As an Attorney Advisor in the Office of Counsel you will play a critical role in guiding and supporting the cross cutting and sensitive work of the Office of Inspector General. Typical work assignments include:

• Leading and conducting special reviews and administrative investigations of actions of the Department of Homeland Security and its components as part of a legal or multi-disciplinary team, including whistleblower protection investigations.
• Provide legal counsel to the Inspector General and the various OIG operating units on a wide range of highly varied legal issues involving civil, criminal, and administrative law; fraud; appropriations; procurements; grants; Freedom of Information Act; Privacy Act, whistle blower protection; ethics; equal employment opportunity; employee discipline and other human resources matters, among other issues.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to OIG staff, including law enforcement agents, in connection with specific criminal, civil and administrative investigations, audits, inspections and program evaluations. Design investigative plans, collaborate with law enforcement agents, review evidence and information, draft reports, analyze investigations, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to senior OIG managers in connection with internal administrative and personnel matters. Represent the agency in administrative litigations.
• Assist with the preparation of Congressional testimony and responses to Congressional requests for information. Analyze legislative issues affecting the Department and the OIG, including the review of proposed legislation, regulations, and department orders.
• Serve as OIG liaison with the Department's Office of General Counsel, and as a liaison with the Department of Justice in connection with civil and criminal matters arising out of the OIG operations and activities.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
• You must successfully pass a background investigation
• A pre-employment drug test is required for this position
• Selective Service Registration is required
• Financial disclosure is required
• Proof of Bar membership is required

You will be required to submit proof of your Bar membership as part of your application package to show that you meet this requirement.

The selectee must pass a drug test by urinalysis prior to appointment.

Completion of one year probationary period may be required.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, OIG requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for a Secret clearance as a condition of placement into this position.

Qualifications

Applicants much possess at the GS-13 grade level a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction), have at least 3 years of post J.D. legal experience one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-12 grade level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Conducting in-depth legal research; writing complex legal documents; significant experience developing research strategies for legal issue; making oral presentations and communicating research results; and the ability to work well with individuals from other discipline to analyze a great deal of information in a limited period of time, and to produce a superior written product reflecting that analysis in a timely fashion; Excellent academic credentials.

Applicants much possess at the GS-14 grade level a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction), have at least 5 years of post J.D. legal experience one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Conducting in-depth legal research; writing complex legal documents; significant experience developing research strategies for legal issue; making oral presentations and communicating research results; and the ability to work well with individuals from other discipline to analyze a great deal of information in a limited period of time, and to produce a superior written product reflecting that analysis in a timely fashion; Excellent academic credentials.

Applicants much possess at the GS-15 grade level a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction), have at least 5 years of post J.D. legal experience one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience may include: Conducting in-depth legal research; writing complex legal documents; significant experience developing research strategies for legal issue; making oral presentations and communicating research results; and the ability to work well with individuals from other discipline to analyze a great deal of information in a limited period of time, and to produce a superior written product reflecting that analysis in a timely fashion; Excellent academic credentials.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements, including the following, by closing date of this announcement: 1.) Be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation, and 2.) Be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state or territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Candidates are required to possess certain Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Other Characteristic (KSAOs) to successfully perform the functions of this position.The Competencies are:

• Legal, Government and Jurisprudence

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.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by 03/10/2017, the closing date of this announcement.

This is an Excepted Service Appointment.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information sufficient to
determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of consideration.

Upon closing of this announcement, we will first review your application to ensure it is complete. If you fail to submit all the required documentation, you will be ineligible for further review or consideration. Completed applications are then evaluated for basic qualifications requirements, and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in the vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.