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U.S. International Development Finance Corporation - Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
This position is in the Office of General Counsel of United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the U.S. Government's development finance bank.
09/15/2021 to 07/29/2022
$148,484 - $176,300 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
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No
21-OGC-DE-11235356KL
614210200
The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant General Counsel and will provide legal service, counsel, recommendations, reviews and opinions regarding all functions and activities of DFC, as appropriate, to assigned areas of responsibility at any given time. The potential areas of legal service embrace all administrative and federal laws applicable to DFC, among other things, appropriations/fiscal law, The Federal Credit Reform Act, equal employment opportunity law, federal procurement, federal records, freedom of information and confidentiality matters, real estate, facilities and federal workplace matters, travel, privacy, ethics, social media, IT security, constitutional law, torts, and taxation.
The successful candidate identifies and analyzes problems and renders legal opinions on complex legal questions including questions which implicate multiple areas of law for which there is often no clear legal precedent. Participates and contributes to the development of protocols, procedures and policies on all matters affecting DFC programs and administration. Exercises independent judgment and discretion in formulating responses to novel legal issues, often involving matters of first impression that may involve substantial monetary sums. The legal advice provided often is precedent setting with program wide implications. The candidate will render advice and recommendations to all levels of the organization, including the Board of Directors, CEO, and Vice Presidents, as appropriate.
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. In addition, if selected, you must provide proof of bar membership.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Telework Suitability: The duties of this position is suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You will be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we will rate you as ineligible.
2. Referral: Since this is an Excepted Service position, a non-rated method of evaluation will be used. 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. Although competitive examining rules for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply, veteran's preference will be considered as a positive factor. Candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration and possible interview.
To apply for this position, you must submit your resume via LinkedIn at the following link: LinkedIN Announcement
1. Your resume is required to show professional work experience, dates of employment, and hours worked per week.
2. Upon selection, you will be required to provide official transcripts and proof of bar membership.
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.
DFC is not accepting applications via USAJOBS for this posting.
To apply for this position, you must submit your resume via LinkedIn at the following link: LinkedIN Announcement
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their status.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/614210200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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