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The NASA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts audits, investigations, and other reviews of NASA programs and activities to prevent and detect crime, fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement. The Counsel to the Inspector General acts as the primary official responsible for providing legal services and policy advice to the Inspector General (IG) and staff in connection with audits, investigations, projects, legislation and regulations, ethics, and internal OIG operations and litigations.
08/31/2021 to 09/07/2021
$124,342 - $172,500 per year
GS 14 - 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel may be required for training or other work-related duties.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
15
No
Yes
DE-11203376-21-LH
612651100
You must submit a legible copy of transcripts showing conferral of J.D. or LL.B. from an ABA accredited law school. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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.htm
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
Physical Demands: No special physical demands are required. Work is typically sedentary with some standing, bending, and carrying of papers or books.
Working Conditions: The work environment is a typical office area with adequate light, heat, and ventilation. Normal safety precautions are required.
Fair Employment Opportunities for Applicants
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NASA Credit for National Service
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If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
NASA OIG prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruiting, hiring, developing, and management of the workforce to foster an inclusive workplace where NASA OIG employees are valued and respected.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants who provide the required information specified in the vacancy announcement will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference in the attorney hiring process. However, NASA considers veterans' preference as a positive factor when filling attorney positions. If you are eligible for veterans' preference, you are encouraged to include this information in your USAJOBS profile and your resume.
All qualifications for this position must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
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.
To apply for this position: You must complete the online occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once your application is submitted you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful and you will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you are found qualified and your your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/612651100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
