This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/526212200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is part of the General Counsel, Government Publishing Office in Washington , District of Columbia.
The Selectee will work shift 1 Monday- Friday and a tour of duty from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement.
03/05/2019 to 03/18/2019
$114,590 - $148,967 per year
PG 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
14
No
Yes
19-10435502-DE-MP
526212200
As an Attorney Advisor (General) Attorney Advisor (General), your typical work assignments may include the following:
To qualify for the position, applicants must meet the mandatory Basic Requirements and Specialized Experience below:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Education: You must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and possess a professional law degree (LL.B., LL.M.); and
Bar Membership: You must currently be a member in a good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. You are required to disclose any current allegations or previous findings of ethics, judicial, or other professional misconduct by any state bar or attorney disciplinary committee.
U.S. Citizenship is Required.
Selectee must pass a drug test prior to appointment.
Selectee must pass a background check prior to appointment.
Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Selectee may be required to serve a one year trial period
Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades and GPA, semester, year, and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer letter.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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.html
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110 and https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/2302
Separated Employees:
If you have separated from Federal Government employment, you may obtain a copy of your SF-50 via: National Personnel Records Center, Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL, 62295; FAX - 618-935-3014; or visit the National Archives Website.
Work Life Balance:
The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.).
Background Investigation:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a suitability,. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Depending on the type of background investigation required, the security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months.
The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance.
Reasonable Accommodation:
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process you must contact the HC Specialist on the vacancy announcement at least seven business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how you respond to the following requirements listed in the occupational questionnaire.
1.Citizenship
2.Education
3. Bar Membership
4. Specialized Experience
5. Conduct
6. Additional Information
The position is being filled using the Schedule A Hiring Authority, 5 CFR 213.3102(D), under Excepted Service procedures. Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this announcement.
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualification requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the announcement and identified by the Selection Official for the position Your application package will be evaluated by comparing the description of your work experience, the level of responsibility, and accomplishments, with the requirements of the position to determine whether you meet the basic qualifications requirements and eligibility requirements for the position. Applicants must be specific in documenting these areas in their resumes/applications and must include the month and year their experience began and ended for the work experience listed.
BASIC RATING: Applicants will not be rated or ranked; however, qualified candidates may be invited for an interview and asked to provide a writing sample. Final selection will be made on the basis of relevant skills and experience, education, training, performance appraisal, job-related awards, and interview.
If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be excluded from further consideration for this position.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be excluded from further consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
All materials must be received by the closing date of the announcement to be considered.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes 1) your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, 2) your resume, and 3) any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the required documents section).
Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin.
Resume Requirements:
After each step in the recruitment process, your status will be updated in the online application tracking system and if you have elected to receive email updates, you will be notified through your USAJOBS registered email address. If you have not elected to receive email updates, you can review your current application status in USAJOBS at any time. Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a job. This will ensure we can contact you as quickly as possible.
In addition to changing your status online, we will send you email notifications at each major step in the process, to include: application received, eligible or ineligible, referred or not referred, selected or not selected.
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/526212200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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