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The incumbent of this position serves as Counsel to the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. In this capacity, the incumbent performs research and advisory work of a highly difficult and responsible nature. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing and preparing recommendations on various matters and assisting the Chairman in handling relations with officials at other agencies, the shipping industry, and the general public.
Learn more about this agency01/12/2023 to 01/26/2023
$112,015 - $183,500 per year
GS 13 - 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - 13 months- Additional 13-month extensions may be granted at the discretion of the Chairman.
Full-time -
Excepted
15
No
Yes
2022-40-E
699522000
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
U.S. Citizens; no prior Federal experience required.
The following are the duties of this position at the full-performance GS-15 level. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
Please refer to the qualifications section for applicable education requirements.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine that you possess at least one year of professional, specialized law experience. Please ensure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position.
Professional law experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position being filled. Law clerk experience (post J.D.) may be considered professional law experience if the candidate performed attorney duties.
Specialized experience is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include:
A complete application includes 1. A resume, and 2. Law School Transcripts (Official or Unofficial). Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position.
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.).
The following may be requested during the interview process and/or if selected:
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS My Account tab and clicking on Application Status. For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on more information.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/699522000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is an independent regulatory agency with a mission ensure a competitive and reliable international ocean transportation supply system that supports the U.S. economy and protects the public from unfair and deceptive practices. The FMC offers numerous workplace flexibilities including a Modernized Telework Program, Flexible and Compressed work schedules, and an On-Site Fitness Center. FMC is conveniently located within walking distance to Union Station in an area with numerous amenities. Come and join the FMC! More information about the FMC and its programs can be found at http://www.fmc.gov.
