Summary 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 Energy Industry Analyst (Litigation) position is located in the Office of Administrative Litigation. Responsibilities For more information visit: Office of Administrative Litigation (OAL). As an Energy Industry Analyst, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as a subject matter and regulatory policy expert in the resolution of cases set for hearing of extraordinarily complex or precedent-setting policy issues associated with the regulation of natural gas and/or oil pipeline companies, hydroelectric projects and/or electric utilities. Independently preparing settlement offers, testimony, and exhibits which detail the analysis performed and providing the underlying support for staff's recommendation or conclusion and testifying as an expert witness at Commission formal proceedings. Guiding and reviewing the preparation of case-specific cost of service inserts, top sheets, exhibits and testimony for competence, completeness, and consistency. Guiding and reviewing the preparation of discovery requests to gather necessary factual information from parties in litigated proceedings. Preparing data requests, settlement proposals, and testimony based on the review/analysis, which contain a discussion of economic and regulatory policy issues as well as related recommExplaining staff's position on novel or extraordinarily complex and controversial technical issues in settlement conferences, hearings, and team meetings with other Commission staff. Discussing positions and issues in team meetings, meeting with company representatives and discussing issues, asking questions of team members and company representatives, and answering questions in meetings and conferences. Mentoring, coaching, or leading teams of technically trained and specialized engineers, rate specialists, economists, accountants, and attorneys in connection with the regulation of rates charged for hydroelectric projects, electric transmission and/or gas and/or oil transportation services which have a substantial impact on the country's economy. As a team leader, defining tasks, establishing deadlines, and identifying training, developmental needs, and resources necessary to deliver a quality work product. Attending case team meetings and assisting team members in completing shared work products. Increasing own and others' knowledge and understanding of relevant Commission precedent and policies, relevant regulations, and changes in the electric, natural gas pipeline, oil pipeline, and/or hydroelectric industries that do or could affect the work done by the office. Demonstrating understanding and assisting others in understanding extraordinarily complex issues affecting the work of OAL. Reading Commission orders and precedent-setting Commission Opinions, reading the relevant sections of the Code of Federal Regulations. Reading articles and industry publications to keep current on relevant events affecting regulated entities and sharing knowledge of relevant industry events with colleagues through discussions, emails, memos, or leading in-house training and presentations on subjects relevant to Commission regulated industries. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. You must provide your SF-50 (see Required Documents section). A one-year probationary period may be required. A background investigation is required. **This is a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421). Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service. Relocation expenses will not be paid. If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities. Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You must meet qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of an Energy Industry Analyst, GS-1101, please visit: Energy Industry Analyst Series, 1101. You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience using investigative research methods and procedures including data acquisition, analysis, documentation and presentation; experience leading teams; experience training and mentoring less experienced analysts; and experience writing and sponsoring testimony associated with the regulation of natural gas pipelines, oil pipelines, and/or electric utilities. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Education There is no education requirement for this position, therefore, transcripts are not required. Additional Information Our employees ranked FERC as a top 5 mid-size agency in Effective Leadership according to the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government! In addition, FERC was also ranked #1 in Work-Life Balance and we are proud to offer telework and workplace flexibilities in accordance with agency policy. The duty location of this position is Washington, DC. Agency employees are eligible for telework and other workplace flexibilities. Telework days and waiting periods for eligibility are determined when an employee enters on duty. When promotion potential is shown, future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Have your Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choice. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Attend a mandatory ethics training. We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC's supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities. To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of at least some energy securities is likely to be required after you begin employment. See 5 C.F.R. 2634-41; 18 U.S.C. 201-208; 5 C.F.R. 3401. If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment. Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
