This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/786757100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is in the excepted service and not subject to competitive service procedures.
Merit promotion procedures do not apply.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
04/16/2024 to 04/26/2024
$82,764 - $181,216 per year
GS 11 - 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
No
OS-6082-24-EW-089(EXC)
786757100
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Excepted Service
NOTE: This announcement is capped at 200 applicants. It will close on the posted closing date or at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the day it reaches 200 applicants, whichever occurs first.
The incumbent serves as an Attorney-Advisor to the Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA) in the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) located in Arlington, VA. The IBLA, through its Administrative Judges, decides appeals of decisions of the Department's bureaus and offices. The IBLA's mission is to provide an impartial forum within the Department for the fair resolution of disputes involving public lands and natural resources under the Department's jurisdiction.
At the full performance level (GS-14) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
1. Performs factual and legal research on a variety of issues.
2. Drafts legal memoranda and draft orders and decisions applying the law to relevant facts to assist the administrative judges in resolving motions, petitions for stay, and the merits of appeals.
3. Proofreads orders, decisions, and other documents prepared by the IBLA before they are issued or released to ensure quality control. Checks citations to ensure accuracy and proper format.
4. Assists on special projects for the IBLA and OHA. Special projects may include researching discrete legal issues of importance to the IBLA, mentoring interns, assisting with the development and implementation of OHA's efiling system, and assisting with the development of OHA's proposed rulemakings.
5. Maintains appeal files in accordance with Federal records guidance and disposition schedules. Safeguards Personally Identifiable Information and other sensitive and confidential data pursuant to the Privacy Act and other applicable laws and regulations.
At lower grade levels, the incumbent will not be expected to perform the full range of duties above, or will do so in a developmental capacity.
Salary Range Information:
GS-11: $82,764 - $107,590
GS-12: $99200 - $128956
GS-13: $117962 - $153354
GS-14: $139395 - $181216
First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.
The Office of Hearings and Appeals has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework in accordance with agency policy. This is not a remote position.
If invited for an interview, you may be asked to submit a writing sample.
Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.
Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the Interior Board of Land Appeals (IBLA). The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.
Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior. This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.). If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment. DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity. Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.
NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made.
Please note that all required documentation is required for consideration for this position. If you do not provide the necessary documentation, you will not be considered.
To preview the assessment questionnaire click: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12373447
Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. It is strongly recommended that you use the USAJobs Resume Builder as it was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. The Resume Builder is available at
https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/How_to_create_your_resume
Your application package must include:
(1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words.
(2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire;
(3) College transcript for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable;
(4) Bar membership (if applicable);
(5) Form DD-214, VA letter and Standard Form 15 (if applicable)
(6) SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee.
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.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/786757100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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