The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and support to the Agency Director, mediators, and other managers and employees, on ethics, personnel, contracts, finance, and developments in labor law and other legislation. Additionally, OGC includes the Agency's Office of Ethics and the FOIA Program.
Summary
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and support to the Agency Director, mediators, and other managers and employees, on ethics, personnel, contracts, finance, and developments in labor law and other legislation. Additionally, OGC includes the Agency's Office of Ethics and the FOIA Program.
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service is looking for a motivated individual to participate in a detail opportunity involving legal work for the Office of General Counsel. The detail assignment will be a part-time position. The anticipated dates of this opportunity are April 15, 2020, to August 30, 2020.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Demonstrating effectiveness in dealing with client groups, agencies, and others
Drafting thorough and complete legal analysis supported by comparisons and analogies, where appropriate
Assisting with Agency Ethics program, reviewing financial disclosures and creating training programs
Assisting with Agency FOIA program, responding to requests and performing legal research as needed
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Selectee must meet/maintain suitability and security requirements, as determined by a background investigation
Active Bar Membership
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following
J.D. or LL.B. degree --AND--
Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty)
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: To qualify for this position applicants must have at least two years of professional legal experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate to the level and complexity and scope of a GS-13 or GS-14 in the Federal service.
Examples of this specialized experience include, but are not limited to:
Experience with details of federal ethics programs and/or responding to Freedom of Information Act requests
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with high ranking officials and representatives of law enforcement agencies and other federal agencies
Strong organizational capabilities
Ability to gather and compile data and analyze problems
Ability to draft and prepare well-written memoranda and other communications
Knowledge and experience with handling numerous projects of different levels of priority
Self-motivated, with a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness, and exercises sound judgment in the accomplishment of responsibilities
Knowledge of government procurement regulations and contract review
Licensed attorney with two years of practice
NOTE: When detailing your level of specialized experience, please include: years of experience, a detailed description of your specific duties/ responsibilities, and accomplishments. Failure to state the above in your resume may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited by time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience, you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Qualifications must be met by the Closing Date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 11:59 pm EST on the 03/09/2020 of this announcement.
Education
The position has a positive education requirement as a law degree (J.D. or LL.B. degree) is required.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
AGENCY POLICIES:
Security Background - A background is a requirement of this position. Failure to pass the required level of background may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal. If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.
This is a detail assignment. The position will be filled at the employee's current grade level.
* Applicants must obtain their supervisor's approval to apply for any detail opportunity.
* The detail may be terminated at any time during this period.
* Upon conclusion of the detail, you will be returned to your former office and position/grade.
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.
Once the vacancy announcement closes, we will review your resume and your responses to the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the qualifications for this position.
If you indicate you meet the job qualifications for the announcement, but your resume and/or supporting documentation does not confirm your rating, you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
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.
ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD FURNISH THE FOLLOWING, AS SHOWN BELOW. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY, FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED FORMS OR INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
1. A current, complete Resume (REQUIRED); The following information must be contained in your application package/resume:
a. full name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers, email address;
b. work experience (give the job title, duties, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates, hours per week, salary, and indicate if we may contact your current supervisor);
c. job-related training courses (title and year); 2. As a current federal employee, you mustsubmit a copy of your last or most recent signed Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade, and eligibility. Applicants who fail to submit this form will be rated INELIGIBLE (SF-50 must be in PDF format; text format will not be accepted). Note: Your SF-50 must reflect the grade and step information equivalent to or greater than the grade of the position you are applying to. (REQUIRED) 3. Law Degree Transcripts (REQUIRED) 4. Copy of Bar Certification (REQUIRED)
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNREQUESTED DOCUMENTATION: Please DO NOT submit examples of work products, writing samples, letters of reference, pictures, or training certificates unless the vacancy announcement specifically asks for them; they will not be forwarded to the interview panel and/or selecting official.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/09/2020 to receive consideration.
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. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.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.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
FMCS Headquarters
FMCS
250 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20427
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on the announcement.
Once the review of the candidates has been completed, a list of qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration. If your name is referred, you may be contacted for a possible interview. FMCS does not arrange for travel or provide reimbursement for any expenses related to Mediator interviews.
NOTE: FMCS hiring officials are prohibited from engaging with applicants once the recruitment process begins. To avoid the perception of preference or advantage during the recruitment process, please refrain from contacting current FMCS employee(s) and direct your questions/concerns to the FMCS Office of Human Resources at (202)606-5460 or FMCSRecruit@fmcs.gov.
Unless responding to a reconsideration of rating that has been reasonably demonstrated, the FMCS Office of Human Resources does not provide any additional information to applicants beyond the system generated notifications sent via USAJobs.gov. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response if requesting reconsideration of rating.
To view the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD FURNISH THE FOLLOWING, AS SHOWN BELOW. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY, FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED FORMS OR INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
1. A current, complete Resume (REQUIRED); The following information must be contained in your application package/resume:
a. full name, mailing address, day and evening phone numbers, email address;
b. work experience (give the job title, duties, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates, hours per week, salary, and indicate if we may contact your current supervisor);
c. job-related training courses (title and year); 2. As a current federal employee, you mustsubmit a copy of your last or most recent signed Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade, and eligibility. Applicants who fail to submit this form will be rated INELIGIBLE (SF-50 must be in PDF format; text format will not be accepted). Note: Your SF-50 must reflect the grade and step information equivalent to or greater than the grade of the position you are applying to. (REQUIRED) 3. Law Degree Transcripts (REQUIRED) 4. Copy of Bar Certification (REQUIRED)
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNREQUESTED DOCUMENTATION: Please DO NOT submit examples of work products, writing samples, letters of reference, pictures, or training certificates unless the vacancy announcement specifically asks for them; they will not be forwarded to the interview panel and/or selecting official.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/09/2020 to receive consideration.
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. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.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.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
FMCS Headquarters
FMCS
250 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20427
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on the announcement.
Once the review of the candidates has been completed, a list of qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration. If your name is referred, you may be contacted for a possible interview. FMCS does not arrange for travel or provide reimbursement for any expenses related to Mediator interviews.
NOTE: FMCS hiring officials are prohibited from engaging with applicants once the recruitment process begins. To avoid the perception of preference or advantage during the recruitment process, please refrain from contacting current FMCS employee(s) and direct your questions/concerns to the FMCS Office of Human Resources at (202)606-5460 or FMCSRecruit@fmcs.gov.
Unless responding to a reconsideration of rating that has been reasonably demonstrated, the FMCS Office of Human Resources does not provide any additional information to applicants beyond the system generated notifications sent via USAJobs.gov. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response if requesting reconsideration of rating.
To view the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, 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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
