This position is located in the Legal Division, Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Executive Secretary, Ethics and ADR Unit, of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. This office serves as an adviser in corporate law, ethics, and provides legal advice and opinions to other FDIC Divisions and Offices on corporate law and ethical matters.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
Summary
This position is located in the Legal Division, Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Executive Secretary, Ethics and ADR Unit, of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. This office serves as an adviser in corporate law, ethics, and provides legal advice and opinions to other FDIC Divisions and Offices on corporate law and ethical matters.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
Yes—The FDIC offers position-specific telework options. Please see the Additional Information section below for more information on telework options. Telework options are subject to change.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel may be required for this position.
-Advises the Ethics and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program Manager in the administration and implementation of the Corporation's employee ethics program, covering the Standards of Ethical Conduct regulations, criminal conflict of interest statutes, ethics-related policies and procedures and financial disclosure.
-Prepares and issues written ethics opinions and furnishes advice to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) employees on a wide variety of ethics issues involving interpretation of Federal laws and regulations. The issues include but are not limited to post-government employment, outside employment, interaction with non-Federal entities, fundraising, use of government resources, and gifts. Reviews and provides guidance on conduct matters, highly complex financial disclosure reports and portfolios to identify and resolve potential conflicts of interest.
-Works closely with staff members in other government agencies, including officials with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE), Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Department of Justice and ethics officials in other Executive Branch Departments and agencies, in resolving specific ethics/conflicts problems.
-Develops and presents interactive training on various topics related to federal employee ethics requirements and the financial disclosure program to all FDIC staff as required by regulation. The incumbent will also plan and participate in ethics program oversight reviews, report writing, and follow-up. The duties may include serving as a liaison with the FDIC Office of Inspector General (OIG) and participating in the referral of cases to OIG when necessary to address ethics violations. On occasion, the incumbent may work on press or Congressional inquiries related to the ethics program and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) responses.
-Reviews and analyzes employee disclosure statements and other relevant documentation to detect and resolve real and apparent conflicts of interest and compliance with FDIC specific ethics requirements. Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive disclosure information as required by the subjects with which the incumbent works. Reviews ethics inquiries and applies relevant conflict of interest laws and regulations to the information, develops responses and/or resolutions and counsels employees with regard to resolving actual or potential conflicts of interests.
Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.
Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required
Bar membership required.
Qualifications
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG/GS-13 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as assisting in the administration and implementation of an employee ethics program; reviewing financial disclosure reports; preparing and issuing written opinions on conflicts of interest, gifts, post-government employment, outside employment, and use of government resources; and developing and presenting interactive training related to federal employee ethics.
J.D. or LL.B Degree required.
Active Membership in good standing of the bar of at least one state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
Additional information
This vacancy announcement has been amended to update telework information.
Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office 3 days per week beginning January 1, 2024.
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If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.
Evidence of current bar membership in good standing will be confirmed prior to appointment
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume will be reviewed, including the online assessment questionnaire, to assess your ability to perform this job. Top-ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. Candidates eligible for veterans’ preference will be considered in accordance with law, rule, and regulation. If you rated yourself higher than what is supported by your resume, your overall qualifications assessment may be adversely affected.
The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs):
1. Knowledge of Federal ethics laws, regulations, and the ability to coordinate the practices and procedures of the Ethics program. 2. Knowledge of federal statutes and regulations, executive orders, and rules, regulations, policies, procedures, precedents, instructions, and directives, related to ethic issues. 3. Ability to meet and deal with high-level officials on sensitive and personal confidential matters and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials throughout the agency, the public, and other federal agencies. 4. Knowledge of training techniques and methodology to design instructional material, develop, and conduct training related to the employee ethics program. 5. Skill in analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to review and analyze employee disclosure statements and other relevant documentation to detect and resolve ethics related improprieties.
You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs. Your answers to the online questionnaire and resume will serve as responses to the KSAs.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.)
INTERAGENCY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here.
TRANSCRIPTS: Law school transcripts are required at the time of application (unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but an official transcript is required if you are selected.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.
Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional ApplicationInformation” to continue.
You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
300 S. Riverside Plaza
15th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60606
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.)
INTERAGENCY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here.
TRANSCRIPTS: Law school transcripts are required at the time of application (unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but an official transcript is required if you are selected.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.
Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional ApplicationInformation” to continue.
You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
300 S. Riverside Plaza
15th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60606
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
