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 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 DoD 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.
This position is also being advertised as a Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman under job announcement
D-DODIG-10179581-18. A total of one (1) selection will be made from this announcement or the Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman announcement.
As an Attorney Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman (WPO) you will be responsible for educating agency employees: (1) about the prohibitions on retaliation for protected disclosure and (2) who have made or are contemplating making a protected disclosure about the rights and remedies against retaliation for protected disclosures. The Attorney (WPO) will not act as a legal representative, agent, or advocate of the employee or former employee.
Summary
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 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 DoD 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.
This position is also being advertised as a Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman under job announcement
D-DODIG-10179581-18. A total of one (1) selection will be made from this announcement or the Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman announcement.
As an Attorney Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman (WPO) you will be responsible for educating agency employees: (1) about the prohibitions on retaliation for protected disclosure and (2) who have made or are contemplating making a protected disclosure about the rights and remedies against retaliation for protected disclosures. The Attorney (WPO) will not act as a legal representative, agent, or advocate of the employee or former employee.
As an Attorney, GS-0905-15, your typical work assignments may include the following:
Serves as the Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman for the Department of Defense (DoD).
Develops and implements a DoD-wide program for educating employees on prohibitions, rights and remedies under whistleblower protection statutes.
These statutes include the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended; the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989; 10 U.S.C. 1034 (military members); 10 U.S.C. 1587 (nonappropriated fund employees); 10 U.S.C. 2409 (contractor employees);
Presidential Policy Directive 19 (intelligence personnel); and 5 U.S.C. 2302 (civilian appropriated fund employees).
Leads comprehensive and coordinated global educational and awareness efforts to reach civilian, military service members and contractor employees at posts, camps, stations and facilities worldwide.
Provides a channel for employees to solicit information about the whistleblower statutes, making protected disclosures, what constitutes retaliation, how to file complaints of reprisal and the investigations process.
Serves as the OIG's representative in the Federal Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman working group to other government agencies such as the U. S. Office of Special Counsel, and to non-governmental whistleblower organizations and advocacy groups.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
This is an Excepted Service position.
Incumbent is required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement annually and to inform supervisor or any conflict of interest whenever such conflict has been identified.
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.
Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized; their use will be determined based on mission requirements and availability of funds.
Permanent Change of Duty (PCS-Relocation) expenses WILL NOT be paid.
Position has been designated as Special Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/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 Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG).
DoD organizations are not required to drug test DoD civilians transferring or reassigning from one DoD Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining component.
Incumbent must be an active member, in good standing, admitted to the bar of the highest court of the State or a Federal court, and must have extensive experience as an attorney handling general legal matters of considerable complexity.
If you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the Federal Government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a two year probationary period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the referral certificate issue date.
The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.
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.
Must be a fully qualified attorney admitted to the bar of the highest court of the state or a Federal court and must have extensive experience as an attorney handling general legal matters of considerable complexity.
You may qualify for the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications requirements:
Specialized Experience: You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-14 level in the federal service or at an equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience applying Federal whistleblower laws and regulations, case law, precedent setting decisions, policies and principles.
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.
Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Education
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.
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.)
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.
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):
Knowledge of whistleblower protection statutes.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to initiate and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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. 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 of which you are an active member and permits you to engage in the practice of law.
3.? If applicable, your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
4. If applicable, a DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
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 provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to
an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must reselect
your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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/.
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Next steps
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.
Reasonable Accommodation: OIG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the OIG recruiter. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation is made on an individual case basis. Equal Employment Opportunity: OIG is an equal opportunity employer. Selections for this position are based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other non-merit based factors. Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361. False Statements: Misrepresentation of your experience or education or otherwise providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
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. 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 of which you are an active member and permits you to engage in the practice of law.
3.? If applicable, your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
4. If applicable, a DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
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 provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to
an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must reselect
your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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/.
DODIG - DIG FOR ADMINISTRATIVE INV
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
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.
Reasonable Accommodation: OIG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the OIG recruiter. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation is made on an individual case basis. Equal Employment Opportunity: OIG is an equal opportunity employer. Selections for this position are based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other non-merit based factors. Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361. False Statements: Misrepresentation of your experience or education or otherwise providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
