**THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN AMENDED AND EDITED TO CLEARLY OUTLINE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BAND CN-71 LEVEL**
This position is located in one of the Attorney Groups of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), including, but not limited to, the Offices of Enforcement, Supervision Policy, Regulations, Fair Lending & Equal Opportunity, and the Legal Division.
**THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN AMENDED AND EDITED TO CLEARLY OUTLINE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BAND CN-71 LEVEL**
This position is located in one of the Attorney Groups of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), including, but not limited to, the Offices of Enforcement, Supervision Policy, Regulations, Fair Lending & Equal Opportunity, and the Legal Division.
Location Negotiable After Selection, United States
Many vacancies
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - Permanent/ Excepted Service
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
00 - Applicants will be selected at any one of the advertised grades based on
experience and accomplishments. Candidates may be considered for promotion in accordance with Bureau policy, which does not guarantee advancement to the next grade level.
The incumbent will serve as a legal advisor on issues related to enforcement of consumer financial law, drafting of consumer financial regulation, supervision of bank and non-bank entities, operations and other general laws applicable to CFPB, or any issue under the jurisdiction of the Bureau. The following are the duties of this position at the CN-71 (broadly equivalent to the GS-15). If you are selected at a lower grade level, your duties will be adjusted accordingly. Attorneys at CFPB may be eligible for promotions subject to the Bureau’s Attorney Hiring & Promotion Policy.
Develops and executes investigation and enforcement strategy, such as the use of informal and formal requests for information, civil investigative demands, and witness interviews for enforcement matters.
Conducts analysis of factual and legal issues presented provide definitive analysis and advice to senior management. Drafts and reviews memoranda analyzing legal and policy issues, amendments to regulations, Congressional testimony, official CFPB interpretations, and analyses of proposed legislation, rules and policies. Provides explanations and advice on complex technical aspects of statutes and regulations to management.
Engages extensively in legal research and writing, identifying legal issues, proposing resolutions, constructing alternative arguments and solutions, and recommending alternative courses of action in cases involving complex facts and no clear-cut precedent. Consults with fellow legal staff and other Bureau subject matter experts on relevant issues to develop strategies to address emerging concerns.
Participates in and may lead complex rulemaking projects, such as major regulatory amendments or implementing legislation in the area of consumer financial services. Reviews public comments and drafts proposed and final regulations for consideration and makes oral presentations to senior management to defend positions, develop policy and resolve issues.
Provides legal research and guidance to issues arising from complex consumer compliance and fair lending examinations. Analyzes compliance efforts and makes recommendations on how regulatory compliance efforts impact consumers.
May represent the Bureau at hearings in federal court and administrative proceedings in enforcement actions involving consumer-finance laws with regard to products, services, and fair lending practices.
Responds to inquiries from CFPB staff, other federal and state agencies, Congressional staff, private counsel, and the public relating to the interpretation of consumer financial services laws and other regulatory matters.
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Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
Public Trust Background investigation will be required.
CFPB currently has several vacancies at the CN-51, CN-52, CN-53, CN-60 or CN-71 grade levels. Applicants will be selected at any one of the advertised grades based on experience and accomplishments, and may be considered for promotion in accordance with Bureau policy, which does not guarantee advancement to the next grade level.The salary listed includes the entire range of entry grade levels; if selected, your salary will be based on the salary range for the grade for which you are selected.
This position could be located in any of the following locations: Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, New York City, or San Francisco.
Qualifications
You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
1. Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent.
2. Bar Membership: Applicants must be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
3. Experience:
For the CN-71:
Seven (7) years of related legal experience. Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney in order to be creditable, (Law Clerk experience is not qualifying for the experience requirements*); OR
You must have three (3) years of specialized experience at the CN-60 level (equivalent to the GS-14 level) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.
For the CN-60:
Four (4) years of related legal experience. Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney or directly related in order to be creditable, (Law Clerk experience may not be qualifying experience for the experience requirements*); OR
You must have twelve (12) months of specialized experience at the CN-53 level (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.
For the CN-53:
Three (3) years of related legal experience. Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney or directly related in order to be creditable, (Law Clerk experience may not be qualifying experience for the experience requirements*) OR;
You must have twelve (12) months of specialized experience at the CN-52 level (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.
For the CN-52:
Two (2) years of related legal experience. Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney or directly related in order to be creditable, (Law Clerk experience may not be qualifying experience for the experience requirements*); OR
You must have twelve (12) months of specialized experience at the CN-51 level (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.
For the CN-51:
One (1) year of related legal experience. Such experience must include experience as a licensed attorney or directly related in order to be creditable, (Law Clerk experience may not be qualifying for the experience requirements*); OR
You must have twelve (12) months of specialized experience at the CN-40 level (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Specialized Experience:
Demonstrated experience in administrative law, Federal consumer financial protection and/or regulatory law is preferred.
Substitutions for Experience at the Entry Level:
Substitutions may be made in lieu of related experience at the CN-51 and CN-52 levels. Management will determine if the substitutions are met.
