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The Administrative Office (AO), an agency of the Judicial Branch of the Federal government, is committed to serving and supporting the Federal court system of the United States. The AO provides a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technology, management, administrative and program support services to the Federal courts.
AO positions are classified and paid under a broad-banded system with the exception of positions in the AO Executive Service. Salary is commensurate with experience. Most AO employees are eligible for full Federal and Judiciary benefits.
The AO is committed to attracting the best and brightest applicants in our support of the Third Branch of government. We take pride in serving the Judicial Branch and supporting its mission to provide equal justice under law.
04/04/2017 to 07/27/2017
$131,776 - $172,100 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Overall travel is 10%.
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467078400
The incumbent serves as Chief of the Financial Disclosure Staff and Staff Counsel to the 16 Member Committee on Financial Disclosure of the Judicial Conference of the United States ("Committee"). The Financial Disclosure Staff is in the Ethics Office, a unit of the Office of General Counsel. The Committee on Financial Disclosure is responsible for the implementation within the Judiciary of the financial disclosure provisions of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 ("Act"), and managing the financial disclosure reporting and public disclosure system for the Judiciary. Under the supervision of the General Counsel and the direction of the Chair of the Committee, the incumbent is responsible for providing professional advice and guidance on a broad range of issues, policies, procedures, and legislative matters necessary to implement and administer the financial disclosure provisions of the Act. The incumbent performs the following principal functions:
1. Managing and supervising a team of consisting of attorneys, para-professionals, and administrative staff in examining and reviewing financial disclosure reports required to be filed by federal judges and qualifying Judiciary employees in accordance with the Act. The judiciary has over 3000 financial disclosure filers and all complete a public form;
2. Managing and administering the redaction process in accordance with the Act, and releasing reports requested by the public. The judiciary receives several large release requests resulting in more than a thousand reports being released each year;
3. Supporting the Committee on Financial Disclosure by providing policy and operational advice and guidance throughout the year and organizing and preparing agenda books, Judicial Conference reports, and other materials (statistical reports, research, and recommendations) relating to biannual Committee meetings;
4. Providing advice and guidance concerning interpretations of the Act, Committee procedures, financial disclosure reporting requirements for investment and financial instruments, and the public disclosure policies to the Director of the Administrative Office, General Counsel, judges, judicial employees and staff, and the public;
5. Managing, in consultation with the appropriate technology staff, the development, maintenance, and operation of the current Financial Disclosure Online Reporting System and the Financial Disclosure Reporting software, and lead the transition to a modernized financial disclosure system modeled extensively on the executive branch Integrity system; and
6. Consulting and collaborating with General Counsel and designated Assistant General Counsels to develop and provide legal advice and recommendations regarding the application of the Act, the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act, the Codes of Conduct, and related statutes and regulations
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Applicants must possess a law degree (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/.
The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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.
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 compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
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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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 07/27/2017 to receive consideration.
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After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 07/27/2017 to receive consideration.
To begin, click
After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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/467078400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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