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The incumbent serves as a Trial Attorney with the Bureau of Enforcement (BOE) in formal proceedings instituted before the Commission in investigations instituted under the Shipping Act of 1984; section 19 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920; the Foreign Shipping Practices Act of 1988 (FSPA); Public Law 89-777; and related statutes codified at 46 U.S.C. 40101 et seq.
07/20/2021 to 07/30/2021
$122,530 - $172,500 per year
GS 14 - 15
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
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
15
No
No
2021-15-E
608139900
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
U.S. Citizens; no prior Federal experience required.
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-15 level. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position:
Please refer to the qualifications section for education information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine that you possess at least one year of professional, specialized law experience. Please ensure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position.
Professional law experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position being filled. Law clerk experience (post J.D.) can be considered professional law experience if the candidate performed attorney duties.
Specialized experience is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include experience working on complex rulemaking or policy proceedings; reviewing and editing policy statements, position papers, and other decisional documents; conducting civil litigation including discovery and of trial practice; and providing legal guidance to attorneys and other professionals.
1. A resume (of no more than 3 pages). Do not use a resume created with the "build resume" feature on USAjobs.gov. Instead, upload a resume of not more than 3 pages to USAjobs.gov.
2. Law School Transcript (official or unofficial).
3. SF-50 that depicts your title, series, grade/step/salary (if applicable).
4. A copy of the most recent final performance appraisal (elements and standards for achievement, if not indicated clearly on the annual performance appraisal) (current Federal employees only).
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or will not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Education Documentation:
Notice of Veterans Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Federal Maritime Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documents (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty") to their submissions
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
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Are you a proactive and motivated attorney? Are you interested in joining other mission-oriented public servants? If so, then we would like you to apply for a position in the Bureau of Enforcement (BOE) at the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).The FMC is an independent regulatory agency with a mission ensure a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation supply system that supports the U.S. economy and protects the public from unfair and deceptive practices. The FMC offers numerous workplace flexibilities including a Modernized Telework Program, Flexible and Compressed work schedules, and an On-Site Fitness Center. FMC is conveniently located within walking distance to Union Station in an area with numerous amenities. Come and join the FMC! More information about the FMC and its programs can be found at http://www.fmc.gov.
