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Summary
This position is located in the Office of Workplace Diversity located in Washington, DC.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
01/22/2024 to 02/05/2024
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Salary
$55,924 - $88,926 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 07 - 09
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Location
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Internships - Temporary, approximate 15 weeks. Appointments may be extended as long as the intern continues to meet the OPM Pathways Intern eligibility requirements.
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Work schedule
Multiple Schedules - Full-time or part-time for for about 15 weeks. Work schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of agency policy and the supervisor.
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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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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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
PATHWAYS-OWD-2024-001
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Control number
771811200
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Students
Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Clarification from the agency
This is a student position that is open to current law degree seeking students enrolled in an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In support of Veterans Recruitment efforts, Veterans who are law students of qualifying educational institutions are encouraged to apply.
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Duties
- As a student trainee, the incumbent conducts legal research as required, in libraries and various online resources, such as Lexis and Westlaw. Verifies citations and legal references on prepared legal documents.
- Prepares summary digests of EEOC or federal case comments or other filings, including EEO complaints, legal research, court decisions, decisions of other regulatory agencies, proposed or enacted legislation or legislative history.
- Assists with the preparation of training documents and presentation of training modules related to the OWD mission.
- Assists with the preparation and review of data for various required reports which have definitive deadlines.
- Performs legal research and compiles background information or data and identifies relevant questions or law and facts. Drafts legal memoranda, final agency decisions, acceptance letters, and other documents, under supervision of OWD staff members.
- Prepares non-legal memoranda, statements of fact and/or other related documents, reports, and correspondence relating to issues and cases assigned.
- Uses a full range of Microsoft Office suite products to prepare reports which may include using a glossary of prerecorded formats, form letters, and standard paragraphs. Uses automated software or applications, develops and implements methods to record, maintain, and retrieve data.
- Drafts responses to inquiries from other Bureaus/Office, Federal Agencies, Congress, external stakeholders or groups, and/or the public pertaining to legal matters within the area of responsibility of the Counsel/Office/Bureau to whom assigned concerning the work of the office and prepares in final form and for signature of the proper FCC official.
- The incumbent performs in-depth research on diverse EEO law subjects using EEOC regulations, Federal regulations, circulars, policy letters, court decisions, digests and case citations.
- Prepares digests of selected decisions or opinions which incorporate legal references and analyses of precedents involved in areas of well-defined and settled points of law.
- Reviews case materials to become familiar with questions under consideration. Searches for and summarizes relevant articles in legal publications, law reviews, and similar materials for use by attorneys in the preparation of opinions, and other legal documents.
- Supports attorneys in drafting opinions and analyzing requests (i.e. considers past policies and precedents, FCC and EEOC regulations and laws). Opinions include a summary of applicable law, an analysis of the application of law to the factual situation, and conclusions or recommendations. These areas may include but are not limited to administrative law, employment law, and legislation, including agency authorities.
- Responsible for receiving and sending e-mail correspondence. Responds to inquiries concerning the work of the of the Office and prepares in final form and for signature of the proper official, replies to inquiries and correspondence from Congress, and other groups pertaining to legal matters within the area of responsibility of the OWD.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Education-Transcripts Required
- Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
- Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position.
- Be a law degree seeking student
- Must submit a cover letter which describes your interest in the position.
- Writing sample required (not more than 5 pages)
- References required
Must maintain at least half-time enrollment status as defined by your school.
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, you should only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You may verify accreditation at the following website: http:www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed will be verified.
Qualifications
- A degree seeking student in the field of Law and have completed one to two years of study toward law degree.
- Enrolled in a school that has been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Enrolled at least half-time as defined by your school.
- Be in good academic standing (i.e., must have at least a 3.0 GPA or its equivalent).
- Students must provide a Cover Letter describing their interest in the position.
- US Citizen or if you are not a citizen you must meet one the following criteria: 1. owe permanent allegiance to the United States (for example, natives of American Samoa and Swains Island); 2. be a lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); or 3. be admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or have been granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and have filed a declaration of intention to become lawful permanent resident and then citizen when eligible.
GS-07: Completed one full academic year of graduate level education toward a law degree.
GS-09: Completed two full academic years of graduate level education toward a law degree.
Education requirements must be met prior to appointment. Updated transcript is required to verify requirements have been met.
