This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/521057000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This is a non-litigation position that requires strong research, writing, and oral communication skills. Candidates with prior experience preparing judicial or administrative decisions and orders, and who have broad general knowledge of labor, employment, civil service, constitutional and administrative law, are encouraged to apply.
Learn more about this agency01/07/2019 to 01/19/2019
$81,548 - $95,139 per year
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DEST-10391204-19-CB
521057000
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.
The incumbent reports directly to the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights' (OCWR) Deputy Executive Director for the Senate, but also performs work as assigned by the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director for the House of Representatives. The incumbent is responsible for performing the following duties:
The incumbent analyzes and recommends disposition of cases pending before the OCWR Board on appeal from initial decisions of OCWR Hearing Officers. The incumbent also serves as an integral part of the OCWR education and training team, which develops, prepares and delivers education and training materials on the CAA for the legislative branch community. Given OCWR 's relatively small staff and the breadth of issues that arise under the CAA, candidates must also be capable of working in a number of different areas of the law and maintain a broad portfolio of legal issues. The incumbent is expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide legal analysis and consultation to staff and external stakeholders at increasingly sophisticated levels.
Must possess a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
Must have at least: (a) 2 years of experience practicing labor, employment, or civil service law; or (b) 1 year experience as a judicial or administrative law clerk and 1 year experience practicing labor, employment, or civil service law.
The successful candidate may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. Life Insurance coverage is also provided. New federal government employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. You will earn annual vacation leave and sick leave. You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. Tele-work/telecommuting and alternative work schedule options may be made available. If you use public transportation, part of your transportation cost may be subsidized. You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon review of the resumes, the Office will determine which candidates will be asked to interview. Candidates will be notified and scheduled for interviews, if selected.
You must submit the following additional documents specific for this vacancy:
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.
Send cover letter, resume, and other required documents to: Jennifer.McCuiston@compliance.gov, or mail to: Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, 110 Second Street SE, RM LA 200, Washington, DC 20540. Attn: Jennifer McCuiston. Please be advised that mail to the offices on Capitol Hill may be delayed (up to 2 weeks) due to inspection processes.
Upon review of the required documents, the Office will determine which candidates will be asked to interview. Candidates will be notified and scheduled for interviews, if selected.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and a criminal background check will be performed on the selected candidate.
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/521057000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (formerly the Office of Compliance) is an independent nonpartisan Office responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA). The CAA generally extends the rights and protections of thirteen employment and labor laws to covered employees in the legislative branch of the federal government, including Congress. These laws include the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act, the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, the unfair labor practice provisions of the Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and the public services and accommodations provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.