Summary
This position is located in Legislation, Rulemaking, and Agency Administration Division. The supervisor is Matthew Pociask. This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
Duties
- The successful candidate will perform the full range of Assistant General Counsel for Rulemaking, Agreement States, Fee Policy, and Legislation duties by assisting the General Counsel in providing legal advice the Commission and NRC staff on rulemaking guidance development, Agreement State and Tribal matters, user fees and fee policy, backfitting and issue finality, and legislation .. Such duties include but are not limited to: providing legal advice to the Commission and the NRC staff on the promulgation and amendment of all NRC regulations and guidance documents issued in conjunction with new or amended rules and policy statements pertinent to licensing, construction, and operation of nuclear facilities (including nuclear power plants and fuel facilities), nuclear materials, disposal of high-level and low-level waste, and spent fuel storage and transportation (including certificates of compliance). interpreting regulations and statutes relevant to NRC activities and providing legal analyses of those authorities affecting the NRC. providing legal advice and assistance to the Commission and the NRC staff on Agreement States and Tribal issues. providing legal advice and assisting the NRC staff with backfit and issue finality matters. advising the Office of the Chief Financial Officer on fee policy, the annual fee rule, fee disputes, and fee waivers. reviewing draft legislation and preparing legislative proposals for Commission consideration. The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for assigning and directing work within the division, evaluating staff and organizational effectiveness in accomplishing work, and troubleshooting problems that arise in the accomplishment of goals and objectives.
Requirements
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
You must be a graduate of an accredited law school with a J.D., LL.B., or equivalent degree, and you must be an active member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. You must include an unofficial or official copy of your college and/or university transcripts with your application. Transcript must include the School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). Education must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you have multiple degrees (e.g., BS, MS, PhD) please submit transcripts for each degree. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.