Substitutions may include:
Other related advanced degrees (Master’s or Doctoral): May include, but are not limited to, degrees such as Master of Laws (LL.M.), economics, statistics, etc. A Master’s degree may be equivalent to 1 year of related experience and a Doctoral degree may be equivalent to 2 years of related experience. OR
Superior academic achievements: Includes at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4 point scale) or equivalent, graduation with honors, graduating in the top 15% or higher in their class or other evidence of superior academic achievement. Superior academic achievements may be equivalent to 1 year of related experience.
*To be qualifying experience, Law Clerkships must be post law school for the CN-60 and CN-53. For the CN-51 and CN-52 grade level, clerkships can be considered qualifying when performed at any level as long as the clerkship enables the candidate to successfully perform work requirements at the entry level.
PLEASE NOTE: - Experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector.
Education
1. Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent.
2. Bar Membership: Applicants must be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Additional information
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. - This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the Bureau. - All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, lawful political affiliation, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, parental status, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors. - Relocation expenses will not be paid. - This position is eligible for bargaining unit representation.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: - Subject to a trial period is required (unless already completed). - Must successfully complete a background investigation. - Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. - Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. - Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. - File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Ethics: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees are subject to government-wide ethical standards of conduct, financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment prohibitions, which applicants may review at www.oge.gov. In addition, Bureau employees must comply with the Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (5 CFR 9401), which, among other things, prohibit an employee or the employee’s spouse or minor child from owning or controlling a debt or equity interest in an entity supervised by the Bureau. BCFP's regulations also impose restrictions on the outside activities of certain Bureau employees, including examiners and attorneys. Applicants may review the Bureau's ethics regulations and a summary of the regulations at www.consumerfinance.gov. Questions regarding these requirements and prohibitions should be directed to the Bureau Ethics Office at EthicsHelp@cfpb.gov.
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.
A new hire’s direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau determines the salary offer for each selectee based primarily on three key factors:
The selectee’s directly related experience at the same level as the position
The selectee’s overall experience in a particular industry or area
The salaries of other Bureau employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.
We also take the selectee’s skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range as listed in this vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum of the salary range to the midpoint of the salary range. In some instances, based on a selectee’s extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that band level.
Our comprehensive benefits are among the most generous in the federal government. They include: - Challenging and rewarding work benefiting American consumers - Opportunities for development and advancement - Comprehensive Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance programs - Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/201706_cfpb_benefits.pdf
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.
We will evaluate your application by comparing your description of your work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments, with the requirements of the position to determine whether you meet all the qualification requirements. The following questions are for information gathering purposes only.
Veterans preference is not applied but considered a positive factor. To preview questions please click here.
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.
A new hire’s direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau determines the salary offer for each selectee based primarily on three key factors:
The selectee’s directly related experience at the same level as the position
The selectee’s overall experience in a particular industry or area
The salaries of other Bureau employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.
We also take the selectee’s skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range as listed in this vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum of the salary range to the midpoint of the salary range. In some instances, based on a selectee’s extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that band level.
Our comprehensive benefits are among the most generous in the federal government. They include: - Challenging and rewarding work benefiting American consumers - Opportunities for development and advancement - Comprehensive Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance programs - Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/201706_cfpb_benefits.pdf
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.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package. Documents can be uploaded under the category of “Cover Letter”.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 1.Your resume must identify the law school from which you graduated and include your bar membership information. Your resume must also demonstrate how you meet at least the minimum qualifications for this position, as well as the specialized experience requirements of the position.
2. VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Compensably disabled preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. An SF-15 may be found at the OPM Forms Page. For more information on veteran's preference, click here.
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.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, either click the “Create a New Account” button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts.
You will be re-directed to CFPB's CareerConnector system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to “My Account” to view and update your information, as necessary.
To complete, you must click the “Finish” button located at the bottom of the “Application Review” page.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, below the Application Status, you will select the Track this application 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.
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.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
*** Please see the "How to Apply" section ***
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26106
United States
Next steps
To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps:
1. Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" section and click on the vacancy you would like to view and have already applied for.
2. Under "application status," click "Track this application" and you will be taken to the CareerConnector website where you can check your application status.
If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to the CareerConnector portion of the application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us at CFPBINQUIRIES@FISCAL.TREASURY.GOV if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package. Documents can be uploaded under the category of “Cover Letter”.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 1.Your resume must identify the law school from which you graduated and include your bar membership information. Your resume must also demonstrate how you meet at least the minimum qualifications for this position, as well as the specialized experience requirements of the position.
2. VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Compensably disabled preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. An SF-15 may be found at the OPM Forms Page. For more information on veteran's preference, click here.
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.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To begin, either click the “Create a New Account” button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts.
You will be re-directed to CFPB's CareerConnector system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to “My Account” to view and update your information, as necessary.
To complete, you must click the “Finish” button located at the bottom of the “Application Review” page.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, below the Application Status, you will select the Track this application 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.
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.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
*** Please see the "How to Apply" section ***
Parkersburg, West Virginia 26106
United States
Next steps
To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps:
1. Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" section and click on the vacancy you would like to view and have already applied for.
2. Under "application status," click "Track this application" and you will be taken to the CareerConnector website where you can check your application status.
If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to the CareerConnector portion of the application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us at CFPBINQUIRIES@FISCAL.TREASURY.GOV if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
