistance (both oral and written) on questions of law and fact or issues which are clearly covered by well-established precedents or prior Commission and court decisions;
- Performing other comparable legal duties as assigned pending admission to state/DC bar association.
This position is a temporary appointment Not-To-Exceed 14 months pending admission to the bar. Once admitted to the bar, you may be converted to a position as an Attorney-Adviser.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university; or
- Meet educational requirements within 90 days of announcement closing.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
- A background investigation is required.
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Qualifications
You must meet the following basic requirements, within 90 days of 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.
The ideal candidate will possess significant academic achievement and/or legal or programmatic work experience as described in at least one of the areas below:
- Graduated with academic honors
- High Academic Achievement (graduated in the top 25% of class and a GPA of 3.5 or higher)
- Demonstrated interest in substantive areas of FERC’s authority
- Law journal or other relevant writing experience
- Moot court competition, legal aid, or legal clinic experience
- Judicial Law Clerk experience
Education
This position has a basic education requirement listed under the “Qualifications” section of this announcement.
Additional information
FERC remains ranked #1 in Work/Life Balance, for the 6th year in a row, among the Best Places to Work through the Partnership for Public Service! As a leader in Work/Life Balance, we are proud to offer telework flexibilities in accordance with agency policy. Telework is not guaranteed and is offered on a case-by-case basis. FERC does not currently have any 100 percent telework or remote positions.
When promotion potential is shown, 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.
If selected for this position, you will be required to:
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
- Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
- Attend a mandatory ethics training. We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC’s supplemental ethics regulation, which prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of these securities may be required after you begin employment. See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401. If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment.
- Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
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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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications above. All applications that are verified to meet the basic requirements will be referred to the selecting official.
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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.
If you do not provide all required documents by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, you will not be considered for this position.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CANDIDATES:
- RESUME: We encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder to ensure all the essential information is included in your resume. If you decided to submit your own resume, you must ensure it contains the following information for each experience/position:
- Position title
- Name of employer
- Beginning and ending dates of employment (Month/Day/Year format)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)
- Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions)
- List your education history, including the type of degree and your major of study
- VACANCY QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit and complete the online eligibility and vacancy questions
- TRANSCRIPTS: You are required to submit copies of your college and law school transcripts to verify your education. Unofficial copies are acceptable; however, if selected you will be required to provide official transcripts before your effective date.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR CANDIDATES (You are strongly encouraged to submit these documents as a part of your initial application; however, if contacted for an interview, these documents will be required):
- COVER LETTER: You may be required to submit a cover letter that showcases how your unique combination of skills and experience(s) meet the requirements of the position.
- WRITING SAMPLE: You may be required to provide a writing sample that demonstrates your persuasive writing skills and that reflects your analytic skills.
- VETERANS’PREFERENCE (DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.): There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, FERC considers military service a positive factor when reviewing applications. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you are encouraged to submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an “Application for 10-point Veteran Preference” (SF-15), along with official VA letter and the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information about veterans' preference, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.
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
The FERC Careers site provides detailed instructions on how to apply to our vacancies. For more information visit: https://www.ferc.gov/about/careers/job-searchapply.
Here are a few additional tips:
- When applying to a FERC vacancy announcement, please remember you must complete and submit your entire application (including your resume, vacancy questionnaire, and any applicable supporting documentation) no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Please note, it may take you longer to apply to some vacancy announcements than others. Starting your application late on the evening the vacancy closes is not recommended because you might not have enough time to ensure your application is successfully submitted and received.
- Remember to submit all required and supporting documentation listed under the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
Agency contact information
Anita Collier
- Address
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FERC
888 1st St NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20426
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. You will be notified of the status of your application up to four times throughout the application process, via your USAJOBS dashboard. To verify the status of your application, both during and after the announcement open period, log on to your USAJOBS account. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an option to “Track this application.” Your “Applicant status” will also appear along with the dates you applied to this position and when your application was last updated. To learn more about your specific job status and how this helps you track jobs and applications visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
More than one selection for similar positions may be made from this announcement and the program office for that selection may vary. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s).
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
If you do not provide all required documents by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, you will not be considered for this position.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL CANDIDATES:
- RESUME: We encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder to ensure all the essential information is included in your resume. If you decided to submit your own resume, you must ensure it contains the following information for each experience/position:
- Position title
- Name of employer
- Beginning and ending dates of employment (Month/Day/Year format)
- Hours worked per week
- Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)
- Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions)
- List your education history, including the type of degree and your major of study
- VACANCY QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit and complete the online eligibility and vacancy questions
- TRANSCRIPTS: You are required to submit copies of your college and law school transcripts to verify your education. Unofficial copies are acceptable; however, if selected you will be required to provide official transcripts before your effective date.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR CANDIDATES (You are strongly encouraged to submit these documents as a part of your initial application; however, if contacted for an interview, these documents will be required):
- COVER LETTER: You may be required to submit a cover letter that showcases how your unique combination of skills and experience(s) meet the requirements of the position.
- WRITING SAMPLE: You may be required to provide a writing sample that demonstrates your persuasive writing skills and that reflects your analytic skills.
- VETERANS’PREFERENCE (DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.): There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, FERC considers military service a positive factor when reviewing applications. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you are encouraged to submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an “Application for 10-point Veteran Preference” (SF-15), along with official VA letter and the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information about veterans' preference, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.
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.
Help
Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
The FERC Careers site provides detailed instructions on how to apply to our vacancies. For more information visit: https://www.ferc.gov/about/careers/job-searchapply.
Here are a few additional tips:
- When applying to a FERC vacancy announcement, please remember you must complete and submit your entire application (including your resume, vacancy questionnaire, and any applicable supporting documentation) no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Please note, it may take you longer to apply to some vacancy announcements than others. Starting your application late on the evening the vacancy closes is not recommended because you might not have enough time to ensure your application is successfully submitted and received.
- Remember to submit all required and supporting documentation listed under the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
Agency contact information
Anita Collier
- Address
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FERC
888 1st St NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20426
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. You will be notified of the status of your application up to four times throughout the application process, via your USAJOBS dashboard. To verify the status of your application, both during and after the announcement open period, log on to your USAJOBS account. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an option to “Track this application.” Your “Applicant status” will also appear along with the dates you applied to this position and when your application was last updated. To learn more about your specific job status and how this helps you track jobs and applications visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.
More than one selection for similar positions may be made from this announcement and the program office for that selection may vary. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s).
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
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
Anita Collier
- Address
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FERC
888 1st St NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20426
United States