This position is with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of General Counsel (OGC). The incumbent reports directly to the General Counsel and serves as the Deputy Counsel for General Law.
Summary
This position is with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of General Counsel (OGC). The incumbent reports directly to the General Counsel and serves as the Deputy Counsel for General Law.
This position is with the Office of Inspector General, Office of General Counsel (OGC). The OGC is responsible for providing legal advice and services to the Inspector General (IG) with respect to audits, evaluations, inspections, and investigations of the DOI's programs, operations, and employee conduct; investigation of employee complaints; reports to Congress; and the government ethics program.
As a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser you will serve as the Deputy Counsel for General Law, overseeing and advising on legal matters pertaining to the oversight of the DOI's programs and operations:
Serves as the Deputy Counsel for General Law and operates with full authority for most personnel actions and management decisions concerning OGC General Law staff. Manages and directly supervises a staff that includes Attorneys, paralegals, law clerks, and legal interns that provide legal services and advice to OIG program and administrative offices.
Provides direction and supervision to all phases of the technical and administrative operations of subordinate staff to include planning and managing staff workload; establishing and communicating performance expectations; reviewing performance; and reviewing and editing work products. Reviews requests for legal assistance from a variety of sources and determines likely complexity of the matter and assigns issue to staff.
Provides legal advice and counsel to OIG management including the IG, Deputy IG, Assistant Inspectors General, and the General Counsel (GC). Acts for and assists the GC and one other OGC deputy in the management and operation of the OGC. Utilizes legal and policy-making skills to undertake special projects at the direction of the OIG leadership team. Activities include providing analysis and advice relating to proposed OIG policies, ethical conduct, personnel actions, and the development and implementation of special programs with other Federal, state, local, and tribal officials.
Reviews draft legal responses, policy statements, and similar communications prepared by subordinate Attorneys for soundness of legal research and interpretation. Edits, revises, and otherwise improves written products, such as semi-annual reports to Congress, reports of investigation, letters, memoranda, and legal analyses, as prepared by other OIG personnel. Advises on substantive legal matters encountered in audit, inspection, evaluation, or investigative work.
Interacts on legal and legislative matters with OIG leadership. Coordinates activities with other components of the DOI, other Federal agencies, and the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). Actively participates in CIGIE meetings on behalf of the OIG.
Successful completion of a background investigation
Subject to initial and random drug testing
May be required to complete a two-year trial period
May be required to complete a one-year supervisory probationary period
OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report is required
Must have a current Bar License in Good Standing
This position is in the Excepted Service
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Minimum, Required Qualifications for the GS-15:
Five years of professional legal experience after being admitted to the Bar in a State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Desired Qualifications:
While not required, previous supervisory or leadership experience and/or experience working for an Office of Inspector General is highly desired
Education
You must have earned a Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member and be in good standing of the Bar in a State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Additional information
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Applicants must meet initial and periodic suitability determinations based on favorable background investigations and updates.
Additional selections may be made within 90 days from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.
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.
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.
Once the vacancy announcement closes, your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Veterans' Preference:There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the OIG considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and other supporting documentation) to their application submission documentation.
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.
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.
All documentation, applicable to you, must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the required documents will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Resume (REQUIRED at time of application) - Your resume must sufficiently describe how your experience fully meets the minimum experience requirements as stated in this announcement for each grade level(s) you are applying (see "Qualifications" section). Your resume must also support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. We cannot assume you have performed the experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. We strongly recommend you use the USA Jobs online Resume Builder to submit a resume. If you choose to use your own formatted resume, you must ensure it contains all of the following for each experience/position listed: job title, name of employer, beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format), hours worked per week, detailed description of duties performed, and if a Federal position, series and grade or equivalent. We will not access web pages linked on your resume to determine your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information.
SF-50 (REQUIRED at time of application) - You must provide a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other equivalent document that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please remove your social security number and date of birth.
Proof of Bar Membership (REQUIRED at time of application) - Documentation of active bar membership in good standing of a state or territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar is required.
Transcripts - While not required at the time of application, if you are tentatively selected for the position, official or unofficial transcripts reflecting completion of a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited school will be required. Official transcripts will be required upon your entrance on duty date.
Veteran's Preference Documentation - There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the OIG considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and other supporting documentation) to verify claimed veteran's preference.
To apply for this job opportunity, you must submit complete application package including a resume and an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. This information will be transferred to the Department of Interior's OIG Automated Application System. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) 06/28/2022 to complete the following application process:
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application, which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact HR Assistant at doioig_vacancies@doioig.gov or 703-487-5408 to obtain an alternative application. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
1849 C St.
Washington, DC 20240
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
Note: If a determination is made that qualifications and/or experience have been inflated, your score will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You will be notified by email of your rating and/or referral of your resume to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You will be informed of the outcome via e-mail. We expect to make a selection within 45 to 60 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All documentation, applicable to you, must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the required documents will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Resume (REQUIRED at time of application) - Your resume must sufficiently describe how your experience fully meets the minimum experience requirements as stated in this announcement for each grade level(s) you are applying (see "Qualifications" section). Your resume must also support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. We cannot assume you have performed the experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. We strongly recommend you use the USA Jobs online Resume Builder to submit a resume. If you choose to use your own formatted resume, you must ensure it contains all of the following for each experience/position listed: job title, name of employer, beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format), hours worked per week, detailed description of duties performed, and if a Federal position, series and grade or equivalent. We will not access web pages linked on your resume to determine your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information.
SF-50 (REQUIRED at time of application) - You must provide a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other equivalent document that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please remove your social security number and date of birth.
Proof of Bar Membership (REQUIRED at time of application) - Documentation of active bar membership in good standing of a state or territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar is required.
Transcripts - While not required at the time of application, if you are tentatively selected for the position, official or unofficial transcripts reflecting completion of a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited school will be required. Official transcripts will be required upon your entrance on duty date.
Veteran's Preference Documentation - There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the OIG considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and other supporting documentation) to verify claimed veteran's preference.
To apply for this job opportunity, you must submit complete application package including a resume and an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. This information will be transferred to the Department of Interior's OIG Automated Application System. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) 06/28/2022 to complete the following application process:
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application, which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact HR Assistant at doioig_vacancies@doioig.gov or 703-487-5408 to obtain an alternative application. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
1849 C St.
Washington, DC 20240
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
Note: If a determination is made that qualifications and/or experience have been inflated, your score will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You will be notified by email of your rating and/or referral of your resume to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You will be informed of the outcome via e-mail. We expect to make a selection within 45 to 60 days of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
