Notice: The closing date of this vacancy has been updated and will now close on July 17, 2018.
This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General and is an independent counsel position established in accordance with the Inspector General Act.
The supervisor is David C. Lee, Deputy Inspector General.
This position is non-bargaining unit.
Expenses associated with interview will be paid; however, expenses associated with relocation will not be paid.
This position requires minimal travel.
Selectee will be subject to Office of Government Ethics Public Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
This position is eligible for telework.
Summary
Notice: The closing date of this vacancy has been updated and will now close on July 17, 2018.
This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General and is an independent counsel position established in accordance with the Inspector General Act.
The supervisor is David C. Lee, Deputy Inspector General.
This position is non-bargaining unit.
Expenses associated with interview will be paid; however, expenses associated with relocation will not be paid.
This position requires minimal travel.
Selectee will be subject to Office of Government Ethics Public Financial Disclosure reporting requirements.
As General Counsel to the Inspector General, you will serve as the principal legal advisor to the Inspector General (IG), Deputy Inspector General, and Assistant Inspectors General; provide authoritative legal analysis, research, advice, and counsel to these individuals and their staff; and represent official OIG legal positions and recommendations within the NRC and in contacts with external parties.
Specifically, you will develop and maintain comprehensive, in-depth expertise in specialized statutory and regulatory requirements governing OIG, U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) activities with regard to these areas, and provide definitive legal analysis and counsel to the IG, OIG staff, Commission and Board members, senior managers, and external government officials whose activities are influenced or affected by these requirements.
You will independently develop OIG commentary on draft agency regulations addressing OIG, NRC, and DNFSB activities and obligations and provide authoritative interpretation and guidance regarding implementation and ongoing compliance. You will perform comprehensive reviews and provide commentary on existing and proposed legislation and regulations for their impact on the economy and efficiency of the administration of NRC and DNFSB programs and operations.
You will review proposed agency rules, regulations, and related documentation for legal implications or issues and provide comments, analysis, or alternative language as required; provide advice to senior OIG management regarding the potential policy or legal impact of regulatory actions; and provide guidance regarding alternative approaches or mechanisms as appropriate.
Additionally, you will review and approve IG administrative subpoenas, including those under the Right to Financial Privacy Act; advise on constitutional warnings and rights; advise on criminal and civil/administrative advisements and union rights; instruct/advise and coordinate with office and agency on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act matters, and draft final decisions; coordinate review and comment on all significant agency draft regulations/policies and Office of Management and Budget responses; review and comment on draft audit reports; advise on sensitive issues in investigative processes and reports; serve as the NRC and DNFSB Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman coordinating ongoing certification with the Office of Special Counsel and conduct/oversee ongoing educational efforts; serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative for retained counsel for personnel/EEO/special counsel matters and litigation; and coordinate with the Department of Justice for litigation.
You must have a law degree from an accredited college or university.
You must be a member of the Bar in good standing.
This is a Drug Testing position.
U.S. Citizenship Required.
Background investigation leading to a "Q" clearance is required.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements: You must be a current member of a Bar in good standing admitted to practice before any court of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the highest court of any State, territory, or possession of the United States.
Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic entry requirements listed above, you must demonstrate at least 1 year of specialized experience that is indicative of senior level capability and an expert knowledge of, and experience interpreting and applying, general legal principles and Federal law such as the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, Administrative Procedures Act, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act, EEO and personnel statutes (Merit Systems Protection Board and Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation), Special Counsel and Whistleblowers Protection Statutes, Title 18 USC et. seq., Atomic Energy Act and Energy Reorganization Act, False Claims Act, Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act, as well as judicial decisions, government regulations, and agency and Federal case law to independently and objectively handle a wide range of matters involving complex and/or sensitive legal issues.
You must also have extensive experience in conducting legal research, preparing legal papers, and reviewing documents for legal sufficiency.
Typically, at least one year of this experience should be comparable in complexity and responsibility to the kind of work normally assigned at the grade 15 level or higher in the Federal service, or equivalent.
Evaluation Criteria:Candidates will be evaluated on the criteria listed below. Your resume should include information that is clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, and/or issues involved; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions as they relate to the evaluation criteria. In addition to your resume, you may use the available space provided to supply additional information regarding your qualifications for this position.
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:
Expert knowledge of, and experience interpreting and applying Federal criminal statutes including judicial decisions, statutes, and government regulations.
Demonstrated skill in analyzing, evaluating, and developing solutions to complex and novel legal and policy issues involving personnel matters with emphasis on whistleblower protection and ethics.
Expert knowledge of Federal personnel laws and Federal laws designed to protect and share information such as FOIA and Privacy Act and government contract/procurement statutes and regulations as well as civil fraud matters, including the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act.
Demonstrated advanced skills in oral and written communication sufficient to effectively convey and present complex, detailed information of a legal and/or policy nature to colleagues, peers, senior office and agency management, and representatives of other institutions, agencies, or regulatory or adjudicative bodies.
Demonstrated ability to function as an organizational representative and liaison on substantive legal and policy issues, and to achieve cooperation and consensus among parties engaged in joint or parallel efforts.
Demonstrated ability to conduct, support, and coordinate litigation with the Department of Justice and private counsel in Federal court, Merit Systems Protection Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Office of Special Counsel.
Education
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with a J.D. or LL.B.
Additional information
The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Selective Placement Coordinator for assistance with the application or hiring process via Disability.Resource@nrc.gov. Deaf applicants may contact the Disability Program Manager by calling the NRC videophone at 240-428-3217.
Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an OPM special appointing authority may apply for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority. Veterans, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
Selectee's will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.
The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in a NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC.
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.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. To preview questions please click here.
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.
List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available.
If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.
If you are a Veteran claiming 5-point Veterans' Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility. If you are a Veteran claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you must submit a SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof required by that form. You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
You must submit your law school transcripts and proof that you are a member of a Bar.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or 2. use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or 3. use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
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.
We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to our vacancies, please make sure that the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of "USAJOBS Resume" and a source type of "Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder. Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered. To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Inspector General, 11555 Rockville Pike
Attn: Michelle Williams, MS O-5 E13
Rockville, Maryland 20852-2738
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting “Application Status.”
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available.
If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.
If you are a Veteran claiming 5-point Veterans' Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of eligibility. If you are a Veteran claiming 10-point Veterans' Preference, you must submit a SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof required by that form. You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
You must submit your law school transcripts and proof that you are a member of a Bar.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or 2. use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or 3. use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
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.
We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
The NRC requires that applicants submit resumes built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool. The Resume Builder tool is activated upon selecting "Build New Resume" under the "Resumes" section of your USAJOBS account.
Resumes uploaded to your USAJOBS jobseeker account that have not been built using the USAJOBS Resume Builder tool WILL NOT be accepted and you WILL NOT be allowed to further advance through the NRC application process.
To ensure you are using the correct resume type when applying to our vacancies, please make sure that the resume you are using during the application process is listed with a format type of "USAJOBS Resume" and a source type of "Built with USAJOBS Resume Builder. Verifying this information on your USAJOBS resume before applying will ensure the successful submission of your application to the NRC job vacancy.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered. To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Inspector General, 11555 Rockville Pike
Attn: Michelle Williams, MS O-5 E13
Rockville, Maryland 20852-2738
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting “Application Status.”
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
