The DOJ Office of the Inspector General (OIG) seeks an experienced, highly motivated Senior Counsel providing critical insight and guidance on investigation matters of the OIG's highest priority investigations. The ideal candidate has significant experience providing legal recommendations to high level officials, sensitive in nature involving high level government officials; reviewing a variety of reports; and serving as a liaison or representative of the OIG to internal/external stakeholders.
Summary
The DOJ Office of the Inspector General (OIG) seeks an experienced, highly motivated Senior Counsel providing critical insight and guidance on investigation matters of the OIG's highest priority investigations. The ideal candidate has significant experience providing legal recommendations to high level officials, sensitive in nature involving high level government officials; reviewing a variety of reports; and serving as a liaison or representative of the OIG to internal/external stakeholders.
This announcement has been extended to January 10, 2025.
The Senior Counsel to the Inspector General (IG) uses a demonstrated understanding of or familiarity with the workings of the DOJ to serve as a senior legal advisor to the IG and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) on a variety of issues. In this capacity, the Senior Counsel to the IG:
Provides legal recommendations based upon research, analysis, and the evaluation of expert information to advise the IG on matters affecting the mission of the OIG and the efficiency of the DOJ.
Oversees, reviews, and edits OIG reports and correspondence, including reports of OIG audits, inspections, investigations, special reviews, semiannual reports, Congressional reports, and other reports.
Provides insight and guidance on critical investigation matters; monitors and provides guidance to investigators handling the OIG's highest priority and most sensitive investigations; and identifies issues in cases that need to be addressed.
Serves as a training resource for the OIG's Investigations Division, identifying areas in which OIG investigators can improve their abilities.
Serves as a front office liaison for the OIG's Investigations, and Oversight and Review Divisions for expert advice and guidance about investigative methods and strategies in the OIG's most high-profile matters; and serves as the DOJ OIG liaison to the interagency grant fraud working group, which entails interacting with senior officials across the government on policy matters, best practices, and case strategies associated with a significant enforcement priority of all federal OIGs and the DOJ.
Serves as a representative for the OIG with high level officials within and outside the DOJ, other federal agencies, and the private sector.
In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) and have at least 5 years of post J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
You must submit the Mandatory Technical Qualifications narratives to be considered for the position.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
You must have received a J.D. from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 5 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Qualifications
To receive full consideration of your application package, applicants MUSTmeet the following qualification requirements: A J.D. from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 5 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Mandatory Technical Qualification(s) (MTQs):Applicants must submit a written narrative for each MTQ limited to one page per MTQ. Failure to meet or fully address each Mandatory Technical Qualification will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.
Demonstrated experience conducting and advising investigators and agency or organization leadership on broad, complex investigations from an Office of the Inspector General, Internal Affairs, Professional Responsibility, or comparable office; substantial experience performing extremely complex legal analysis to draw well-supported conclusions; and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Demonstrated experience advising and supporting investigators in organizing, drafting, and editing complex investigative reports; outstanding writing, editing, and collaborative communication skills; the ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively with investigative subjects, victims, and witnesses, or their counsel.
Education
This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The CTAP/ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for CTAP/ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is at: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
DOJ EEO Statement/Policy:http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdfAs the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA)Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after 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. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
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.
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.
Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and demonstrated executive-level qualifications. An SL rating and ranking panel may review applications to determine the highly qualified candidates and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority where final interviews and reference checks may occur.
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.
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.
Resume - Insufficient information limits your ability for further consideration. Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume showing relevant experience and dates the experience was obtained. 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, and 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. (A cover letter is optional).
MTQ Narrative Statements - One-page limit per MTQ.
SF-50 - Documentation to support Civil Service eligibility status (if applicable).
Occupational questionnaire responses.
Transcript - This position has a basic education requirement; you must submit a copy of your official or unofficial law school transcripts for further consideration. An official transcript is required before being appointed.
Proof of current and active bar membership in good standing. Documentation showing you are currently an active member in good standing of the bar of any state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. Screenshots showing proof of active bar membership that reflect the date of the screenshot, the jurisdiction or territory, your full name, bar number, date of admission, and bar status are sufficient during the application process. Applications submitted without proof of bar membership will not receive consideration.
Attorneys appointed in the excepted service are required to maintain active membership in a bar within U.S. jurisdiction for the duration of their employment. Attorneys must provide documentation supporting active membership and good standing status (or equivalent) on at least an annual basis.
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.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on January 10, 2025 to receive consideration. Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Front Office
950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20530
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Next steps
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 further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability/security background investigation will be conducted.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resume - Insufficient information limits your ability for further consideration. Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume showing relevant experience and dates the experience was obtained. 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, and 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. (A cover letter is optional).
MTQ Narrative Statements - One-page limit per MTQ.
SF-50 - Documentation to support Civil Service eligibility status (if applicable).
Occupational questionnaire responses.
Transcript - This position has a basic education requirement; you must submit a copy of your official or unofficial law school transcripts for further consideration. An official transcript is required before being appointed.
Proof of current and active bar membership in good standing. Documentation showing you are currently an active member in good standing of the bar of any state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. Screenshots showing proof of active bar membership that reflect the date of the screenshot, the jurisdiction or territory, your full name, bar number, date of admission, and bar status are sufficient during the application process. Applications submitted without proof of bar membership will not receive consideration.
Attorneys appointed in the excepted service are required to maintain active membership in a bar within U.S. jurisdiction for the duration of their employment. Attorneys must provide documentation supporting active membership and good standing status (or equivalent) on at least an annual basis.
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.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on January 10, 2025 to receive consideration. Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Front Office
950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
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 further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability/security background investigation will be conducted.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
