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This position is located in the Office of Ethics Counsel (OEC), National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). NCUA is seeking an executive to serve as the Chief Ethics Counsel.
Learn more about this agency01/22/2024 to 02/20/2024
$275,000 - $295,000 per year
SS 1 - 2
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position to attend conferences, training, etc.
Yes—Relocation expenses are authorized for NCUA promotion eligible candidates, relocating to the Alexandria, VA metro area only.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
2
Yes
Yes
OEC-ATTY-1949-12157315-24
771863800
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
All U.S. Citizens and ICTAP eligibles.
As the Chief Ethics Counsel, you will:
You must meet the basic requirements of this position as well as the specialized experience requirement.
To Qualify for the SS-01 grade level:
Qualified candidates will have a law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
AND
You must have one year (12 months) of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the CU/GS-15 grade level in the federal government (obtained in either the public or private sector).
Qualifying specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a senior leader (executive or senior manager) managing a staff or division responsible for formulating and implementing agency/organization/company-wide ethics and prevention of harassment in the workplace program policies, procedures, etc.; and providing legal advice to senior leaders/executives on ethics and prevention of harassment in the workplace policies and regulations.
EXECUTIVE QUALIFICATIONS: You must clearly demonstrate in your resume that you possess all the executive qualifications listed below. We recommend that your resume emphasizes your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
PLEASE NOTE: Although it is not required, applicants are encouraged to address the Executive and Technical qualifications separately.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION:
Skill interpreting and applying ethics and anti-harassment laws, regulations and procedures to direct agency/organization/company-wide ethics and anti-harassment programs.
All education must be received by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with an education requirement) therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees received from schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Foreign Education: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for federal employment.
SALARY: Salary is set by the NCUA Board, unless delegated to the Executive Director, and is based on the position and the individual's potential contribution to the agency's overall strategic goals and the executive and technical qualifications of the successful candidate.
In addition to the standard benefits offered by Federal agencies, NCUA offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. More information can be found by clicking here.
OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS: You may need to serve a one-year managerial probationary period.
Illegal drug use by individuals working for or on behalf of the federal government, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service and in direct violation of the Controlled Substance Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. You may register or check the status of your registration by visiting the Selective Service website at: http://www.sss.gov/
NCUA uses E-Verify, a web-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
In accordance with the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act), 5 U.S.C. Sec. 9202, and 5 C.F.R. Part 920, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for employment disclose criminal history record information before the NCUA makes a tentative offer of employment, absent an exception. Complaints that the NCUA violated the Fair Chance Act must be submitted to LaborEmpRelations@NCUA.GOV or to, Office of Human Resources, Employee Relations, National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 within 30 days from the agency's alleged non-compliance with the Fair Chance Act.
NCUA IS A COMPETITIVE SERVICE AGENCY.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package will be reviewed for completeness (resume, completed assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation). You will not be considered if you fail to submit all the required documents as outlined in this vacancy announcement.
If you meet the basic qualifications/specialized experience requirements, your resume will be evaluated by an NCUA ERB rating and ranking panel to determine the extent to which you possess the required executive and technical qualifications.
Best Qualified candidates will be referred to an NCUA ERB interview panel for a possible interview. The ERB interview panel will make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority.
Reference Checks: Reference checks will need to be conducted before an offer of employment for the top candidate(s) for this position. The reference checks will need to be conducted with current and former supervisors, if applicable, as a part of NCUA's selection assessment process.
You may be required to complete a Leadership Assessment.
To preview the application questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12157315
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Resume (required)
2. Other supporting documentation:
To apply for this position, you must submit your resume. For more tips on applying for a federal job click here.
YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 02/20/2024 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
You will receive an email that your resume has been received from the USAJOBS website. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your USAJOBS account.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/771863800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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