If
you would like to be a part of a Federal organization dedicated to serving our
Nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of
Defense (DoD) Office of Inspector General (OIG). The agency promotes
integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and
operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest.
The OIG offers the full range of Federal benefits (https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits) and a flexible work
schedule, depending on position requirements.
This position is organizationally located in the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of General Counsel (OGC) and is in Alexandria, VA. OGC provides independent and objective legal counsel and advice to the Inspector General and OIG components.
Summary
If
you would like to be a part of a Federal organization dedicated to serving our
Nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of
Defense (DoD) Office of Inspector General (OIG). The agency promotes
integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and
operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest.
The OIG offers the full range of Federal benefits (https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits) and a flexible work
schedule, depending on position requirements.
This position is organizationally located in the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of General Counsel (OGC) and is in Alexandria, VA. OGC provides independent and objective legal counsel and advice to the Inspector General and OIG components.
Duties as a Attorney-Advisor include but are not limited to the following:
1) Provides legal advice, counsel, and representation in litigation regarding OIG employment, discrimination and ethics law. 2) Reviews and provides comment on OIG employment, discrimination and ethics law products. 3) Researches and analyzes criminal and administrative laws, policies, procedures and practices. 4) Establishes and maintains effective liaison and coordination with OIG staff. 5) Reviews, analyzes and comments on proposed legislation. 6.) Prepares memoranda and briefings.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
This is an Excepted Service position.
A Top Secret clearance is required
Position is subject to random drug testing
Position has been designated as
Top Secret/ Critical Sensitive; incumbent is
required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Critical Sensitive Security Clearance.
Incumbent is required to submit to
urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject
to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this
position.
Requires 10% of temporary duty travel
(TDY).
Permanent Change of Duty
(PCS—Relocation) expenses WILL NOT be paid.
Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized;
their use will be determined based on mission requirements and
availability of funds.
This job opportunity announcement
may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the
referral certificate issue date.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications Requirements: To meet the basic qualifications, you must meet all of the following:
1. Posses a J.D., LL.B., or LL.M. degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Be an active member, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia, and be permitted to engage in the active practice of law.
Specialized Experience
Requirements: You must have at least one
year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay
band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: experience serving as Advisor of legal matters and as a representative in litigation concerning human resources management and related areas and in Federal Ethics Law; experience providing guidance and servicing on matters pending before the U.S. Merit System Protection Board (MSPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office of Special Counsel (OSC), Federal courts, and other fora. Applicants should also experience providing legal advice and counsel regarding matters of general law.
NOTE: Before appointment can be made, documentation must be submitted (if not submitted at time of application) to verify active bar membership.
Candidates will be further evaluated
on the level and quality of their experience and possession of the following
relevant competencies in order to determine the level of your qualifications.
These competencies include:
Competencies:
1) Mastery of employment, discrimination and Government Ethics law; 2) Extensive knowledge of litigation in employment and discrimination cases; 3) Skilled in gathering, compiling, and analyzing information and written documents to determine legal sufficiency; 4) Skilled in writing clear, concise, persuasive legal opinions and advice; 5) Skilled in interpersonal relationships
All qualification requirements must
be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Posses a J.D., LL.B., or LL.M. degree from an accredited college or university.
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.
Working for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits
package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance,
health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be assessed to the extent
to which you possess the competencies listed in the "Qualifications"
section above and ultimately placed into one of three quality category levels:
Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Applicants will receive further
consideration in accordance with category rating procedures.
Best-Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates who
possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the
minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement
factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly-Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who
possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum
qualifications of the position, as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that
meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in some, but
not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive
training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of
the position.
During further evaluation, you may
be asked to provide additional information or participate in other methods of
assessment, such as structured interviews. Individuals who are subject matter
experts in the requirements of this position may participate in further
evaluations.
Your responses will be carefully
reviewed and must be supported by factual information in your resume. Inflating
or otherwise enhancing your qualifications and errors or omissions may result
in loss of further consideration.
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.
Working for OIG offers a comprehensive benefits
package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance,
health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml
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.
· Resume showing relevant
experience (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where
you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address,
supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per
week and salary;
· Completed assessment
questionnaire;
· Copy of your most recent SF-50,
Notification of Personnel Action, which documents current position, grade and
salary if applicable.
· Any additional documentation
that would provide proof of your qualifications for this position.
NOTICE OF VETERANS'
PREFERENCE
There is no formal rating
system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the
excepted service; however, the Department of Defense 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.
Although the point-preference
system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must
submit a SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and
supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed.
(SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required
supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management
Website at www.opm.gov).
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a
complete application. This position may require the completion of additional
form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required
information and/or materials will result in your application not being
considered for employment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply
for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit
the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package
must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 to receive
consideration.
To begin,
click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your
existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other
supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers
button to submit your application package.
It is
your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is
submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify
your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status
link and then select the more information link for this position. The
Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation
received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to
this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the
virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete
application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application
in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other
documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Faxing Applications or Supporting
Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will
allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your
application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will
overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found
ineligible.
If you
completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload
supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must
use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required
information. The Vacancy ID is 1967438.
2. Fax
your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the
Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete
application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 to
receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event
verification is needed.
To
complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
3. Fax all six pages of the
completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
DFAS Office of Inspector General DFAS OIG
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN 46249
Next steps
You will receive emails at various
points in the evaluation process to notify you of: 1) receipt of your
application; 2) after further evaluation, whether or not you are
referred to the selecting manager for consideration and possible interview; and
3) the final disposition of your application when recruitment is complete.
To check the status of your
application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your
USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more
information link under the application status for this position.
If you submit a question to the OIG
Recruiter, please include your name, the job title and the job announcement
number to assist the specialists in providing a response in a timely manner.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
· Resume showing relevant
experience (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where
you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address,
supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per
week and salary;
· Completed assessment
questionnaire;
· Copy of your most recent SF-50,
Notification of Personnel Action, which documents current position, grade and
salary if applicable.
· Any additional documentation
that would provide proof of your qualifications for this position.
NOTICE OF VETERANS'
PREFERENCE
There is no formal rating
system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the
excepted service; however, the Department of Defense 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.
Although the point-preference
system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must
submit a SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and
supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed.
(SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required
supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management
Website at www.opm.gov).
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a
complete application. This position may require the completion of additional
form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required
information and/or materials will result in your application not being
considered for employment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply
for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit
the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package
must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 to receive
consideration.
To begin,
click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your
existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other
supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers
button to submit your application package.
It is
your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is
submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify
your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status
link and then select the more information link for this position. The
Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation
received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to
this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the
virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete
application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application
in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other
documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Faxing Applications or Supporting
Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will
allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your
application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will
overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found
ineligible.
If you
completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload
supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must
use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required
information. The Vacancy ID is 1967438.
2. Fax
your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the
Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete
application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 to
receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event
verification is needed.
To
complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
3. Fax all six pages of the
completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
DFAS Office of Inspector General DFAS OIG
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN 46249
Next steps
You will receive emails at various
points in the evaluation process to notify you of: 1) receipt of your
application; 2) after further evaluation, whether or not you are
referred to the selecting manager for consideration and possible interview; and
3) the final disposition of your application when recruitment is complete.
To check the status of your
application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your
USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more
information link under the application status for this position.
If you submit a question to the OIG
Recruiter, please include your name, the job title and the job announcement
number to assist the specialists in providing a response in a timely manner.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
