This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/495659600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This is a Category 3 position. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors.
The Division of General Law is responsible for legal matters related to procurement, patents, and tort claims; insular areas; environmental law; equal employment opportunity, labor law, and other personnel maters; and administrative and other general legal issues.
04/03/2018 to 05/03/2018
$164,200 - $189,600 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - -
No
Permanent - This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment.
Full-time - -
00
Yes
SOL-SES-2018-0005
495659600
*The security clearance requirement is not a prerequisite to apply for this position. However, the selectee must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a background investigation for Top Secret clearance as a condition of placement in this Critical Sensitive designated position. This position requires drug testing. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
*An individual entering this position on an initial career SES appointment must have their ECQs certified by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board prior to appointment and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
* Within 30 days after selection, incumbent of this position will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) and supplemental form, Confidential Statement of Employment and Financial Interest (DI-278).
*Every Federal employee is subject to comply with Ethics rules. Serious candidates for this position must be cleared of conflicts that would prevent them from performing the duties of the position.
*OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
*Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment.
*DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
*You must meet all requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
*If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, upon selection, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
You must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar. Proof of bar certification will be required prior to appointment.
Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/foreign.html
Additonal Information:
*Time in grade restrictions and Veterans Preference does not apply in consideration of candidates for the Senior Executive Service.
*Under Executive Order 11935, only U.S. citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs.
*Competitive status is not required.
*Under 5 U.S.C. 3131, the SES provides flexible assignment rules to accomplish the agency mission.
*To learn more about the Senior Executive Service: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/
*Career employees are eligible for bonuses in addition to base pay increases based on performance.
*The duties of this position are suitable for telework with supervisor approval.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of an executive. This information will be obtained from the application package. Verification of performance, suitability, and security information will be taken into consideration when making an offer of employment. Applicants who meet all the mandatory executive and technical qualifications will be evaluated by a panel of SES members to who will determine which applicants are best qualified. The Department’s Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selection to the appointing authority.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes: 1. REQUIRED. Your resume – it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating. It is recommended that you include the following information: Full name, mailing address, telephone numbers, bar membership information, Educational information, information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position. 2. REQUIRED. A narrative statement addressing each of the TQs and ECQs. Each ECQ and technical qualification must be addressed separately. ECQ narrative statements must not exceed 10 pages and 2 pages for each individual TQ and each individual ECQ. OR... If you are a graduate of an approved SES Candidate Development Program, you must include a copy of the OPM certification of eligibility and a narrative statement addressing only the technical qualifications. OR...If you are a current or former SES member, you must submit documentation of your SES status and a narrative statement addressing only the technical qualifications. 3. REQUIRED. If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please remove your social security number and date of birth. 4. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (from either the Federal or private sector). Please remove your social security number.
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.
The application package must be received on-line via USAJOBS before 11:59 pm Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application, you will not be considered. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel offices can provide access to the Internet. If applying online poses a hardship for you, please speak to a Servicing Human Resources Office for assistance, prior to the closing date.
Instructions for Applying Online: 1) Click the blue "Apply Online" button. 2) If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application. If you are a registered user, login in to access your existing USAJOBS profile. 3) As a registered user, select a stored resume and documents to attach to the application. 4) Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen. 5) Address the eligibility and narrative questions. 6) Submit required documents. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.
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We will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by a panel. Best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after approval of the selectee by our Executive Resources Board.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/495659600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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