This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/524786200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge in the Denver, CO regional office of the Review Commission. The physical work location for this position is the U.S. Custom House, 721 19th Street, Room 407, Denver, CO 80202.
Any appointment made under this announcement will be in the excepted service, Schedule E appointing authority, pursuant to Executive Order (dated July 10, 2018).
02/19/2019 to 03/04/2019
$137,515 - $174,500 per year
AL 3
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
75% or less - You will be expected to travel at least 50 percent of the time for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
3
No
No
CK-10369889-19-SF
524786200
U.S. Citizens, nationals and excepted service employees.
The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) conducts proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 556-7), the Federal Rules of Evidence, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Rules of Procedure of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission for alleged violations that arise under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The ALJ rules on preliminary motions, conducts pre-hearing conferences to settle issues or stipulate facts, and issues subpoenas and orders for pre-hearing discovery of evidence. The ALJ administers oaths and presides at hearings, which may include written and/or oral testimony, cross-examination and exhibits, and determining credibility. The ALJ prepares and issues decisions with findings of fact and conclusions of law based upon the record and supported by reliable, probative, and substantial evidence.
Qualifying Experience: Applicants must have a full seven (7) years of experience as a licensed attorney preparing for, participating in, and/or presiding over formal hearings or trials involving litigation and/or administrative law at the Federal, State or local level, preferably demonstrating knowledge of occupational health and safety law or other labor and employment laws; participating in or conducting mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution of the claims involved in such proceedings; and preparing formal written decisions or opinions in such proceedings. To be considered as qualifying experience, the types of cases handled under this requirement must have been conducted on the record under procedures at least as formal as those prescribed by sections 553 through 559 of title 5 of the United States Code.
Qualifying litigation experience involves cases in which a complaint was filed with a court or appropriate military authority and includes:
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htm
In addition, when reviewing applicant's transcripts, assumptions will not be made. Applicants MUST state which coursework is relevant.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated to determine those who are best qualified. This determination will be based, in part, on the following quality ranking factors (QRF's). It is not expected that every successful applicant will have experience with all of the QRFs. However, applicants are required to address each of the QRFs in narrative form, to the best of the applicant's ability.
The QRFs must be addressed on a separate document which indicates the number of the specific QRF you are addressing. Applicants should be thorough in addressing the QRFs. For example, when addressing the fourth QRF bullet point (Experience managing or litigating a significant active caseload and the ability to render clear, thorough, and precise written pleadings or decisions) address the approximate number of cases handled in a given period of time, the applicant's specific role (first chair, co-counsel, responsible for the written brief only, etc.), and the length of time involved in a given role (lead counsel in 20 jury trials in 10 years). Applicants should also include specific examples of the types of cases, the number of court appearances made and documents written in those cases, and the case dispositions (plea, settlement, bench trial, jury trial, etc.). Conclusory statements (such as "the applicant has been involved in a substantial amount of litigation") will receive little or no weight in the evaluation of the QRFs.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
1. Resume documenting at least ten (10) years of legal experience post bar admission (include specific dates employed and if work was performed on a part-time or full-time basis), and seven (7) years of relevant litigation or administrative law experience.
2. Documents addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs). There is additional information regarding the QRFs under the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section.
3. Writing Sample which demonstrates your ability to author legal documents (one (1) only, and not to exceed 15 pages).
4. Application of Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to appointments in the excepted service; however, the Review Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in the hiring of ALJ positions. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD form 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
5. Successful completion of assessment/occupational questionnaire.
NOTE: Failure to submit the documents above with your application package will result in your application package being removed from consideration.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/04/2019, the closing date of the announcement.
The qualifications and eligibility of all applicants will be evaluated, and those who meet the minimum qualifications will be assessed. All candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be referred to the Chairman for further consideration. The Review Commission will notify you of the final outcome after all steps have been completed.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. Resume documenting at least ten (10) years of legal experience post bar admission (include specific dates employed and if work was performed on a part-time or full-time basis), and seven (7) years of relevant litigation or administrative law experience.
2. Documents addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs). There is additional information regarding the QRFs under the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section.
3. Writing Sample which demonstrates your ability to author legal documents (one (1) only, and not to exceed 15 pages).
4. Application of Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to appointments in the excepted service; however, the Review Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in the hiring of ALJ positions. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD form 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
5. Successful completion of assessment/occupational questionnaire.
NOTE: Failure to submit the documents above with your application package will result in your application package being removed from consideration.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/04/2019, the closing date of the announcement.
The qualifications and eligibility of all applicants will be evaluated, and those who meet the minimum qualifications will be assessed. All candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be referred to the Chairman for further consideration. The Review Commission will notify you of the final outcome after all steps have been completed.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/524786200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (Review Commission) is an independent, adjudicatory agency created by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act). Its sole statutory mandate is to serve as an administrative court providing just and expeditious resolution of disputes involving the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers charged with violations of Federal safety and health standards, and employees and/or their representatives. The Review Commission was created by Congress as an agency completely independent of the Department of Labor to ensure that OSHA's enforcement actions are carried out in accordance with the law and that all parties are treated consistent with due process should a dispute arise.
The incumbent is a Federal Officer appointed by the Chairman, pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 661(e), and works under the administrative direction of the Chairman and, as designated, the Chief Administrative Law Judge. Assignment, removal, and compensation of administrative law judges shall be in accordance with sections 3105, 3344, 5372, and 7521 of title 5, United States Code, and the Executive Order Excepting Administrative Law Judges from the Competitive Service (July 10, 2018).