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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.
Learn more about this agency10/17/2022 to 11/14/2022
$126,233 - $164,102 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
14 - GS-14
No
No
OSHRC-2022-54
681232600
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
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.
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:
To receive consideration, you must submit the following documents:
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.
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
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.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/681232600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (Review Commission) is an independent, adjudicatory agency created by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act). Its sole statutory mandate is to serve as an administrative court providing just and expeditious resolution of disputes involving the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers charged with violations of Federal safety and health standards, and employees and/or their representatives. The Review Commission was created by Congress as an agency completely independent of the Department of Labor to ensure that OSHA's enforcement actions are carried out in accordance with the law and that all parties are treated consistent with due process should a dispute arise.
For more information about the Review Commission, please visit https://www.oshrc.gov/.
