Deputy Associate General Counsel, Energy Projects

Full Job Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings!

This Senior Executive Service (SES) position of Deputy Associate General Counsel, Energy Projects is located in the Office of the General Counsel.

For more information visit: Office of the General Counsel Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Failure to submit all required documentation by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, including adhering to the maximum two-page resume requirement, will result in removal from consideration.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Demonstrated experience providing expert counsel on FERC regulatory matters involving natural gas pipeline certification, certification of facilities for the import of export of natural gas, and hydroelectric project licensing.

TQ 2: Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal energy statutes, regulations, and FERC orders to complex jurisdictional matters and in formulating legally sound recommendations.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Major Duties:

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is looking for an experienced senior level executive to serve as the Deputy Associate General Counsel, Energy Projects in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).

The Deputy Associate General Counsel reports directly to the Associate General Counsel and is a key legal advisor on the full range of Commission regulatory responsibilities relating to the certification of natural gas pipelines, certification of facilities for the import or export of natural gas, licensing of hydroelectric projects, and siting of transmission facilities in national interest electric transmission corridors.

The Deputy Associate General Counsel supports the Associate General Counsel in: Directing the provision of legal and policy counsel on matters related to the Commission's jurisdiction, including: the permitting, construction, acquisition, operation, and abandonment of natural gas pipeline facilities and facilities for import and export of natural gas; the licensing and related regulation of hydroelectric projects and dam safety; and the siting of transmission in national interest electric transmission corridors; Managing the preparation, for Commission consideration, of memoranda and draft notices, opinions, orders and rulemakings involving Commission-jurisdictional matters arising under Part I of the Federal Power Act, sections 405 and 408 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, the Natural Gas Act, the Natural Gas Policy Act, the Interstate Commerce Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and section 216 of the Federal Power Act; Managing the preparation of memoranda and analyses of any other statutes that may affect or relate to the Commission's responsibilities in the area of energy projects, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Coastal Zone Management Act; Overseeing the formulation of legal and policy positions of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and the Commission on issues involving the Commission's regulatory responsibilities under the above statutes; Providing legal and policy direction on Commission disposition of initial decisions by Commission administrative law judges, including interpretation of relevant statutes, regulations, judicial and Commission precedents, and relevant consideration of public policy; Responding to oral and written inquiries from the general public, Congress, the Executive Branch, or other interested parties; Directing legislative analysis and preparation of Congressional testimony involving subject matter responsibility, and representing the Commission in Congressional committee meetings involving proposed legislation; and Representing the Commission, and explaining and advocating for its legal and policy positions, in meetings with other agencies and affected interest groups.