This position is in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), serves as the Deputy General Counsel for General Law, Ethics, and Workforce and is one of five deputies to the General Counsel. The incumbent is the principal advisor to the General Counsel with respect to the management, oversight and direction of the General Law program.
Summary
This position is in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), serves as the Deputy General Counsel for General Law, Ethics, and Workforce and is one of five deputies to the General Counsel. The incumbent is the principal advisor to the General Counsel with respect to the management, oversight and direction of the General Law program.
The Deputy GC is the principal advisor to the General Counsel with respect to the management, oversight and direction of the General Law program which provides oral advice and written legal opinions concerning (1) the administration and management of the Commission in areas which, in general, are governed by statutes, (2) ethics, and (3) labor and employment.
Plans, organizes and directs the general law program dealing with the establishment of program policies and plans, defining program goals, and objectives and determining organization and resources necessary to meet program requirements.
Provides legal guidance on issues concerning the agency's budget, debt collection efforts, fee structures and other fiscal policies, and the DA in the review of agency policies, procedures, and in the interpretation of applicable appropriation laws.
Provides advice and guidance on applicable employment and labor laws, employee performance issues, and adverse and disciplinary actions
Incumbent provides legal guidance on the management and operations of the Federal Advisory Act Committees.
Provides legal guidance on agency operations, Commission processes, and ensures compliance with provisions of the Sunshine Act.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EXECUTIVE AND MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Deputy General Counsel serves as the alter ego of the Director and provides executive direction and oversight and shares fully in the planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating the Branch.
Establishes and evaluates the goals, and the progress made toward achieving them, and institutes policies and procedures directed toward improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Branch.
Manages the human, financial and material resources of the Branch.
Builds coalitions with other CFTC Directors and maintains effective relationships with regulated industry participants, other agencies, members of Congress and other interested parties.
Assigns and reviews work of subordinates.
Sets work priorities and assures timely performance of a satisfactory amount and quality of work.
Delegated authority to subordinates to direct and manage operations under their immediate control.
Makes decisions on major policy and work issues presented by subordinates.
Coordinates with other appropriate supervisors within the Division on work-related changes affecting their Branches.
Advises the Director on problems involving the relationship of the work of the Branch to the work of the Division.
Develops performance standards and prepares performance ratings for positions supervised. Serves as rating or reviewing official as appropriate.
Interviews and recommends selections for supervisory and non-supervisory positions.
Hears grievances and serious employee complaints not resolved at a lower level; reviews serious disciplinary cases such as those proposing suspension or removal.
Assures that employees in the branch/section/unit receive appropriate and necessary training.
Promotes and assures equal employment opportunities.
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service
May be subject to a two year trial period.
You must be an active member of the bar in good standing.
Your resume must include information that emphasizes progressive leadership responsibilities for positions held to include the scope and complexity, program accomplishments, and results of executive actions taken. Additionally the resume must include information that addresses how your qualifications relate to the Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQs) and the Executive Core Competencies (ECCs).
Qualifications
Bar Membership: Currently an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as JD and Bar membership information (institution name, state for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes. Failure to supply details will result in an incomplete application.
AND
To qualify for the CT-16 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-15 level). Specialized experience includes: (1) experience in employment and labor law to include employee performance issues, and adverse and disciplinary actions issues (2) experience in federal ethics law, and/or (3) experience providing legal guidance in budget, debt collection efforts, fee structures and other fiscal policies. This specialized experience includes oversight, management, and conduct of a wide range of general law activities including directing the work of others.
In addition, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Competencies (ECCs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience and accomplishments applicable to the MTQs and ECCs. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
MTQ 1: Experience providing guidance and counsel regarding federal appropriations law, federal budget law and practice, federal contract law, Government in the Sunshine Act, Freedom of Information Act, Federal Advisory Committee Act, ethics laws, employment laws, and federal civil and appellate practice and procedure.
MTQ 2: Knowledge of Information Governance issues such as electronic discovery, privacy acts, and records management.
MTQ 3: The ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, with agency management and with representatives of industry and other government agencies on important legal and policy questions.
EXECUTIVE CORE COMPETENCIES (ECCs): In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, your resume will be assessed for executive competency against the following four mandatory ECCs.
Leading the Organization - Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates program goals, priorities, and values. Is able to build coalitions to execute the organizational vision with buy-in from internal and external stakeholders.
Leading Others - Provides a clear direction and inspires others towards meeting the mission and vision in a changing environment. Displays the ability to provide constructive feedback, supports the resolution of conflict, demonstrates a collaborative and cooperative approach.
Leading Yourself - Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and objectively views their behavior. Seeks and accepts constructive feedback and adapts personal leadership style/strategies as needed to most effectively build trust and lead their division/office. Takes advantage of learning opportunities to increase effectiveness.
Driving Results - Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Assesses and adjusts to implementing innovative solutions to make organizational improvements. Develops and executes plans that achieve outcomes for the organization.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional philanthropic, religious, 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.
Note: This position is being filled using the excepted service, Schedule A, hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102(d) Current Members of the SES, those that have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, MUST ensure the CFTC's ECCs are demonstrated within their experience and accomplishments. Proof of eligibility for a noncompetitive SES appointment (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) will not be accepted. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
Education
Successful completion of a full course of study (J.D.) in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
This position is not in the Bargaining Unit.
Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: • your performance and conduct; • the needs and interests of the agency; • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
EEO Policy Statement. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation. Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must indicate their preference in response to the appropriate question in their assessment questionnaire and must submit supporting documentation (e.g., DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) which verifies their eligibility for preference. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of non-service-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. ECCs and MTQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. If you meet minimum qualifications, your resume will be further evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts to determine how well you meet the Executive Core Competencies (ECCs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) criteria listed above. A panel of subject matter experts will place your application in one of three predefined categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.
If your resume is referred to the selecting official for further consideration, you may undergo one or more interviews.
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 showing all relevant and related experience (2 pages max);
JD Transcripts;
Most recent performance evaluation (strongly recommended);
Veterans' preference documentation, if applicable.
OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
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.
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE: Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to answer the questions and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application, go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 1-866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. 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/.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resume showing all relevant and related experience (2 pages max);
JD Transcripts;
Most recent performance evaluation (strongly recommended);
Veterans' preference documentation, if applicable.
OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
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.
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE: Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to answer the questions and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application, go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 1-866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. 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/.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
