This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/678727000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This serves as public notice for the use of OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. One or more positions are expected to be filled utilizing this posting.
The selectee of this position will serve as an Attorney Advisor in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of State (Department or DOS).
09/21/2022 to 05/15/2023
$148,484 - $176,300 per year
GS 15
few vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - May be required to overseas. Travel up to 25% may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
15 - Position is at the full performance level.
No
No
OIG-2022-0030
678727000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.
Direct Hiring Authority, Schedule A (Attorneys) - More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
The DOS OIG has statutory oversight responsibility over DOS, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC). DOS OIG responsibilities include conducting and reporting on inspections, investigations, audits, evaluations, and reviews involving overseas Posts, domestic DOS, USAGM, and USIBWC organizations.
The incumbent is an experienced attorney, and this position will be specifically responsible for analyzing and providing cogent and concise verbal and written legal counsel, advice, recommendations, and opinions on a variety of issues of law relevant to (1) general OIG operations (e.g., HR, IT, Procurement, Appropriations, Ethics, Financial Disclosure, and other areas) and (2) to particular OIG audits, investigations, inspections, special projects and evaluations.
The incumbent will provide legal sufficiency reviews of reports created after OIG audits, evaluations, investigations, and inspections and review OIG reports to assure that markings and redactions are supported by law, regulation, and/or policy.
In addition, the incumbent may be required to handle litigation; draft and review agreements, subpoenas; analyze ethics issues, provide legal support to criminal and civil investigations, and conduct ethics, independence, and financial disclosure reviews.
Such work also involves analyzing and providing advice on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests, appeals, and litigation.
You are encouraged to apply immediately, as selections can be made at any time under Direct Hiring Authority. Extensions to the closing date of this Public Notice does not indicate a hiring determination has/has not been made on prior applicants.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
Applicants must meet the required qualification requirements and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. Education may only be substituted in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. 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. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (or have an LL.M. degree or other graduate law school degree in addition to J.D.) and be an active member of a bar (in good standing) in any US jurisdiction.
Positive Education Requirement: This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic requirement by submitting both proof of JD degree and proof of bar membership within US jurisdiction. Please see the “Required Documents” section of this announcement for additional information.
Specialized Experience:
You must possess a minimum of 5-years of full-time legal post-licensure experience.
Examples of adequate “post licensure legal practice experience”, minimum 5-years, include:
Federal employees are subject to time-in-grade requirements and shall have at least one year of specialized experience as a GS-14 with a ‘meets expectations’ or higher rating of record on your most recent performance appraisal. Current Federal employees may need to compete by applying to a separate vacancy announcement, if required, you will be notified.
There is no substitute of education for the specialized experience for the GS-15 position.
Additional highly desired/preferred experience and/or skills:
See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements, if applicable.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional vacancies occur.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials will result in your application not being processed.
BUYOUT - If you previously left federal employment and received a separation incentive (buyout) and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.
PRIVACY ACT - Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (p.L. 93-579.5 USC 552a). This information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Sections 3302 and 3361.
FALSE STATEMENT - If you make false statements in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Employee Relations, Work/Life Programs, at (202) 261-8180. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
To be eligible for Federal employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Department of State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, political affiliation, union or non-union affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, or any other non- merit factors.
DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY - Our people are the heart of OIG’s oversight mission. We strive to create a workforce that reflects America’s diversity. We nurture a community where differences are valued, honored, and celebrated. We cultivate an environment where we share ideas, listen, and learn from one another. By enabling the full potential of our people, we are empowered. When we are empowered, we feel we can bring our authentic selves to work and make a collective, purposeful impact.
If found to be in the best interest of the government and agency, recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority, veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply. For this announcement, all applicants will be assessed to determine if they meet the qualifications for this position, specifically the education, specialized experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) necessary to perform the work of the position. All applications that meet the required qualifications will be referred to the selecting official in the order in which the applications were received.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following KSAs and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
- Knowledge of civil, criminal, and administrative law referenced above.
