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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is looking for an experienced senior level executive to serve as the Deputy Director, Office of Enforcement and Regulatory Accounting (OERA). The Deputy Director will provide vision and leadership in establishing FERC’s general enforcement policy. The Deputy Director will lead a highly skilled professional staff in executing all aspects of the vital mission of FERC's enforcement program.  In this role, the Deputy Director will direct staff in conducting energy market surveillance and investigations into market manipulation and other potential violations of federal statutes and the Commission’s rules and regulations. The Deputy Director will also direct and supervise the OERA litigation staff pursuing claims of market manipulation and other statutory violations in federal court. The Deputy Director will provide leadership, guidance, and direction on litigation strategy in both administrative adjudicatory proceedings and proceedings in federal court, and will review relevant briefs, pleadings, and other filings.  The Deputy Director will advise the Commission on potential civil penalties and other remedies to assess when violations are found. The Deputy Director will also provide guidance and direct staff conducting operational and financial audits of jurisdictional companies for compliance with Commission rules and reporting requirements, and negotiating settlements of enforcement investigations or enforcement proceedings. The Deputy Director will also support the Director in coordinating with other agencies such as the DOJ, SEC, and CFTC. 

The Deputy Director, reporting directly to the Director, OERA, assists the Director in managing and leading a team of professional and support staff to oversee and assess the fair and efficient operations of the nation's electricity and natural gas markets. 

The Deputy Director supports the Director in: 

• Directing staff in detecting, investigating, and litigating possible and alleged violations of the statutes administered by the Commission and the rules and regulations there under, including market manipulation;
• Overseeing the negotiation of settlements to obtain compliance with, and remediate, violations of statues, regulations, and Commission orders;
• Leading staff in conducting operational and financial investigations/audits of jurisdictional companies for compliance with FERC rules and reporting requirements;
• Advising the Chairman and other Commission staff on matters related to FERC's enforcement authority;
• Representing the Chairman and the Commission in all matters related to market oversight and investigations and providing relevant testimony to Congressional committees;
• Assisting other FERC program offices by participating on rulemakings, docketed proceedings, and other projects as appropriate;
• Coordinating with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and other agencies as necessary to share evidence and information related to potential violations of the statutes under their purview, as well as potential criminal violations, and;
• Performing human capital, budgetary, information technology, and other administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the office.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A background investigation is required.
• This is not a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421).
• Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
• This position has an education requirement; you must submit transcripts.
• If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.
• Maximum of 2 page resume.
• Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current, active bar membership required.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. 
• Subject to a 1-year SES/supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"

Qualifications

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 conducting investigations into potential violations of the statutes, rules, regulations, restrictions, conditions, and orders overseen by FERC.
TQ 2: Demonstrated experience preparing, reviewing, and revising memoranda, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents, and in litigating cases.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Failure to adhere to the maximum two-page resume requirement will result in removal from consideration. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual’s application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.