This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/596020300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?
The individual selected will serve as staff Attorney(s) providing legal advice and guidance to the Department of the Interior, with an emphasis on the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
03/25/2021 to 04/15/2021
$83,309 - $152,181 per year
GS 12 - 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - 2 Years
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
No
SOL-21-11065843-DE-KJD
596020300
As an Attorney-Advisor with the Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor, Northeast Region, Twin Cities Regional Office, located in Bloomington, MN your specific duties will include:
Providing legal advice and counsel to organizations within the Department including writing legal opinions, handling administrative litigation, and providing assistance to the Department of Justice on judicial litigation in one or more of the following areas:
(1) Indian law matters involving energy and mineral development and use, natural resources, realty, water rights, and tribal government, and appearing before the Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA).
(2) Gathering and providing information for use in resolving legal issues which require knowledge of Federal Indian law and regulation, Department of Justice Title Standards, relevant Tribal or State law, and administrative policy.
(3) Providing legal opinions on various issues pertaining to the management of land held in trust for the benefit of an Indian tribe or an individual Indian.
(4) Analyzing and reviewing for completeness and accuracy title documents for Bureau of Indian Affairs land acquisitions.
(5) Drafting of preliminary and final title opinions.
(6) General law matters such as contracts and procurement, grants, cooperative agreements, Federal Tort Claims, employment law, education law, law enforcement, and FOIA, and appearing before the CBCA, IBLA, MSPB, EEOC, and OHA.
Key Requirements:
In order to better assess your qualifications for this position, when preparing your resume please address your experience in or familiarity with the following subject matter areas and legal authorities: Federal Indian law, Administrative Procedure Act, Federal Realty law, Mineral law, Contract law, and law related to Natural Resources and Land Use. In addition, please address your experience in or familiarity with the following areas of legal work: researching and writing legal memoranda and opinions, and providing legal advice or recommendations to clients, judges, and/or senior attorneys; litigating in Federal court/Federal administrative forums and preparing litigation documents as needed; evidentiary privileges and e-discovery, including familiarity with technology associated with the electronic search, retrieval, and review of documents; and, familiarity with Microsoft software applications (MS Word, Excel, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, Windows, and email clients.
Basic Qualification Requirements
Applicants must be law school graduates with LL.B. or J.D. degrees AND applicants must be an active member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.
To qualify for the GS-11, Applicants must meet one of the following:
To qualify for the GS-12/13/14: In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements described above, applicants must also have the following additional years of professional legal experience for the grade level indicated:
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Other Information:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
--The information and materials you provide will be used to evaluate that you meet the basic qualification and eligibility requirements for this position.
--Basis of Rating: Applicants will not be rated or ranked. All applicants that meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements of the position will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11065843
--Cover Letter - A 1-2 page cover letter is desired expressing your interest and qualifications for this position.
-- Resume - A detailed resume that demonstrates your professional history, education, and qualifications along with the state in which your active Bar membership is held.
-- Writing Sample - A legal writing sample prepared within the last three years of no more than 25 double-spaced pages that is substantially your own work. You may redact or remove confidential or privileged information as necessary; however, the writing sample should be representative for your writing style, research, and analytical abilities.
--If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement. This proof may be faxed, document uploaded, or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Required Documents" and/or "Contact Information"). Please ensure that all documentation is legible. If you are currently employed by the Federal government in the same occupational series as the advertised position, you are not required to submit transcripts at this time.
--If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, by the closing date of this announcement. If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans preference and that your character of military service is honorable. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD-214, you must submit documentation that supports your claim (e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability; or receipt of a Purple Heart). If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.
--Required documents may be:1) faxed to the Agency Contact (see "Contact Information")2) uploaded directly from your desktop3) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments 4)hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see 'Contact Information').
--Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.
sition requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement. This proof may be faxed, document uploaded, or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Required Documents" and/or "Contact Information"). Please ensure that all documentation is legible. If you are currently employed by the Federal government in the same occupational series as the advertised position, you are not required to submit transcripts at this time.
--You must provide information in your resume regarding the state in which your active Bar membership is held.
--If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, by the closing date of this announcement. If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans preference and that your character of military service is honorable. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD-214, you must submit documentation that supports your claim (e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability; or receipt of a Purple Heart). If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.
--Required documents may be:1) faxed to the Agency Contact (see "Contact Information")2) uploaded directly from your desktop3) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments 4)hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see 'Contact Information').
--Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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 (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel offices can provide access to the Internet. If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.
--Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement:1) Click the blue "Apply Online" button.2) If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process. If you are a registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile.3) As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application.4) Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen.5) Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and/or task statements that address the knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies for this vacancy.6) Submit required documents using one of the available methods listed below.7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.
--We expect to make a selection within 30-45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified via email of the outcome. You can also go to "My Account" within USAJOBS to review your Application Status.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/596020300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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