Public Utilities Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Pricing Policy Division (PPD), Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in Washington, DC. Relocation expenses will not be paid. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.

Duties

• The incumbent serves as a senior public utilities specialist and an expert in common carrier regulatory matters.
• Examines complex tariff filings for adherence to the requirements of the Communications Act and the Commission's rules to evaluate whether such filings are just and reasonable and not unreasonably discriminatory.
• Analyzes proposed rates, terms, and conditions, and advises carriers on filing and notice requirements.
• Investigates attempts to avoid compliance with the Act and Commission rules, particularly through vague, confusing and needlessly complicated tariff language or misleading characterizations of tariff filings.
• Develops solutions and a rationale for Commission action on issues where there is no precedent.
• Works independently in an effort to negotiate a resolution to any issues presented by a pending tariff filing before the filing becomes effective.
• Provides expert common carrier tariff regulatory advice to the professional staff of the Division and other Divisions and Bureaus and Offices.
• Advises Division management on matters relevant to intercarrier compensation and pricing initiatives.
• Prepares studies and written analyses of evolving and emerging technologies and their impact on tariff matters and Bureau and Agency programs.
• These analyses are incorporated into Bureau and Commission orders.
• Agency as an expert in the tariff field and as such, is called upon by other federal agencies, such as the
• Service and the
• Commission, as well as state public utility commissions and state attorneys general, for expert advice and consultation on matters related to various tariffs and associated policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• In order to be considered for this position, applicants must: -Currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career or career conditional appointments.
• ALL FCC 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.
• To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to PersonnelRecordsRequest@fcc.gov

Education

N/A

Benefits

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

Required Documents

• Merit Hiring Plan Resume Requirements In compliance with Executive Order 14170, Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service resumes must not be longer than two pages in length.
• The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement.
• Resumes must include all of the following information outlined below: Contact Information Name and how best to contact you, including email address and phone number.
• Relevant Work Experience Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions) Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 –08/2022) The number of hours you worked per week
• Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications.
• Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement.
• Resumes must be formatted as outlined above.
• If the two page resume criteria and/or the resume formatting requirement is not met candidates will be rated as ineligible and will not be referred for hiring consideration.
• The FCC is providing the following applicant resume resources: Applicant Guidance on the Two-Page Resume Limit USAjobs-How to Write a Federal Resume ALL SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
• If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the
• 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.
• Supplement Documents Required: 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.
• ALL FCC 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.
• To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to PersonnelRecordsRequest@fcc.gov