The Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP) was established under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. The mission of SIGTARP is to protect Americans by operating as a law enforcement office and an audit watchdog over the TARP programs. We are looking for people to join our team as we work to protect Americans from fraud, waste, and abuse in TARP.
Summary
The Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP) was established under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. The mission of SIGTARP is to protect Americans by operating as a law enforcement office and an audit watchdog over the TARP programs. We are looking for people to join our team as we work to protect Americans from fraud, waste, and abuse in TARP.
Civil Service individuals consisting of all appointive positions in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the Government of the United States, except positions in the uniformed services. Included are experts and consultants who occupy appointive positions, and individuals in the Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission. SES reinstatement eligibles outside the civil service and SESCDP graduates with noncompetitive eligibility may apply for noncompetitive consideration.
As the General Counsel to the Special Inspector General (SIG) for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, you will:
Serve as a principal legal advisor to the SIG.
Provide expert legal advice to the SIG and other senior SIGTARP officials on legal issues that arise in the exercise of responsibilities as an OIG, including issues related to IG independence and IG access, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the SIGTARP Act, and certain other statutory responsibilities in the Inspector General Act of 1978, the IG Reform Act, the IG Empowerment Act of 2015, and any other authorizing legislation.
Ensure a successful legal program that supports SIGTARP’s investigations and audits, including analyzing complex and novel legal issues and allegations, and providing clear and thorough written analyses.
Ensure a successful legal program that supports SIGTARP’s administrative and operational matters. Provide expert legal advice to the SIG and other SIGTARP officials on legal issues related to SIGTARP’s administrative and operational matters, including SIGTARP’s wind down, internal policies, contracts, FOIA, privacy, System or Records Notice (SORN), personnel, appropriations, ethics, and disclosure of official information.
Independently plan and carry out necessary legal research, and personally prepare or direct the preparation of written memoranda, advisory opinions, and other legal documents on behalf of SIGTARP, and exercise independent judgment in recognizing legal issues and determining the scope and approach to assigned tasks.
Formulate budget requirements to accomplish activities of the General Counsel’s office and manage the human, financial, and information technology resources provided to the General Counsel's office.
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You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Natural
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
All applicants must exhibit competency in each of the Technical Qualifications (TQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.
Note: The Technical Qualifications (TQs) vacancy questions in this announcement are mandatory and must be addressed. All Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) vacancy questions are also mandatory UNLESS you are a current member of the career SES, a former career SES member with reinstatement eligibility, or an OPM/QRB certified candidate.
Your application may be disqualified if you fail to address these requirements.
The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector or volunteer service.
Part I – Technical Qualifications (TQs) -The TQ questions are mandatory for all applicants.
TQ 1: Demonstrated executive level experience leading and directing a team of attorneys and criminal investigators in deploying highly complex and technical investigative and analytical skills to Federal law enforcement cases in an Inspector General or law enforcement organization.
TQ 2: Demonstrated ability to manage a legal services program, including the ability to review and assess the organizational effectiveness of program services and policies, to design and implement procedures to improve/optimize organizational performance and to meet clients’ needs for high quality service.
TQ 3: Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply a broad range of Federal laws including, but not limited to, the Inspector General Act, as amended, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, securities and other financial related laws, criminal and civil laws, confidentiality provisions and whistleblower protection guidelines, Attorney General Guidelines for law enforcement, administrative, Federal personnel, procurement and appropriations laws.
TQ4: Demonstrated ability to make and effect timely and well-considered decisions, and to resolve issues/problems of substantial impact, sensitivity, and complexity.
Part II. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - ECQ questions are mandatory for all applicants UNLESS you are a current member of the career SES, a former career SES member with reinstatement eligibility, or an OPM/QRB certified candidate.
ECQ 1: Leading Change This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2: Leading People This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3: Results Driven This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4: Business Acumen This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5: Building Coalitions This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
You must (1) be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation (J.D., LL.B, LL.M.); and (2) be an active member in good standing of the bar in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill this vacancy. - We will not pay relocation expenses. - This is a non-bargaining unit position. - This is a non-critical sensitive position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected for this position, you will be required to: • This position has been designated as a SES Career Reserved position. • OPM Certification: An initial SES career appointment is contingent on approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. • Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed). • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment. • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. • Submit to a drug test prior to your selection and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
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.
We offer a workplace that is respectful, fair, and values diversity. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous - helping you to reach your personal goals by supporting your professional growth, health, well-being, and your family needs. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_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.
Your application includes your: 1. Resume, 2. Responses to the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications (if applicable), and 3. Required supporting documents.
We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants: 1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible. 2. Rating: Applicants will be evaluated by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) based on the executive (ECQ) and technical (TQ) qualification requirements stated in this announcement. 3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview.
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.
We offer a workplace that is respectful, fair, and values diversity. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous - helping you to reach your personal goals by supporting your professional growth, health, well-being, and your family needs. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_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.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.
OPM QUALIFICATION REVIEW BOARD CERTIFICATION: This documentation is ONLY required for applicants who are graduates of the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP). All such applicants must submit proof of their OPM Qualification Review Board Certification.
TQ's/ECQ's: Narrative statements or assessment responses addressing the TQ’s and ECQ’s. (ECQs not required when evidence of Career SES appointment/SES reinstatement eligibility or CDP certification is provided).
SF-50/Employment documentation: You must submit your most recent Personnel Action or similar document that reflects your employment in the civil service.
BAR MEMBERSHIP: Submit proof of valid and active membership in good standing of the bar of any state, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Transcripts will be required prior to an offer of employment.
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.
SIGTARP has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
SIGTARP provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, either click the “Create a New Account” button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts.
You will be re-directed to SIGTARP's CareerConnector system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to “My Account” to view and update your information, as necessary.
To complete, you must click the “Finish” button located at the bottom of the “Application Review” page.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
SIGTARP
***Please see the "How to Apply" section***
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26106
United States
Next steps
To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps:
1. Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" section and click on the vacancy you would like to view and have already applied for.
2. Under "application status," click "additional application information" and you will be taken to the CareerConnector website where you can check your application status. The "additional application information" link may not be available if your application status says "Unavailable." This indicates that your application is not complete.
If the "additional application information" link is not available and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to the CareerConnector portion of the application.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.
OPM QUALIFICATION REVIEW BOARD CERTIFICATION: This documentation is ONLY required for applicants who are graduates of the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP). All such applicants must submit proof of their OPM Qualification Review Board Certification.
TQ's/ECQ's: Narrative statements or assessment responses addressing the TQ’s and ECQ’s. (ECQs not required when evidence of Career SES appointment/SES reinstatement eligibility or CDP certification is provided).
SF-50/Employment documentation: You must submit your most recent Personnel Action or similar document that reflects your employment in the civil service.
BAR MEMBERSHIP: Submit proof of valid and active membership in good standing of the bar of any state, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Transcripts will be required prior to an offer of employment.
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.
SIGTARP has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
SIGTARP provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, either click the “Create a New Account” button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts.
You will be re-directed to SIGTARP's CareerConnector system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to “My Account” to view and update your information, as necessary.
To complete, you must click the “Finish” button located at the bottom of the “Application Review” page.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
SIGTARP
***Please see the "How to Apply" section***
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26106
United States
Next steps
To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps:
1. Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" section and click on the vacancy you would like to view and have already applied for.
2. Under "application status," click "additional application information" and you will be taken to the CareerConnector website where you can check your application status. The "additional application information" link may not be available if your application status says "Unavailable." This indicates that your application is not complete.
If the "additional application information" link is not available and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to the CareerConnector portion of the application.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
