• As the Chief Counsel for the Inspector General serves as principal advisor on all legal matters relating to questions of law, legislation, and policies involving the operations of the OIG. The Chief Counsel, represents the OIG in legal matters, supervises other counsel within the OIG, and advises OIG senior executives and staff.  Chief Counsel also advises the Inspector General on matters of national importance and matters of national security.  In this capacity, serves as a member of the senior-level staff sharing responsibility for accomplishment of the OIG mission.   Represents the OIG to the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of General Counsel and the Department of Justice.  Directs research that involves extremely sensitive and complex matters relating to Departmental operations.  Researches complex legal issues which may typically involve sensitive and complex matters relating to the operations of DOE or OIG.  Conducts complex and difficult legal analyses relating to the drafting, interpretation, or application of federal statutes, rules, contracts, orders, decisions, opinions, guidance, or other legal instruments.  Analysis performed requires a high degree of original and creative legal endeavor in order to obtain a reasonable balance of conflicting interests, while understanding complex policy or factual issues, which previously may have been reviewed by attorneys in other organizations.  Cases or problems assigned are such that they can have the effect of substantially broadening or restricting the activities of DOE or OIG auditors, inspectors, investigators, and/or managers.  The nature of these assignments is frequently sensitive and confidential in nature. The outcome of such research and analysis frequently involves extensive monetary savings to DOE.  Coordinates with other federal, state, and local government agencies on OIG legal matters. Coordinates with private industry on OIG legal matters. 
• The Chief Counsel must possess excellent judgment and discretion, strong critical thinking, legal analysis, and writing skills, and the ability to formulate effective, original, and practical solutions to complex problems. The Chief Counsel must be able to work effectively with the DOE Office of the General Counsel, other OIG program offices and Department officials to provide high-quality, effective legal analysis and recommendations directly to the Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General and Assistant Inspector Generals on a time-sensitive basis.
• The Chief Counsel will plan work to be accomplished by his/her subordinates, determine work priorities and prepare work schedules for completion of work. 

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizen
• Successful completion of a background and security investigation.
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• See Required Documents.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. 

A security clearance is required as a condition of employment.

Upon reporting, and on an annual basis thereafter, you will be required to file a financial statement and/or a procurement integrity certification. These certifications may be subject to public disclosure.

Qualifications

The application process used to recruit for this position is the RESUME-BASED METHOD.  All applicants must submit a RESUME and STATEMENTS addressing each MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs). 

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

All applicants must submit written statements specifically addressing each MTQs.  Statements should not exceed two pages per MTQ.  You must address each technical qualifications separately. 

1. Demonstrated experience analyzing complex legal issues, including issues arising under statutes, rules, contractual provisions and case law, and providing independent legal advice to senior-level officials.
2. Demonstrated experiencing in managing professional resources of an office or group to address problems and prepare complex legal documents.
3. Demonstrated experience coordinating with other internal and external offices, and representing the organization to key individuals.  

In addition to answering the Mandatory Technical Competencies' above, all applicants MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED RESUME (Please limit your resume to no more than 5 pages).

Your resume must contain the following information and written proof may be requested at a later time.

1. Title, series, grade, and vacancy announcement number for which you wish to be considered.

2.  Full name and contact information, including daytime and evening telephone numbers, home mailing address and email address.

3.  U.S. Citizenship.

4.  Any educational history referenced is subject to verification.

5.  Professional credentials, including year achieved and status.

6.  Awards and professional honors.

7.  The highest Federal service grade and series that you have held and your position at that time.

8.  Job title, grade, series, career tenure, and duties of all positions you believe are relevant to this position.  For each position, provide the employer's name and address; supervisors name and phone number, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked, and salary.  Please indicate whether your current supervisor may be contacted.

9. Evidence of each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), provided below: You should NOT address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) separately, however, evidence can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 29-37), https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf   

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.

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 on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel. Highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. Unless you have already been previously certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB), your Executive Core Qualifications must be certified by a QRB prior to appointment.