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This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Additional selections may be made across the Department of Health and Human Services in multiple locations through this vacancy announcement.
There is one location that has changed. There are few vacancies in Kansas City, Missouri.
01/26/2023 to 01/25/2024
$64,660 - $170,800 per year
GS 11 - 14
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
No
HHS-OGC-ATTY-18-10384453
523056100
OGC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At OGC, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We're always growing our network of people, programs, and tools to allow our staff to do their best work. Everyone is welcome. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. OGC is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
The Attorney Advisor duties may include:
At the GS-11: You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school and possess active bar status in good standing.
At the GS-12: You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and one year of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to the GS-11 level..
At the GS-13: You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and two years of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to the GS-12 level.
At the GS-14: You must possess a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B from an accredited ABA law school, active bar status in good standing, and three years of professional legal experience post bar admission equivalent to the GS-13 level.
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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses may be paid: No
Bargaining Unit Position: No
Drug Screening Required: No
Recruitment incentives may be authorized: No
Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized: No
Annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized: No
Veterans' Preference - https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. 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.
If you are unable to apply online, please go to https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information for more information on our alternate application method.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
How To Apply
For more information and to apply for the Attorney Advisor positions, please refer to the link below:
https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/ogc/careers/open-opportunities/index.html
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/25/2024.
Hiring Organization
Office of General Counsel - Procurement Law, General Law, Employment Law, Ethics Law, Health Law, Litigation, Legislation,Civil Rights, Children and Family, Medicaid, Medicare
Salary:
Denver: $70,181 - $153,659
Kansas City : $70,103 - $153,490
Philadelphia: $69,579 - $152,342
Seattle: $70,120 - $153,527
Washington, DC: $72,030 - $157,709
Atlanta: $67,437 - $147,652
Boston: $71,274 - $156,053
Chicago: $70,987 - $!55,424
Dallas: $68,994 - $151,061
New York: $73,962 - $161,939
San Francisco: $78,081 - $170,800
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/523056100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN AMENDED TO ADD THE COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE TO THE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
For more information and to apply for current Attorney Advisor positions, please refer to the "How To Apply - Read More" Section.
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The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is the legal team for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), providing quality representation and legal advice in a wide range of highly visible national issues.
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an attorney to join its General Law Division (GLD). GLD provides general legal support to the entire department in the primary practice areas of employment law, tort claims, procurement, fiscal, and information.
Additional selections may be made across the Department of Health and Human Services through this vacancy announcement, Office of The General Counsel through this vacancy announcement.
