This position is in the Spectrum Policy Branch, Policy and Rules Division (Division), Office of Engineering and Technology (OET or Office), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. 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 Advisor and will provide policy and legal expertise both in the structure and implementation of FCC regulations necessary to keep unsecure equipment from entering the U.S. market. This work includes, but is not limited to, modernization of FCC rules to address component parts and white labeling of equipment that is prohibited from authorization by the FCC's covered list; modernization of rules to ensure that Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs) and Test Labs are structured properly to maintain impartiality and trustworthiness; and issuance of guidance to ensure that stakeholders are appropriately prohibited from allowing unsecure equipment to be processed for approval by TCBs. Incumbent will also provide policy and legal expertise on issues regarding intergovernmental coordination and review of matters affecting the security of the RF equipment supply chain. Incumbent is responsible for advising and consulting with the Assistant Division Chief, Chief and Deputy(s) on all legal phases of these activities. The incumbent reports directly to the Assistant Division Chief, but contingent upon case/assignment may take broad policy direction from other OET leadership.
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Kristin.Young@fcc.gov 540-303-8108
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