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 position is located in the Office of Public Participation. For more information visit: Office of Public Participation (OPP). Responsibilities As an Energy Industry Analyst, some of your typical work assignments may include: Conducting and coordinating support, education, and targeted outreach programs for OPP’s constituents. Developing and recommending policy for the Division and advising on program emphasis and direction including identification of key outreach opportunities and strategies for program implementation. Conducting or participating in the comprehensive analyses of public participation issues associated with complex and controversial filings to facilitate the public’s greater understanding of Commission processes and to solicit broader participation in matters before the Commission. Developing public outreach and educational materials regarding Commission authorities and processes and taking action to resolve or coordinate the provision of technical assistance. Conferring with members of the public, including landowners, representatives of environmental justice organizations, consumer advocates, and other external parties on issues related to the OPP focus areas. Explaining complex regulatory policies, Commission rules, regulations, precedent, and practices for the purpose of facilitating public participation, resolving technical issues, discussing industry trends, and exchanging information. Developing educational content and informational materials written in clear, concise language that supports public awareness of FERC proceedings, improves the understanding of FERC processes, and fosters public participation. 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. Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service. Relocation expenses will not be paid. 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-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as: experience performing outreach activities, research, or analysis on regulatory policy or industry issues related to energy infrastructure or markets. 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 both Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) and 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 these securities may 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.