Attorney-Advisor (General)
- Provide legal support on all matters relating to GPO OIG management, legislative relations with Congress, and independent and confidential legal advice and assistance to the Inspector General.
- Conduct legal research and analysis into complex and difficult questions of criminal, civil, and administrative law and procedures; representing the OIG in administrative proceedings.
- Prepare memoranda, reports, correspondence, and where litigation is undertaken, assists in the preparation of briefs, motions, and other pleadings in coordination with the Department of Justice.
- Advise on the legality or policy implications of operations, activities, or changes in procedures, as well as attempting to resolve problems and issues to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist with preparation of IG testimony and aids in the preparation of IG appearances, when requested and approved, before committees of Congress.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is Required
- Selectee must pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment
- Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period
- Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- Selectee must undergo a background investigation for a Secret Clearance.
- Confidential Financial Disclosure report may be required
Qualifications
"BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
(1) An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree(LL. B or JD).
AND
(2) Must be an active member in good standing of the appropriate licensing authority of any state, territory of the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or District of Columbia bar. NOTE: You are required to disclose any current allegations or previous findings of ethics, judicial, or other professional misconduct by any state bar or attorney disciplinary committee.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, to qualify for the PG-14 level position, you must have successfully completed at least 3 years of professional legal experience post bar admission, with one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-13 level. Specialized experience includes providing legal advice on employment law issues and providing legal representation in administrative proceedings.
NOTE: Experience must be as a licensed attorney in order to be creditable.
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 volunteer experience.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
Education
Applicants must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and possess a professional law degree (LL.B.; JD).
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades and GPA, semester, year, and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
Additional information
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: and
Separated Employees:
If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; or visit the National Archives Website.
Background Investigation:
For a Secret Clearance:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a Secret clearance. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a Secret clearance. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs; this security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months.
GPO will conduct an interim security clearance, pending the completion of the full investigative requirements for the final Secret clearance. The interim security clearance will be granted based on the favorable completion of preliminary checks that are accomplished as part of the security clearance process. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance.
Schedule A (Disability Appointment):
Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a "medical professional's" letterhead and signed.
Incentives for Non-Federal Employees:
A recruitment incentive of $7,500 may be offered to the selected candidate. A relocation incentive may also be available to the selectee if they are relocating from outside of the local commuting area.
The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.).
The selectee will work shift 1.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is Required
- Selectee must pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment
- Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period
- Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- Selectee must undergo a background investigation for a Secret Clearance.
- Confidential Financial Disclosure report may be required
Qualifications
"BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
(1) An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree(LL. B or JD).
AND
(2) Must be an active member in good standing of the appropriate licensing authority of any state, territory of the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or District of Columbia bar. NOTE: You are required to disclose any current allegations or previous findings of ethics, judicial, or other professional misconduct by any state bar or attorney disciplinary committee.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, to qualify for the PG-14 level position, you must have successfully completed at least 3 years of professional legal experience post bar admission, with one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-13 level. Specialized experience includes providing legal advice on employment law issues and providing legal representation in administrative proceedings.
NOTE: Experience must be as a licensed attorney in order to be creditable.
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 volunteer experience.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
Education
Applicants must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and possess a professional law degree (LL.B.; JD).
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades and GPA, semester, year, and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
Additional information
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: and
Separated Employees:
If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; or visit the National Archives Website.
Background Investigation:
For a Secret Clearance:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a Secret clearance. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a Secret clearance. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs; this security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months.
GPO will conduct an interim security clearance, pending the completion of the full investigative requirements for the final Secret clearance. The interim security clearance will be granted based on the favorable completion of preliminary checks that are accomplished as part of the security clearance process. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance.
Schedule A (Disability Appointment):
Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a "medical professional's" letterhead and signed.
Incentives for Non-Federal Employees:
A recruitment incentive of $7,500 may be offered to the selected candidate. A relocation incentive may also be available to the selectee if they are relocating from outside of the local commuting area.
The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.).
The selectee will work shift 1.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.