The DOE - OIG offers potential for advancement, excellent benefits, and numerous training opportunities. We are located in 15 states throughout the U.S. Please visit our website at http://www.ig.energy.gov/.
Summary
The DOE - OIG offers potential for advancement, excellent benefits, and numerous training opportunities. We are located in 15 states throughout the U.S. Please visit our website at http://www.ig.energy.gov/.
Serves as a liaison for OIG to the DOJ and helps manage the prosecution team, which may encompass special agents and investigative support staff from multiple agencies, in all criminal and civil matters referred to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Identifies the scope of the prosecution and directs the strategic approach into the prosecution of Federal criminal/civil offenses. Reviews evidence collected by special agents and reaches an independent decision of the prosecutorial merit of each investigation. The incumbent is responsible for developing prosecution theories and methodologies to organize and present facts to Federal grand juries, empaneled juries and Federal judges.
Prepares all legal documents, including but not limited to, arrest warrants, search warrants, subpoenas, indictments, information, plea agreements, statements of fact, pre-trial motions and responses, jury instructions, post-trial motions and responses, sentencing positions, settlement agreements, and any necessary appellate briefs. Directs the discovery process. Prepares and tries criminal and civil cases. Incumbent represents the United States in matters before the U.S. District Court and U.S. Court of Appeals. Incumbent may undertake prosecutive matters involving classified subject material. Will periodically brief Senior OIG management regarding work being done.
This position requires the incumbent to have access to highly classified/restricted data documents and/or materials, thus the position demands the highest degree of public trust and requires the incumbent possess a DOE Q-Sensitive security clearance. The incumbent may be subject to random selection for drug testing.
Qualifications
(1) Ability to handle extremely complex legal questions or factual issues.
(2) Experience acting as the principle attorney in charge.
(3) Ability to work without direct supervision.
(4) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Education
An applicant must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have the first professional law degree (LLB or JD)
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.
The Federal Government offers exceptional benefits that are unmatched by most private organizations. You will be eligible for health care benefits from your choice of a wide variety of providers; long-term care insurance; generous sick and annual leave accurals with 10 paid holidays; a family-friendly work environment; flexible spending accounts; and a comprehensive retirement plan unparalleled by most private industry organizations. Other benefits offered at the Department of Energy include mass transit benefits; telework and alternate work schedules; and on-site childcare, fitness and health facilities. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees http://www.usajobs.gov/ei61.asp.
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.
You will be evaluated based upon the experience reflected in your resume and your responses to the online application questions. You will receive a numerical rating based on your responses to the online application questions. These responses must be substantiated by your online resume. Applicants who do not respond to the mandatory application questions will be rated ineligible for this 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.
The Federal Government offers exceptional benefits that are unmatched by most private organizations. You will be eligible for health care benefits from your choice of a wide variety of providers; long-term care insurance; generous sick and annual leave accurals with 10 paid holidays; a family-friendly work environment; flexible spending accounts; and a comprehensive retirement plan unparalleled by most private industry organizations. Other benefits offered at the Department of Energy include mass transit benefits; telework and alternate work schedules; and on-site childcare, fitness and health facilities. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees http://www.usajobs.gov/ei61.asp.
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.
In addition to your online resume and questionnaire, the following documents are required for this position:
1) College transcripts that show hours and grades if using education to qualify.
2) Most recent SF-50 if you are a current Federal civilian employee and/or reinstatement eligible.
3) If you are a veteran applying under VEOA, or a displaced or soon-to-be displaced employee applying under CTAP/ICTAP, submit all required documentation listed under Additional Information.
All supplemental material must be received by the closing date and be sent to either the contact address or fax number identified below and must include the announcement number for which applying. We advise you to fax supplemental material because failure to receive required documentation needed to evaluate your application by the closing date may result in your application not being considered.
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.
Applications for this announcement must be received online before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed on the announcement prior to the closing date.
Department of Energy
Office of the Inspector General
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Rm 5D-031
Washington, District of Columbia 20585
United States
Next steps
Once the announcement closes, we will evaluate your qualifications and determine your ranking. The best-qualified, or highest ranked, candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your application status via e-mail. *You may also check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS online application system at http:// www.usajobs.gov and enter your USAJOBS user ID and Password. Then click on "Track Your Online Job Application."*
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
In addition to your online resume and questionnaire, the following documents are required for this position:
1) College transcripts that show hours and grades if using education to qualify.
2) Most recent SF-50 if you are a current Federal civilian employee and/or reinstatement eligible.
3) If you are a veteran applying under VEOA, or a displaced or soon-to-be displaced employee applying under CTAP/ICTAP, submit all required documentation listed under Additional Information.
All supplemental material must be received by the closing date and be sent to either the contact address or fax number identified below and must include the announcement number for which applying. We advise you to fax supplemental material because failure to receive required documentation needed to evaluate your application by the closing date may result in your application not being considered.
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.
Applications for this announcement must be received online before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed on the announcement prior to the closing date.
Department of Energy
Office of the Inspector General
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Rm 5D-031
Washington, District of Columbia 20585
United States
Next steps
Once the announcement closes, we will evaluate your qualifications and determine your ranking. The best-qualified, or highest ranked, candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your application status via e-mail. *You may also check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS online application system at http:// www.usajobs.gov and enter your USAJOBS user ID and Password. Then click on "Track Your Online Job Application."*
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
