This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG). As a Supervisory Attorney (ADR Specialist - Whistleblower Reprisal) you will be responsible for supervising and providing overall direction and guide ADR attorneys acting as third party neutrals assisting parties to resolve whistleblower reprisal complaints. The Supervisory Attorney will not represent or advocate for either party in the process.
This is an Excepted Service position. Any appointment made under the provisions of this announcement is excepted from the competitive civil service and may require the incumbent to serve a two year trial period. An applicant receiving such an appointment does not acquire competitive civil service status.
If you would like to be a part of a Federal organization dedicated to serving our Nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General (DoD OIG). The agency promotes integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest. The OIG offers the full range of Federal benefits (https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits) and a flexible work schedule, depending on position requirements.
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG). As a Supervisory Attorney (ADR Specialist - Whistleblower Reprisal) you will be responsible for supervising and providing overall direction and guide ADR attorneys acting as third party neutrals assisting parties to resolve whistleblower reprisal complaints. The Supervisory Attorney will not represent or advocate for either party in the process.
This is an Excepted Service position. Any appointment made under the provisions of this announcement is excepted from the competitive civil service and may require the incumbent to serve a two year trial period. An applicant receiving such an appointment does not acquire competitive civil service status.
If you would like to be a part of a Federal organization dedicated to serving our Nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General (DoD OIG). The agency promotes integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest. The OIG offers the full range of Federal benefits (https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits) and a flexible work schedule, depending on position requirements.
As a Supervisory Attorney (ADR Specialist - Whistleblower Reprisal) GS-0905-14, your typical work assignments may include the following:
The incumbent serves as a mediator and expert on legal implications and implementation of matters arising under the Administrative Dispute Resolution Acts of 1990 and 1996 and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998.
Serves as a neutral professional under the confidentiality provisions of the ADRA and other governing authorities to assist parties in reaching resolution of disputed matters related to complaints where whistleblowers allege that they have suffered reprisal for making disclosures protected by law.
Incumbent conducts interviews with complainants and other complaint intake procedures to determine whether complaints, supplemented by complainant interviews, constitute prima facie complaints of reprisal.
Initiates contacts with principal parties to the dispute, DoD Components or Contractor staff and/or management and other individuals having knowledge of the facts involved in a problem or dispute, obtains information pertinent to the situation, studies legal and policy precedents, and prepares recommendations for the involved parties that are accepted as authoritative.
Participates in the design and implementation of training programs and other activities to ensure the capability of Agency attorneys, investigator staff, and management to effectively use ADR processes and retain neutral professionals.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
This is an Excepted Service position.
A Financial Disclosure Statement is required.
Position is subject to random drug testing.
Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance Required.
Position has been designated as Special Sensitive; the individual selected is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with Department of Defense (DoD) OIG. Organizational entities with the DoD are not required to conduct drug testing for DoD civilian employees moving by transfer or reassignment from one DoD Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service within the DoD, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Permanent Change of Duty (PCS-Relocation) expenses WILL NOT be paid.
If you have not previously successfully completed a trial period with the Federal Government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two year trial period.
Requires less than 20% of temporary duty travel (TDY).
Recruitment incentives WILL NOT be authorized.
Incumbent is required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement at time of appointment and annually and to inform supervisor or any conflict of interest whenever such conflict has been identified.
Incumbent must be an active member, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia, and be permitted to engage in the practice of law.
Incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.
Federal employees currently serving in the Competitive Service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the Competitive Service by accepting an offer of employment in the Excepted Service.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) does not apply to Excepted Service positions.
Lifting case files weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
Requires occasional exposure to uncomfortable conditions in work facilities.
All Attorney (GS-0905) appointments under the Schedule A appointing authority for Attorneys are required to complete a two year trial period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the referral certificate issue date.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications Requirements: To meet the basic requirements, you must meet all of the following:
Possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Be an active member, in good standing, of the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia, and be permitted to engage in the practice of law.
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent under GS or another pay system that demonstrates experience includes applying the principles of and in matters under the Administrative Dispute Resolution Acts of 1990 and 1996 and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998.
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 who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.
Additional information
NOTICE OF VETERANS' PREFERENCE
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions.
Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov).
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.
Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement (5 United States Code 3326.)
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Ability to supervise a staff of ADR attorneys.
Expert knowledge of mediation and alternative dispute resolution principles and experience conducting ADR.
Skill in communicating effectively: Oral and Written.
Ability to use interpersonal relationship skills to effectively lead team and build cooperative relationships with individuals/agencies at all levels.
Knowledge of whistleblower statutes and regulations, Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, and DoD Administrative and Investigative policies, procedures, techniques and practices.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional
A current Letter of Good Standing from the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.
Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service).
DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities.
Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
- You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
- NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 10124505.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/09/2018 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10124505.
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
3. Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
DODIG - DIG FOR ADMINISTRATIVE INV
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
You will receive emails at various points in the evaluation process to notify you of: 1) receipt of your application; 2) after further evaluation, whether or not you are referred to the selecting manager for consideration and possible interview; and 3) the final disposition of your application when recruitment is complete.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional
A current Letter of Good Standing from the bar of the highest court of a state, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.
Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service).
DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities.
Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
- You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
- NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 10124505.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/09/2018 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10124505.
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.
3. Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
DODIG - DIG FOR ADMINISTRATIVE INV
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
You will receive emails at various points in the evaluation process to notify you of: 1) receipt of your application; 2) after further evaluation, whether or not you are referred to the selecting manager for consideration and possible interview; and 3) the final disposition of your application when recruitment is complete.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
