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Summary
The incumbent serves as the General Counsel and provides legal counsel, policy drafting, and services to the Commissioners, Executive Director and other Agency leadership and is responsible for dispensing legal advice on a myriad of issues involving, among other things, HAVA interpretation, litigation, legislation, procurement, appropriations, grant law, employment law, records management, FACA, FOIA, APA, sunshine act, ethics, federal compliance, and financial law.
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Overview
- Job closed
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Open & closing dates
01/27/2023 to 01/12/2024
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Salary
$165,000 - $195,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
AD 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - Minimal
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
EAC-11817372-23-CB
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Control number
702970200
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This job requires a Public Trust Background Investigation.
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Duties
The General Counsel drafts policy and procedures for recommendation to the Commission. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Office of General Counsel and all agency legal matters.
- Directs, plans, and executes oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Office of General Counsel.
- Provides legal interpretation and application of the EAC and all related laws and regulations affecting the programs and operations of EAC.
- Resolves novel and complex legal problems which become precedent opinions to guide operating and program plans.
- Serves as a liaison between EAC and top legal officers of other Government departments and agencies as well as with those on Congressional Committees.
- Provides technical guidance and legal support to the Agency when responding to inquiries from Congress, other Federal agencies, state entities, and municipalities.
- Research and resolve unprecedented legal questions pertaining to pay, benefits, and status within an independent excepted service federal agency, requiring experience and technical analysis of agency authorities and other relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate an innate enjoyment of law; this is critical to legal leadership to lead a team of attorneys with various levels of ability, skills and experience to accomplish the goals of the legal division and agency.
- Demonstrate mastery of or master the concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations, governing all areas of agency operations.
- Provide solid experience with the majority of legal areas that the agency addresses.
- Develop legal risk mitigation plans and procedures for the agency.
- Provide expert judgment and critical thinking skills, demonstrated through leadership of complex projects and management of competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- The General Counsel has frequent contact with key officials throughout the country, and high-level contacts with officials of other government agencies and external organizations. These contacts often involve contentious and complex questions of agency direction and resources, as well as matters of policy, and require an extraordinary degree of tact, customer service approach, awareness, and communication skills.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The General Counsel is appointed for a four (4) term and reappointed by the Commissioners. The incumbent serves as the General Counsel and provides legal counsel, policy drafting, and services to the Commissioners, Executive Director and other Agency leadership and is responsible for dispensing legal advice on a myriad of issues involving, among other things, HAVA interpretation, litigation, legislation, procurement, appropriations, grant law, employment law, records management, FACA, FOIA, APA, sunshine act, ethics, federal compliance, and financial law. The General Counsel drafts policy and procedures for recommendation to the Commission. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Office of General Counsel and all agency legal matters.
- Candidates must meet all qualifications prior to the closing date of this announcement.
- Candidates must be a US Citizen.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience gained outside federal service.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform at an Executive Level - see competencies below.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must demonstrate the ability to perform at an Executive Level - see competencies below.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrates experience and expertise in interpreting Federal statutes and rendering authoritative opinions on a wide variety of complex legal issues in business matters such as financial law, procurement law, grants law, litigation, and/or employment law.
- Demonstrates broad management experience overseeing a legal team to include planning, developing, administering, and directing an organization, including overall responsibility for short- and long-range program planning, and allocation of human and material resources, development of operational guidelines and policies, and creation of new methods and measures to solve complex management problems.
- Leading the Organization - Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates program goals, priorities, and values. Assesses and adjusts to changing situations and implements innovative solutions to make organizational improvements. Strategically formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the organization mission.
- Leading Others - Provides clear direction and ensures accountability; inspires others; provides constructive feedback; encourages and fosters an environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. Demonstrates collaborative and cooperative approach. Develops and manages workforce based on staffing needs and budget.
- Leading Self - Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and objectively views their behavior. Seeks and accepts constructive feedback and adapts personal leadership style/strategies as needed to most effectively build trust and lead their organization.
- Business Results - Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Forms and communicates a vision and priorities. Develops and executes plans that achieve outcomes for the organization.
Education
You must possess a J.D. or LL.M from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a bar in a state/territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Additional information
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available, and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned. Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized.
Benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.
Benefits
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Required documents include a resume and the supporting documents as described in the "How to Apply Instructions" section of this announcement.
Your resume must include information that emphasizes progressive leadership responsibilities for positions held to include the scope and complexity, program accomplishments, and results of executive actions taken. Additionally, the resume must include information that addresses how your qualifications relate to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and the Executive Competencies.
NOTE: EACH MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION and EXECUTIVE COMPETENCY must be addressed separately in a supplemental narrative statement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
All applicants MUST submit applications via email: resumes@eac.gov.
You MUST include the job title and announcement number in the subject line of the email. You do not need to submit your application package through the USAJOBS process.
Your application package must be received by the closing date of the announcement and must include the following:
- A resume;
- For current or former federal employees, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility;
- A copy of your most recent performance appraisal. If you do not have a recent performance appraisal, please explain why you do not have one.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- Resumes@eac.gov
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US Election Assistance Commission
633 3rd Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
Your application materials will be reviewed and if an interview is deemed appropriate, you will be contacted with further information.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Required documents include a resume and the supporting documents as described in the "How to Apply Instructions" section of this announcement.
Your resume must include information that emphasizes progressive leadership responsibilities for positions held to include the scope and complexity, program accomplishments, and results of executive actions taken. Additionally, the resume must include information that addresses how your qualifications relate to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and the Executive Competencies.
NOTE: EACH MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION and EXECUTIVE COMPETENCY must be addressed separately in a supplemental narrative statement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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How to Apply
All applicants MUST submit applications via email: resumes@eac.gov.
You MUST include the job title and announcement number in the subject line of the email. You do not need to submit your application package through the USAJOBS process.
Your application package must be received by the closing date of the announcement and must include the following:
- A resume;
- For current or former federal employees, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility;
- A copy of your most recent performance appraisal. If you do not have a recent performance appraisal, please explain why you do not have one.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- Resumes@eac.gov
- Address
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US Election Assistance Commission
633 3rd Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
US
Next steps
Your application materials will be reviewed and if an interview is deemed appropriate, you will be contacted with further information.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Election Assistance Commission
The United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) was established by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). The agency is charged with developing guidance to meet HAVA requirements, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, accrediting testing laboratories, certifying voting systems, maintaining the national mail voter registration form, auditing the use of HAVA funds, and serving as a national clearinghouse of information about election administration. Four commissioners, appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, are responsible for setting policy and assuring the mission of the EAC is carried out. The Commissioners appoint an Executive Director to oversee the Commission's programmatic, financial management and administrative functions.
Agency contact information
Human Resources
- Resumes@eac.gov
- Address
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US Election Assistance Commission
633 3rd Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
US