This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/500269600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Counsel to the Inspector General, of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Office of Counsel to the Inspector General provides independent legal services for the OIG.
There is currently only one vacancy and candidates are encouraged to apply early to maximize their opportunity for consideration. Additional selections may be made should we determine there are more vacancies to fill in the same position.
Hiring decisions will take into consideration budgetary constraints and uncertainties
Learn more about this agency05/22/2018 to 05/29/2018
$123,729 - $242,591 per year
CG 14 - 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
25% or less - Travel will be required for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time - Excepted Service, Full-Time
15
No
2018-OIG-0012
500269600
Serves as a legal advisor with respect to legal aspects of the formulation, coordination, revision, and execution of policies for the Inspector General. Provides research and opinions, often on complex, confidential, and sensitive matters without legal precedent.
Reviews audit, evaluation, and investigative reports for legal considerations. Provides legal advice and counseling in support of audits, investigations, and evaluations which assess the program and operations of the Corporation and which prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.
Negotiates on behalf of the Inspector General; serves as liaison on legal issues with other Inspector General offices, outside attorneys, the Congress, the Department of Justice, and other law enforcement agencies. Litigates and manages litigation in Federal and administrative courts.
Handles all aspects of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Acts and their related disclosure issues as they pertain to the operations of the OIG. Provides expert legal advice on privacy and information policy issues, such as whistleblower protection and witness confidentiality, data protection, and electronic discovery.
Provides expert legal advice and services with respect to OIG criminal and administrative investigations, including assisting in developing, structuring and directing OIG investigations.
All United States citizens.
This vacancy is limited to a certain number of applicants and may close before the close date listed here if that limit is reached.
Bar membership required.
Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Registration with the Selective Service.
High Risk Position – Background Investigation (BI) required.
The incumbent must be a graduate of an accredited law school and hold active bar membership. In additional to the education requirements, candidates must have the following specialized experience:
For CG-14 candidates must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 13 in the Federal Service.
For CG-15 candidates must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 14 in the Federal Service.
For this position, specialized experience is experience as an attorney conducting legal analysis and developing regulations, legislation, policies, legal memoranda and opinion letters, and other legal documents related to the Inspector General Act or equivalent statutes governing oversights, audits, and investigations.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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, 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume will be reviewed, including the online assessment questionnaire, to assess your ability to perform this job. Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. Candidates who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive consideration. If you rated yourself higher than what is supported by your resume, your overall qualifications assessment may be adversely affected.
The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs):
1. Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to unique legal issues in absence of precedent and prepare and present statements of fact, law, and arguments clearly and logically orally and in writing.
2. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the legal authorities which govern the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the FDIC, and Financial institutions.
3. Ability to litigate and manage the litigation of civil and administrative cases, including cases arising under Federal personnel and Equal Employment Opportunity laws, rules and regulations.
4.Knowledge of laws governing privacy and information policy related to the operations of an Office of Inspector General, such as the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Inspector General Act, and whistleblower protection laws.
5. Ability to provide expert legal advice and services with respect to OIG criminal and administrative investigations, including assisting in developing, structuring and directing OIG investigations.
You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs. Your answers to the online questionnaire and resume will serve as responses to the KSAs.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, click here. (Note: Veterans should submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty - or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents.)
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 begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process.
You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
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Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/500269600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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