Summary The Division of Corporation, Disclosure Review Program is seeking a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (Industry Office Chief). As an Industry Office Chief, you will selectively review filings made under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to monitor and promote material compliance with the applicable disclosure and accounting requirements. The Industry Office Chief will be responsible for a broad range of assignments in one of the nine Industry Offices in the DRP. Responsibilities In this role as a Industry Office Chief, you will be responsible for: Responsible for the day-to-day operations and planning of the office; leading change; motivating managers and staff; encouraging creative thinking, innovation and novel processes that create efficiency and flexibility while maintaining investor protection and facilitating capital formation. Oversee the office's program for screening and selectively reviewing filings made under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Guide the office and Division in setting and meeting the Division's annual review goals, as well as ensuring that the Division meets its mandatory review requirement under Section 408 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Monitor and assess issues across filings, companies and industries and collaborate and/or coordinate with other offices or divisions, including other offices within the Division. Responsible for analyzing and recommending courses of action for novel issues and complex disclosure and accounting questions and coordinating effectively with other office chiefs to promote consistency in the DRP. Assist the DRP leadership in developing and executing initiatives and strategic goals. Perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to supervised staff including: Planning, scheduling, and assigning work; establishing guidelines and performance expectations for staff; providing feedback; periodically evaluating employee performance; overseeing training and development of staff; managing time and attendance; and carrying out Equal Employment Opportunity policies through active participation in program activities that foster positive working relationships and collaborative behavior. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. 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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following J.D. or LL.B. degree --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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-17: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14/15 level. Specialized experience includes: Preparing or examining public company filings made with the Commission involving the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; OR Reviewing filings relating to, or providing guidance about, one or more of the offering exemptions available under the federal securities laws. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Legal Analysis - Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to facts. Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps. Technical Communication - Translates technical information into non-technical terms and accurately conveys technical information to end users (e.g., staff, management) and outside parties. Developing and Managing Others - Ability to recruit, develop and manage the workforce to meet organizational goals, with little or no guidance. Education You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR. If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here. Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics. Additional Information Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency. SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay + locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agency's policy. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be minimally qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP eligibles will be considered minimally qualified if they meet the minimum requirements for this position. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact reasonableaccommodation@sec.gov. For religious-based accommodations, please contact religiousaccommodation@sec.gov . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: For more information, please click here. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov.
