This position is located in the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Office. The PSOB Program provides death benefits to the survivors of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders whose death (or catastrophic injury) was the direct and proximate result of an injury sustained in the line of duty.
Summary
This position is located in the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Office. The PSOB Program provides death benefits to the survivors of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders whose death (or catastrophic injury) was the direct and proximate result of an injury sustained in the line of duty.
(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)
Provides legal advice regarding the adjudication of claims filed under the Public Safety Officers' Benefit (PSOB) Act.
Reviews proposed legislation, regulations, and policies on legal matters affecting the PSOB Program.
Prepares written documents including memoranda, reports, advisory opinions, regulations, benefit determinations, litigation reports, program policies and procedures and implementation recommendations.
Analyzes the impact of proposed legislation, regulations, and or policies and provides recommendations to program officials.
Assists the PSOB Counsel in overseeing and managing the process for legal review of PSOB claims. Reviews and edits work of legal staff assigned to PSOB Program. Develops and provides training to legal staff assigned to PSOB Program.
Serves as an organizational or agency representative for discussions regarding legal issues in a specialty area, for example administrative law. Addresses legal issues that are specific to the specialty area.
Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
Pre-employment drug testing required.<br><br>
THIS APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OF A 2-YEAR TRIAL PERIOD.
This position requires the incumbent to be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Grade 13: Applicant must: -Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school. -Be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction). -Have a minimum of 3 years of post J.D. / LL.B. legal experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have had two (2) years of experience in at least one (1) of the following areas:
-In handling legal matters involving programs such as those providing disability, death, and education benefits, or other complex programs governed by law, regulation and procedures. -In handling Torts, insurance claims, workers' compensation or similar matters. -Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB).
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as described above will be further evaluated based upon the following technical qualifications:
Knowledge of the public safety officer field. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to perform legal research and draft legal opinions. Ability to meet and deal with others effectively. Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting federal or state benefits programs. Expertise in federal, state, or private benefits programs. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy. Upon approval to telework, employees are expected to fully utilize OJP's training and information technology tools to effectively work remotely in partnership with their manager/supervisor and colleagues.
OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
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.
To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc.
Fitness Reimbursement: OJP offers a fitness reimbursement program for employees' individual fitness-related expenditures.
OJP also offers credit union services; ATM machine on-site; a health unit and on-site nurse for your usage.
Transit Benefits: To defray your commuting cost, we are pleased to offer the Employee Transit Benefit Program.
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 resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on the announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your resume and application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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.
To explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc.
Fitness Reimbursement: OJP offers a fitness reimbursement program for employees' individual fitness-related expenditures.
OJP also offers credit union services; ATM machine on-site; a health unit and on-site nurse for your usage.
Transit Benefits: To defray your commuting cost, we are pleased to offer the Employee Transit Benefit Program.
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.
REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (ALL APPLICANTS):
1. Cover letter, 2. Resume and/or work history profile, 3. Responses to the online questions, 4. Writing Sample (5-10 pages), 5. Unofficial college transcripts (official transcripts will be required if selected), 6. Proof of bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction), 7. Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable; see below for more information).
Veterans: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service- connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).
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.
If you are unable to apply online, you may contact Avue Digital Services for alternate application procedures. Please call Monday- Friday from 8AM to 5PM PST at (253) 573-1877 or email at joeavue@avuetech.com.
U.S. Department of Justice
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20001
US
Next steps
Once your completed application is certified and received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (ALL APPLICANTS):
1. Cover letter, 2. Resume and/or work history profile, 3. Responses to the online questions, 4. Writing Sample (5-10 pages), 5. Unofficial college transcripts (official transcripts will be required if selected), 6. Proof of bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction), 7. Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable; see below for more information).
Veterans: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service- connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).
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.
If you are unable to apply online, you may contact Avue Digital Services for alternate application procedures. Please call Monday- Friday from 8AM to 5PM PST at (253) 573-1877 or email at joeavue@avuetech.com.
U.S. Department of Justice
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20001
US
Next steps
Once your completed application is certified and received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your status and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
