Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a current GSA OIG employee.

In addition to serving as an attorney in the Office of Counsel with responsibility for assigned matters, the incumbent directly supervises paralegals and attorneys. The Deputy Counsel also has primary responsibility for the administration of the Office, the OIG Freedom of Information Act Program, and the OIG Ethics Program.

• Assists the Counsel to the Inspector General to lead the Office of Counsel, manage the workload performed by its staff of attorneys and paralegals, and helps to ensure a successful legal program that supports OIG audits, investigations, inspections, and administration.
• Supervises the provision of legal services, advice, and assistance to all OIG Program Areas.
• Oversees the analyses and preparation of OIG responses to requests and appeals under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Supervises the agency response to FOIA litigation.
• Manages and supervises the OIG Ethics Program.
• Provides legal training to OIG personnel when requested.
• Represents the OIG in litigation arising from OIG personnel matters or other matters affecting OIG operations.
• Serves as agency counsel in False Claims Act cases with the Department of Justice.
• Advises on internal procurement/fiscal/contracting matters; personnel matters; disclosures; privacy act; ethics; FOIA, and all other legal issues that arise in OIG.
• Reviews and recommends OIG positions on GSA and OIG policies and proposed changes; proposed legislation and regulations; and draft proposals for the OIG.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• 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.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level).
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
• Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.

Qualifications

The GS-15 salary range starts at $169,279 to $197,200 per year(includes locality pay). Locality pay will be determined once the duty location has been established.

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their law school transcript(s) by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.  

To qualify, you must possess all of the following:

1. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (at the time of graduation); AND
2. Candidates must be an active member of the Bar in good standing (licensed to practice law) in any State, a Territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; AND
3. At least two years of professional legal experience acquired after being admitted to the bar.

To qualify at the GS-15 level you must possess at least one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service. At least one year of this experience must be specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service as described below. Specialized Experience: Experience and demonstrated skill in preparing for litigation and knowledge of and experience applying personnel law, the Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Federal procurement and appropriations law, and Government ethics rules.

OR

You must have 5 years of broad, professional legal experience in matters that demonstrate a thorough and wide knowledge of basic principles in the legal profession and (a) outstanding technical competence in the original successful solution of unusual and complex problems or (b) ability in the planning, direction, or coordination of a legal problem.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants will be rated according to qualifications, general experience, specialized experience, demonstrated ability and willingness to meet requirements of position, and demonstrated interest in the practice area.

Applicants will be evaluated based on their application and responses to interview questions. 

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Resume: Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process.  Your resume must contain the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
• Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic, general, or specialized experience requirements for each grade level you are applying. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)

Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

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