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This position is located in the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) Office of General Counsel. The incumbent will provide legal advice and assistance on legal matters arising at USAGM to senior attorneys and staff; performs legal research on a variety of complex legal problems in all areas of responsibility. The areas include but are not limited to procurement law, litigation, and legislation, including agency authorities, and administrative law as assigned.
Learn more about this agency09/16/2024 to 09/30/2024
$82,764 - $153,354 per year
The salary range listed reflects the GS base rate (not including locality). Upon selection, the locality pay will be determined.
GS 11 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
13
No
No
No
EX-12514040-24-AG
809767800
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), the public, Veterans; All U.S. Citizens.
Incumbent performs legal research in final form, on a variety of the most complex and difficult legal problems in all areas of responsibility of the Office of General Counsel. These areas include but are not limited to procurement law, litigation, and legislation, including agency authorities, and administrative law as outlined below:
Legal Research and Problem Resolution
Independently researches the legal questions which arise under regulations, lawsuits, executive orders and other administrative actions involving major Federal statutes affecting the Agency's programs.
Legal Advice
Provides legal advice regarding Federal matters common to most Federal agencies. Independently provides answers to clear-cut issues and to questions for which there are several options from which to choose the most appropriate response.
General Legal Advice
Advice is provided to USAGM senior staff regarding general issues common to most Federal agencies, such as federal government contracting, intellectual property, administrative Law, Freedom of Information and Privacy law.
Litigation Matters
Supports litigation in connection with contracting, intellectual property, administrative law, Freedom of Information and Privacy Law. May be asked periodically to support the Office of General Counsel on cases for administrative forums such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals as well as trials to be conducted by U.S. Attorneys or the U.S. Department of Justice. Such duties may include conducting discovery (including research of precedent, interviewing potential witnesses, determining what further facts are needed, obtaining technical interpretation of factual issues) and prepares memoranda or reports outlining the facts and issues of the case requiring action to be taken. Prepares litigation strategy for discussion with a senior attorney and/or supervisor within the Office of General Counsel.
Attorney positions do have an education requirement. Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D. For positions with an education requirement, you MUST submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
In addition you must provide proof of active bar membership.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
USAGM is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by closing date of the announcement to be considered.
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. For Military Selective Service Act requirement information, please visit Selective Service
2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements, if applicable.
3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate.
4. Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All information and documents submitted as set forth in the Required Documents Tab will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements and further evaluated as part of the application process.
Qualified candidates will be rated by comparing each candidate's qualifications to the skills and experience pertinent to the position to be filled. Experience, education, training, awards, and performance will be considered. An applicant need not have specific knowledge and experience with regard to each item listed in the Duties section in order to qualify for the position.
All the information you provide may 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. This verification may occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or firing you after you begin work.
Competencies:
Legal, Government and Jurisprudence
Possession of competencies may be addressed in a cover letter and/or resume. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully.
Your application includes your résumé and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position, failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.
1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this 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.
The following documents are required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date for your application package to be complete. Encrypted or ineligible documents may result in loss of consideration.
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.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
Once the online questionnaire and application package is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/809767800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) operates one of the world's largest news media operations, bringing editorially independent news, information, and discussions to an overseas weekly audience of approximately 400 million people worldwide via radio, television, internet, and social media. Our news networks serve as an example of free and independent press in more than 100 countries and in more than 60 languages.
USAGM oversees five major international news networks: the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio/Television Marti (RFE/RL), Radio Free Asia (RFA), and the Middle East Broadcast Networks (MBN). We also oversee the Open Technology Fund (OTF) to develop technologies that allow audiences and journalists in authoritarian and other unfree countries to safely and securely access news and information online. Our Mission Support staff provide critical administrative and operational support across the entire agency.
Our agency is unique in the federal government: we create, produce, and broadcast news around the world for foreign audiences in countries that limit or block access to a free press. A statutory firewall ensures that USAGM's networks have editorial independence, meaning our news is free from any partisan or political interference, and adheres to the highest professional standards of journalism.