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Learn more about this agency12/22/2020 to 01/11/2021
$102,663 - $157,709 per year
GS 13 - 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - Up to 50% of travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
14
No
No
OS/OGC-2021-0002
587826300
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.
This position is located in the Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of General Counsel (OGC), Commercial Law Development Program division (CLDP), Washington, District of Columbia. This Attorney-Advisor will engage in cutting-edge legal reform work around the globe by helping to expand CLDP’s work on programs related to the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, under the DCCP. (https://www.state.gov/digital-connectivity-and-cybersecurity-partnership/). CLDP's team of Attorney-Advisors advise on the range of commercial legal reforms, drawing on their own expertise and that of world class experts in our network.
*Must complete a 2 year trial period unless a preference eligible veteran.
*Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
*Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
Basic requirement for all grade levels:
Minimum Requirements:
For GS-13: Applicants applying at the GS-13 grade level must have two years of legal experience or relevant professional experience (legal or non-legal) related to conversing with a variety of stakeholders on the development of laws, regulations, or policies involving telecommunications, the Internet, privacy, 5G, or the digital economy.
For GS-14: Applicants applying at the GS-14 grade level must have a minimum of three years of relevant legal experience related to conversing with a variety of stakeholders on the development of laws, regulations, or policies involving telecommunications, the Internet, privacy, 5G, or the digital economy.
The following experience is preferred but not required:
Note: The General Counsel or designee retains the discretion to waive minimum qualifications as described above.
Applicants may be hired at either of the grades shown in this announcement.
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.
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application package.
This position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive service. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding when voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please be advised that Department of Commerce Attorney positions are in the Excepted Service. As such, these positions are not covered by the usual civil service hiring procedures. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications stated herein. Applicants will be rated based on their education, qualifications, experience, and performance during the interview process. The specialist will perform an initial review of applications to determine basic eligibility and minimum qualifications for the position and numeric scores will not be assigned.
There are no numerical rating systems through which to apply veterans preference; however, the Office of the General Counsel favorably considers veterans preference eligibility in hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume, and to attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD Form-214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
A complete application consists of the following:
Cover letter. Address demonstrated interests and qualifications as it relates to the position.
Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and, if you are a male born after December 31, 1959, whether you are registered for Selective Service. Your resume should also list your educational and work experience, including the dates (mm/dd/yy) and hours per week, if less than 40. For work in the Federal Service, please include the pay plan and grade level for the position(s).
Copy of law school transcript (Unofficial copy is sufficient, but official copy must be submitted before appointment). You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
Certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing. Prior to receiving a formal offer, you will be asked to provide a certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing.
Veteran’s documentation: If you are requesting consideration as a Veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service or other valid proof of eligibility (i.e., statement of service that shows service dates AND character of service) and/or any other required supporting documents (VA Letter). http://www.opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp#VeteransEmploymentAct1998.
Active Duty Service Members: You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this job opportunity under Veteran Preference procedures. To gain access to your DD-214 online please visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.
Failure to provide such documents when requested may result in lost consideration.
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.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at (866) 656-6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
For instructions on submitting your application in an alternate format, please contact the Agency Contact listed in this vacancy announcement.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov and clicking on “Track Your Online Application.” The four points of notification are:
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans’ preference, disability, etc.).
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/587826300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the Office of General Counsel is seeking an Attorney-Advisor to join our outstanding team of international technical assistance Attorney-Advisors. This Attorney- Advisor will help to develop and support technical assistance program activities under the U.S. Department of State’s Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP). CLDP's mission is international commercial legal reform: CLDP helps developing countries improve the policy, legal, and regulatory conditions for doing sustainable business, thereby, creating better economic opportunities for local entrepreneurs and American companies doing business overseas. CLDP provides training, advisory and consultative services to governments and other stakeholders in host countries and regions. CLDP’s work under the DCCP involves research and engagements on a range of issues, including deployment of new technologies, telecommunications regulations, data management laws, and digital economy issues.