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This position is located in the FLRA/OIG in Wash., DC. The incumbent has a dual role who serves as Counsel to the Inspector General (IG) and serves as the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations. The Counsel/AIGI is responsible for investigating serious and often sensitive and complex misconduct or mismanagement allegations involving FLRA employees and contractors as well as allegations and conducting special reviews on matters of importance to our stakeholders and the public.
Learn more about this agency10/12/2023 to 11/01/2023
$155,700 - $183,500 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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754416400
This position is located in the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) in Washington, DC. The incumbent serves as Counsel to the Inspector General (IG) and serves as the Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI) in the OIG. The Counsel/AIGI is responsible for investigating serious and often sensitive and complex misconduct or mismanagement allegations involving FLRA employees and contractors as well as allegations and conducting special reviews on matters of importance to our stakeholders and the public.
The incumbent individually prepares investigative plans, interview strategies, and reports of investigation arising under the jurisdiction of the IG Act. The incumbent independently prepares legal analyses of evidence collected from subjects and witnesses during the investigation to be included in the public reports of investigation.
The Counsel/AIGI provides operational oversight of the legal and investigation functions within the OIG, including ensuring legal guidance and documents are properly presented and maintained, investigations are properly planned and executed, and all OIG products are compliant with Federal and FLRA laws, standards, policies, and procedures.
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school. Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application package.
You MUST provide official or unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GENERAL EDUCATION: All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications. For a list of schools that meet these criteria, see https://www.ed.gov/accreditation?src=rn. Applications submitted without the required supporting documents will not be accepted. An unofficial transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation is acceptable at the time of application. Education submitted must be appropriately accredited by an accredited body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. For additional information, refer to the U.S. Department of Education web site at: http://www.ed.gov.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/summary-of-benefits/Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born aft er December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
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Equal Opportunity Employer - FLRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, political affiliation, union affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, or any other non-merit reason.
Hatch Act - The Hatch Reform Amendments of 1993 (Public Law 103-94) prohibit individuals from requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2202) in effecting personnel actions.
Reasonable Accommodation - FLRA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the FLRA's Human Resources Division. Decisions on reasonable accommodation requests will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Transportation and Relocation Expenses Are Not Authorized - FLRA will not pay any travel, transportation, or relocation expenses. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty are the responsibility of the selected candidate. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be rated based on their education, experience, demonstrated legal research and writing abilities, and performance during the interview process. Basis for evaluation: If eligible and meeting basic qualifications, your application package will be evaluated in conjunction with your resume and supporting documents for the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of this position:
If you meet the minimum education and qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the occupational questionnaire. Your resume must support your responses to the occupational questionnaire. After review of your application materials, if you are determined to be minimally qualified, you will be referred to the selecting official. Applicants will be evaluated on the following competencies:
You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.
The following documents are required for a COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE:
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.
To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
Once your application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. You will only be contacted if you are found eligible and if you are selected for an interview. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for OGC of the Federal Labor Relations Authority to share your application with others in OGC for similar positions.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation (if applicable).
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
FLRA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities
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/754416400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) is an independent administrative federal agency created by Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (also known as the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute) (the Statute), 5 U.S.C. ยง 7101-7135. The mission of the FLRA is to promote stable, constructive labor-management relations in the federal government by resolving and assisting in the prevention of labor-management disputes in a manner that gives full effect to the rights of employees, unions, and agencies. The mission of the FLRA is to effectively and efficiently carry out the following five (5) primary statutory responsibilities:
1. Resolving complaints of unfair labor practices (ULPs);
2. Determining the appropriateness of units and supervising and conducting elections to determine the labor-organization representation of employees (REP);
3. Resolving exceptions to arbitrators' awards (ARB);
4. Resolving legal issues relating to the duty to bargain (NEG); and
5. Resolving impasses in negotiations (Impasse). The FLRA ranked #5 among all small agencies in the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey.
