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You will serve as an Assistant General Counsel in the Administrative Law group, Office of General Counsel (OGC), of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), providing advice on the legal and policy aspects of DFC's operations as an independent federal agency and government corporation. We are looking for attorneys who can assess legal risk and identify ways to prevent, mitigate, or internalize it as appropriate, often in areas where there is no precedent.
04/03/2023 to 12/20/2023
$116,393 - $183,500 per year
GS 14 - 15
2 vacancies in the following locations:
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
No
23-OGC-DE-11908686
717106400
This position is in the excepted service. NOTE: Announcement has been revised to close early. This announcement will close on 12/20/2023.
The Administrative Law group provides definitive legal advice on administrative law matters impacting the agency and advises on risks associated with the actions DFC undertakes in its unique role as the U.S. Government's development finance bank. Although our team covers most areas of administrative law, the issues we face and how we approach our practice are unlike a typical government agency given our unique mission, structure, and focus. Depending on expertise and team assignments, the incumbent:
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D., if selected an official transcript will be required. In addition, the selectee will be required to provide proof of an active bar membership.
NOTE: Applications are only being accepted via the LinkedIN recruitment effort: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3555735298
Duty Location: The duty location may be negotiable upon selection, but must reside within the U.S..
Salary will be based upon the locality pay areas, as defined by OPM, and will be adjusted based upon the selectee's duty location.
Applicants are encouraged to select "location negotiable" as their preferred duty station if they are interested in a remote opportunity. The option to work out of the DFC's office in downtown Washington, DC is available to candidates who are interested. If applicants select Washington, DC as their preferred duty station, the selectee may be expected to report to the office and follow the agency's telework policy.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Telework Suitability: The duties of this position is suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You will be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we will rate you as ineligible.
2. Referral: Since this is an Excepted Service position, a non-rated method of evaluation will be used. We will evaluate your application by comparing your description of your work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments with the requirements of the position to determine whether you meet all the qualification requirements. Although competitive examining rules for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply, veteran's preference will be considered as a positive factor. Candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration and possible interview.
To apply for this position, you must submit your resume via the LinkedIN recruitment at the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3555735298
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Upon selection, you will be required to provide official transcripts and proof of bar membership.
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.
DFC is not accepting applications via USAJOBS for this positing. To apply for this position, you must submit your resume via the LinkedIN recruitment at the following link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3555735298
If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement.Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.
As vacancies occur, you will be notified by the hiring manager of the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their status.
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/717106400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Become part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation! DFC is America's development bank. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.
Notably, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation moved from 16th place in 2021, up to the ninth spot for 2022. The agency has also had a steep increase in its engagement and satisfaction score, now at 74.1, and 13.5 points ahead of its score of 60.6 in 2020.
DFC provides debt and equity investments as well as insurance and technical assistance for private-sector projects around the Globe, primarily in lower and middle-income countries. Although our team covers most areas of administrative law, the issues we face and how we approach our practice are unlike a typical government agency given our unique mission, structure, and focus. We asses legal risk and identify ways to prevent, mitigate, or accept it as appropriate; we apply a customer-service orientation to our work; and we challenge one another to think outside of the box on legal questions.
