This position will require working from an office in Bethesda, MD with opportunities for telework. The position is not remote, the successful candidate must be willing to commute to Bethesda, MD.
This position will require working from an office in Bethesda, MD with opportunities for telework. The position is not remote, the successful candidate must be willing to commute to Bethesda, MD.
Interpreting and applying the Inspector General Act and other laws and regulations; analyzing existing and proposed legislative and regulatory matters related to the CPSC and the OIG, and assisting in developing comments and coordinating the OIG's position on such matters.
Planning and carrying out necessary legal research of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to audit, investigative, and administrative matters. Providing oral and written legal interpretation of these matters to the IG and the OIG.
Reviewing OIG policies, procedures, and external written communications for legal sufficiency.
Assisting with the OIG's litigation activities, Freedom of Information Act function, and Congressional relations.
Performing special studies and research on legal and policy matters; drafting written opinions; preparing responses to inquiries received from agency officials and employees, Congress, other agencies and the public. Preparing or evaluating proposed Congressional and other testimony to be given by the Inspector General on OIG matters.
Reviewing and evaluating complaints and other information received from CPSC staff and others on allegations of waste, fraud, abuse or mismanagement of agency resources. Planning, directing, and conducting investigations of these complex, sensitive and critical matters.
In conducting investigations: interviewing subjects and witnesses, obtaining sworn statements and other documentary evidence; and executing subpoenas, when necessary. Preparing comprehensive reports of investigation which may be published.
Assisting in the preparation of OIG reports to the Head of Agency and Congress. Drafting and maintaining internal policy and guidelines on conducting investigations. Drafting brochures and other material for agency employees and conducting training for OIG personnel on legal matters.
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigation.
Selective Service registration required.
All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
This appointment requires completion of a two year trial period unless you have previously successfully completed a trial period that meets the following: 1) in the same agency, 2) in the same line of work (determined by the employee's actual duties and responsibilities) and 3) contains or is followed by no more than a single break in service that does not exceed 30 calendar days. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must meet the following requirement:
Be an active member in good standing of the Bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, or District of Columbia, and a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
NOTE: You must submit proof with your application showing you are an active member of the Bar and in good standing.
In addition to the above requirement you must satisfy the minimum education and experience standards for this position as defined below:
You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess the following:
A first professional law degree (LL.B. or JD); or a second professional law degree (LL.M.).
AND
Four years of experience as a practicing attorney and at least one year of specialized professional legal experience providing legal counsel and guidance on organizational activities; researching, examining and/or evaluating complex sensitive matters involving criminal or administrative investigations or litigation; Privacy Act; ethics; government contracts; labor & employment law; and/or fiscal law; and preparing legal documents.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Qualifications Must Be Met
The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Transcripts from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Proof of an active Bar membership in good standing required.
All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Additional information
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
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.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online if at all possible. Applying online, through your USAJOBS account, will expedite the application process and allow you to check your application status as well as verify the documentation submitted with your application. If you utilize the Alternate Application method, your USAJOBS account will not display this application and you will not receive status updates.
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.
Applicants will be evaluated on their resume and supporting documentation to ensure qualification requirements are met. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
Application of Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in a cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
Interview Requirement: Interviews are required for this position. Failure to complete the interview will result in removal from further consideration. The interview process may consist of an in-person or video panel interview.
The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed.
Your responses to the job questionnaire
Other supporting documents:
Proof of active Bar membership in good standing
Cover Letter, optional
Official or unofficial Law School Transcript(s)
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
A complete application package must be received by 11:59PM (EST) on 09/29/2022 to receive consideration. To begin your online application:
Click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Consumer Product Safety Commission- Office of the Inspector General
4330 East-West Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814
US
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. We expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Thank you for your interest in the Consumer Product Safety Commission- Office of the Inspector General.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listed.
Your responses to the job questionnaire
Other supporting documents:
Proof of active Bar membership in good standing
Cover Letter, optional
Official or unofficial Law School Transcript(s)
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
A complete application package must be received by 11:59PM (EST) on 09/29/2022 to receive consideration. To begin your online application:
Click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Consumer Product Safety Commission- Office of the Inspector General
4330 East-West Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814
US
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. We expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Thank you for your interest in the Consumer Product Safety Commission- Office of the Inspector General.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
