This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/684111500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Department of Commerce's Office of General Counsel, Office of the Chief Counsel for Industry and Security (OCC/IS), is seeking an Attorney Advisor to provide cutting-edge legal counsel to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). This position is anticipated to focus on impactful administrative and criminal enforcement matters involving export control violations and related matters.
Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
10/19/2022 to 11/29/2022
$106,823 - $176,300 per year
GS 13 - 15
FEW vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
15
No
Yes
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Applications will be accepted from all U.S. Citizens.
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, is seeking an Attorney Advisor to join the Office of the Chief Counsel for the Bureau of Industry and Security (OCC/IS) to focus on cutting-edge and impactful enforcement matters related to export control violations and related matters. These matters are expected to include responsibility for representing BIS in administrative enforcement cases; supporting the U.S. Department of Justice in criminal prosecutions; drafting and reviewing enforcement-related proposed BIS rules and policies; and developing various enforcement program initiatives. Such enforcement-related duties are expected to include significant involvement in:
Depending on the needs of the Office, additional but secondary duties may include:
The attorney in this position may also be required to perform other duties as assigned.
This position is ELIGIBLE for telework; additional criteria will be required (e.g., supervisory approval and/or as determined by the agency).
Security Clearance: You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI background investigation.
Applicants must meet the General Professional Experience requirements set forth above and the below specialized experience by the closing date of the announcement. Specialized experience equips applicants with particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.
Applicants may be hired at any of the grades shown in this announcement, commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications. You are encouraged to identify the grade level(s) or salary for which you wish to be considered.
Basic requirement for all grade levels:
1. You must be a graduate with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school;
AND
2. You must have bar membership in one of the 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico or the US. Virgin Islands.
Note: The General Counsel or designee retains the discretion to waive minimum qualifications as described above.
Applicants must meet the general professional experience requirements set forth above and the below specialized experience by the closing date of the announcement.
GS-13: Applicants applying at the GS-13 grade level must have two years of litigation experience in either the private or public sectors, with a preference for experience litigating corporate enforcement actions and working on export control-related matters.
GS-14: Applicants applying at the GS-14 grade level must have three years of litigation experience in either the private or public sectors, with a preference for experience litigating corporate enforcement actions and working on export control related matters.
GS-15: Applicants applying at the GS-15 grade level must have four years of litigation experience in either the private or public sectors, with a preference for experience litigating corporate enforcement actions and working on export control-related matters.
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.
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school. Official or unofficial transcripts must be submitted with your application package.
Department Attorney-Advisor positions are in the Excepted Service. As such, these positions are not covered by the usual civil service hiring procedure. Additionally, this position does not confer non-competitive conversion to the competitive services. Acceptance of an excepted service appointment from applicants in the competitive service will require a written statement of understanding.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications.
Applicants will be rated based on their education, experience, demonstrated legal research and writing abilities, and performance during the interview process. Basis for evaluation: If eligible and meeting basic qualifications, your application package will be evaluated in conjunction with your résumé and supporting documents for the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of this position:
Please be advised that Department of Commerce Attorney positions are in the Excepted Service. As such, these positions are not covered by the usual civil service hiring procedures. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications stated herein. We will perform an initial review of applications to determine basic eligibility and minimum qualifications for the position and numeric scores will not be assigned.
There are no numerical rating systems through which to apply veterans' preference; however, the Office of the General Counsel favorably considers veterans preference eligibility in hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume. If selected, additional information may be required.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
A complete application consists of the following:
Cover letter. Address demonstrated interests and qualifications as it relates to the position.
Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume should list your educational and work experience, including the dates (mm/dd/yyyy) and provide the hours per week, if less than 40. For work in the Federal Service, please include the pay plan and grade level for the position(s).
Copy of law school transcript reflecting conferred J.D. (unofficial is sufficient for application purposes). Applicants who are claiming an LL.M. must submit a copy of their LL.M. transcript for verification. Prior to receiving an offer you will be asked to provide an official copy of your transcript.
Certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing. Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing.
Failure to provide documents, if selected, may result in lost consideration.
Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To be considered, please send all documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section to OCCISHiring2021@doc.gov, with subject line "Attorney Advisor Application".
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Proof of active or recently expired Non-Competitive Eligibility
Contact information: OCCISHiring2021@doc.gov
Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not be notified that they have not been selected.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for OCC/IS to share your application with others in the Department of Commerce for similar position
After the closing date, applicants can still submit resumes to: OCCISHiring2021@doc.gov, with the subject listed as "Attorney Advisor Application" Bureau of Industry and Security.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A complete application consists of the following:
Cover letter. Address demonstrated interests and qualifications as it relates to the position.
Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume should list your educational and work experience, including the dates (mm/dd/yyyy) and provide the hours per week, if less than 40. For work in the Federal Service, please include the pay plan and grade level for the position(s).
Copy of law school transcript reflecting conferred J.D. (unofficial is sufficient for application purposes). Applicants who are claiming an LL.M. must submit a copy of their LL.M. transcript for verification. Prior to receiving an offer you will be asked to provide an official copy of your transcript.
Certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing. Prior to receiving an offer, you will be asked to provide a certificate of bar membership and proof of good standing.
Failure to provide documents, if selected, may result in lost consideration.
Please DO NOT put your SSN on pages within your application package. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To be considered, please send all documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section to OCCISHiring2021@doc.gov, with subject line "Attorney Advisor Application".
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Proof of active or recently expired Non-Competitive Eligibility
Contact information: OCCISHiring2021@doc.gov
Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not be notified that they have not been selected.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for OCC/IS to share your application with others in the Department of Commerce for similar position
After the closing date, applicants can still submit resumes to: OCCISHiring2021@doc.gov, with the subject listed as "Attorney Advisor Application" Bureau of Industry and Security.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
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/684111500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Chief Counsel for the Bureau of Industry and Security (OCC/IS), provides cutting-edge legal counsel to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in furtherance of its mission to advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and by promoting continued U.S. leadership in strategic technologies.