This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/582671400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as the General Counsel.
This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other General Counsel, ES-0905-00 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
10/26/2020 to 12/04/2020
$131,329 - $197,300 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
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Yes
No
FRTIB-20-SES-059-10929735
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Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Applications will be accepted from all qualified candidates.
The major duties of the position are:
U.S. Citizenship is required.
All qualification requirements must be met by 12/04/2020. Your application package will not receive consideration if it is missing any of the required documents under the "Required Documents" tab.
One year probationary period for initial SES appointment
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.
Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.
Active member of the bar in good standing.
Selected candidate is required to file a SF-278, Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after his/her appointment, in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Applicant must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be a member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. ALL APPLICANTS must submit proof of current bar membership and proof of successful completion of education requirements. You must provide your transcripts to support your educational claims. Transcripts may be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university. Click here to search the database of accredited institutions.
Foreign Education. If you are using education completed at 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 the interpretation of foreign education programs. Foreign education must be deemed equivalent to that gained at an accredited U.S. education program. For further information visit the U.S. Department of Education's website concerning foreign qualifications.
Education may not be substituted for experience for this series and grade combination.
The FRTIB offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off*, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the 3-tier federal retirement system. The FRTIB also has wonderful benefits and work/life-balance flexibilities that may be right for you. We offer, if applicable:
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To preview the occupational questionnaire, click on the following link https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10929735.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
ALL applicants must submit a five (5) page ECQ-based Resume. You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience. Your application will be rated and ranked by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) Panel, comprised of at least three SES members, using only the information submitted within the resume. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their resume sufficient possession of the ECQs and MTQs will be determined ineligible for further consideration.
As part of the "Resume Based" recruitment method, highly qualified candidates will undergo the Structured Interview process. Based on the ERB Panel's evaluation, applicants who were determined Best Qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
Once a candidate has been identified for selection, reference checks may be completed. Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB before appointment can 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.
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.
Please be advised, the following documents are required even if you are already a current federal employee or employee of the FRTIB. Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in your removal from consideration from this position.
1. Resume - Your resume must total no more than FIVE (5) pages. Any information submitted in excess of five (5) pages WILL NOT be considered. You must submit a resume which provides evidence of how you possess the ECQs and the MTQs. Please ensure that your resume emphasizes your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions related to the MTQs and ECQs described below. An example of a resume showing possession of the ECQs is available here. Resumes that do not contain all of the necessary information to determine qualifications may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position. Your latest resume submission is the one that will be used to determine your qualifications.
2. Bar Membership - Proof of current and active BAR Association Membership in good standing. During the initial review of applications, the Agency will accept photocopies of BAR Membership Cards or screenshots providing proof of active membership in a BAR Association.
3. College transcripts. Transcripts must be legible and possess the school name imprinted on the transcript or be on school letterhead; you may be asked to submit official transcripts upon selection.
4. Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.
5. SF-50. Current & former federal employees must submit an SF-50 which shows current or most recent grade.
You must apply through the USAJOBS online job application system. Complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/04/2020 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 are submitted prior to 12/04/2020.
*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.
*To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, 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.
Note to applicants: To assist us with an expeditious application review process, please do not submit additional documentation from what is being requested in the announcement. The following documents are not required and do not need to be submitted with your application:
Once your application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members for rating and ranking and to determine the "best qualified" candidates. "Best Qualified" candidates will be referred to the hiring official. When the entire vacancy announcement process has been completed you will receive notice via email (or by mail if no email address was provided during the application process).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please be advised, the following documents are required even if you are already a current federal employee or employee of the FRTIB. Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in your removal from consideration from this position.
1. Resume - Your resume must total no more than FIVE (5) pages. Any information submitted in excess of five (5) pages WILL NOT be considered. You must submit a resume which provides evidence of how you possess the ECQs and the MTQs. Please ensure that your resume emphasizes your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions related to the MTQs and ECQs described below. An example of a resume showing possession of the ECQs is available here. Resumes that do not contain all of the necessary information to determine qualifications may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position. Your latest resume submission is the one that will be used to determine your qualifications.
2. Bar Membership - Proof of current and active BAR Association Membership in good standing. During the initial review of applications, the Agency will accept photocopies of BAR Membership Cards or screenshots providing proof of active membership in a BAR Association.
3. College transcripts. Transcripts must be legible and possess the school name imprinted on the transcript or be on school letterhead; you may be asked to submit official transcripts upon selection.
4. Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.
5. SF-50. Current & former federal employees must submit an SF-50 which shows current or most recent grade.
You must apply through the USAJOBS online job application system. Complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/04/2020 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 are submitted prior to 12/04/2020.
*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.
*To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, 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.
Note to applicants: To assist us with an expeditious application review process, please do not submit additional documentation from what is being requested in the announcement. The following documents are not required and do not need to be submitted with your application:
Once your application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members for rating and ranking and to determine the "best qualified" candidates. "Best Qualified" candidates will be referred to the hiring official. When the entire vacancy announcement process has been completed you will receive notice via email (or by mail if no email address was provided during the application process).
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/582671400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is widely considered to be one of the best retirement plans in the world and a model for defined contribution plans. We are seeking a champion for its continual improvement. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is an independent federal agency responsible for administering the TSP. We help federal employees and members of the uniformed services retire with dignity by providing benefits similar to private sector 401(k) plans.
Mission: To administer the TSP solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries.
Core Values: Participant-Focused, Integrity, Collaboration