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The General Services Administration—a leader in technology modernization across the federal government—seeks a motivated and experienced attorney to serve as the head of the Technology Law Division within the agency’s Office of the General Counsel. This attorney will lead a growing team in providing 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
$135,468 - $194,020 per year
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Occasional travel - Limited travel may be required.
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23110013
688779400
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
This announcement is OPEN to ALL Qualified Individuals. U.S. Citizenship is required. You must apply online to be considered for this vacancy. Please review this announcement in its entirety for specific information on how to apply.
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 and experienced attorney to serve as the head of that Division. The Associate General Counsel reports directly to the General Counsel and works closely with the most senior leaders across the agency to help GSA continue delivering the best customer experience and value in technology services to the government and the American people. More specifically, the Associate General Counsel is responsible for:
This role requires a strong work ethic; good judgment; a self-starter attitude; substantive knowledge of government technology standards (e.g., NIST), administrative law, and privacy law; interest in learning about new technologies and areas of the law; comfort with working on time-sensitive, high-visibility matters; the ability to identify issues early and drive to resolution independently; and a desire to actively provide client-centered legal support through close collaboration and focus on achieving client goals.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.
Your resume must show possession of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's) listed below but must not address the ECQ’s through separate narrative responses.
You must submit a supplemental statement that separately addresses the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTC's) listed below. Your resume should also corroborate your possession of the MTC's. Your application will not be considered if you fail to submit this supplemental statement.
Please see the "Required Documents" section below for complete instructions on the content and format of your application package.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (MTC's):
MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
1. Leading Change - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
2. Leading People - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
3. Results Driven - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
4. Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
5. Building Coalitions - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
For guidance on how to address the ECQ's in context of your resume, please refer to page 29 of the "Guide to SES Qualifications" at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf.
The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has not issued qualification standards for the General Attorney series (0905). Both the quality and the amount of experience determine the qualifications for Attorneys. All Attorney positions have a minimum requirement of possessing a J.D. or LL.B from an accredited college or university, and possessing an active bar membership.
You must be a graduate from an accredited law school; and a member in good standing of the bar of State or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
Your resume must include attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The 1993 Hatch Act Reform Amendments prohibit oral and written political recommendations for Federal jobs.
TELEWORK: GSA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and keep talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. Telework by Federal employees also reduces energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and traffic congestion. At the discretion of the supervisor this position may be designated as telework eligible. Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.
NOTICE REGARDING SALARY: Current SES members whose salary equals or exceeds the maximum advertised salary for this vacancy ($194,020), will not lose pay if appointed to this position.
THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED SES CAREER RESERVED.
OFFICE AND LOCATION FOR THE VACANCY:
Office of the General Counsel
Washington, DC
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
An SES review panel will evaluate your resume based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview, other assessments and a reference check and may be required to provide a writing sample, work plan or other written product. If selected, you must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless you are a current career SES member, former career SES member with SES career reinstatement eligibility, or have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). You must receive QRB certification before you can be appointed to this position.
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Please review the following information to determine which documents you must submit in order to complete your application.
All applicants must submit a resume (not to exceed 5 pages, including optional cover letter) which demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards, indicating possession of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed in this announcement. But, your resume must not address the ECQs in separate narrative responses. Your resume should corroborate your possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) listed in this announcement, which you must address separately in a supplemental statement as described below.
Information beyond the five page resume and the supplemental MTC statements will not be evaluated. Therefore, please do not submit letters of recommendation, award certificates, diplomas, college transcripts, training certificates (except certificates of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program - SES CDP), or any other documents not specifically requested in the "Required Documents" section. Any awards, training, or education you wish to highlight should simply be listed in your resume.
In addition, please do not submit: (1) the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) in lieu of a resume, or (2) separate narrative responses to address the ECQs.
All applicants must submit a supplemental statement that separately addresses each of the MTCs listed in this announcement. Your supplemental statement must be restricted to no more than one page for each MTC. Information beyond one page for each MTC will not be evaluated. YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT THIS SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT.
SES NON-COMPETITVE APPLICANTS: Proof of SES non-competitive eligibility is required. Proof consists of:
(1) an SF-50 showing your status as a:
(a) current Career SES appointee,
(b) former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility, or
(c) current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executive who is/was employed in a Federal government agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allowing for movement between the agency’s SES-equivalent personnel system and the SES. NOTE: This applies only to current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executives of the Government Accountability Office, the Transportation Security Administration, or the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service.
OR
(2) a certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). NOTE: This applies only if your ECQ's have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) through the SES CDP.
These documents may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement. Non-Competitive applicants must submit a complete application package as noted above. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE NON-COMPETITVE CONSIDERATION IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT PROOF OF NON-COMPETITVE ELIGIBILITY.
CURRENT CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE APPLICANTS: You must submit an SF-50 that shows your current position, title, series, grade and rate of basic pay as well as Tenure Group. This document may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information (resume; MTC narratives and your most recent pay SF-50) will not receive further consideration for the position.
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.
GSA is only accepting online applications for this position.
Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 pm (Eastern) on the closing date in order for you to be considered. Errors or omissions may result in your application package not being considered for this vacancy.
Note: The system has a navigation bar at the top of each screen. Proceed through each step, providing any required information and documents until you reach the "Application Review" screen where you must select the "Submit Application" button at the bottom of the page. To make any changes or edits prior to the closing deadline of the announcement be sure to navigate back through the steps and select the "Submit" button on the "Application Review" screen. A more detailed description of the online process is provided below.
1. To begin, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume. Please note: Your resume (not-to-exceed 5 pages, including an optional cover letter), should show possession of the Executive Core Qualifications listed in this announcement. Your resume should also corroborate your possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTC’s) listed in this announcement, which you must address separately in a supplemental statement as described in the “Required Documents” section (below).
2. Once you have completed this step, select "Apply for this Position Now!"
3. Complete your personal information within GSAjobs. Once you’ve been redirected to GSA’s automated system, follow the prompts to create, review, or update your personal information.
4. Respond to all of the vacancy specific questions.
5. Submit any required documents. A "Vacancy Documents" page is automatically displayed by the GSAjobs system. Though other documents will be listed, the only documents that should be submitted via this page are your Mandatory Technical Competencies Statement, proof of SES non-competitive eligibility (if applicable), and proof of current Civil Service employment status (if applicable). Review the “Required Documents” section (below) for further information on the Mandatory Technical Competencies Statement, proof of SES non-competitive eligibility, and proof of current Civil Service employment status. You must choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): (a) Upload (from your computer), (b) USAJOBS, or (c) FAX. We strongly recommend you read the "Fax Instructions" provided on the Document Manager page prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information.
6. Click the "Submit” button. Finally, you'll receive an 'Application Review' page which allows you to review the information that will be submitted. Then, YOU MUST CLICK THE “SUBMIT” BUTTON to complete and submit your application package.
7. Confirmation Page. Once you submit your application, you will be forwarded to the "Confirmation Page" where you can download all or part of your application, return to USAJOBS or to GSA's dashboard.
Note: If you cannot complete any part of the application process listed above, contact the Human Resources Office/representative listed on the announcement prior to the announcement deadline for instructions on how to proceed. Be sure to receive prior HR approval to deviate from these instructions so that your application package will be considered.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not receive further consideration for this position.
An evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. You will be notified of the outcome.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your application package, please submit your question(s) via e-mail to executive.resources@gsa.gov. Please be sure to reference the announcement number (23110013) in the subject area of your email.
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/688779400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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