Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - Current Career United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Service and United States Postal Inspection Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission Employees will not be considered or selected from this vacancy announcement.

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*AMENDED TO EXTEND CLOSING DATE TO SEPTEMBER 29, 2023. *

In-Office Requirement:
The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General values collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication to foster our dynamic working and learning environment. The position adheres to our agency's telework policy to facilitate this and requires an in-office presence of at least two days per pay period. Remote work is not available for this role.

The Office of General Counsel is responsible for all legal advice to the nearly 1000 professionals of the OIG. The Director, Legal Services - Investigations oversees the team that provides guidance and support to over 500 special agents and investigators and ethics advice to the entire organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional leadership, direction, and mentorship to 6 attorneys providing legal advice and guidance to OIG's agents and investigators investigating Postal employees and contractors engaged in theft of mail, workers compensation or health care fraud involving postal funds, embezzlement of funds and public corruption. The Legal Services - Investigations team is also responsible for the OIG's independently managed ethics program, providing advice and managing the financial disclosure process, in coordination with the US Postal Service Designated Agency Ethics Official. The Director may also supervise a Deputy Director responsible for our Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) program, including 6 SAUSAs located throughout the United States. The Director will keep OGC management informed of issues pertaining to their broad range of responsibilities and can expect frequent interaction with senior management throughout the OIG. The Director will hire, mentor, and address personnel issues, as needed, as well as set priorities, allocate resources, monitor progress, and manage all aspects of the Legal Services team. Bring your skills and voice to our team!

Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on 09/29/2023 will be considered.

The USPS OIG uses a Pay Banding system, which is equivalent to the Federal GS scale. Grade and salary determinations will be made based upon a candidate's education and professional experience.

This position is being advertised at the Director Band level, equivalent to a GS-15. The salary range for this position is $155,700.00 - $183,500.00. The salary figures include locality pay.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities associated with this position may vary based upon the agency's needs at the time of hire. The following description of major duties and responsibilities is only intended to give applicants a general overview of the expectations.

• Formulates, recommends, and implements policies, programs, procedures, and processes to assist the OIG in coordinating its Legal Services - Investigations program.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within and outside the OIG to stay on top of OIG best practices and developments within the Postal Service and stakeholder community.
• Assures implementation of OIG goals and objectives. Determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; develops measures that evaluate performance; makes recommendations for program improvement; and effectively manages agency resources.
• Mentors, recruits, rewards, evaluates, and otherwise addresses performance of direct reports.
• Manages and conducts research on complex legal issues that involve major areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, or interpretation to identify appropriate solutions.
• Supervises the drafting and review of (a) policies that implement governing statutes and other legal requirements; (b) contracts and other legal documents; (c) formal comments and recommendations regarding proposed legislation; and (d) decisions for consideration and adoption by agency officials.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals that impact the organization and its members.
• Represents the OIG in meetings with high-level officials from the United States Postal Service, other agencies, vendors, and members of external organizations. Responsibilities include presenting results of assessments and studies (which may be complex or controversial), negotiating agreements, and influencing approval and implementation of agency-wide solutions and plans.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and medical assessment questionnaire.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Background Investigation security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card
• May be required to successfully complete a 12-month probationary period

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

You must meet ALL of the minimum qualifications listed below.

• Graduated from an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
• Active member in good standing with a state bar.
• At least 7 years' experience engaged in the active practice of law.
• At least 3 years' experience as a litigator, in Civil or Criminal cases, or other relevant experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the U.S. Postal Service's operation and legal policies.
• Experience in training and development of legal best practices.
• Prior law firm, in-house counsel, or government counsel experience.

EVALUATION FACTORS
You must have the experience, knowledge and skills as listed in EACH of the evaluation factors. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all of the evaluation factor requirements as listed below will result in a score of zero (0); an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements in your resume.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, set expectations, manage client relations and develop and implement strategic directions.
• Demonstrated experience researching and providing advice on complex legal issues.
• Demonstrated history of innovative leadership and mentorship.

You will no longer be considered for this position if you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor; fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally-qualified for this position; or if you fail to qualify on the interview. Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision. NOTE: If you receive a zero (0) rating on any evaluation factor or on the interview, you will be considered NOT MINIMALLY QUALIFIED for the position and rated ineligible.