This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/669912400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Legal Division, Office of Oversight.
As Deputy General Counsel for Oversight, you will advise the Director and Bureau's senior leadership and mission units on the agency's accountability obligations and management of the Bureau's responses to oversight authorities, including Congress, the Government Accountability Office, and the Inspector General. You will supervise a subordinate staff of attorneys and paralegals.
08/05/2022 to 08/19/2022
$183,108 - $247,500 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Term - 2 years, with the option to extend, not to exceed a total of 4 years.
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22-CFPB-320-X
669912400
Applications will be accepted from U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals.
As a Deputy General Counsel, Office of Oversight you will:
Key Requirements:
1. Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent.
2. Bar Membership: Applicants must be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
3. Specialized Experience: To qualify for this Executive-level position, you must have substantial specialized experience, which is defined as:
- Experience directing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the operations within a general counsel's office or similar legal operation for an organization, a Federal or state agency, or as a partner in a law firm; AND
- Experience directing a legal office, division, or similar legal operation to support, influence, and further strategic priorities and initiatives across a larger organization; AND
- Experience analyzing and responding to requests from congressional and other oversight bodies, and analyzing and addressing legal and policy related risks, government operations, and general legal compliance issues.
The experience may have been gained in either the public sector, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
Law Degree: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B., J.D. or equivalent.
OTHER INFORMATION:
A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau determines the salary offer for each selectee based primarily on three key factors:
We also take the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range as listed in this vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum of the salary range to the midpoint of the salary range. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that band level. See information on our base pay ranges and salary structure.
Our comprehensive benefits are among the most generous in the federal government. They include:- Challenging and rewarding work benefiting American consumers - Opportunities for development and advancement- Comprehensive Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance programs- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/201706_cfpb_benefits.pdf
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
See our tips on the application process and printable checklist to ensure each step of the application is completed.
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. The assessment questions are for information gathering purposes only.
Veterans preference is not applied but considered a positive factor.
A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package
Any required documents should be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.
All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résumé tips.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans preference as a positive factor, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION:
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent if selected. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
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.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
Please review the entire announcement before applying.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
You may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process if you need one due to a disability or religion. Learn more about reasonable accommodations.
If you applied for a job at CFPB and think you may have been subjected to unlawful discrimination related to your application, you have rights. Learn more about raising an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) issue.
Once the online application is submitted, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
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/669912400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The CFPB mission is to regulate the offering and provision of consumer financial products or services under the federal consumer financial laws and educate and empower consumers to make better informed financial decisions. The Legal Division is responsible for providing the Director and senior officials with legal advice and policy recommendations in connection with the CFPB's exercise of its authorities under the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 and the enumerated consumer laws, such as in rulemaking, enforcement, supervisory, and consumer engagement activities; compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, agency operations, government ethics and oversight obligations; handling and overseeing all civil litigation defense; and serving as primary appellate counsel for CFPB.
The Bureau is seeking exceptional leaders with the ability to lead and motivate a geographically dispersed and diverse workforce.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was established by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. Our mission is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for all consumers. Join us! We offer exciting, innovative, challenging, and rewarding opportunities.