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The General Services Administration—a leader in technology modernization across the federal government—seeks a motivated attorney with an interest in learning about new technologies and areas of the law. As an Assistant General Counsel in the agency’s Technology Law Division, this attorney will provide client-centered legal support to GSA’s technology-focused components—an opportunity to serve the public and work with emerging technologies to drive innovation in a dynamic and compliant way.
Learn more about this agency11/10/2022 to 12/09/2022
$126,233 - $164,102 per year
GS 14
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required. This position may entail travel nationwide.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
14 - The full performance grade level is at the GS-14.
No
No
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688609500
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is leading technology modernization across the federal government. GSA partners with other agencies to transform the way they build, buy, and share technology. And, by using innovative methodologies and technologies, GSA helps federal agencies to improve the public’s digital experience with the government. For example, Login.gov—an authentication and identity verification system that is designed and developed by GSA’s Technology and Transformation Services—provides secure access to online government services, while reducing costs for taxpayers and federal agencies.
To support GSA’s commitment to advancing its technology-based programs, the agency’s General Counsel recently announced the creation of a new Technology Law Division within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), and now seeks a highly motivated attorney to join a growing team of attorneys who are closely integrated with GSA’s technology-based programs—where attorneys sit alongside clients to drive innovation in a dynamic and compliant way.
More specifically, the Assistant General Counsel reports to the Division’s Deputy General Counsel and is responsible for:
This role requires a strong work ethic; good judgment; a self-starter attitude; interest in learning about new technologies and areas of the law; the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; comfort with working on time-sensitive, high-visibility matters; capacity to identify issues early and drive to resolution efficiently; and a desire to actively provide client-centered legal support through close collaboration and focus on achieving client goals. Overall, the Division is looking for a team player who is excited about helping GSA continue delivering the best customer experience and value in technology services to the government and the American people.
This position has job functions that must be executed within a specific geographic location. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home). Positions include routine telework and remote work arrangements that are geographically specific to: Washington, DC.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
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If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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TheGS-14 salary range starts at $126,233.00 per year.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
GS-14: To qualify, you must possess all of the following:
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service. It is excluded from provisions of the career transition assistance program.
Before being hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application if you have not done this. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subjected to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
We are currently filling only one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area, as needed; through other means, such as reassignment, transfer, reinstatement, or a noncompetitive action, or not at all.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be rated according to qualifications, general experience, specialized experience, demonstrated ability and willingness to meet requirements of position, and demonstrated interest in the practice area. Eligible candidates are evaluated on your resume to assess your overall possession of the competencies/knowledges, skills, and abilities listed below.
1. Ability to master legal concepts and technical skills in areas involving compliance with technology related laws, regulations, and standards; legal policy matters, audits, and oversight; intellectual property; fiscal law; privacy; and other relevant areas.
2. Ability to apply complex legal theories to factual issues involving interpretation and application of legislation, regulations, decisions, opinions and other legal documents and records for their solution.
3. Ability to make complex decisions and recommendations that affect the execution or management of GSA's technology-based programs.
4. Ability to advise and communicate with agency program officials and attorneys concerning the execution of their responsibilities, and resolution of problems in the subject areas.
5. Knowledge of the policy and program issuances concerning the management and programs of GSA in the assigned subject areas.
6. Ability to communicate effectively as a representative of GSA's Office of the General Counsel and the ability to draft letters, memoranda and legal opinions clearly and succinctly.
7. Knowledge of the laws applicable to the subject areas and the policy and program functions of clients of the Technology Law Division.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
a. Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
b. If you are claiming 10-point preference or derived preference (a spouse, widow or widower, or parent of a deceased or disabled veteran), submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214:
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
After the closing date/deadline:
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