Summary This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Legal Services (OLS). OLS' mission is to provide advisory, representational, and transactional services to OIG personnel necessary to carry out the mission under the Inspector General Act of 1978. Responsibilities At the Full performance Level: Manages complex legal portfolio supporting OIG audits investigations and other critical OIG activities, including matters pertaining to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Privacy Act, the Ethics in Government Act, the Records Act, and other statutes, regulations, and executive orders. Provides expert advice related to civilian personnel law, including Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and Office of Special Counsel (OSC) matters to assist leadership, senior management officials, supervisors, and the servicing personnel office regarding the interpretation and application of civil service personnel laws, rules, and regulations on a portfolio of matters involving litigating administrative and judicial proceedings. Independently performs-and also instructs and advises colleagues and junior attorneys on appropriate methods and sources of-legal research in connection with OIG-related portfolio involving the agency's most complex or novel issues. Conducts extensive analysis of federal and state law, court decisions, legislative hearings and committee reports; and analyzes factual and legal issues while managing multiple projects and under tight deadlines. Written and oral communication must be appropriate to the audience. Develops litigation strategy based in administrative or judicial litigation involving complex anddiff icult legal issues requiring interpretation of statutes and regulations oft en with little to noprecedents. Responsible for independently preparing the Government's case from pre-trialpractice, including expert and general witness depositions, and gathers full informationpertaining to the case. Examines and evaluates proposed legislation for the OIG. Prepares or reviews proposedregulations and regulatory guidance and amendments to existing regulations and regulatoryguidance. Determines impact of legislation and regulations on scope of OIG operations andauthority. Prepares or reviews congressional testimony and other responses to congressionalrequests for information. 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-12, applicants must have at least one (1) year of qualifying post-law school graduation legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform work at this level. This includes the ability to, with minimal assistance, resolve legal and factual issues that affect OIG equities and oversight of DOL programs by performing analysis of laws and facts and to providing conclusions or recommending solutions to questions and issues presented. At least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent must be specialized experience as defined in bold below. For GS-13, applicants must have at least two (2) year of qualifying post-law school graduation legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform work at this level. This includes the ability to independently resolve legal and factual issues that affect OIG equities and oversight of DOL programs by performing analysis of laws and facts and to providing conclusions or recommending solutions to questions and issues presented. At least one year of qualifying experience, at the GS-12 level, must be Specialized Experience as defined in bold below. For GS-14, applicants must have at least three (3) years of qualifying post-law school graduation progressively responsible legal experience of a professional nature which demonstrates the ability to perform the work at this level. This includes the ability to independently resolve legal and factual issues that affect OIG equities and oversight of DOL programs by performing analysis of laws and facts and to providing conclusions or recommending solutions to questions and issues presented. At least two years of qualifying experience, at the GS-13 level, must be Specialized Experience as defined in bold below. Specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: Prepared memoranda, pleadings, briefs or other legal documents, detailing the facts and legal issues involved to explain the application of legal principles and precedents, and to justify recommendations or conclusions. Presented conclusions, recommendations, and/or positions orally to a variety of audiences, and in varying @contexts. Engaged in all aspects of litigation, including depositions and other discovery matters, representing clients in mediation and settlement discussions, and serving as a first-chair in administrative hearings and/or trials. Experience providing authoritative guidance, interpretation and recommendations on both administrative matters and legal. Experience advising and representing agencies or private employers in employment law and equal employment law matters. Experience providing legal advice and guidance on difficult and novel factual and legal issues. Trial advocacy skills, including proficiency in the development of case strategies, direct examination and cross-examination of witnesses, and oral argument. Experience involving contact with government witnesses, administrative judges, and opposing counsel in trying cases before the MSPB, EEOC, or other federal administrative forum. 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. Click here for Career Ladder Promotion Information Non-Supervisory Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually. 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 The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). The examining Office of Human Resources (OHR) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Telework Positions: This position is physically located in Washington, DC . Incumbents are eligible to telework, subject to supervisor approval, but must also report to the physical office a prescribed number of days each pay period. Click here for Telework Position 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 applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to the appointment. 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.