Education
Enrolled and pursuing a law degree.
Additional information
EEO Policy Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Veterans Information
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Pathways Program - U.S. CITIZEN OR NON-U.S.CITIZEN EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
There is no U. S. citizenship requirement to participate in the Pathways Programs. HOWEVER, U. S. citizenship is a requirement for conversion to the competitive service via a term or permanent appointment.
**Non-U.S. citizens may apply to the Pathways Internship Program as current students or recent graduates and be employed; however, the student must have been lawfully admitted into the United States as a permanent resident or otherwise authorized to be employed in the Pathways Internship Program.
NOTE: A non-citizen student may not be converted to career-conditional employment in the competitive service unless they are U.S. citizens at the time of conversion. Additionally, applicants must be a U.S. citizen for positions that require security clearances.
Other:
- Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job.
- If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year.
- In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position.
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.
Temporary Pathways Interns NTE 15 weeks are eligible for the following federal benefits:
- Accrual of annual and sick leave on a bi-weekly basis
- Federal holidays (paid time off)
- Transit benefits
- Telecommuting
- Flexible spending accounts
- Alternative work schedules
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.
All applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience and education relevant to the duties of the position. The FCC determines the BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES based on the major job related competencies and evaluation of your knowledge, skills, and abilities reflected in your application and supporting documents.
There are several parts to the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application including:
1. the core questions
2. supplemental documentation (e.g., DD-214, SF-50, SF-15, Transcripts, Schedule A Letter), if applicable; and
3. cover letter describing interest in the position
4. resume, writing sample, etc.
Applicants may be rated ineligible, if they do not respond to job specific questions, provide supplemental documents and submit a resume. For more information, please click on Rating Process.
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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.
Temporary Pathways Interns NTE 15 weeks are eligible for the following federal benefits:
- Accrual of annual and sick leave on a bi-weekly basis
- Federal holidays (paid time off)
- Transit benefits
- Telecommuting
- Flexible spending accounts
- Alternative work schedules
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.
- Resume
- Copy of your law school transcripts showing total credit hours earned and cumulative GPA.
- Cover Letter (describing your interest in the position)
- Writing Sample (not more than 5 pages; excerpts from lengthier documents are acceptable)
- References
- Schedule A Letter/Documentation, if applicable.
- Veterans MUST submit form DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," or an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
- 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.
***Your resume must clearly document how you meet the specialized experience in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this vacancy. Some positions require supplemental document(s). All required supporting documents MUST be received by midnight U.S. Eastern Time of the closing date of the announcement, as specified in this announcement. If you do not submit a required document (e.g. transcripts, etc.) your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. Additionally, you may not receive the special consideration, e.g. Vet's Preference, for which you may be eligible without the appropriate supporting documentation. Once you apply to this vacancy you will be prompted by the system to upload the documents. If you are unable to upload the required documentation, contact the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement prior to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.***
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
To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://fcc.usajobs.gov/ Your application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page. If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST. Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts to determine the validity of on-line question.
Agency contact information
Kristin Young
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Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20554
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications to determine your ranking. The best-qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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
- Resume
- Copy of your law school transcripts showing total credit hours earned and cumulative GPA.
- Cover Letter (describing your interest in the position)
- Writing Sample (not more than 5 pages; excerpts from lengthier documents are acceptable)
- References
- Schedule A Letter/Documentation, if applicable.
- Veterans MUST submit form DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," or an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
- 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.
***Your resume must clearly document how you meet the specialized experience in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this vacancy. Some positions require supplemental document(s). All required supporting documents MUST be received by midnight U.S. Eastern Time of the closing date of the announcement, as specified in this announcement. If you do not submit a required document (e.g. transcripts, etc.) your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. Additionally, you may not receive the special consideration, e.g. Vet's Preference, for which you may be eligible without the appropriate supporting documentation. Once you apply to this vacancy you will be prompted by the system to upload the documents. If you are unable to upload the required documentation, contact the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement prior to 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.***
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
To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://fcc.usajobs.gov/ Your application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page. If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST. Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts to determine the validity of on-line question.
Agency contact information
Kristin Young
- Address
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Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20554
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications to determine your ranking. The best-qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Federal Communications Commission
The FCC is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.
Agency contact information
Kristin Young
- Address
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Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20554
United States