Summary Serves as the Assistant Chief Counsel and managing attorney within the Office of the Chief Counsel, Ethics and Compliance Division (AGC-900). Responsibilities Provides subject-matter expert level legal advice and guidance regarding a myriad of federal government ethics and compliance program issues, including: conflict of interest laws; financial disclosure; government-wide ethics regulations; departmental and agency ethics-related policies; outside employment restrictions; post-employment restrictions IAW Title 41 USC 2102 and 18 USC 207 and 208; prohibited financial interests; Procurement Integrity Act (PIA); Hatch Act; Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) activities; and various agency specific requirements, such as: flight privileges; agency statutory gift authority; acceptance of travel for state/local government; and the use of agency aircraft. As required for program compliance, often interacts with high-level FAA and departmental officials on ethics matters and program development. Works closely with the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), General Counsel's Office (GCO), Officeof the Inspector General (OIG), and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) to resolve ethics and related issues involving FAA employees. Oversees and the delivery of ethics training for agency personnel in compliance with financial disclosure program requirements. Ensures workload is entered, maintained, and current in the Case & Document Management System (CDMS). Recommends changes and modifications as needed to enhance efficiency. Monitors and reviews CDMS data and reports to ensure that office performance metrics and overall agency business plan objectives are being met. Encourages and facilitates division-wide collaboration and teaming to develop staff and to support the AGC Business Plan and FAA Strategic Plan. Demonstrates expertise in project management, complex litigation, and strategic problem-solving. Works collaboratively with peer-level managers to provide timely analysis and escalation of significant legal issues and risks, and supports thoughtful and informed consideration of legal risk in client decision-making. As necessary, conducts outreach/oversees training to relevant program offices, to address compliance with existing laws, statutes, regulations and agency policies. Applies expert knowledge of the work of the organization and personally manages some of the most complex assignments within the organization. Is actively involved in both long-term and immediate daily operations of the organization, assisting and guiding subordinate attorneys as needed. Shares responsibility with higher-level managers for developing and executing plans, policies, procedures, and programs. Assigns and supervises the work of staff attorneys and support staff. Managerial duties include the following: developing and executing plans, policies, and programs; setting priorities; assigning work to subordinates; coaching and developing employee capabilities; rating the performance of subordinates; approving leave; and taking, recommending, or approving disciplinary and corrective actions that involve non-managerial subordinates. Approves substantive personnel actions, such as selections and promotions, involving nonmanagerial employees. Defines, plans, organizes, or assists in defining and planning assigned budget, staff, and other resources to accomplish objectives. Requests additional resources if needed. Identifies opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies for the organization directed. Implements policy decisions of higher-level officials. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify for this position, ALL applicants MUST meet the following criteria: (1)have JD Degree a from an accredited law school; and (2) be admitted to practice before the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction or within the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (3) be an active member of that bar; and (4) at least one full year of the next lower GS-14/15) for thislevel (FV-J/K or grade occupational series. The specialized experience for this position is defined as: specialized experience in the work performed at Experience providing subject-matter level legal advice and guidance on a variety of matters concerning federal employee ethics and compliance issues; and Experience leading and executing plans, programs, policies, or projects in a professional or legal environment. Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this @type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence at the time of application. For additional information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Applicants who are not currently in the 905 occupational series (Attorney) in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy. Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 905 occupational series (Attorney), you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment. If you do not have an official transcript (original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. NOTES: 1) As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and/or Technical Requirement, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate. 2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm. 3) This Level 2 (Non-Critical Sensitive; Secret) position requires favorable adjudication of an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. 4) Some, all, or none of the referred applicants may be interviewed. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
