Summary The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Solicitor (SOL), Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) is seeking a motivated and experienced Attorney-Advisor to join its team. This position primarily focuses on federal ethics law and regulations, legislative affairs, and administrative law. The selectee will serve as a key member of the team responsible for these high-priority areas of federal law. Responsibilities As an Attorney-Adviser within OLC, the incumbent will: Ethics: Serve as a legal advisor on matters arising under the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 C.F.R. Part 2635), the Ethics in Government Act, conflict-of-interest statutes (18 U.S.C. §§ 202-209), financial disclosure requirements, and related Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations and guidance. Provide oral and written ethics opinions and counseling to DOL employees, including senior officials and political appointees. Review, analyze, and certify public and confidential financial disclosure reports. Assist in developing and delivering ethics training programs throughout the Department. Legislative affairs: Review and analyze pending legislation, agency reports, and other congressional documents with a specific focus on items that impact the Department's mission and work. Coordinate review and clearance of such documents within the Department and liaise with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in communicating the Department's views. Administrative Law: Advise on compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), Executive Orders related to regulatory development, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the Congressional Review Act, and the Federal Vacancies Reform Act as well as analyzing unique questions related to Constitutional law. In carrying out the above duties, the incumbent will be required to coordinate as needed with the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the Department's Office of the Inspector General, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and OMB. This position is included in the bargaining unit. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. To qualify for an attorney position, applicants must possess a professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.); be a member in good standing of the bar of a court of general jurisdiction of a state, territory or possession of the U.S.; and have acquired the amount of experience indicated below for each grade level. For GS-13 grade level, applicants must have two (2) years of post-law experience progressively responsible legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level. For GS-14 grade level, applicants must have three (3) years of post-law experience progressively responsible legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level. At least one year of qualifying experience, at this level, must be Specialized Experience as defined below. Specialized Experience: For both grade levels, is defined as experience working in or with a federal agency ethics office or the OGE, familiarity with DOL programs, experience with OMB and its A-19 OMB legislative clearance process, or experience advising political appointees or senior government officials. NOTE: A LL.M. may be substituted for a maximum of one year of experience. Transcripts: You must provide a copy of your law school transcript to be considered for this position. Verification of your academic degree(s) is necessary to determine your qualifications or eligibility for this position, you will be required to submit an official transcript for verification purposes before you are hired. However, unofficial transcripts may be submitted during the application phase of the process. Please note that your J.D. or LL. B degree must be conferred before you can begin working. Education A LL.B or J.D. is a requirement for this position. If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information. Additional Information Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements. This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit. Click for Career Ladder Promotion Information The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Click for Telework Eligibility Information Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.
