Enforcement Bureau
The Enforcement Bureau (EB) has primary responsibility for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) enforcement of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, other statutes, and the FCC’s rules, orders, and terms and conditions of licenses and other authorizations. In addition to general enforcement and deterrence goals, EB dedicates its resources to investigations and enforcement actions involving FCC-regulated services and equipment that significantly impact: (1) consumer protection and privacy; (2) data security, cybersecurity, and supply chain integrity; (3) national security, public safety, emergency services, and harmful interference; (4) fraud targeting critical FCC-administered programs; and (5) fair competition and equal opportunities.
Investigations & Hearings Division
Within EB, the Investigations & Hearings Division (IHD) handles some of the EB’s largest and most complex enforcement matters. It conducts investigations and takes enforcement actions across a broad range of issues involving virtually all services subject to FCC jurisdiction. IHD’s functions include investigating and taking appropriate enforcement action against telecommunications, broadcast, cable, and satellite licensees; multichannel video programming distributors (MPVDs); DBS operators and/or wireless licensees for violations of Titles II, III, and VI; various FCC privacy, data security, cybersecurity, and transparency rules concerning broadband services, cable television, satellite services, and other communications offerings; as well as Universal Service Fund and Congressionally appropriated programs rule violations. IHD also conducts complex investigations of violations involving unauthorized transfers of control of domestic and international FCC authorizations and licenses and undisclosed and unauthorized foreign investment in FCC license holders. In addition, IHD serves as FCC trial staff for all administrative hearings and oversees the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance of television and radio broadcast licensees, Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) providers and MVPDs.
Major Duties
As a Senior Attorney Advisor, the incumbent works on cases or legal issues of extreme complexity, including compliance with Universal Service Fund requirements, unauthorized transfers of control/unauthorized operations, national security matters, foreign ownership issues, Digital Discrimination and Open Internet rules. The incumbent is responsible for providing authoritative legal advice to the Division Chief, Deputy Division Chief, Assistant Division Chief, and other supervisors concerning highly complex and controversial, policy-oriented enforcement issues including, but not limited to, those impacting telecommunications services.
Starting at $139,395 Per Year (GS 14-15)