ATTORNEY-ADVISOR (INVESTIGATION)

Clarification from the agency

This position is in the excepted service.

• Conducts or assists OIG investigators in conducting investigations involving potential criminal, civil, and administrative violations involving DFC projects, operations, employees, and contractors.
• Conducts sophisticated research, evaluates applicable laws and policy, and proposes viable solutions on complex or sensitive matters involving OIG investigations.
• Provides technical legal advice and guidance on extremely complex legal problems involving OIG investigations, which may be unprecedented or require reconsideration of established procedures and policies.
• Reviews OIG investigative reports and plans.
• Reviews OIG investigative policies and procedures and recommends improvements and updates, taking into account all relevant legal authorities, including emerging guidelines and case law.

Conditions of employment

• This position is in the excepted service.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. National or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S.
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service, unless exempt.
• May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
• The incumbent will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment.
• This position may require travel.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Basic Requirements: Applicants must be (1) a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D.; and (2) a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. If selected, an official law school transcript and proof of an active bar membership will be required.

AND

Specialized Experience: In addition to the Basic Requirement listed above, you must meet the required specialized experience listed below.

You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: At least five years of full-time professional legal experience gained after being admitted to the bar. The minimum five-year work experience requirement includes at least four years of specialized experience that is directly related to the position being filled. At least two of the four years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-14 level.

Specialized experience is defined as experience leading, conducting, and/or advising on federal criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations. Experience prosecuting criminal cases in federal court is preferred.


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.

How you will be evaluated

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

1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You will be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we will rate you as ineligible.

2. Referral: Since this is an Excepted Service position, a non-rated method of evaluation will be used. We will evaluate your application by comparing your description of your work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments with the requirements of the position to determine whether you meet all the qualification requirements. Although competitive examining rules for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply, veteran's preference will be considered as a positive factor. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify their veteran preference on their resume. Candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. If invited to participate in an interview with members of OIG, you may be asked to provide a legal writing sample to further evaluate your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
2. Upon selection, you will be required to provide official transcripts and proof of bar membership.

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