Summary
The NCUA is ranked #9 for the 2023 best places to work in the Federal government (mid-size agencies).
This position is at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in the Office of General Counsel. This position serves as an Attorney Advisor (General). The incumbent serves as a staff attorney primarily responsible for legislative and regulatory activity involving the NCUA and the financial institution industry.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens
Duties
As an Attorney Advisor (General), you will:
- Draft regulations and opinions and perform legal research on credit union operational matters, including, without limitation, investments in government obligations; non-permissible investments; share insurance coverage; capital requirements; field of membership; management of credit unions; accounting procedures; and the Federal Credit Union Act.
- Review and evaluate the impact of legislative proposals affecting the NCUA's responsibilities as share insurer, credit union supervisor and regulator, conservator, liquidating agent, government agency, and employer, among others.
- Assist with testimony for Congressional hearings on proposed and final financial institution legislation and current issues that affect the NCUA or the financial services industry. Participate in preparation of interagency and NCUA reports for Congress and the Administration.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Suitable adjudication of background/security investigation is required.
- A trial period may be required.
- A financial disclosure is required.
- Current member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience Requirement:
To qualify at the CU-14 grade level: You must have four full years of post-law school legal experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work at the CU-14 grade level. At least 12 months of the legal experience must have been equivalent to the CU/GS-13 grade level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following work: drafting, reviewing, or commenting on federal regulations in multiple subject areas and providing general legal advisory services related to federal laws, including but not limited to the Administrative Procedure Act and notice-and-comment rulemaking.
Ideal Candidate Statement:The ideal candidate, in addition to meeting the specialized experience, will possess demonstrated subject matter expertise in multiple of the following subject areas: (a) drafting of internal and public legal memoranda and opinions governing the regulation of financial institutions; (b) review and analysis of proposed legislation affecting financial institutions and the financial services industry; (c) providing written and oral briefings to executive management; and/or (d) regulations governing the operation of credit unions and banks. . The ideal candidate is organized and a skilled communicator with a strong appetite to learn and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism and public service. They take initiative and function independently but are able to work collaboratively to ensure the success of the Office of the General Counsel and the NCUA.
In addition to meeting specialized experience requirements, applicants much also meet basic requirements.
- You must have a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) of an accredited law school.
- You must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application. You do not need to provide official documentation at the time of application; however, official transcripts and proof of current and active bar membership will be required if selected.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.
Please note, all experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience and support your responses to the online questionnaire as described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please ensure that your resume includes the grade (if you are a current or previous federal employee), month, and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position may not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating.
Your resume must also support your responses to the online questionnaire. Failure to provide support may result in a lower rating and/or you may be excluded from consideration. Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions.
Education
All education must be received by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with an education requirement) therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees received from schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for federal employment.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
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 made to determine if the required specialized experience has been met. If met, the application package will be submitted to the selecting official for consideration. An interview may be conducted with some, none, or all candidates. Prior to final selection, all required documents to support Bar and education will be verified.
Veterans Information: There is no formal rating system for applying veteran's preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the National Credit Union Administration considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their submissions.
Excepted Service Position: This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Reference Checks: Reference checks will need to be conducted before an offer of employment for the top candidate(s) for this position. The reference checks will need to be conducted with current and former supervisors, if applicable, as a part of NCUA's selection assessment process.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, pay plan and grade level (for Federal positions), dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Cover Letter, optional but recommended;
- Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application. If selected, an official copy of college transcript(s), including a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D) of an accredited law school will be required;
- If selected, proof of current and active bar membership will be required.
YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please ensure that your resume includes the grade (if you are a current or previous federal employee), month and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position may not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
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YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. ET ON 10/01/2024 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
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Next steps
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