GAO's Office of the General Counsel is seeking an experienced attorney for the team of attorneys that provides legal advice and assistance to GAO’s Office of Opportunity and Inclusiveness (O&I) team and the Comptroller General of the United States and others.
The attorney will work on a wide variety of issues associated with federal Equal Employment Opportunity law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Equal Pay Act (EPA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and GAO policies. The attorney will work collaboratively with O&I staff and other attorneys to provide legal assistance and counsel to ensure GAO’s EEO and O&I program is carried out, including the discrimination complaint process and investigations.
Attorneys with experience in issues involving federal EEO, Title VII, workplace investigations and complaint processing law and policy, or related fields are particularly encouraged to apply.
Summary
GAO's Office of the General Counsel is seeking an experienced attorney for the team of attorneys that provides legal advice and assistance to GAO’s Office of Opportunity and Inclusiveness (O&I) team and the Comptroller General of the United States and others.
The attorney will work on a wide variety of issues associated with federal Equal Employment Opportunity law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Equal Pay Act (EPA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and GAO policies. The attorney will work collaboratively with O&I staff and other attorneys to provide legal assistance and counsel to ensure GAO’s EEO and O&I program is carried out, including the discrimination complaint process and investigations.
Attorneys with experience in issues involving federal EEO, Title VII, workplace investigations and complaint processing law and policy, or related fields are particularly encouraged to apply.
Researching and applying federal Equal Employment Opportunity law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Equal Pay Act (EPA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).
Researching and applying GAO policy related to EEO matters, including sexual harassment and unprofessional conduct of a sexual nature.
Providing legal counsel to GAO’s Office of Opportunity and Inclusiveness on the above-referenced laws and policies, as well as any other efforts undertaken by the office. Conducting certain EEO and GAO policy investigations.
Briefing and collaborating with GAO management on the above-referenced legal and policy matters.
Band III attorneys (PA-03) will be expected to possess a higher degree of professional knowledge, expertise, and experience than Band II (PA-02) attorneys, and will perform their duties with greater independence.
You may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement.
You must be suitable for federal employment.
You may be required to complete a two-year probationary period.
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Qualifications
You must meet the minimum qualification requirements by the closing date of this job opportunity announcement.
Must have a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Must be an active member in good standing of a bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Band II Senior Staff Attorney candidates must have a minimum of two years (104 weeks) of legal experience working with and applying the laws, policies, and regulations related to the duties of the position.
Band III Senior Attorney candidates must have a minimum of four years (208 weeks) of legal experience working with and applying the laws, policies, and regulations related to the duties of the position.
Additional information
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Completion of a satisfactory background investigation is necessary for the positions advertised herein.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: This position is not in a bargaining unit.
TRAVEL & RELOCATION EXPENSES: Travel and relocation expenses related to this hiring process will not be paid.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, GAO considers veterans’ preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the “point” system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15 which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s)). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more
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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.
If your submission demonstrates that you meet the criteria listed in the Qualifications section and includes the required cover letter and resume, your application will be further evaluated based on:
Your years and level of experience researching and analyzing complex legal issues and working with applying the law, regulations, and policies relevant to the issues and responsibilities described above under "Summary" and “Duties.”
Experience and expertise that demonstrates superior legal research, analytical skills and writing on complex legal issues.
Experience that demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and sound judgement.
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information sufficient to establish that you have a J.D. degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and are an active member in good standing of one of the bars listed above; and
information addressing the factors on which your application will be further evaluated as set forth in the sections entitled “Qualifications" and "Evaluations.”
Please reference “Attorney (Office of Opportunity and Inclusiveness), PA-0905-02/03” in the subject heading of your email.
Applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on April 12, 2018. If your submission is not received by then, or does not contain the required information, it will be rejected.
Your application materials will not be returned. Do not submit original documents that you may need in the future.
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.
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
441 G Street NW
Room 1157
Washington, District of Columbia 20548
United States
Next steps
Applicants may be invited to interview for the position based on the evaluation of their application package. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide a writing sample and references, which will be considered in the selection process. Applicants may be invited to more than one round of interviews. Applicants will be grouped and evaluated by prospective grade level (Band II or Band III), and the successful applicant will be hired at the grade level commensurate with their qualifications.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
information sufficient to establish that you have a J.D. degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and are an active member in good standing of one of the bars listed above; and
information addressing the factors on which your application will be further evaluated as set forth in the sections entitled “Qualifications" and "Evaluations.”
Please reference “Attorney (Office of Opportunity and Inclusiveness), PA-0905-02/03” in the subject heading of your email.
Applications must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on April 12, 2018. If your submission is not received by then, or does not contain the required information, it will be rejected.
Your application materials will not be returned. Do not submit original documents that you may need in the future.
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.
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
441 G Street NW
Room 1157
Washington, District of Columbia 20548
United States
Next steps
Applicants may be invited to interview for the position based on the evaluation of their application package. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide a writing sample and references, which will be considered in the selection process. Applicants may be invited to more than one round of interviews. Applicants will be grouped and evaluated by prospective grade level (Band II or Band III), and the successful applicant will be hired at the grade level commensurate with their qualifications.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
