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Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with first consideration given to applicants that apply by 11/29/2024.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) seeks an attorney experienced in personnel law and litigation to support OPM's unique, governmentwide role in reviewing and challenging decisions of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and certain decisions of arbitrators that will have a substantial, negative impact on the civil service.
11/18/2024 to 03/18/2025
$143,736 - $191,900 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
No
25-RGJ-12609077-ATT
819510800
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with first consideration given to applicants that apply by 11/29/2024.
The incumbent is a subject matter expert in matters within the jurisdiction of the MSPB, including but not limited to employee relations law. The incumbent acts as the principal attorney and team leader supporting the Director's exercise of governmentwide authority to intervene in MSPB appeals, seek reconsideration of MSPB decisions and certain arbitration decisions, and petition the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for review when the MSPB or an arbitrator has erred in a way that will have a substantial negative impact on a civil service law, rule, or regulation.
Major duties and responsibilities include:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Incentive payments may be considered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your application package to ensure you meet the job requirements.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above to the following email address: OGCJOBS@opm.gov. Please include in the subject line your last name and the job announcement number. For example: Smith, 25-RGJ-12609077-ATT.
You will receive an email acknowledgment when your application has been received. This is not an indication as to the completeness of your application; you are responsible for ensuring that you submit a complete application.
References and Writing Sample: If you advance in the selection process, you may be required to submit: (1) three professional references, including references from your most recent supervisors; and (2) a writing sample not more than 20 pages in length.Deliberate attempts to falsify information in your application may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.
After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
An agency may not request, orally, in writing, or electronically through the USA Jobs website or other electronic means, that an applicant for appointment for a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information before the appointing agency extends a conditional offer of employment. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit https://www.opm.gov/about-us/careers-at-opm/opportunities/
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