An official website of the United States government
The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Office of Inspector General (FHFA-OIG) promotes the economy, efficiency, and integrity of FHFA's programs and operations by conducting audits, investigations, evaluations, and reviews and recommending courses of action designed to support FHFA's mission of ensuring a safe and sound mortgage finance system that provides reliable liquidity and funding for housing finance and community investment.
Learn more about this agency09/20/2023 to 10/18/2023
$133,784 - $227,433 per year
EL 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Relocation expenses may be paid.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
Yes
23-FHFAIG-31-X
750030600
U.S Citizens or U.S. Nationals; No prior federal experience is required.
The position is in the Office of Investigations.
As an Attorney-Advisor (General), you will:
- Where appointed, serve as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, conduct grand jury investigations, present indictments, negotiate plea agreements, prepare memoranda of law, engage in motion practice, and prepare for and represent the United States in pre-trial hearings and criminal trials on matters within the jurisdiction of FHFA-OIG,
- Recommend policy and develop the procedures implementing that policy.
- Possess the expertise and capacity to conduct and document complex intensive white collar crime investigations and prosecutions. Possess skill in using available information and evidence to recognize, explore, and develop leads and facts. Have skill in conducting interviews as well as an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- At this level, the employee is assigned complex and difficult legal questions and factual issues confronting the FHFA-OIG Office of Investigations and United States Attorneys' Offices. The employee is involved in interpreting and applying statutes, regulations, orders, and case law. Complex factual or legal issues require extensive research, analysis, and evaluation of evidence, to include witness interviews and information and evidence contained in financial and transactional records, e-mail, and other documents.
- A one year trial period may be required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- This position is subject to the random drug testing program.
Key Requirements:
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
In addition, applicants must meet the following specialized experience requirements:
Specialized experience for the EL-14: At least four years of professional legal experience or an equivalent combination of professional legal experience and education, of which two years must have been in the criminal investigative field or comparable experience.
Candidates must provide sufficient information at the time of application to determine that the following basic requirements, as well as additional requirements, are met. A copy of transcript(s) or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned is recommended. If selected, you will need to verify that you meet these requirements before appointment.
You must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation.
Applicants must currently be an active member in good standing of the bar in any state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Applicant must provide proof of bar membership. The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Veterans preference does not apply to Attorney positions.
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- Relocation expenses may be paid.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Telework opportunities are offered per agency policy.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
Our employees enjoy all the standard federal benefits, plus additional agency-specific benefits. Our benefits package includes:
-HEALTH INSURANCE: A variety of Federal Employee Health Benefit plans to choose from which can be paid from pre-tax income. FHFA-OIG pays 90% of the bi-weekly premium.
-DENTAL and VISION INSURANCE: 100% of the premium for employees and their family members (including domestic partners).
-401(k) PLAN: In addition to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), FHFA-OIG employees are eligible to participate in a separate agency-sponsored 401(k) plan. FHFA-OIG provides a 100% employer matching contribution of up to 3 percent of your salary that you contribute. The plan offers multiple investment options. Funds from qualified plans of previous employers can be rolled over to your 401(k) account.
-COMMUTING EXPENSES: FHFA-OIG provides monthly transportation and parking subsidies to employees who commute to work on public transportation. Employees who do not commute via public transportation may apply for free parking at the building.
-GYM: Free use of an on-site gym and locker room with shower facilities when at the HQ building.
-REIMBURSEMENTS and STIPENDS: Fees forprofessional licenses/certifications and professional liability insurance may be reimbursed. Health and Wellness stipends are provided to eligible employees each year for activities related to promoting a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance. Travel stipends are provided to employees who travel over 50 nights per fiscal year.
Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated among others regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position.
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. Competitive examining rules for rating and ranking do not apply.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the FHFA-OIG considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
Referral: Candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration and possible interview.
A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package
All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view resume tips.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: A copy of transcript(s) or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned for a law degree is recommended. If selected, you will need to verify that you meet these requirements before appointment.
WRITING SAMPLE: One legal writing sample which could include a filed pleading, published law review article, or analytical piece (not to exceed 20 pages) is REQUIRED.
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS: If you have worked in the Federal government within the previous 52 weeks, submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade.
A cover letter is strongly recommended.
FHFA-OIG has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
Please review the entire announcement before applying.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
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/750030600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
OIG's vision is to promote excellence and trust through exceptional service to FHFA, Congress, and other stakeholders. OIG achieves this vision by being an independent oversight organization that acts as a catalyst for effective management, accountability, and positive change in FHFA.
We hold accountable those who waste or steal funds in connection with the Agency or the regulated entities, whether inside or outside of the federal government. OIG also seeks to inspire a workforce that embodies the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and technical proficiency.
