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This position is located in the Office of the Chief Counsel (OCC), Food and Drug Division (FDD), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Silver Spring, MD. The incumbent serves as a principal legal counselor and advisor to Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration on all FDA enforcement and litigation matters.
Learn more about this agency08/01/2023 to 08/31/2023
$141,022 - $212,100 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Senior Executive
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OC-23-12064579-DE
740548300
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All groups of qualified individuals.
You must have earned a professional law degree (e.g. J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be an active member and be in good standing of the Bar in a State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
You must include a copy of current/active Bar Membership under supporting documents tab "license" and transcripts.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm ET on 08/31/2023).
Your resume and responses to the Assessment Questionnaire are an integral part of the process for determining your basic and specialized qualifications for the position. Responses that are not supported by your resume will eliminate you from consideration.
Your application will be evaluated in the following manner:
1. Application packages will be reviewed for completeness (incomplete or late packages will not receive further consideration).
2. Basic qualifications review. Your resume and questionnaire will be reviewed to ensure that you meet the Specialized Experience Requirement. (If you do not meet this requirement, you will not receive further consideration).
3. If it is determined that you meet the basic qualifications for the position, your application package will be further evaluated by a rating and ranking panel. Highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview, submit writing samples, and undergo reference checks. Top candidates may be required to submit further written documentation of qualifications.
4. The HHS FDA Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority.
All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
All initial appointments to an SES position are contingent on approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. An individual's initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period. For additional information concerning the SES visit http://www.usajobs.gov/SeniorExecutives.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
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 receive consideration, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the documents listed in the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this vacancy announcement by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement, which is 08/31/2023.
The application method for this position is "Resume Only." Your Resume must not exceed five (5) pages, including an optional cover letter. Any information in excess of 5 pages will not be evaluated. Any documents submitted that are not listed in the Required or Accepted Documents section of this announcement will not be considered.
Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
- To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account (https://secure.login.gov/), select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Note: Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your Resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/continue/.
Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the HR Specialist. The HR Specialist, Jacquell Green can be reached at JACQUELL.GREEN@FDA.HHS.GOV. Jacquell Green is available to answer emails from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays.
This position is located in the HHS Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Visit our careers page. Learn more about what it's like to work at Food and Drug Administration, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.https://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/default.htm
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the ERIC Call Center Help Desk at (888) 478-4340; TTY/TDD: (800) 877-8339; or by email eric@fda.hhs.gov. (If you request by e-mail, please replace the blank space in the body with the Vacancy Identification Number, VIN, which is: 12064579.) Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
You will receive application status updates via email and via USAJOBS.
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/740548300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The HHS Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been recognized as one of the Federal Government's best places to work. HHS FDA ranked in the top 21% of agency subcomponents (#92 of 432) in the Partnership for Public Service's "The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" 2022 ratings. For more information, see www.bestplacestowork.org.
This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), an elite group of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and expertise required to lead across organizations. This cadre of dedicated executives is charged with providing strategic leadership and upholding a commitment to public service that transcends loyalty to a specific agency mission or individual profession. As an SES member, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the Federal Government and lead the next generation of public servants.
As part of the SES at HHS, you will be among a group of highly skilled executives, contributing to one of the most important missions in the Federal Government. So, don't just make a career move...make a difference!
