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The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Inspector General, Office of Counsel is currently seeking to hire two experienced Federal prosecutors to act as a Special Assistant United States Attorneys or Special Trial Attorneys. In this role, you will work on high-profile, high-impact matters coordinating closely with colleagues throughout the Federal oversight community.
Learn more about this agency05/15/2023 to 06/15/2023
$136,908 - $183,500 per year
GS 15
2 vacancies in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
15
No
Yes
23-IG-11928788-BP
725721400
Note: We are posting this position as both a remote and a telework-eligible job, under announcements 23-IG-11928788-BP and 23-IG-11966800-BP, with the intent to discuss preferred placement with the successful candidates. The successful candidate will likely have at least 5 years of prosecution experience and have brought several trials to verdict.
As a Special Assistant United States Attorney/Special Trial Attorney Attorney-Advisor, you will be responsible for the following:
Specialized Experience Requirements:
In addition to the basic education requirement, applicants must have at least one year of specialized Attorney-Advisor (General) experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service presenting cases to the DOJ and to the United States Attorney's Offices as the lead role in the prosecution of those cases in federal court. Specific work experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Manage the prosecution team, which may encompass special agents and investigative support staff from multiple agencies, in all criminal and civil matters referred to the U.S. Attorney's Office; (2) Identify the scope of the prosecution and direct the strategic approach into the prosecution of Federal criminal/civil offenses; (3) Review evidence collected by special agents to reach an independent decision of the prosecutorial merit of each investigation; and (4) Develop prosecution theories and methodologies to organize and present facts to Federal grand juries, empaneled juries, and Federal judges.
Basic Education Requirement: Applicants must possess a JD degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have an LLM (Master of Laws) degree or other graduate law degree in addition to a JD).
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.
You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.
You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings.
You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.
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/725721400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The OIG offers potential for advancement, excellent benefits, and numerous training opportunities. Our mission is to strengthen the integrity, economy and efficiency of the Department's programs and operations including deterring and detecting fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement.
At DOE-OIG, we serve the Nation through our quality and independent work, our talented workforce, and our innovative approaches to create positive change and to make good Government better.
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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) identifies opportunities to improve the performance of the Department of Energy's (Department) programs and operations. Given the Department's mission, we are directly involved in current efforts to move energy and environment to the forefront of our national agenda. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has infused more than $60 billion into clean energy investments. The Department plays an important role in these recovery efforts and is striving to create the blueprint for tomorrow's energy solutions. Professional Auditors, Criminal Investigators and Inspectors help guide the Department's enormous challenges into reality. Join our team and gain valuable experience while developing your own personal career.
