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The Office of the General Counsel is a small law firm (12 staff) that practices across multiple areas. We review recommendations for Commission action, draft Commission documents reflecting agency decisions on rulemakings and adjudications, and litigate on behalf of the Commission before courts and administrative agencies. We also administer the FMC's international program and provide legal counsel on in-house matters.
06/01/2021 to 06/18/2021
$144,128 - $172,500 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement or relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
15
Yes
No
2021-09-E
603070600
U.S. Citizens; no prior Federal experience required.
NOTE: The opening period for this announcement has been extended until 6/18 and additional information/requirements have been added to the Required Documents. Please read that section carefully before submitting an application.
The duties of the Assistant General Counsel for General Law and Regulation include overseeing the provision of, advice on Commission rulemakings, including the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, Congressional Review Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Regulatory Flexibility Act. The incumbent's responsibilities also include the provision of advice and opinions on the Freedom of Information Act, Government in the Sunshine Act, fiscal and appropriations law, procurement law, and other general law issues, such as personnel. Additionally, the incumbent oversees the legal review of competitive agreements under the Shipping Act. The general duties include:
Please refer to the qualifications section for education information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine that you possess at least one year of professional, specialized law experience. Please ensure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position.
Professional law experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position being filled. Law clerk experience (post J.D.) can be considered professional law experience if the candidate performed attorney duties.
Specialized experience is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include experience working on complex rulemaking or policy proceedings; reviewing and editing policy statements, position papers, and other decisional documents; conducting civil litigation including discovery and of trial practice; and providing legal guidance to attorneys and other professionals.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/603070600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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