This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/708389900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Consistently ranked as the best place to work in the Department of the Interior (DOI), the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout DOI. OIG offers exceptional work-life benefits, including flexible work schedules, a robust telework program, ample training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.
Learn more about this agency03/07/2023 to 03/17/2023
$155,700 - $183,500 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
15
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Yes
IG-23-11851742-AT-DE
708389900
This position is with the Office of Inspector General, Special Investigations and Reviews, headquarters in Washington, District of Columbia,with an office in Herndon, Virigina. SIR is a national program responsible for investigating high-profile, often sensitive and complex, misconduct and mismanagement allegations involving senior-level Department of the Interior employees. As an Attorney Advisor with SIR, the Incumbent will serve as team member of OIG Attorneys and Investigators, advising on substantive legal and other matters encountered in the investigation process, including developing investigative plans, engaging in discovery, and presenting potential criminal violations to U.S. Attorneys, and conducting thorough reviews and providing substantive feedback on all SIR reports of investigation and reviews. Specific duties will include but not be limited to:
Major duties include:
1. Five or more years of professional legal experience after passing the bar exam;
2. Conducting complex investigations;
3. Preparing complex investigative reports and legal analyses in a clear, concise, and factual manner;
4. Working independently and within a team environment to plan and conduct investigations; and
5. Presenting investigative findings and legal analyses related to potential criminal, civil or administrative violations to senior level managers for determination and action.
You must have earned a professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, be an active member and be in good standing of the Bar in a State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Applicants must meet initial and periodic suitability determinations based on favorable background investigations and updates.
Additional selections may be made within 90 days from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated based on their possession of the following competencies required for the minimum qualifications identified above:
Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the OIG considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and other supporting documentation) to their application submission documentation.
All documentation, applicable to you, must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit the required documents will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Resume (required) - Your resume must sufficiently describe how your experience fully meets the specialized experience requirements as stated in this announcement for each grade level(s) you are applying (see "Qualifications" section). Your resume must also support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. We cannot assume you have performed the experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. We strongly recommend you use the USA Jobs online Resume Builder to submit a resume. If you choose to use your own formatted resume, you must ensure it contains all of the following for each experience/position listed: job title, name of employer, beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format), hours worked per week, detailed description of duties performed, and if a Federal position, series and grade or equivalent. We will not access web pages linked on your resume to determine your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information.
Proof of Bar Membership (required) - Documentation of active bar membership in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar will be required. During the initial review of applications, the Agency will accept photocopies of Bar Membership Cards or screenshots providing proof of active membership in a Bar association that reflects the Bar's jurisdiction or territory, the attorney's full name, bar number, date of admission, and bar status (i.e., active, inactive, retired, etc.).
Transcripts (required) - Official or Unofficial Transcripts reflecting completion of a J.D. or LL.B professional law degree. Official transcripts will be required prior to your entrance on duty date, but are not required at the time of your application.
To apply for this job opportunity, you must submit complete application package including a resume and an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. This information will be transferred to the Department of Interior's OIG Automated Application System. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) 03/17/2023 to complete the following application process:
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
Note: If a determination is made that qualifications and/or experience have been inflated, your score will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You will be notified by email of your rating and/or referral of your resume to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You will be informed of the outcome via e-mail.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/708389900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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