Summary This position serves as an Attorney Advisor (Investigator) within the Office of Investigations, in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The OIG is an independent and autonomous office with dual reporting responsibility to both the Commission and Congress. Responsibilities This position serves as an investigator and counsel in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), conducting investigations and providing legal counsel and policy advice to the IG, auditors, investigators, evaluators, and other IG staff. Responsible for all aspects of investigations under the purview of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended (Inspector General Act). This position: Provides legal support in all facets of the OIG investigative process and advises the IG on other OIG activities to include audits, evaluations, the OIG Hotline Program, congressional engagements, and other activities under the Inspector General Act. Conducts extensive legal research and analysis and communicates recommendations orally and in writing to the IG, Assistant Inspector General for Investigations (AIGI), and other stakeholders. Conducts complaint intake and analysis, drafts investigative plans for OIG factfinding, requests and reviews evidence, conducts investigative interviews, and drafts investigative reports and recommendations, all in accordance with OIG policy and applicable quality standards. Works with law enforcement and other stakeholders when preparing investigative plans, subpoenas, investigative reports, press releases, OIG regulations, strategic plans and other written material. Advises the IG and AIGI on policy that affects OIG operations and agency programs. Performs other duties of a legal nature such as attending meetings and hearings at the direction of the Inspector General. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Favorable Background/Security Investigation Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service. May be subject to a two-year trial period. Must be an active member of the bar in good standing. Applicants are responsible for citing minimum qualifications such as JD and/or LLM equivalent 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. Please provide proof of bar membership. Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following: J.D.; and Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty) AND To Qualify at the CT-14 Grade Level: Candidates must have a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and bar membership and 4 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school. Relevant legal experience is defined as attorneys, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained after graduation from a law school. Legal and non- legal experience gained in the Federal government or private sector prior to completing a law degree cannot be used to satisfy the legal experience requirement. Work while in law school does not count. Demonstrated skill in: Planning and conducting all aspects of investigative work, including preparing investigative plans, interviewing witnesses, electronic and physical records review, data analysis, and writing investigative reports Researching Federal laws and regulations; compiling evidence through formal interviews and reviewing documentation; analyzing evidence; and drafting written reports Using information management programs including word processing, presentation programs, and spreadsheet/database software; experience using electronic information and file management systems. 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 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 probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This position is not in the Bargaining Unit. More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement. The overall salary range is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, therefore, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. Note that the upper end of each range is typically applicable only to candidates with significant years of work experience and qualifications Please review the CFTC Compensation Program website for additional information. The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.
