This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/787942300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. This position description is for an Attorney-Advisor in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The OGC provides legal advice and assistance to the Chairman of the NEH and other officials on a variety of matters concerning the activities of the NEH.
Learn more about this agency04/22/2024 to 04/29/2024
$99,200 - $128,956 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—Telework or Remote eligible
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
13
No
No
24-12394386-PO
787942300
Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree and be a member in good standing of a recognized bar of a State, a Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
1. Veterans' preference rules does not apply to this position however, eligible veterans who meet MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and the SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS will be considered as much as administratively feasible. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you are encouraged to attach a copy of your DD-214 (Member-4 copy) or other proof of eligibility. If you are a preference eligible 10-point (CP or CPS) veteran, you are also encouraged to attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
2. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
3. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
4. This position may require completion of a 1-year trial period.
5. The salary range above reflects the Washington DC Locality pay, salary may be adjusted based on the negotiated location upon selection.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation and determine if you meet the qualifications for this position. Applications will not be ranked.
Any exaggeration of an applicant's experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating an applicant ineligible, not hiring the applicant, or for termination after he/she begins work. If a determination is made that in responding to the competency-based question an applicant has rated themselves higher than is evident in their resume, experience, and/or education, the applicant's score may be manually adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, etc.
Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
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 apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/29/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the selecting official.
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/787942300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is an independent federal agency created in 1965. It is one of the largest funders of humanities programs in the United States.
Because democracy demands wisdom, NEH serves and strengthens our republic by promoting excellence in the humanities and conveying the lessons of history to all Americans. The Endowment accomplishes this mission by awarding grants for top-rated proposals examined by panels of independent, external reviewers.
NEH grants typically go to cultural institutions, such as museums, archives, libraries, colleges, universities, public television, and radio stations, and to individual scholars. The grants:
· strengthen teaching and learning in schools and colleges
· facilitate research and original scholarship
· provide opportunities for lifelong learning
· preserve and provide access to cultural and educational resources
· strengthen the institutional base of the humanities
Learn about notable NEH-funded projects, past and present.