- Skills partnering, influencing, and negotiating.
- Skills successfully building relationships with customers, peers, and colleagues.
- Ability to provide legal counseling, legal written and verbal opinions/ memoranda to customers.
- Ability to provide clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Agency and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for selection priority. Candidates are considered well qualified if their knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) exceed the minimum qualifications described in the announcement.
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.
All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. Note: This announcement may be extended at any time without notice, and does not indicate/imply a determination on applications has been made.
1. Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.
2. Writing Sample – you must submit a writing sample (maximum 5 pages) with your application. This sample should be a short legal memo or opinion, or equivalent writing sample. The 5 pages limit includes coversheets, tables of content, and subsequent pages, etc. Any pages after page 5 will be discarded and not considered. The sample should demonstrate the applicant's ability to write clearly, concisely, and ability to provide sound legal advice (preferably to client).
3. Transcripts - you must submit a copy of your college and law transcript(s) from an accredited college and law school with your application. If selected, an official/sealed college/law transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4. Proof of bar membership – you must submit proof of bar membership from any state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico with your application.
5. References – you must submit three professional references with your application.
6. Current Federal employees if applicable, must submit their most recent SF-50 and most recent signed performance appraisal.
7. Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable. Veterans’ preference does not apply to this vacancy under Direct Hiring Authority, or as an Attorney Appointment within the Excepted Service. While there is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service, the Department of State considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor in the hiring process. If claiming veteran's preference, you must indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume. Any supporting documentation received from veterans will be retained to document veteran’s status if selected.
8. ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if applicable. Visit our agency’s ICTAP and CTAP sites for required documentation.
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.
The APPLY button is deactivated on this Direct-Hiring Authority (DHA) Public Notice, application packages are being accepted directly by OIG.
Please note: This is a Direct- Hiring Authority Public Notice that vacancies may exist, however applicant notifications will NOT be sent. If a hiring official determines you have the needed skillset for the vacancy, a member of the OIG team will contact you. Due to the large number of applications received for all vacancies, status inquiry emails will not be answered. Thank you for your interest in employment with Department of State, Office of Inspector General.
If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
If a tentative job offer is made, the Department of State will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. Note: This announcement may be extended at any time without notice, and does not indicate/imply a determination on applications has been made.
1. Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.
2. Writing Sample – you must submit a writing sample (maximum 5 pages) with your application. This sample should be a short legal memo or opinion, or equivalent writing sample. The 5 pages limit includes coversheets, tables of content, and subsequent pages, etc. Any pages after page 5 will be discarded and not considered. The sample should demonstrate the applicant's ability to write clearly, concisely, and ability to provide sound legal advice (preferably to client).
3. Transcripts - you must submit a copy of your college and law transcript(s) from an accredited college and law school with your application. If selected, an official/sealed college/law transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4. Proof of bar membership – you must submit proof of bar membership from any state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico with your application.
5. References – you must submit three professional references with your application.
6. Current Federal employees if applicable, must submit their most recent SF-50 and most recent signed performance appraisal.
7. Veterans' Preference Documentation, if applicable. Veterans’ preference does not apply to this vacancy under Direct Hiring Authority, or as an Attorney Appointment within the Excepted Service. While there is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service, the Department of State considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor in the hiring process. If claiming veteran's preference, you must indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume. Any supporting documentation received from veterans will be retained to document veteran’s status if selected.
8. ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if applicable. Visit our agency’s ICTAP and CTAP sites for required documentation.
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.
The APPLY button is deactivated on this Direct-Hiring Authority (DHA) Public Notice, application packages are being accepted directly by OIG.
Please note: This is a Direct- Hiring Authority Public Notice that vacancies may exist, however applicant notifications will NOT be sent. If a hiring official determines you have the needed skillset for the vacancy, a member of the OIG team will contact you. Due to the large number of applications received for all vacancies, status inquiry emails will not be answered. Thank you for your interest in employment with Department of State, Office of Inspector General.
If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
If a tentative job offer is made, the Department of State will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation.
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/678727000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.