The Attorney-Advisor position is in the Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge located in the Office of the Review Commission. However, the physical work location for this position is the 1120 20th Street, NW, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20036.
Summary
The Attorney-Advisor position is in the Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge located in the Office of the Review Commission. However, the physical work location for this position is the 1120 20th Street, NW, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20036.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal research, draft decisions, orders, positions, opinions, memoranda, and advice to the Judges in a variety of legal areas. Cases can be small, moderate, or large and can have multiple and highly complex issues. The Attorney-Advisor reports directly to the First Administrative Law Judge in the Atlanta Regional Office.
Responsibilities
Analyze cases to digest and define the legal and factual issues presented and preparing legal memoranda as directed by the Judge.
Research relative statutory and regulatory provisions and legislative history, applicable regulations and interpretive rulings and letters of the Department of Labor, relevant court and Review Commission precedent, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, and the Rules of Procedure of the Commission.
Analyze proposed facts, research legal precedents, define the legal and factual issues, read, and analyze the record, exhibits and arguments, develop conclusions and recommendations, and draft orders in consultation with the Judge addressing the jurisdictional, procedural, factual, and legal issues that have been assigned.
Analyze extremely complex, difficult legal or policy questions or factual issues which frequently have no clear precedent or guidance.
In some lengthy cases, index or summarize testimony, exhibits or legal arguments presented by attorneys in briefs.
Confer with and respond, at the request of the presiding Judge, to questions and correspondence from attorneys on procedural aspects of cases.
Attend formal hearings presided over by a Judge.
Monitor and advise the Judges of trends and changes to legal precedent applicable to the litigation issues commonly presented to the Judges.
Maintain a comprehensive research file on legal, procedural, or substantive issues which provide access for the Judges.
Conduct research independently and, often under extreme time constraints, define strategy or policy to give guidance to a Judge.
Assist Judges with video teleconference technology and serve as host during settlement proceedings conducted remotely.
A preliminary security background check is required for this position.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service System, if applicable (see https://www.sss.gov/).
Applications will not be accepted in postage paid government envelopes.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to appointments in the excepted service; however, the Review Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility as a factor in the hiring of Attorney-Advisor positions.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 require employers to hire only individuals who are eligible to work in the U.S. The appointee will be required to complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and provide acceptable proof of employment authorization and identity.
This position is excluded from provisions of the Career Transition (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
All Federal employees are required to have salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
This is not a remote position. The incumbent is expected to report to 1120 20th Street, NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. However, the incumbent may telework pursuant to the Review Commission policies and directives.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess three years of professional legal experience following law school.
Education
Applicants must have graduated with a law degree (such as a J.D.) from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.
There is a positive education requirement for this position. Transcripts (unofficial) are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational requirement. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/.
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 that 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: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.
Additional information
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Review Commission is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information, and without retaliation against any person asserting a right under anti-discrimination laws. This also, applies to decisions including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer, and other privileges of employment.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: The Review Commission provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, please contact the Office of the Executive Director at (202) 606-5100. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing of this vacancy announcement, which is Monday, October 31, 2022.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities and other characteristics. These competencies must be obtained during your three years of professional legal experience following law school.
NOTE: We do not require a separate statement responding to the required competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities. However, your application package should clearly demonstrate possession of these competencies.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research, engage in sound legal analysis and orally explain and discuss legal issues logically, concisely, and effectively.
Demonstrated excellence in writing, including the ability to draft legal analyses in a clear, precise, and cogent manner.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, negotiate solutions to problems, apply initiative and good judgment, and work effectively in a team-oriented setting.
Knowledge of, or experience in regulatory enforcement (i.e., occupational safety and health law, environmental law, labor law, etc.).
To receive consideration, you must submit the following documents:
Resume: Your resume must accurately reflect the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending date of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week).
Vacancy Announcement: Your application package must identify the vacancy announcement number, position title, and grade of the position for which you are applying.
Personal Information: Your application package must include your full name, your mailing address with zip code, email address, telephone numbers, country of citizenship, and highest Federal civilian grade you held (if any). If you are or have been a Federal employee, please provide a copy of your most recent standard form 50, Notification of Personnel Action.
Education: You must list all colleges/universities/law schools you have attended, the city and state of such institutions, and specify the type and year you obtained your degrees.
Cover Letter: If you provide a cover letter, we suggest that you describe how your experience, education, knowledge and/or awards relate to this position.
Other Qualifications: Job-related training courses (title and year), job-related skills, job-related certificates and licenses, job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
Bar membership: State the jurisdiction(s) and date(s) of admission.
Performance appraisal: If you are or were a Federal employee, please provide a copy of your latest performance appraisal. If unavailable, please provide an explanation as to why it is unavailable.
Law School Transcript: You must provide a copy of your law school transcript.
Writing Sample: You must provide a writing sample (no more than fifteen pages).
All application materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit these documents will result in your application being removed from consideration. Please do not submit additional, unsolicited materials, or original documents that you may need in the future. Applications will become part of the recruitment case file and will not be returned.
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.
You may send your application package by mail, deliver it by hand, overnight delivery, or email it to oshrcvacancy@oshrc.gov. Because transmission quality varies, we do not accept applications sent by facsimile (Fax).
Mailing address:
Linda Beard, Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1120 20th Street, NW, 9th Floor Washington, D.C. 20036-3457
Telephone Number: (202) 606-5393
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1120 20th Street, NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-3457
US
Next steps
Once your application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To receive consideration, you must submit the following documents:
Resume: Your resume must accurately reflect the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending date of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week).
Vacancy Announcement: Your application package must identify the vacancy announcement number, position title, and grade of the position for which you are applying.
Personal Information: Your application package must include your full name, your mailing address with zip code, email address, telephone numbers, country of citizenship, and highest Federal civilian grade you held (if any). If you are or have been a Federal employee, please provide a copy of your most recent standard form 50, Notification of Personnel Action.
Education: You must list all colleges/universities/law schools you have attended, the city and state of such institutions, and specify the type and year you obtained your degrees.
Cover Letter: If you provide a cover letter, we suggest that you describe how your experience, education, knowledge and/or awards relate to this position.
Other Qualifications: Job-related training courses (title and year), job-related skills, job-related certificates and licenses, job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
Bar membership: State the jurisdiction(s) and date(s) of admission.
Performance appraisal: If you are or were a Federal employee, please provide a copy of your latest performance appraisal. If unavailable, please provide an explanation as to why it is unavailable.
Law School Transcript: You must provide a copy of your law school transcript.
Writing Sample: You must provide a writing sample (no more than fifteen pages).
All application materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit these documents will result in your application being removed from consideration. Please do not submit additional, unsolicited materials, or original documents that you may need in the future. Applications will become part of the recruitment case file and will not be returned.
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.
You may send your application package by mail, deliver it by hand, overnight delivery, or email it to oshrcvacancy@oshrc.gov. Because transmission quality varies, we do not accept applications sent by facsimile (Fax).
Mailing address:
Linda Beard, Human Resources Specialist
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1120 20th Street, NW, 9th Floor Washington, D.C. 20036-3457
Telephone Number: (202) 606-5393
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
1120 20th Street, NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-3457
US
Next steps
Once your application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
