Energy Industry Analyst Litigation

As an ENERGY INDUSTRY ANALYST LITIGATION some of your typical work assignments include:

• Serves as a regulatory policy expert in the resolution of cases set for hearing of exceptionally complex, precedent-setting, or pioneering regulatory policy issues associated with the regulation of natural gas and/or oil pipeline companies, hydroelectric projects and/or electric utilities. Detects deviation from current regulatory principles and Commission policies and prepares recommendations as to the appropriate disposition.

• Prepares data requests, settlement proposals, and testimony based on the review/analysis of the filing and issues, which contain a discussion of economic and regulatory policy issues as well as related recommendations.

• Explains Trial Staff's settlement positions during settlement conferences and defends written testimony under cross-examination during a hearing. Presents analyses to team members and management.

• Participates on teams and performs the role of Case Team Leader. Trains and mentors less experienced staff by providing technical expertise and guidance regarding exceptionally complex regulatory policy issues and in the analysis and review of complex economic, regulatory, accounting and statistical data concerning the regulation of natural gas and oil companies, hydroelectric projects and/or electric utilities.

• Increases 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.

• 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 (AFG 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.

You must meet the qualification (experience and/or education) requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of a/n ENERGY INDUSTRY ANALYST LITIGATION, GS-1101, please visit: Energy Industry Analyst Series, 1101

You must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience is defined as: comprehensive experience and knowledge using investigative research methods and procedures including data acquisition, analysis, documentation and presentation; experience leading teams; and experience writing and sponsoring testimony.

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 "Duties" section, specialized experience statement, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.