This position is in the Enforcement Bureau (EB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. Selectees will be placed at various divisions throughout EB. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
The incumbent serves as an attorney working primarily to support the Commission's efforts to enforce the Communications Act and the FCC's rules across a wide range of industries regulated by Commission.
The incumbent is responsible for providing authoritative legal advice to the Division Chief, Deputy Division Chief, and Bureau Leadership, including the Bureau Chief, concerning highly complex, policy-oriented enforcement issues including, but not limited to: fraud, waste, and abuse involving FCC-administered funds; equipment authorization rules and 911 system failures; formal complaints against common carriers and utility pole owners; administrative hearings; and national security risks.
The incumbent may serve in any one of the Enforcement Bureau's divisions, including: the Investigations & Hearings Division; the Fraud Division; the Market Disputes Resolution Division; and the Spectrum Enforcement Division. While serving in the Enforcement Bureau, the incumbent will work on highly complex legal cases. These cases typically involve complicated factual situations where clear precedents are not readily available or apparent.
These are often characterized by one or more of the following: (1) extremely complex, difficult issues requiring a high order of legal endeavor with the incumbent often having to balance conflicting interests; (2) matters that can have an important impact on major industry parties whose economic position affects major private and public interests; (3) matters of intense public interest and impact, including involving national security.
The incumbent applies rigorous critical thinking and analysis skills to solve problems, make recommendations to supervisors, and executes tasks needed to complete investigations and issue legal actions.
Decisions about legal conclusions based upon the facts and the relevant legal authorities are made in conjunction with the supervisor, with the incumbent playing a critical role in (1) identifying, (2) researching, and (3) communicating accurate, timely, and appropriately detailed information to support well-reasoned legal conclusions and informed decision-making at all levels.
In carrying out his or her duties, the incumbent may be expected to (1) make findings of fact based on audits, investigations, complaints, or compliance reports; (2) research applicable law and policy; (3) draft Memorandum Opinions and Orders for Commission approval resolving litigation between parties and mediates pre-complaint disputes; (4) prepare charging documents (Notices of Apparent Liability, Citations and Forfeiture Orders) for Commission approval; (5) negotiate settlements with targets of Division investigations where appropriate; (6) develop the evidentiary record and presents legal arguments in adjudicative administrative hearings; and/or; (7) devise and implement policies to advance the Commission's enforcement goals and objectives.
The incumbent is responsible for the proper interpretation of the Communications Act, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and the Commission's rules, regulations, and policies, including, but not limited to those impacting telecommunications services.
The incumbent therefore keeps abreast of legal developments affecting enforcement issues and broadcast and/or telecommunications regulatory matters by reviewing court and Commission decisions, professional publications and trade press, relevant Congressional actions, and regulations of other agencies.
Refer to Educational requirements outlined within the "Qualifications" section.
The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: 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
Kristin.Young@fcc.gov · 540-303-8108
This position is with Federal Communications Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This is a This is a full-time position. Work schedules, including telework, are at the discretion of the supervisor, consistent with agency policy. position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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