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The Secretary of the Senate's Senate Chief Counsel for Employment is seeking a Counsel for Employment. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date.
Learn more about this agency03/28/2023 to 12/31/2023
$129,955 - $201,427 per year
AD 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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715894900
Serve as legal advisor to the Office of the Secretary of the Senate (Office); research and explain complex legal issues; provide written and oral legal advice and opinions; review material, including contracts, for legal soundness and accuracy; recommend actions to ensure legal and ethical compliance; and prepare responses for the Secretary to committee inquiries. Evaluate and discuss issues pertaining to the impact of existing and proposed laws on the operations of the Office; prepare agreements or other documents to protect interests of the Office; and assist in compiling and preparing the Secretary’s annual testimony. Represent the Office in resolving issues with other entities that may be difficult or controversial; and research and respond to inquiries from internal/external federal agencies and lobbyists regarding interpretation and standards for compliance with lobbying, contract, tort, and other laws. Provide legal and policy advice to the Offices of the Secretary regarding Secretary of the Senate’s Continuity of Operations (COOP), Continuity of Government (COG), and Enduring Constitutional Government (ECG) programs; work closely with office coordinators and departments to ensure the ability of the Office to perform its Constitutional requirements in all circumstances. Maintain current knowledge of the Executive office’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan; participate in periodic exercises and drills. Plan, develop, rehearse, and implement Secretary of the Senate COOP plan; coordinate and contribute to the preparation and operation of the Secretary’s Operations Center and Leadership Coordination Center. As an integral member of the Executive Office of the Secretary of the Senate, support the business operations of the Executive Office with the execution of special events, ceremonies, and official proceedings as assigned.
See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.
The Secretary of the Senate is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email resumes@sec.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Qualified candidates may be selected for an interview
Application, Cover Letter, Resume, Veterans' Preference Application, if applicable
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.
https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa All applicants must use the link above and follow instructions. DO NOT submit any paper application materials or resumes via U.S. Postal Mail or in person. All applicants MUST use the online employment application.
Candidates will be contacted if granted an interview.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/715894900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The secretary of the Senate is an elected officer responsible for an extensive array of offices and services to expedite the day-to-day operations of the U.S. Senate. The secretary keeps the legislative records of the Senate, including minutes of proceedings, calendars of business, debates, nominations, bills, and amendments. The secretary is responsible for the records of senators' elections and for receiving and transmitting official messages to and from the president and the House of Representatives. The secretary is also the chief financial officer of the Senate.
